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Bad cholesterol diagnosis turned me into a marathon runner — Guinness World Records holder, Akinbode

Discover how a bad cholesterol diagnosis transformed Dayo Akinbode, a Guinness World Records holder, into a passionate marathon runner and sports tourism p Read More…

Lyles slams door on 100m field at US Championships

Young talents impress at D’Tigers star Eric’s Lagos camp

D’Tigers star Michael Eric’s Erico Sports Legacy Foundation hosted a Top 50 elite basketball camp in Lagos, impressing with young talent. Read More: https://punchng.com/young-talents-impress-at-dtigers-star-erics-lagos-camp/

Etebo opens up on injury woes

Super Eagles midfielder Peter Etebo discusses his recent injury woes and long absence from the national team as he prepares for a fresh start with Genclerb Read More: https://punchng.com/etebo-opens-up-on-injury-woes/

'That's the world we live in': Head breaks silence on wife's abuse after Kohli row

Travis Head dismissed rumours of a feud with Virat Kohli following their IPL 2026 handshake controversy, saying there was "nothing to patch over." The incident sparked online abuse directed at Head's wife, Jessica Davies, and affected…

Opute, Hassan suffer early exits in swimming, boxing

Team Nigeria’s Clinton Opute (swimming) and Ayomide Hassan (boxing) faced early exits at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Read about their performances Read More: https://punchng.com/opute-hassan-suffer-early-exits-in-swimming-boxing/

Nigeria make history with 3×3 basketball victory

Team Nigeria secures a historic first-ever victory in 3×3 basketball at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating the Cayman Islands 21-17. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-make-history-with-3x3-basketball-victory/

Nigerian pugilist Akintola makes gold claim

Nigerian boxer David Akintola is confident he will win a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Read about Akintola’s preparations and his q Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-pugilist-akintola-makes-gold-claim/

LeBron James chooses to play for 76ers with ‘last decision’

In Philadelphia, the four-time NBA MVP will join forces with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and recently acquired Jaylen Brown.

Historic! South Africa's Chad le Clos scripts Commonwealth Games record

South African swimmer Chad le Clos became the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning his 19th medal with bronze in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay. “I shouldn’t be crying at bronze, I should be crying at…

56 teams vie for N2m at Akindele football tourney

56 teams compete for a N2m prize at the 9th Bola Akindele U-15 Boys and Girls football tournament in Lagos, fostering youth talent and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/56-teams-vie-for-n2m-at-akindele-football-tourney/

Live: Waratahs meet Drua in Super Rugby Women's grand final

The Waratahs are chasing a seventh Super Rugby Women's title, but they face the daunting task of playing the Drua in Fiji. Follow live.