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Usyk defeats Anthony Joshua in rematch to retain WBO, WBA, IBF belts

Oleksandr Usyk took a second consecutive victory over Anthony Joshua to defend his unified WBO, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles over the course of an epic 12-round battle. Usyk triumphed on a split decision at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, taking it 116-112 and 115-113 respectively on the cards of Ukraine’s Viktor Fesechko and Britain’s Steve…

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Title defence, new faces, hot derbies, many more to expect in 2022/23 LaLiga season

LaLiga Santander season has kicked-off with some of the biggest stars in world football and a host of impressive new signings showcasing Europe’s most competitive major league from top to bottom in stadiums across Spain and screens all around the world. This LaLiga Santander season is without doubt one of the most highly anticipated campaigns in decades. Reigning champions Real…

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Abe hails Rivers United for winning 2021/22 NPFL title

Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has congratulated Rivers United FC on their victory in the 2021/2022 season of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).  Abe, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Parry Saroh Benson, said the victory is as a result of the resilience…

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Mike Tyson spotted in wheelchair at Miami airport

Is Mike Tyson’s health on the decline? The former heavyweight champion — who has reportedly been dealing with a “sciatica flare-up” in his back — was pictured in a wheelchair at Miami International Airport on Tuesday. Tyson, 56, posed for selfies with fans as he was wheeled through the terminal with a large walking stick in his lap. Tyson’s latest…

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Osimhen scores as Napoli thump Verona 5-2

Napoli ran out convincing 5-2 winners at Verona on Monday in their opening match of the Serie A season which was marred by Victor Osimhen being targeted by racist abuse from the stands. Osimhen was among the scorers in a thumping win for Napoli, who have had a tricky summer after losing stalwarts Kalidou Koulibaly, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens.…

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Manchester United deny contract termination plans for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United is facing further scrutiny but the club have denied speculation his contract will be terminated. The 37-year-old has 12 months left on his current deal with the option of a further year. Manchester United’s official response is that the Portugal international is not for sale. A spokesperson for the club said, “There is no…

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Conte, Tuchel sent off after Harry Kane’s last-gasp equaliser

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte were both sent off as tempers flared after Harry Kane’s last-gasp equaliser earned Tottenham the unlikeliest of points in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Conte and Tuchel had already been booked for a face-to-face altercation in the aftermath of Spurs’ first equaliser, scored by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, but came to blows after…

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Taiwo Awoniyi revels in historic goal for Nottingham Forest

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi was delighted his first goal for Nottingham Forest ensured that the club’s first Premier League home game in 23 years ended in victory. The 25-year-old bundled in from close range in first-half stoppage time against West Ham United to set his side on the way to a 1-0 win on Sunday. Awoniyi spent six years as…

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Aribo ‘buzzing’ after first Southampton goal

Joe Aribo came off the bench to also open his Premier League account as Southampton bounced back from two goals down to salvage a battling point in their 2-2 draw against Leeds. After a lacklustre hour, and trailing 2-0 at home, under-fire manager Ralph Hasenhuttl introduced the Nigerian midfielder off the bench – and it took him 10 minutes to…

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FIFA confirms date change for opening night of Qatar World Cup

The 2022 Qatar World Cup will now get under way a day earlier than originally scheduled with the host nation facing Ecuador in the opening match on Sunday, November 20. The opening game of the tournament was due to see Senegal face the Netherlands at 1pm (10am GMT) on Monday November 21, but that fixture will now take place at…

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