Wigan Warriors join north west football clubs in national campaign
A host of football and rugby teams across the north west have joined a national campaign to respond to the rising issue of poverty hygiene in the UK.
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Trio of Stirling coaches hailed in national awards
A trio of Stirling coaches ranging from the top level of Olympic competition to those working at the grassroots have been recognised for their work at an awards ceremony.
Lagos National Stadium in death throes, gasps for elixir of life
When the immediate past Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, assumed office last year, he promised to do everything within his powers to resuscitate the National Stadium, Lagos, which was once acknowledged as the best sporting facility in Sub-Saharan Africa. He said that if it meant bringing down the whole structure to rebuild it, he would do that to ensure that Nigeria has a befitting sports facility like most developed countries of the world. However, a year after that pronouncement, CHRISTIAN OKPARA writes that the facility has deteriorated such that some of the revamped parts have started disintegrating again.
First Sunday Dare National MMA Championship ends in Abuja
.AFC tips FCT to become Africa’s Mixed Martial Arts hub
Aintree the 'main aim' for Irish National winner Intense Raffles
Irish National winner Intense Raffles is likely to be campaigned largely over hurdles for the first part of the season with Aintree in mind.
National Women's Soccer League faces lawsuit as former employee alleges sexual assault
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National Cricket League: Robin Uthappa, Michael Leask Star As Chicago Defeat Texas Gladiators
National Cricket League: Robin Uthappa-led Chicago CC defeated Texas Gladiators by a huge 41-run margin in the NCL Sixty Strikes. Batting first, Chicago posted a total of 173/2 in 10 overs. In reply, Texas Gladiators could manage only 132.6 in 10 overs. The main architects of Chicago's win were India star Uthappa, Chris Lynn and Michael Leask. Uthappa and Lynn gave Chicago a great opening stand that dented the Wahab Riyaz-led Gladiators hard. Both cricketer notched their half-centuries in style.
Builders inspect National Stadium, urge govt to revamp abandoned edifice
Professionals under the auspices of the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) Surulere Cell have called on the Federal Government to act swiftly to prevent the complete collapse, and deterioration of the National Stadium, Lagos.