Novak Djokovic secured his 50th Grand Slam semifinal appearance with a spectacular performance against Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz in a match that will be remembered as one of the Australian Open’s finest. The 24-time Grand Slam champion triumphed 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a contest that stretched into the early hours of the morning, …
Carlo Ancelotti to Depart Real Madrid at Season’s End
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the club at the end of the current season, according to reports from Spanish radio station Onda Cero on Monday. The news, sourced anonymously, suggests the legendary Italian manager believes his tenure with the Blancos has reached its natural conclusion. Ancelotti, widely regarded as the …
Amorim Explains Rashford Snub: “I’m Not Putting a Player I Don’t Believe is Best for the Team”
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has defended his decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of the squad, stating he won’t select players who, in his view, aren’t the best fit for the team. Amorim’s bold move came as United suffered a 3-1 Premier League loss to Brighton on Sunday. Rashford’s exclusion has intensified speculation about …
Neymar is rumored to be on the brink of reuniting with Santos, the club where he launched his iconic career.
Brazilian football superstar Neymar is reportedly on the verge of rejoining his boyhood club Santos, marking a potential return to where his illustrious career began. The 32-year-old forward is expected to leave Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, following comments from manager Jorge Jesus suggesting Neymar is no longer capable of performing at the highest level. Neymar …
Couple Goals! Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina Shine at the Australian Open
It was a dream day at Melbourne Park for tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, as both overcame world No. 4 opponents to advance to the Round of 16 in the Australian Open. Monfils kicked off the action with a thrilling four-set victory over fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz. The Frenchman delivered 24 aces in …
Super Eagles’ Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Under Investigation for Match-Fixing
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is currently under investigation in Italy over an alleged betting scandal related to a game played by his team, Udinese, last season. The investigation is being led by the Udine prosecutor’s office after an unusual pattern of betting activity was flagged by Snai, a betting company. According to reports by …
Alex De Minaur Advances to the Fourth Round After Thrilling Comeback
Australian tennis sensation Alex de Minaur has secured his spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open following a remarkable four-set victory against Argentine 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo. Despite losing the first set, De Minaur rallied to clinch a 5-7, 7-6(7-3), 6-3, 6-3 win, demonstrating his resilience and determination. He sealed the match in …
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Takes Charge as Besiktas Coach Four Years After Manchester United Exit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed the new head coach of Turkish giants Besiktas, marking his return to football management after a four-year hiatus since leaving Manchester United in 2021. The surprising announcement was made on X, with Besiktas posting a simple yet enthusiastic message: “Ole, Ole, Ole,” accompanied by a photo of Solskjaer proudly …
Naomi Osaka retires from Australian Open match due to injury
Naomi Osaka’s campaign at the Australian Open has come to a premature end, with the two-time champion retiring from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to an abdominal injury. The 27-year-old Japanese star began feeling discomfort during the first set of the Friday clash, calling for medical attention while leading 6-5. Despite her …
Cricket: Nigeria coach upbeat ahead Women’s U-19 W’Cup 17th January 2025
Junior Female Yellow Greens coach Sarah Bhakita has said the team is in high spirits ahead of their debut at the ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia, thanks to their impressive warm-up games against Pakistan and Scotland, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The team concluded their warm-up matches for the tournament with a statement win over …