Super League Basketball to sue governing body
Super League Basketball (SLB) says it has begun legal action against the British Basketball Federation (BBF), accusing the governing body of abusing its position and breaching UK competition law. The SLB says it is being undermined by the BBF’s decision…
2026 World Cup: FIFA Weighs Iran’s Fate Amid Escalating Tensions
Escalation of military conflict threatens much more than football but Iran’s World Cup place is at risk Football shouldn’t be at the front of anybody’s mind with the world on the brink of war but the 2026 World Cup is…
Favour Ofili reportedly switches allegiance to Turkey amid discontent with Nigerian Federation
In Ofili’s case, if she and the Turkish federation can convincingly argue that her move was prompted by federation failures beyond her control, she could be eligible for a waiver. Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has reportedly switched international allegiance…
Senegal women’s basketball team members denied US visas, prime minister says
The Senegalese women’s basketball team have finished either first or second in four of the last five AfroBasket championships over the last decade and has won 11 titles in total. Senegal scraps US training after visa denials Five players,…
Charlie Woods wins playoff to reach U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Charlie Woods qualified for his second straight U.S. Junior Amateur Championship with a clutch playoff win. With his famous father, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods in attendance, the 16-year-old Woods held off two other golfers to claim the final…
Former France Striker Bernard Lacombe Dies Aged 72
Former Lyon and Bordeaux striker Bernard Lacombe, who won Euro 1984 with France, died on Tuesday at the age of 72 after a long illness. Lacombe began his career with hometown club Lyon and had a brief spell at Saint-Etienne…
Former Enyimba Goalkeeper Confirmed Dead
Former Enyimba Goalkeeper Confirmed Dead Former Enyimba FC goalkeeper and Togolese international, Bassa Sabirou Djeri has been confirmed dead, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The People’s Elephant mourned the demise of their former shot-stopper in a statement. “Enyimba Football Club is…
Usman claims first win since 2021
Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman secured his first UFC win since 2021 when he overcame Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight main event of a Fight Night held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on the morning of Sunday…
US-based sprinter Ufodiama completes Nigeria switch
US-based sprinter Kelly Ufodiama has completed the switching of her allegiance from the United States to Nigerian after hitting the 2025 World Championships qualification mark in the women’s 200m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ufodiama’s switch had been on for…
Francis Ngannou accompanies Kamaru Usman in surprise UFC Atlanta weigh-ins appearance
Who thought Francis Ngannou would ever be seen again on a UFC stage? It happened Friday when Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, accompanied former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman to the scale during the UFC on ESPN 69 ceremonial weigh-ins…