Beard, who died at the age of 47, left a lasting mark on Liverpool Women during two separate stints in charge.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has explained the factors behind his side’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro secured the win for the Red Devils, while Trevoh Chalobah scored a late consolation for Chelsea under interim boss Enzo Maresca. Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Amorim praised his team’s aggressive start, which he believes set the tone for…

The switch to athletics is not without precedent for Mudryk.

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel etched his name into the record books after winning bronze in the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, following the dramatic disqualification of American favourite Rai Benjamin. The 21-year-old stormed to a time of 47.11 seconds, a blistering performance that not only secured third place but also set a new Nigerian national record. His feat makes him the country’s first-ever medallist in…

Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎‎Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have suffered a sharp decline in the latest FIBA World Rankings, dropping 11 places to 53rd globally. The update, released by the sport’s world governing body, reflects the outcome of this summer’s international competitions, including the AfroBasket 2025 tournament in Angola. ‎D’Tigers entered the rankings update with 297.8 points in March but now stand at 248.7, making them one of the biggest fallers…

Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua may finally realise his long-held dream of fighting on African soil, with early 2026 being targeted for the historic bout. Promoter Ezekiel Adamu revealed in an interview with The Ring that advanced talks are underway to bring the two-time world heavyweight champion to Nigeria for a major fight. “I spoke with him, I spoke with his team, and they already said to me, ‘If we…

President Bola Tinubu has assured the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee that Nigeria is fully prepared to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Receiving the delegation in Abuja yesterday, Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, said Nigeria is making a determined push to become the first African nation to stage the Games. He stressed that his administration has thrown its full weight behind the bid, pledging an inclusive,…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has made Champions League history by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. The Norwegian forward reached the milestone on Thursday night after opening the scoring in City’s 2–0 victory over Napoli at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland’s first-half header not only set City on the path to securing three crucial points but also etched his name into the record books.…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped out of Africa’s top five in the latest FIFA World Ranking, slipping one place to 45th in the world. Despite the setback, the three-time African champions remain above South Africa, who sit 55th on the global ladder. ‎ ‎The decline follows Nigeria’s underwhelming showing during the recent international window, which dented their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. ‎ ‎The Super Eagles…

Nicolas Jackson’s turbulent summer ended with a fresh start at Bayern Munich, but the Senegalese striker will face a quick reunion with his parent club Chelsea when the Champions League group stage kicks off on Wednesday. The 24-year-old forward sealed a dramatic loan move to the German champions on deadline day, in a deal that swung between collapse and revival before finally being completed. Bayern paid a remarkable £14.3m loan…

Jose Mourinho is closing in on a dramatic return to management with Benfica, two decades after first taking charge of the Portuguese giants. The 61-year-old is in advanced talks to replace Bruno Lage, who was sacked following Tuesday’s shock 3-2 Champions League defeat to Qarabag at Estadio da Luz. Benfica president Rui Costa confirmed the club intend to have a new manager in place before Saturday’s league fixture, though he…

Barcelona will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for their Champions League opener against Newcastle United on Thursday, after the winger was left out of Hansi Flick’s squad with a groin injury. The 18-year-old has been one of Barcelona’s brightest young talents, playing a key role in their La Liga title triumph last season. However, his fitness has become a growing concern after returning from international duty with Spain earlier…