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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are finally set to meet in one of boxing’s biggest ever fights. Promoter Eddie Hearn announced that the long-anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has been agreed. Hearn wrote on social media: “Signed, sealed and delivered! AJ vs Fury is on!” He described the bout as one of…
History was made in London as Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a legal sub-two-hour marathon. Sabastian Sawe won the 2026 London Marathon in a world-record time of 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to legally complete the 42.2km distance in under two hours. The Kenyan runner beat the previous world record of 2:00:35,…
Marcus Rashford found the net as Barcelona strengthened their grip on the La Liga title race with a win over Getafe. Marcus Rashford scored in the second half as FC Barcelona defeated Getafe CF to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga. Barcelona took the lead just before halftime when Fermin Lopez…
Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six matches over homophobic conduct. Gianluca Prestianni received a six-match ban following disciplinary action for homophobic behaviour. The punishment could be extended globally if FIFA approves a request to apply the suspension worldwide. If that happens, the sanction would likely make the winger unavailable for this summer’s…
Several northern states say they may boycott the 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu over a major reduction in events. Officials from some northern states have raised concerns after reports that the number of sports for the 2026 festival was reduced from 40 to 15 by the National Sports Commission. Abdullahi Masu said the decision…
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has undergone surgery after suffering a major Achilles injury. Hugo Ekitike underwent surgery in London last week after rupturing his Achilles tendon during Liverpool FC’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Reports say the procedure was supervised by the same surgeon who handled Jayson Tatum’s successful Achilles operation last year. Ekitike…
Burnley’s return to the Championship was confirmed after a narrow home loss to Manchester City. Burnley FC have been relegated from the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Turf Moor. An early strike from Erling Haaland proved enough to secure victory for City and confirm Burnley’s drop to the Championship with…
Chelsea have dismissed Liam Rosenior after a sharp decline in results ended with a heavy loss to Brighton. Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior following the club’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Rosenior arrived in January and made an encouraging start. Chelsea won eight of his first 11 matches, with…
British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has returned an adverse anti-doping test result days before his scheduled bout in Paris. Lawrence Okolie has failed a pre-fight drugs test ahead of his planned heavyweight clash with Tony Yoka, promoter Queensberry Promotions confirmed on Tuesday. The 33-year-old former cruiserweight world champion was due to face Yoka in Paris…
Chelsea faced fresh controversy after team news was reportedly leaked before their 3-0 defeat to Brighton. Chelsea suffered another setback on and off the pitch after a social media post linked to Marc Cucurella’s barber appeared to reveal key injury news before kickoff against Brighton & Hove Albion. An image of Cucurella getting a haircut…
