Sporting Lisbon sack Amorim’s successor after just weeks in charge
Sporting Lisbon sacked coach Joao Pereira just over a month after he replaced Ruben Amorim at the helm, with Rui Borges appointed boss on Thursday.
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Chelsea lose 2-1 to Fulham
Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea’s 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.
Haaland misses penalty in Man City, Everton 1-1 draw
Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City’s astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Ojediran eyes place in Eagles
Former Golden Eaglets player, Hamzat Ojediran, has said he aims to secure a place in the senior national team, the Super Eagles, ahead of the remaining World Cup matches in 2025.
Djokovic eyes more Slam glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud
Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week.
Crisis-hit Valencia hire West Brom’s Corberan as new boss
La Liga’s relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday.
Israel Adesanya’s return to UFC excites fans
Nigeria-Born, New Zealand-based UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya, is set to return to the cage for the first time looking to overcome back-to-back title fight defeats.
Spartans retains Showtime Bowl Series XI crown
The Spartans claimed their second title in a row, defeating the Warriors to claim the N6million grand prize at the 2024 Showtime Bowl Series XI.With 12 teams in the mix, the season was packed with surprises.