IBF cancels purse bid for Bakole-Ajagba title eliminator bout
The International Boxing Federation (IBF), at the weekend, removed the Martin Bakole versus Efe Ajagba title eliminator from its purse bid docket, reports The Ring.
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FIE picks teenage fencer, Okanlawon for high-performance camp in China
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has chosen Nigeria’s teenage Fencer, Wisdom Okanlawon, as one of five athletes from 30 African countries to attend a high-performance training camp and compete at the2025 Cadet and Junior World Championships in Wuxi, China.
Otti justifies new 40,000-capacity Olympic stadium project
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that his government would build a 40,000 capacity Olympic-standard stadium to ensure that the state’s teams have the facility to host its local and international games.
Transfer deadline news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs make final signings
The spandex has been pulled on, the microphone is out and the big hair has been brushed.
R Praggnanandhaa Beats D Gukesh In 'Crazy, Exhausting' Final Day Tie-Breaker To Clinch Tata Chess Title
The Indian juggernaut in international chess remained unstoppable as Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa fought through exhaustion and nerves to defeat world champion D Gukesh in a clash of compatriots to clinch the Tata Steel Masters title for the first time in his prolific career. The bespectacled 19-year-old from Chennai, a city that has become the cradle of Indian chess, came from behind to upstage the 18-year-old world number three 2-1 in the tiebreaker of the event's 87th edition on Sunday. This was after both players ended up tied on 8.5 points after losing their 13th-round games.
Spanish Football Still Mired In Scandal As Luis Rubiales Trial Begins
Spanish football may have triumphed on the international stage in both the men's and women's game in recent years, but off the pitch it remains embroiled in a series of court cases. The most high-profile begins Monday as former federation chief Luis Rubiales stands trial for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso which shocked the world. Rubiales resigned in disgrace in September 2023, with Pedro Rocha taking his post, although his reign was short-lived. After Spain's men lifted the Euro 2024 trophy, Rocha was suspended for overstepping his duties for sacking the federation's secretary, Andreu Camps, among other infringements.
Man City transfer latest as Douglas Luiz claim made and £4million midfielder move close
Manchester City head into the final day of the January transfer window having spent more than £125million on three players.
Boca Juniors secure first win of season with 2-1 victory over Huracan
BUENOS AIRES :Boca Juniors secured their first win of the Argentine Primera Division's Apertura season with a 2-1 home victory over Huracan thanks to a Carlos Palacios strike.