French football giants Lyon face the prospect of demotion to Ligue 2 at the end of the season if they fail to address their mounting financial problems. The ruling, issued by the French National Directorate of Management Control (DNGC), also includes a ban on the club signing players during the January transfer window. The club, owned by American businessman John Textor, is grappling with debts of £422 million, as recently…

Former Green Eagles midfielder Adebayo Gbadebo has called on the Super Eagles to remain focused and use their recent 1-1 draw against Benin Republic as a learning experience. Speaking from Bangkok, the Thailand-based coach commended the team for securing early qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals but stressed the importance of not underestimating future opponents. The draw in Thursday’s Group D encounter at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny…

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,…

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…

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…

The hopes of Ghana to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco were dashed after a 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The result ends a streak of continuous AFCON appearances dating back to 2006, marking a major disappointment for the Black Stars. Jordan Ayew provided an early spark for Ghana, delivering a brilliant free kick in the 18th minute that left Angola’s goalkeeper helpless. Ayew’s…

Jake Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson ignites debate over boxing’s integrity. Critics question the fight’s legitimacy, citing age disparity and modified rules, while fans voice disappointment over lackluster action. In a historic yet polarizing match, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. While the event drew massive attention, it has ignited intense debate among boxing professionals about the fight’s…

Social media star, Jake Paul defeated boxing legend, Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight with an age difference of over three decades between the two contenders. The Friday night win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer was streamed on Netflix from the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas. Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision after the two fighters went eight full rounds, with each round two minutes long. Tyson came out…

Some fans at Stade de France booed during the Israeli national anthem, and minor altercations erupted at a UEFA Nations League game between the two countries Thursday. Increased security and police presence was set up before the match due to attacks on Israeli supporters in Amsterdam when Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Ajax last week. About 4,000 French security personnel patrolled inside and outside the stadium and on public transit. The…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing. Taking on Instagram on Friday, Nwabali posted a brief but poignant message, “Rest in peace, dad,” accompanied by a tearful emoji. The footballer chose to keep the cause of his father’s death private, focusing instead on expressing his grief and paying tribute to his late father. Fans and well-wishers have since flooded his post with…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. This result leaves Rwanda with five points from five matches, rendering them unable to surpass Nigeria in the standings, even if they win their upcoming match against the Super Eagles in Uyo. Currently, Nigeria leads Group D with 10 points, followed by Benin…

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…