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Daga scores on Molde return

Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga scores on his Molde return after being acquitted of rape charges, helping his team to a 4-2 victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/daga-scores-on-molde-return/

Adeshina, Onojuvwevwo land in Glasgow as athletics begins

Nigerian medal hopefuls Temitope Adeshina and Ella Onojuvwevwo have landed in Glasgow as Commonwealth Games athletics events begin today. Get updates on Te Read More…

Nyong fights back to claim weightlifting silver

Nigerian weightlifter Ruth Nyong stages a stunning comeback to claim silver in the women’s 48kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Read More: https://punchng.com/nyong-fights-back-to-claim-weightlifting-silver/

Coping with 'expectation and demand' key to Hibs success, says Gray

Hibernian head coach David Gray firmly believes adjusting to "expectation and demand" will lead to a strong season for the Easter Road club.

ITV confirmed as 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcaster

ITV will show next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster's coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.

Nigeria suffer more boxing blows in Glasgow

Nigeria’s boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games faces further setbacks as Ajishola Kadijat is eliminated. Can remaining boxers salvage a medal? Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-suffer-more-boxing-blows-in-glasgow/

Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm

Italian politicians had raised concern over appointment Former player says he has never expressed views on war Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm…

Police investigating punch during country footy game

The Kojonup-Bridgetown game was marred by the on-field hit, which left a player unconscious and sparked a police inquiry.

Pirlo out of Italy coach race after scrutiny over Russian betting company links

F1: Proud Kimi Antonelli salvages third as Mercedes limits damage

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he was proud of his and Mercedes’ damage limitation efforts on Sunday after he finished third to extend his advantage in the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian battled for a podium…

World Cup critics 'consumed by hate', FIFA's Gianni Infantino says

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said critics of the World Cup were "consumed by hate", accusing them of spreading "false rumours" and obsessing over "strange disciplinary rulings".

Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost.