Ex-BBNaija Star, Mike Edwards, wins professional boxing debut
Former BBNaija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion, Mike Edwards, began his boxing career on a strong note after defeating Jake Cornish in his first boxing fight.
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Sinner cautious ahead of clash with improved Paul at US Open
The U.S. Open fourth round continues on Monday as the world's top players battle for Grand Slam glory in New York.
UTT 2024: PBG Bengaluru Smashers Qualify For Semis Despite 7-8 Loss To Dabang Delhi TTC
Rising star Diya Chitale pulled off a massive upset against World No. 26 Manika Batra as Dabang Delhi TTC staged a late charge to upstage table toppers PBG Bengaluru Smashers 8-7 in a thrilling UTT 2024 tie that went right down to the wire at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Diya outplayed Manika 3-0 (11-6, 11-10, 11-8) as Dabang Delhi TTC - who were seemingly down and out after PBG Bengaluru Smashers raced into a 7-1 lead - pulled off the unthinkable by clinching seven consecutive games.
Tiafoe says Serena pep talk was a huge boost
NEW YORK : Frances Tiafoe needed no motivation before taking the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium for his U.S. Open match against Alexei Popyrin on Sunday but the American said an unexpected pep talk from Serena Williams inspired him like never before.
'I deserve to be on this stage', says Navarro after beating Gauff
NEW YORK : Emma Navarro said on Sunday she has sometimes felt overwhelmed on the big stage but the American was in her comfort zone on her first U.S. Open appearance at the cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday as she beat defending champion Coco Gauff 6-3 4-6 6-3.
Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar Keep India On Track For Badminton Gold In Paralympics
Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar on Sunday inched closer to their maiden gold medal after progressing to the men's singles final in their respective categories at the Paris Paralympics. While Suhas, a silver medallist from Tokyo Games, is set to become the first Indian shuttler to secure back-to-back medals at the Paralympics after outplaying compatriot Sukant Kadam 21-17, 21-12 in SL4, Nitesh guaranteed a medal for himself in SL3 with a 21-16 21-12 victory over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in another semifinal.
Castrillo climbs to Vuelta stage 15 win, Roglic closes in on red jersey
:Spain's Pablo Castrillo pushed through the pain barrier to take stage 15 of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday, his second stage win, while Primoz Roglic took more time off race leader Ben O'Connor.
Injury blows for South Africa after bruising All Blacks clash
CAPE TOWN : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and speedy winger Kurt-Lee Arendse look likely to miss the weekend’s Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Cape Town after head blows suffered in Saturday’s 31-27 victory over the All Blacks in Johannesburg.