Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday night, scoring 41 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 122-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The two-time MVP showcased his versatility with eight rebounds and nine assists, helping the Bucks secure their fourth win in five games. The Bucks’ resurgence has been critical after a slow start to the season, where they won just two of their first ten games.…

Leicester City’s promising young winger Abdul Fatawu will miss the remainder of the 2024/25 Premier League season due to a serious knee injury, manager Steve Cooper has confirmed. The 20-year-old Ghanaian international sustained the injury during his country’s recent international fixture against Angola, which ended in a draw. Cooper revealed the extent of the damage, stating: “It’s not good; it’s a serious injury. He’s had an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)…

As the glittering lights of Las Vegas illuminate Formula 1’s latest chapter, Max Verstappen stands poised to clinch his fourth world championship. For the Dutchman, the path to this moment has been defined by his relentless pursuit of excellence, a no-holds-barred racing style, and an unwavering commitment to performance, even amidst controversies and challenges both on and off the track. “It’s all about being on the limit,” Verstappen tells BBC…

In what marks the closing chapter of a legendary partnership, Lewis Hamilton has shared his thoughts on the struggles he faced during the São Paulo Grand Prix, as well as his resolve to finish the 2024 Formula 1 season strong. The seven-time world champion is set to leave Mercedes at the end of this year, transitioning to Ferrari for the next stage of his illustrious career. Hamilton’s weekend at Interlagos…

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a moment of magic in the ninth minute of stoppage time, scoring a Panenka penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Hungary against Germany in their UEFA Nations League Group A3 match. Szoboszlai calmly chipped the penalty down the center, leaving German goalkeeper Alexander Nubel helpless, after a VAR review determined Robin Koch had handled Mihaly Kata’s shot. The equalizer denied Germany a perfect campaign…

Genoa CFC has officially announced Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as their new head coach. The 48-year-old former French international takes over the reins from Alberto Gilardino, tasked with steering the Serie A club away from relegation. Genoa currently sits 17th in the league table, just one point above the drop zone after a challenging start to the season. Vieira, a celebrated figure in world football, brings a wealth of experience…

In a nation gripped by one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, Sudan’s national football team has provided a rare glimmer of hope by qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. The Falcons of Jediane defied the odds, navigating a tumultuous backdrop of war, displacement, and the suspension of domestic football to secure their place on the continent’s biggest stage. Since the outbreak of civil war…

In Malaga this week, the words “Gracias Rafa” were emblazoned on a towering banner outside the Palacio de Deportes, summing up the emotions of a nation—and the world—as Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’ greatest players, officially retired. The 38-year-old Spaniard played the final match of his illustrious career during Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. Inside the packed 11,500-capacity arena, fans waved signs of gratitude and draped themselves…

Record English Premier League Champions, Manchester United are weighing up a €100 million offer for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Everton man has enjoyed a rapid ascent to stardom since joining Atalanta in 2022, notably peaking in the last year as he led Nigeria to the AFCON 2023 final, and his club side to the Coppa Italia final and the UEFA Europa League triumph,…

New Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, has revealed his reason for joining the top Premier League club.Amorim, who left his Portuguese top-flight side, Sporting CP, to move to Old Trafford, claimed he felt a connection with the Red Devils, which pushed him to join the club. The 39-year-old former Portugal international added that Manchester United’s history also drove him, and he wanted to ensure they were back to their best.…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has hailed the late Rashidi Yekini as Nigeria’s greatest striker, despite being on the verge of breaking the legendary forward’s long-standing goalscoring record for the Super Eagles. Osimhen recently equaled Segun Odegbami as Nigeria’s joint second-highest goalscorer with 23 goals, following his strike in the 1-1 draw against Benin Republic last Thursday. However, the 25-year-old still trails Yekini’s impressive tally of 37 goals from 62 appearances…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially unveiled on Monday the shortlist of five finalists nominees in each of the men’s categories at CAF Awards 2024, including Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, shortlisted for African Player of the Year. In addition to the Moroccan and French club Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back, other contenders for the prestigious African Player of the Year award include; Ivorian Simon Adingra (Brighton and Hove Albion); Serhou Guirassy…