Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Arsenal Women continued their remarkable revival under interim manager Renee Slegers with a commanding 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Goals from Alessia Russo, Frida Maanum, and substitute Stina Blackstenius ensured the Gunners stretched their unbeaten run to six matches across all competitions since Slegers stepped in following Jonas Eidevall’s resignation last month. The Gunners wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Russo finding the back of the net after just 63 seconds. The England striker, left unmarked, fired a precise volley into the bottom corner, marking her fifth goal of…

Brighton & Hove Albion edged a thrilling Women’s Super League clash against West Ham United, clinching a 3-2 victory courtesy of a late goal from Fran Kirby. The England star delivered the decisive moment in the 85th minute, finishing off Kiko Seike’s pass with a shot that kissed the post before crossing the line. The result keeps Brighton in third place, maintaining their impressive start to the season. Brighton dominated much of the first half, with Rachel McLauchlan opening the scoring in style. Latching onto Kirby’s clever flick, McLauchlan cut inside and curled a superb shot into the bottom corner…

LeBron James continued to redefine greatness in his 22nd NBA season, recording his fourth consecutive triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the San Antonio Spurs 120-115 in the NBA Cup. The 39-year-old icon tallied 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, marking the first time in his storied career that he has achieved four straight games with a triple-double. His performance also tied the Lakers’ franchise record for consecutive triple-doubles, a feat previously accomplished by Russell Westbrook in 2021 and Magic Johnson in 1987. Despite the milestone, James was critical of his offensive rhythm, underscoring his versatility and…

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 20-year-old sensation, delivered a standout performance, scoring 50 points to lead his team to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards. This incredible achievement makes Wembanyama the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 50-point milestone, joining the ranks of Brandon Jennings, LeBron James, and Devin Booker, who also accomplished the feat at 20. Wembanyama, who was the first overall pick in last year’s draft, achieved his new career high in just 26 minutes on the court, knocking down eight three-pointers in the process. Reflecting on his game, Wembanyama noted, “Every time we…

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has suspended Premier League referee David Coote as new allegations regarding his conduct have emerged, triggering investigations by both PGMOL and UEFA. Coote, 42, is currently under scrutiny following the release of a video in which he appeared to make disparaging comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Further controversy arose when The Sun published images allegedly taken during the summer’s European Championship, in which Coote appears to be seen sniffing a white substance through a rolled-up US banknote. As Coote was officiating at the Euros as part of his duties as a…

Retired football star Diego Forlan, 45, made his professional tennis debut in Uruguay, stepping onto the court in Montevideo’s Uruguay Open alongside Argentine partner Federico Coria. Although the former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker and Coria lost 6-1, 6-2 to Bolivian duo Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos in a 47-minute match, the atmosphere was electric, with fans rallying behind Forlan as he explored his passion for tennis on an international stage. Forlan and Coria, who entered the tournament as wildcards, put up an enthusiastic effort despite the challenging matchup. Both teams held serve initially, but Arias and Zeballos gained…

The Monaco Grand Prix will remain a cornerstone of the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2031, following the signing of a six-year extension. This agreement secures the future of one of the sport’s most iconic races, which has been a fixture on the F1 calendar nearly every year since 1955, with only the 2020 season missing due to Covid. Despite concerns about the narrow streets of Monte Carlo and the limited overtaking opportunities on the tight circuit, F1 and the Automobile Club of Monaco have reached an understanding, including adjustments to broadcast rights and on-track advertising that align with…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is reportedly anticipating a lengthy suspension following a racially insensitive remark he made about his teammate Heung-Min Son. The incident occurred during a summer appearance on Uruguayan TV, where Bentancur commented that Son and his cousins “all look the same,” a statement he later described as a “very bad joke.” Bentancur has been informed by his agent that the FA is considering a seven-game ban, although neither the FA nor Tottenham has publicly confirmed this. Bentancur, currently on international duty with Uruguay, expressed a desire to remain focused on his national team responsibilities until the…

Claudio Ranieri, the seasoned Italian tactician and football icon, has returned to the helm of AS Roma as head coach until the end of the season—just six months after announcing his retirement. This marks the third time that the 73-year-old Roman takes charge of his hometown club, following stints in 2009 and a brief spell in 2019. Roma confirmed Ranieri’s appointment after the sacking of Croatian manager Ivan Juric, who was let go on Sunday following a string of disappointing performances. Juric had been in charge for only 12 matches after replacing Daniele De Rossi, who had stepped in earlier…

Steph Curry stole the spotlight once again as he led the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup, scoring an impressive 37 points, including the Warriors’ final 12. His late-game performance helped secure a hard-fought win and highlighted his continued stellar form at the start of the season. Klay Thompson, returning to the Chase Center as a Maverick after 13 seasons with the Warriors, added 22 points against his former team. Despite his strong showing, it was Curry’s game-clinching three-pointer with just moments left that sealed the victory. Reflecting on the experience,…