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…

Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has expressed strong confidence in the Super Eagles squad released for next month’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, stating that the team has enough quality to secure vital victories over Rwanda and South Africa. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a provisional 31-man list on Friday, with Nigeria set to host Rwanda in early September before travelling to Bloemfontein to face South Africa…

Arsenal have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their showdown with Liverpool on Sunday, with Bukayo Saka ruled out for up to four weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 5-0 demolition of Leeds United at the Emirates. Club captain Martin Odegaard is also a major doubt after suffering a shoulder injury during the same match, leaving Mikel Arteta with big selection questions as the Gunners prepare for…

Bayer Leverkusen’s new era under Erik ten Hag began in disappointing fashion as his side slipped to a 2-1 home defeat against Hoffenheim.

Napoli began the defence of their Serie A crown with a commanding 2-0 victory away at Sassuolo, as Scott McTominay and debutant Kevin De Bruyne found the net in an assured opening display for Antonio Conte’s side. A champion’s start The reigning champions wasted little time in stamping their authority. After just 17 minutes, Napoli took the lead through McTominay, who continued where he left off last season. The Scottish…

Arsenal delivered a statement performance at the Emirates, thrashing Leeds United 5-0 in front of 60,110 fans. New £60m signing Eberechi Eze was unveiled before kick-off, and the atmosphere carried through as Mikel Arteta’s side put on a show. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a header before assisting Bukayo Saka for the second just before half-time. Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s £64m striker, netted his first league goals, including a stoppage-time…

Nigeria international striker Victor Boniface is on the verge of sealing a move to AC Milan, with the forward completing the final stages of his medical tests in Italy this weekend. The 24-year-old, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, arrived in Milan on Friday to undergo the first part of his medical assessment at the club’s facilities and later at the offices of CONI, the Italian Olympic Committee, as is…

‎By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎The weekend witnessed an exciting display of football in both the English Premier League and the Bundesliga, highlighted by a total of 12 goals scored across two prominent venues: the Allianz Arena and the London Stadium. ‎In the Bundesliga, the season commenced with the defending champions, Bayern Munich, delivering a dominant performance by defeating RB Leipzig with a score of 6-0 where Manager Vincent Kompany ensured that…

Chelsea’s summer clear-out has reached new heights after the club agreed to sell Portuguese defender Renato Veiga to Villarreal in a deal worth up to £26 million. The transfer takes the Blues’ total income from player sales to more than £250m during a busy and financially strategic transfer window. Veiga Set for Villarreal Switch Veiga, 22, will sign a seven-year contract with the Spanish side once he completes his medical…

Ademola Lookman has finally returned to Atalanta training in Bergamo after a turbulent week dominated by speculation, controversy, and broken negotiations over a potential move to Inter Milan. The Super Eagles forward had been absent from team activities for several days, reportedly without permission, in what many interpreted as an attempt to force through a transfer. The 27-year-old’s absence quickly became one of the most talked-about stories in Italian football.…

Chelsea have placed as many as nine players on the transfer list as the summer window heads into its final two weeks, with Raheem Sterling headlining the group of potential departures. The decision marks one of the boldest squad-trimming exercises in the club’s recent history, as the Blues look to balance their books and reshape Enzo Maresca’s squad. Sterling’s Uncertain Future Sterling, 30, is at the centre of the transfer…