La Liga television audiences soar 48% in first week back
Spanish football’s international viewing figures have increased by over 48 percent since the season returned after being halted for three months due to the COVID-19 […]
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Messi misses training again with thigh injury
FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi sat out Friday’s training session as he has a small thigh strain, the Spanish league champions have said. Barca returned […]
Sports minister inaugurates 12-man committee on COVID-19-compliant infrastructure
Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has inaugurated a 12 -member committee to ensure COVID-19-compliant infrastructure and protocols for the 20th National […]
COVID-19 Sports Distruption: Football action gradually returning back
First it was the Korean K-League and then it was the German Bundesliga. Now, more football leagues around the globe – mostly in Europe – […]
FIBA releases guidelines for basketball’s return
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Tuesday published recommendations on returning to basketball in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations, which were published […]
Serie A clubs can start team training from May 18, Italian govt. says
Italy’s Serie A clubs will be allowed to start team training from May 18 “with prudence”, the country’s government said on Monday in a boost […]
Arsenal to re-open training ground to players
Arsenal will reopen London Colney training ground to their players next week for individual training, but the Premier League club will continue to observe social […]
Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi Nigeria’s Football Ambassador
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired Nigerian professional footballer, former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. This was disclosed in […]
FEDCOL 15th Edition, FGC Daura, FGGC Calabar emerge best
Federal Government College (FGC), Daura, Katsina State, and Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Calabar, Cross Rivers, have emerged as best in male and female categories, […]
Enyimba FC: Anyansi-Agwu considers quitting, says people are tired of me
The Chairman, Enyimba FC of Aba, Felix Anyansi-Agwu, has threatened to leave the club, following allegation that he had been the problem of the club. […]
FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets whip Hungary 4-2
Five–times champions Nigeria swept past Hungary 4-2 in the opening match of the 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup finals in Brazil on Saturday. The Eaglets […]
Dortmund beat leaders Gladbach 1-0 to close gap with leaders
Borussia Dortmund edged past Bundesliga leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach 1-0 on Saturday thanks to captain Marco Reus’ second half winner to cut the gap to the […]
Liverpool stay top with club record-breaking win at Burnley
Premier League leaders Liverpool set a new club record of 13 straight top flight wins with a 3-0 victory at Burnley on Saturday, maintaining their […]
Manchester City held by Spurs in controversial VAR decision
Manchester City had a late goal from Gabriel Jesus ruled out by VAR video review as they drew 2-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur on […]
Buhari urges youths to take up sports as career
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged more young men and women in Nigeria to pursue sporting careers, which can bring rewarding incomes, promote healthy local and […]
Sports, best performing ministry under Buhari – Dalung
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung, says sports is the best performing ministry in the country under the leadership of President Muhammadu […]
Int’l Sport Day: UNODC to engage youths on crime prevention through sports
#TrackNigeria: As the World celebrates the International Day of Sports, the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), has said that plans were on to […]
12th African Masters Athletics Championships begin in Tunisia
By Modupe Oremule Nigeria’s representatives to the 12th African Masters Athletics Championships have promised not to disappoint the country at the event. Gloria Obajimi, President […]
NPFL: Ondo FA boss tasks Sunshine Stars to win all matches
By Segun Giwa Chief Dele Ajayi, Chairman, Ondo State Football Association, has urged Sunshine Stars FC of Akure to win all their matches in the […]
Gani Adams appeals to FG, multinationals to sponsor sports
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal Government and multinational companies operating in the country to recommit themselves to […]
2018 AWCON: Banyana Banyana vice-captain Refiloe to miss final match
Banyana Banyana vice-captain Jane Refiloe will miss Saturday’s final match of the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. […]
Edo to participate in 30 sports at 19th NSF
Edo will participate in 30 sporting events in the 19th edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) slated for Abuja between Dec. 6 and Dec.16, an […]
4th Advanced Sports Management Course gets underway Wednesday
The fourth edition of the Advanced Sports Management Course (ASMC) will get underway in Lagos on Wednesday, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has said. Deborah […]
SWAN to partner Kebbi to promote sports
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kebbi state chapter, says it will partner with the state government to promote sports in the state. The […]
Soccer: La liga determined to play games in US, despite “cultural walls” of opposition
Spain’s La Liga remains committed to playing Barcelona’s league match with Girona in Miami, despite opposition to the plans, the organization’s president Javier Tebas told […]