West Ham United’s turbulent start to the Premier League season has cast a long shadow over manager Graham Potter, with mounting concerns about results, recruitment, and the very direction of the club. The Hammers have endured three consecutive defeats, shipping 11 goals in just three games, a run that has plunged the side into crisis. Their latest loss, a Carabao Cup exit to Wolves, was made worse when captain Jarrod…

England and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has challenged Arsenal to finally deliver a major trophy this season, insisting that their new squad depth leaves them with no excuses. The former striker, speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, noted that Mikel Arteta’s side now boasts one of the most formidable squads in Europe following a busy summer transfer window. A Strengthened Arsenal Squad Arsenal’s summer business has transformed their…

Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to a long adductor muscle injury in his left thigh, suffered during Sevilla’s La Liga defeat to Getafe last weekend (Daily Post Nigeria, Yahoo Sports). At 25 years old, this represents a significant setback for both club and national team. Sevilla confirmed on Wednesday that Adams is unavailable not only…

Fulham are moving decisively to secure a permanent transfer of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, with the deal reportedly valued at around €25 million and negotiations in advanced stages. According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, “Milan and Fulham are in constant contact to close a €25 million transfer,” comprised of a mix of fixed fees and add-ons (SempreMilan). Further confirmation from Football-Italia adds that Milan have officially set…

Swedish former crime-club chief Fredrik Gardare has dropped a bombshell, alleging that multiple Premier League footballers are implicated in match-fixing—a claim grounded in evidence he says was seized during a 2021 raid but never pursued further by authorities. (The Sun, GB News) Gardare, who formerly headed a Swedish police unit tackling organised crime in sport, said his team raided an illegal casino in late 2021. Among the phones confiscated, one…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Polish tennis star Iga Świątek launched her US Open campaign in emphatic style, sweeping aside Emiliana Arango with a dominant straight-sets win, 6-1, 6-2. The victory keeps alive her bid to achieve a remarkable milestone – becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2012 to claim both Wimbledon and the US Open in the same calendar year. The match, staged at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium,…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Religion in Nigeria is not just a matter of faith,  it is a way of life. From politics to culture and even family traditions, Christianity and Islam dominate the country’s social fabric, shaping identities, sparking mass movements, and at times fueling tension. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, breathes religion in every aspect of daily life. This raises a pressing question: Why have Christianity and Islam, above all…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take firm action against his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Kunle Fagbemi, following a series of alleged incidents of harassment directed at journalists covering the governor’s activities. The latest episode occurred on Saturday at the Lagos House in Ikeja, where Mr Fagbemi was accused of verbally assaulting and obstructing members of the governor’s official press…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vowed to shut down major infrastructure across the country if the Federal Government fails to resolve its lingering dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has again threatened to embark on a nationwide strike. NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, speaking in Abuja on Monday, said the union would mobilise students for “massive protests” that would paralyse activities nationwide…

A rare basketball card jointly signed by NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant has sold for a record-breaking $12.9 million (£9.56m), making it the most expensive sports trading card in history. The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Jordan & Bryant card went under the hammer at Heritage Auctions in the United States, attracting a flurry of global interest before eventually being purchased by an anonymous bidder.…

Former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has expressed his concern after his son, Raja Jackson, was involved in a shocking incident at a wrestling event in California which left performer Stuart Smith, better known by his ring name “Syko Stu,” in critical care. The incident occurred during a Knokx Pro Wrestling show, where Raja, a 25-year-old professional mixed martial artist, unexpectedly intervened in a match. What was initially billed as…

The Football Association has opened an investigation after a banner displayed by Crystal Palace supporters at Selhurst Park depicted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to the head of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. The controversial banner was unfurled during Sunday’s 1-1 draw between Palace and Forest, overshadowing the Premier League encounter. Alongside the illustration of Marinakis pointing a firearm at Gibbs-White, the banner carried the words: “Mr Marinakis is…