Tennis is “missing a trick” by not including more team events involving both men and women on the main tours, three-times Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has said. Mixed doubles is currently played only at the four Grand Slams on the professional tennis circuit. “I think sports miss a bit of a trick with this […]
Osaka will play in US Open, says management team
Naomi Osaka will play in next month’s US Open in New York, the 2018 champion’s management team has told Reuters. Several media reports had said she had not registered for the tournament and had decided to skip the event, which kicks off on August 31 and will be played under strict bio-security protocols due to […]
Gerrard: Balogun ready-made for Rangers
Rangers manager Steven Gerrrad is pleased to welcome Leon Balogun into his squad this week following the Nigerian switch from Wigan Athletic, reports Completesports.com. Balogun joined the Gers on a one-year contract last week. The centre-back started training with his new team-mates on Monday and Gerrard has been mightily impressed by what he brings to […]
Lampard aims to cap Chelsea comeback with FA Cup glory
Frank Lampard has set his sights on capping an impressive first season as Chelsea manager by leading the Blues to FA Cup glory against Arsenal on Saturday. Lampard enjoyed four FA Cup final victories as a Chelsea player, but getting his hands on the first trophy of his nascent managerial career would be an even […]
World No.1, Barty pulls out of US Open
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the US Open on Thursday (July 30) over fears about the coronavirus pandemic in a major blow for the Grand Slam, which is scheduled to start in New York on August 31. The Australian is the biggest name so far to withdraw from the tournament, with her […]
SJF Holds Maiden Interactive Health Session For Journalists
While sports journalists in the country are pre-occupied with the latest transfer news, who is scoring and who is not; among many other things, recent occurrences have shown that most people in the profession pay less attention to their health. It is in this light that the Sports Journalists Forum (SJF) decided to blaze the […]
Sports Ministry assures policy will accelerate investments, value to athletes
A new dawn beckons for Nigerian sports, with the presentation of the new Sports Industry policy, as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare assuring that the policy would accelerate sports development. He also said that it will add value to the talents of sports men and women. Speaking while receiving the […]
Lukaku must improve – Conte
Antonio Conte told Romelu Lukaku he must improve despite the Inter striker’s fine form in his first season in Serie A. Lukaku has scored 23 league goals since signing from Manchester United last year, including four in his past five games. The Belgium international netted twice in Inter’s 3-0 win at Genoa on Saturday, prompting […]
Ballon d’Or’ cancellation unfair on Lewandowski – Rummenigge
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes the decision for there to be no 2020 Ballon d’Or winner is “not very fair”, as he feels Robert Lewandowski could have claimed the award. France Football announced last week it would not select the world’s best player this year due to a “lack of sufficient fair conditions” amid […]
I need Wilder. I need Fury. I’m ready for them -Joshua
Two-time four heavyweight boxing titles holder, Anthony Joshua is desperate for ‘legacy’ fights against two main heavyweight rivals – Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Fury became WBC champion with a brutal destruction of Deontay Wilder. Now, Joshua wants to face Fury and Wilder in order to cement his legacy in the sport He has insisted […]