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Andreeva sweeps past Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match after hot-mic controversy
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Andreeva sweeps past Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match after hot-mic controversy

No 2 ranking The rise of Mirra Andreeva has seemed inevitable ever since she burst on to the tour as a precocious 15-year-old more than three years ago, but this week, six months after her maiden grand slam triumph at Roland Garros, she has taken another massive step forward in her career. The 19-year-old will attempt to close out the most impressive week of her career by winning one of her most significant titles after thoroughly outplaying Jessica Pegula, the fifth seed, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the championship match of the WTA Finals at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

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Mayweather plans boxing academies across Nigeria
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Mayweather plans boxing academies across Nigeria

…targets Africa’s next champions, eyes solid minerals investment By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Boxing legend and former world champion, Floyd Mayweather Jr., has announced plans to establish boxing academies across Nigeria to identify, nurture and develop young talents capable of competing on the international stage. Providing details of the initiative, the Consultant, TMT Africa, Dr Adrian Ogun, said Mayweather had fulfilled a promise made during his previous visit to Abuja in 2022 to return to Nigeria and promote boxing among young people.

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Denmark hammer Ronaldo-less Portugal 4-1 in Nations League match
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Denmark hammer Ronaldo-less Portugal 4-1 in Nations League match

Portugal were hammered 4-1 by Denmark on Saturday, an embarrassing Nations League defeat in their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo following the superstar forward’s retirement from international football. Denmark were the better team from the first minute and it was no surprise when the away team went in at the break thanks to Pierre-Emile’s Hojbjerg’s spot-kick in the 43rd minute.

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Scientists find blood biomarker that opens door to CTE diagnosis in living patients
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Scientists find blood biomarker that opens door to CTE diagnosis in living patients

Condition is prevalent in rugby and American football Scientists are optimistic of significant breakthrough Scientists have moved a step closer to diagnosing the degenerative brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living people, after a study found a blood biomarker that identifies an advanced form of the disease. As things stand CTE, which is caused by repeated trauma to the head and is especially prevalent in collision and contact sports such as American football, rugby and football, can be diagnosed only after death by examining brain tissue.

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Japan Stun Brazil With Injury-Time Win In Singapore
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Japan Stun Brazil With Injury-Time Win In Singapore

Substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto netted his first international goal with a late winner as Japan edged Brazil 3-2 in a thrilling friendly at the National Stadium in Singapore on Saturday. On 15 minutes, a through ball by Ritsu Doan was picked up just inside the Brazilian half by Kubo, who showed quick feet to cut inside Jair before firing a low effort past goalkeeper Pedro Morisco.

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Declan Rice accepts he had an ‘average World Cup’ as England gear up for Spain showdown
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Declan Rice accepts he had an ‘average World Cup’ as England gear up for Spain showdown

Midfielder needed a break ‘to come back stronger’ James Trafford selected to start in goal for England Declan Rice has admitted he had an “average” World Cup at the end of a gruelling season and needed time out during the international window in September and October in order to return stronger. The Arsenal midfielder believes the break has served its purpose, having produced starring performances against Bayern Munich and Liverpool in recent weeks.

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Lookman ruled out of Tanzania return leg with knee ligament sprain
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Lookman ruled out of Tanzania return leg with knee ligament sprain

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying return-leg fixture against Tanzania following a knee ligament sprain. Promise Efoghe, Super Eagles Media Officer, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.

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De la Fuente adamant there is no racism in Spain despite England reminder to players
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De la Fuente adamant there is no racism in Spain despite England reminder to players

England’s first game in Madrid since racist abuse in 2004 De la Fuente tells Tuchel ‘we’re not racists, none of us’ Luis de la Fuente has told Thomas Tuchel there is no racism in Spain after the England coach’s admission that he would remind his players of the anti-racism protocol prior to their meeting at the Metropolitano on Sunday night. And although England have returned to Spain three times without incident since then, twice in Seville and once in Alicante, Tuchel was asked about going back in the buildup to Sunday’s game.

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Portugal redesigns No. 7 shirt to honour Ronaldo after retirement
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Portugal redesigns No. 7 shirt to honour Ronaldo after retirement

By Ayobami Okerinde Portugal have announced a redesign of the No. 7 on their national team shirts in tribute to former captain Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international football. “Because there are stories, memories, all the achievements and emotions, which will forever be linked to Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Spain will host 2030 World Cup final, federation president insists
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Spain will host 2030 World Cup final, federation president insists

The 2030 World Cup final will be in Spain, Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) head Rafael Louzan reiterated on Saturday, adding that he is not considering “withdrawing” should he be wrong. Portugal does not have a suitable stadium but Morocco has suggested the 115,000-capacity Hassan II Stadium being built in Benslimane near Casablanca.

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Norway v Wales: Nations League – live
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Norway v Wales: Nations League – live

Updates from 5pm (GMT) kick-off at the Ullevaal Stadion Get in touch: email Scott and follow us on BlueSky The soundtrack in the Millennium Stadium. Te Kanawa, Lorde, Russell Crowe, Bret, Jemaine and Murray … your boys took one hell of etc.

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Chelsea go top of WSL as Sandy Baltimore bullet sees off Manchester City
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Chelsea go top of WSL as Sandy Baltimore bullet sees off Manchester City

Sonia Bompastor showed her ruthless side and delivered a tactical masterclass as Chelsea earned a 1-0 win over Manchester City and leapfrogged them at the top of the Women’s Super League. Sandy Baltimore’s stunning strike in added time at the end of the first half was the difference, as the west London side nullified the threat of a team that had scored in each of their preceding 21 games in all competitions, delivering their first loss of the campaign.

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Japan score in injury time to stun Brazil 3-2 in Singapore
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Japan score in injury time to stun Brazil 3-2 in Singapore

Substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto netted his first international goal with a late winner as Japan edged Brazil 3-2 in a thrilling friendly at the National Stadium in Singapore on Saturday. On 15 minutes, a through ball by Ritsu Doan was picked up just inside the Brazilian half by Kubo who showed quick feet to cut inside Jair before firing a low effort past goalkeeper Pedro Morisco.

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Kotoko board unveil Asante Kotoko Ladies for 2026/27 season
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Kotoko board unveil Asante Kotoko Ladies for 2026/27 season

Called Asante Kotoko Ladies, the female team will compete in the Ashanti Region Football Association’s Division One League this season. “We are proud to officially announce the establishment of Asante Kotoko Ladies, the women’s football team of the legendary Asante Kotoko SC,” the official statement read.

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Pochettino sheds tears, explains why he left USA for Man Utd
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Pochettino sheds tears, explains why he left USA for Man Utd

By Adegboyega Adeleye Mauricio Pochettino broke down in tears as he explained his decision to accept Manchester United’s offer after only recently signing a new contract with the United States national team. According to BBC Sport, Pochettino was announced as Michael Carrick’s successor on Friday and has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford.

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