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Russia’s Ustyugov to lose Olympic gold over doping
Russian biathlete Evgeny Ustyugov has been retrospectively suspended for doping by the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and will lose his 2014 Olympic relay gold medal. The 34-year-old, who also won the 2010 Olympic 15km mass start title in Vancouver, retired following the Sochi winter Games six years ago. A sample from 2014 tested positive forRead More
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Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal
Nuno Espirito Santo claimed football is in danger of becoming robotic after Wolves were controversially denied by VAR and Leicester’s Hamza Choudhury was sent off in a stormy 0-0 draw at Molineux on Friday. Santo’s side thought they had taken the lead when Willy Boly headed home in the first half, but VAR stepped inRead More
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Rangers celebrate ‘love’ with less-privileged
Players and officials of Rangers International on Friday joined the less-privileged in the celebration of the season of ‘love’ as the world celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The team, after their morning training session went to Holy Child Motherless Babies Home, Ogui, Enugu, where cash and gifts were presented. ALSO READ: Klopp: I have no clue ifRead More
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McIlroy closes in on Kuchar, Woods lags at Riviera
Rory McIlroy, making his first start as world number one since 2015, pulled within two strokes of 36-hole leader Matt Kuchar Friday as Tiger Woods’s hopes of a landmark Genesis Invitational win dwindled. Northern Ireland star McIlroy fired six birdies in a four-under-par 67 at Riviera Country Club, to share second place on seven-under 135Read More
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Klopp: I have no clue if Liverpool can win Champions League
Jurgen Klopp has “no clue” as to whether Liverpool can retain their Champions League crown this season and highlighted the levels of luck required to win Europe’s elite club competition. Klopp’s runaway Premier League leaders are one of the main contenders to claim the title having won it last year by beating Tottenham in Madrid.Read More
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E2%80%95-ben-iroha/ EXCLUSIVE: Why no set of Eagles can match USA ’94 squad ? Ben Iroha
Could you do a recap of your experience with the Algiers ’90 Super Eagles squad, because that was when your international career started? What propelled you guys to play so well in that tournament? Well, Onochie, it has been a long time. You are not a newcomer in this business. Many of us stepped asideRead More
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Fury vows to knock out Wilder in round two
Tyson Fury plans to knock Deontay Wilder out in the second round of their hotly-anticipated heavyweight world title rematch on February 22. The pair’s first meeting in December 2018 ended in a controversial draw in a contest many felt the Gypsy King was unfortunate not to win. talkSPORT will be live from Las Vegas toRead More
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Osimhen good for La Liga, says Mutiu Adepoju
Former Nigeria international and La Liga ambassador, Mutiu Adepoju is backing Victor Osimhen to a big hit in the Spanish top-flight. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder, popularly known as Headmaster for his aerial prowess, also listed some of the attributes of the Lille striker that could help him succeed in Spain. ALSO READ: PSGRead More
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‘The Bull’, Nigeria’s new football ambassador by Segun Odegbami
Two weeks ago, the federal government announced the appointment of a new Football Ambassador for Nigeria. It did not come as a complete surprise because, somehow, I knew it was coming. Daniel ‘the Bull’ Amokachi, becomes only the third football player in Nigeria’s history, since Independence in 1960, to be made a Football Ambassador. TheRead More
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ODUNAYO: Halogen Security throws weight behind Nigeria’s wrestling sensation
The management of Halogen Group, Nigeria’s leading security risk group has commended Nigeria’s wrestling Amazon, Odunayo Adekuoroye on her ranking as World No 1 female wrestler in the 57kg category. Her latest world ranking is coming from winning her sixth gold medal with a 10-0 lead against Eman Ebrahim of Egypt at the final ofRead More
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EPL: Apostle Suleman reacts to Manchester City Champions League ban
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministeries has reacted to Champions League ban on Manchester City. City were handed a two-year ban by UEFA from all European competitions on Friday. The Premier League champions were found guilty of “overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts” and failing “to cooperate in the investigation” and fined €30million.
EPL: Apostle Suleman reacts to Manchester City Champions League ban
LaLiga: Rivaldo gives reason Messi would never leave Barcelona
Barcelona legend, Rivaldo has given reasons captain Lionel Messi would never leave Camp Nou for any other club in the world. Messi has been linked in recent weeks to join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Juventus but Rivaldo believes the Argentine captain is a player of just one club. According to the Brazilian legend, Messi
LaLiga: Rivaldo gives reason Messi would never leave Barcelona
Arsenal vs Newcastle: Arteta explains why Cedric Soares is so disappointed
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta says new signing, Cedric Soares is very disappointed because he is yet to make his debut for the club. Soares joined Arsenal on loan from Southampton for £5 million last month, but the 28-year-old is yet to play for Arteta’s side due to injury. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on
Arsenal vs Newcastle: Arteta explains why Cedric Soares is so disappointed
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts scorelines of Chelsea vs Man Utd, Arsenal vs Newcastle, other fixtures
Former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted the scorelines of some of this weekend’s English Premier League (EPL) fixtures. Arsenal will host Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening. Norwich City will tackle Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday, while Chelsea will host Manchester United at the Stamford Bridge.
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts scorelines of Chelsea vs Man Utd, Arsenal vs Newcastle, other fixtures
EPL: Guardiola reveals his fears after Man City’s Champions League ban
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is worried their Champions League ban will affect his players’ futures at the club, ESPN reports. UEFA handed City a two-year ban from all European competitions on Friday. The Premier League champions were found guilty of “overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts” and failing “to cooperate in the investigation”
EPL: Guardiola reveals his fears after Man City’s Champions League ban
EPL: Ighalo opens up on tragedy that marred his dream Man Utd move
Odion Ighalo has admitted his dream move to Manchester United is tinged with heartbreak, as his elder sister is not alive to witness it. Ighalo is set to make his United debut on Monday against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The 30-year-old sealed a six-month loan deal on transfer deadline day last month. But his sister
EPL: Ighalo opens up on tragedy that marred his dream Man Utd move
EPL: Arteta reveals Pepe’s problem at Arsenal
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted that Nicolas Pepe’s club record transfer fee, has been a big problem for him during his first season in English football. Pepe arrived at the Emirates when Unai Emery was still coach for a £72million fee. However, the Ivory Coast winger has only scored three goals in 21 Premier
EPL: Arteta reveals Pepe’s problem at Arsenal
EPL: Arsenal fix Aubameyang price as Inter Milan joins chase
Arsenal have set a £70million asking price for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. The 30-year-old has been one of the Gunners’ most important players, since he arrived from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018. Aubameyang has scored 57 goals in 92 appearances during that time and was named the club’s
EPL: Arsenal fix Aubameyang price as Inter Milan joins chase
EPL: How Man City’s Champions League ban is good news for Arsenal, Man Utd
UEFA on Friday, slammed a two-season ban on Manchester City, from all European competitions, for breaching club licensing and Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. City have also been fined 30m euros (£25m). This means the Premier League champions will not participate in the Champions League for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 campaigns. The Etihad club has
EPL: How Man City’s Champions League ban is good news for Arsenal, Man Utd
EPL: Solskjaer names players that will miss Chelsea, Man Utd clash
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has named the players that will miss his side’s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Monday night at Stamford Bridge. According to Solskjaer, Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Fosu-Mensah are not ready to play against Frank Lampard’s men because they are yet to get full
EPL: Solskjaer names players that will miss Chelsea, Man Utd clash
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