Nigeria's Lookman named African Footballer of the Year
MARRAKECH, Morocco :Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football at their awards ceremony on Monday.
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Sailing-Dismasting forces Pip Hare to abandon Vendee Globe race
A shattered mast has dashed British sailor Pip Hare's bid to complete the gruelling 24,000-mile Vendee Globe for a second time.
US team to get paid for playing in Ryder Cup
U.S. Ryder Cup players will be paid to play in the biennial match play competition for the first time starting with next year's edition at Bethpage Black, the PGA of America said on Monday.
Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London
LONDON : Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee plans to run the 2025 TCS London Marathon in what would be his debut at the 42.2-kilometre distance, adding another sporting accomplishment to his glittering resume.
Prince Feisal champions member input in IOC presidential bid
LONDON - The promise of a more democratic International Olympic Committee with greater input from members is key to Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan's bid for the top Olympic job, the IOC presidential candidate has told Reuters.
Barcelona's Yamal to miss Atletico clash with ankle injury
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal suffered an ankle injury in the weekend defeat by Leganes, the LaLiga club said on Monday, with the winger expected to be out for three to four weeks, putting him out of a top of the standings game with Atletico Madrid.
Fiorentina's Bove praises soccer's community spirit as recovery progresses
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove spoke on Monday of how the true spirit of football gave him strength following his recent collapse on the pitch, in his first public statement since the incident.
Austrian striker Burgstaller suffers skull fracture in assault
Rapid Vienna's Austrian striker Guido Burgstaller suffered significant head injuries during an attack in Vienna at the weekend, the club said on Monday.