transfers officers amid ‘deaths’ linked to illicit liquor. The reshuffle also saw the transfer of Sagar Collector Pratibha Pal and SP Anurag Sujania, who were in charge when a hooch tragedy claimed more than 25 lives in September
Senegal is hosting Africa's first Youth Olympics, with 2,700 young athletes competing in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. The Games bring pride and hope, but also questions over cost, rights and legacy.
Ghana Women’s Premier League champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, have arrived in Egypt ahead of the replay of their game against Edo Queens. Ampem Darkoa and Edo Queens will play the 30 minutes of extra time in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers after their penalty shootout result was nullified.
Nigeria will field 19 athletes, comprising 12 women and seven men, in six sports at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which begin in Senegal on 31 October.
Black Maidens assistant coach Bashiru-Deen Sumaila has expressed optimism that “success shall be ours” as Ghana prepare for their Round of 16 clash against Argentina in the U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Maidens advanced to the knockout stage following a 2-0 victory over Canada in their final group game, with substitutes Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku scoring the goals.
Stan Wawrinka, one of few players to win multiple Grand Slams in era dominated by Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, retires.
AshantiGold Chief Executive Officer Edward Kwasi Akuoko has attributed the dismissal of Karim Zito and his assistants to inconsistent results and disunity among the backroom staff. The Obuasi-based club announced the decision in a statement on October 27, relieving the former Asante Kotoko coach and his two assistants, Ernest Okyere and Robert Dabuo, of their duties following a consultative meeting of the Interim Management Committee.
Portland Blazers prevail in battle of unbeatens against LA Lakers. Portland beat Lakers, while Jayson Tatum lifts Celtics over Nets and Knicks avert 0-4 start with win against Pistons.
Norwegian federation president distances self from Fifa presidency but believes governing body can be reformed As the rain whips around Oslo’s government quarter, Lise Klaveness is shielding herself from the wind, trying to work out tactics. The president of the Norwegian Football Federation wants to re-engage Fifa, and other governing bodies, on the topic of remedy.
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Lancashire have moved on without him, but the 44-year-old England stalwart wants to keep going as long as his body allows Jimmy Anderson could teach Philip Marlowe a thing or two about The Long Goodbye. One of those, apparently, was a T10 cricket tournament in Rome.
How big a shock is the Premier League champions' 5-3 defeat on penalties after a 1-1 draw with a fourth-tier club?
Australia hoping to avoid clean sweep in Constellation Cup. The New Zealand Silver Ferns have already won the Constellation Cup with an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
Chelsea 2 Bradford 4 (2015 FA Cup) Chelsea won the FA Cup five times between 2006 and 2018, but Jose Mourinho’s Blues were humbled by third tier Bradford at Stamford Bridge. But Bradford stormed back and goals from Jon Stead, Filipe Morais, Andy Halliday and Mark Yeates left Chelsea in tatters.
Australia begins day two at crease after Starc blitz flattens South Africa. Travis Head and Matt Renshaw look to set Australia a solid platform on day two in Cape Town after Mitchell Starc's late blitz blew South Africa's tail away.
The maiden training session took place at the Remo Stars Stadium under the supervision of head coach Eric Chelle, as the team began its build-up to the crucial qualifying fixtures.
Jayesh Ranjan moved to EFS&T; Vikas Raj gets Energy; Navin Mittal posted to PR&RD
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s stunning League Cup defeat by fourth-tier Fleetwood was “a very sad day” as the Premier League champions suffered one of the most embarrassing results in their history. Their refusal to be overawed by Arsenal’s star-power was a tribute to Fleetwood boss Matt Lawlor, who won the tactical battle with Arteta by sitting deep and attacking on the counter.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has declared that no player performed better than Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while thanking the Argentine legend for calling and offering him support after a “difficult night”. Yamal made the remarks in separate Facebook posts on Tuesday, expressing admiration for Messi’s World Cup performance and appreciation for
Kurtley Beale is a chance to play his first Wallabies Test in five years as the veteran playmaker is named in Australia's squad for their Spring Tour of the UK.
Venus Williams suffered her 16th loss in a row in singles tennis as the 46-year-old American icon was defeated by teenager Lilli Tagger in straight sets at the Guangzhou Open on Tuesday. Williams won in the doubles with Indonesia’s Janice Tjen in Guangzhou on Monday.
Fourth-tier Fleetwood beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in the League Cup last 16, pulling off a major upset.
Veteran could add to 95 caps as he returns aged 37 Ramm and Thomas to also join Australia’s spring tour Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale has been summoned for the Wallabies’ spring tour of the UK in a massive development ahead of next year’s Beale on Wednesday answered an SOS call from coach Les Kiss to join the squad for next month’s three Tests against England, Scotland and Wales before the inaugural Nations Championship finals in the UK from 21-23 November.
Stan Wawrinka's illustrious tennis career finally came to an end at his home tournament in Basel.