Andy Ruiz Jr returns to winning ways in his first fight since the rematch with Anthony Joshua; he has shed significant weight and linked up with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s trainer but was forced to climb off the canvas to beat…
UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, on Sunday morning knocked out Jorge Masvidal, to retain his title. The Nigerian dominated Masvidal last year over five rounds, but was not satisfied with his performance. However, in their rematch, Usman put his rival…
Jorge Masvidal, an American mixed martial artist, has spoken after losing to Kamaru Usman, a US-based Nigerian boxer, on Saturday in UFC 261. Masvidal prayed to ‘God to bless’ Usman after losing to the 33-year-old, adding that he caught him…
UFC star Israel Adesanya has apologized to fellow fighter Kevin Holland after he came under attack for his rape comment. Isreal Adesanya made the “rape comment” while trash-talking Holland in a since-deleted video. “Bro, I will fuckin’ rape you,” Adesanya…
Imenger was the manager of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Lobi Stars, before his death. The former Nigerian international footballer died on Sunday night after battling with an undisclosed sickness. Imenger who was first hospitalized in January 2021,…
Former middleweight world champion, ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has died at the age of 66. His wife, Kay Hagler who announced his passing on Facebook said he died unexpectedly at their home in New Hampshire. “Today, unfortunately I lost my beloved…
The Nigerian mixed martial artist suffered his first professional defeat in the combat sport after bowing to his Polish opponent in the fifth round through a unanimous decision. Adesanya’s flawless record came to an abrupt end following his defeat to…
Spanish giants FC Barcelona on Sunday elected former President Joan Laporta as its new president. Laporta had previously held the position from 2003 to 2010. Laporta defeated rival candidates Victor Font and Toni Freixa. Barcelona called the election on Sunday…
Jan Blachowicz has defeated Israel Adesanya to retain his light heavyweight title by unanimous decision at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Sunday. Jan Blachowicz (28-8) was awarded an upset unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya (20-1) after judges handed…
Polish fighter, Jan Blachowicz, has said that his opponent Israel Adesanya was slower than he had expected in their fight on Sunday at the APEX Arena in Las Vegas. The PUNCH had reported that Blachowicz retained his Ultimate Fighting Championship…
Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala, scored four goals as the Super Falcons thrashed Equatorial Guinea 9-0 to emerge champions of the Festival Women’s Cup 2021 Antalya on Tuesday. The competition had the Falcons, Equatorial Guinea, Uzbekistan, and CSKA Moscow Ladies in…
Belgium will still occupy first place in the first FIFA ranking of 2021, which will be published on Thursday. The world ranking has seen no changes in the top 30 compared to the last ranking of 10 December. With 1.780…
A former Manchester City star, Yaya Toure has been named a coach of a club in Europe. A top European club has named Yaya Toure as its assistant coach. The Ivory Coast and Manchester City icon is now an assistant…
Former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe is dead. Sofoluwe, popularly known as the dean of defence passed away after a battle with a brain ailment. He reportedly died on Tuesday at the Intensive Care Unit of the University Teaching Hospital,…
Tom Brady claimed his seventh Super Bowl ring Sunday, passing for 201 yards and three touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throttled the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 at Tampa, Fla. Brady wasted no time putting the Bucs in position for…
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have ended the life of a talented footballer prematurely in Benue state after an attack. It was gathered that the talented footballer identified as Terwase Iorbee was attacked and killed by Fulani herdsmen in Gwer-West Local Government…
The former striker said this while urging the current players to emulate ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, who always gave passes and created chances that resulted in goals. Julius Aghahowa, a former Nigerian striker has stated that the current Super…
Football organization, FIFA has now cleared eight new players for the Super Eagles. FIFA, the international governing body of association football, has cleared eight new players for the Super Eagles. Fulham’s forward Ademola Lookman is on top of the list.…
The positive test comes a day before Madrid travel to Alaves in La Liga seeking to bounce back from an embarrassing midweek Copa del Rey exit. Zinedine Zidane, the Real Madrid coach has tested positive for Covid-19. The Spanish club…
The 26-year old scored a brace in Barcelona’s big win and dedicated her goals to her Step-mom by displaying her inner shirt during both halves. Asisat Oshoala, the Nigerian footballer who is currently the African female African player of the…