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Sports quiz of the week: Rodri, Kevin Keegan, Women’s Afcon and Tyson Fury

Have you been following the big news in football, cricket, rugby union, golf, boxing and athletics? Continue reading...

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Transport fares rise as petrol hits N1,400/l

Transport fares have risen again in parts of the country as petrol price climbed to as high as N1,400 per litre, Daily Trust reports. The latest increase followed a surge in global crude oil prices, with Brent crude rising above $100 per…

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Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding

Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney.

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A-League Women needs more investment to bring Matildas home, says Kerr

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Bishop gets maiden West Indies call-up for Pakistan test series, McKenzie recalled

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Spain coach slams Argentina's World Cup final behaviour as 'unacceptable’

Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation.

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Sammy sees 'some light coming through' for West Indies in Tests

"Joshua Bishop has been really knocking at the doors every season" and Kirk McKenzie is "a really bright prospect for us", Sammy says of the replacements in the Test squad

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The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ

BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.

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What's working - and what's not - for WSL fans?

BBC Sport spoke to fans of the Women's Super League and England Lionesses to learn about their experiences in the game and discuss what could be improved.

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'I am not taking it for granted': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a record-breaking international half-century against Zimbabwe. This significant innings provided much-needed confidence for the young player. He became the youngest to score a fifty in men's international…

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Egbe demands more FIFA-standard pitches as CAF clears Remo Stars stadium

The approval of Remo Stars Stadium by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host Rangers International’s home matches in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League has renewed calls for improved football…

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AYC-ITTF: Atunwon inspires Nigeria to retain U-19 title

Nigeria’s Quadri Atunwon produced a remarkable performance to help Nigeria defeat Egypt and retain the boys’ U-19 team title at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships. The finals were played on Wednesday at the Borteyman Sports Complex…