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Ajayi leads Hull City’s tight defence against Blues’ scoring threat

Semi Ajayi and Hull City’s tight defence face their toughest test yet against Chelsea, the Premier League’s highest-scoring team, at Stamford Bridge. Read More…

Okocha is Nigeria’s greatest player, Messi’s my GOAT – Fola Stag

Photographer Fola Stag discusses his career and names Jay-Jay Okocha as Nigeria’s greatest player and Lionel Messi as his personal GOAT in an interview. Read More…

Goal-hungry New Caledonia coach eyes Falconets scalp

New Caledonia coach Leon Waitronyie is targeting his side’s first goal of the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup against Nigeria’s Falconets in their final group Read More: https://punchng.com/goal-hungry-new-caledonia-coach-eyes-falconets-scalp/

Amusan pockets $75k for Ultimate Champs silver

Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has won $75,000 after finishing second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-pockets-75k-for-ultimate-champs-silver/

Zverev beats Khachanov, reaches US Open final and eyes second major of year

Alexander Zverev battled his way to the US Open final, showcasing resilience in a gripping match. Having triumphed at the French Open earlier this year, he now faces an American in the championship, a historic moment as the U.S. has lacked…

Nigeria can become Africa’s sporting hub – Ex-FIFA Sec-Gen Samoura

Former FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura discusses why Nigeria has the potential to become a regional hub for major sports competitions and entertainmen Read More…

Bendigo, Geelong urged to join light rail revolution

Almost 20 years ago, transport expert Peter Newman called for Bendigo's trams to be used as public transport. Now, Bendigo and Geelong are among several cities across Australia looking to adopt light rail as a potential transport solution.

How a group of Texas students, alumni turned overnight stadium camp-outs into tradition

The group in front of the growing line of students waiting to get in first to see the Longhorns' marquee Week 2 matchup has held its position since Thursday night.

Twins' Buxton to have hip surgery, done for season

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo surgery on his right hip and will miss the remainder of the season.

Zverev goes from 'pointless' start to US Open final

Trans-Arabian pipeline shut down in two sections following attacks — Energy Ministry

A ministry spokesman said several people were injured in the attacks

Zverev powers into US Open final ahead of all-American semi

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant season with a straight sets semifinal victory to reach the final of the US Open.