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LONDON — Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur face a high-stakes North London Derby this afternoon, with both clubs navigating a massive personnel crisis. While Mikel Arteta chases the Premier League title, interim coach Igor Tudor battles to keep a depleted Spurs away from the relegation zone. No fewer than 13 senior players will miss the clash,…
LONDON — James Milner has officially etched his name into English football folklore by setting a new Premier League record of 654 appearances. The 40-year-old Brighton midfielder achieved this historic milestone on Saturday, February 21, 2026, during a high-stakes away clash against Brentford. By taking the pitch, Milner finally surpassed the long-standing record of 653…
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has declared that any player, coach, or manager found guilty of racist behaviour in football “shouldn’t be in the game”, speaking out following allegations of racial abuse during a Champions League match earlier this week. UEFA opened an investigation into claims that Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was racially…
LAGOS — Nigeria’s para-badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, has achieved a historic milestone by climbing to the World No. 1 spot in the women’s SL3 category. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed her ascent in the latest global rankings released on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Bolaji secured the summit with an impressive haul of 63,950 points,…
CAIRO — The path to continental glory became crystal clear on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the quarter-final draw for the 2025/2026 Confederations Cup. Gathered at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters, representatives from the final eight witnessed the mapping of a knockout stage heavily tilted toward North African…
Eric Chelle has moved decisively to widen Nigeria’s talent net abroad. The Super Eagles manager now targets foreign-born professionals eligible to represent the country. He believes increased competition will sharpen a squad already in transition. Chelle has secured early commitments from defenders Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu. He has also convinced Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo…
LAGOS — Kenyan powerhouse Ezra Kipchumba Kering delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline today, February 14, 2026, to secure the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon title. Kering breasted the tape at Eko Atlantic City in 2:11:55, narrowly missing the course record but clinching the coveted $50,000 top prize. In a thrilling sprint finish that…
LAGOS — The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon commenced at dawn today, February 14, 2026, transforming the city’s arterial roads into a high-stakes arena for endurance. Over 20,000 elite and recreational athletes from 42 nations converged on Victoria Island to compete for a staggering $50,000 first-prize purse. For the first time…
MADRID — Atletico Madrid delivered a masterclass in predatory football on Thursday night, crushing Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 in a ruthless first-half display. In a match that defied the usual cagey nature of semifinal first legs, Diego Simeone’s men effectively settled the tie within forty-five minutes. A catastrophic goalkeeping blunder set the stage,…
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has summarily disqualified Ukrainian skeleton pioneer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Winter Games. This drastic measure followed the athlete’s steadfast refusal to remove a helmet honoring compatriots killed in the ongoing Russian invasion. In a high-stakes confrontation on Thursday morning, IOC President Kirsty Coventry personally met with…
