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Durosinmi set to become Genk’s record signing

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi is poised to become Genk’s most expensive signing in a €10.5m deal, as the Belgian club bets on his potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/durosinmi-set-to-become-genks-record-signing/

Ilenikhena poised for Nigeria switch

Al-Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena has reportedly committed his international future to Nigeria after talks with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Read More: https://punchng.com/ilenikhena-poised-for-nigeria-switch/

Lewis breaks Australian 100m record, beats five-time Olympic champ

Torrie Lewis shows she is hitting her straps ahead of the Commonwealth Games by beating her own record mark during a meet in Slovakia.

Osimhen still on Man United radar

Victor Osimhen remains a key transfer target for Manchester United as they seek a new striker, despite Galatasaray’s reported €150m valuation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-still-on-man-united-radar/

Nigerian stars spark ‘lesser clubs’ transfer debate

Kelechi Iheanacho, Gift Orban, and Akor Adams’ recent transfers to ‘lesser clubs’ spark debate among Nigerian football fans about career progression. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-stars-spark-lesser-clubs-transfer-debate/

Cricket: Runsewe reflects on Namibia tour

Nigeria Cricket captain Sulaimon Runsewe discusses lessons from the Namibia Tri-Series and preparations for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-runsewe-reflects-on-namibia-tour/

'English cricket more important than IPL': Cook reignites Bethell debate

Alastair Cook has reignited the Jacob Bethell IPL debate, insisting England should always come before franchise cricket. His remarks resurfaced after Bethell's knee injury ruled him out of The Hundred and cast doubt on his Pakistan Test…

Hetmyer, Rutherford haul West Indies home in tense chase

Duffy took two wickets in the 45th over to make things tense, but Hetmyer held his nerve to lead the hosts to a two-wicket win

Babar, Awais hit centuries and Mohammad Ali bags five-for in Pakistan's tour game

Not all the Pakistan batters could make the most of the opportunity in Tarouba ahead of the first Test against West Indies, which starts on July 25

'Argentina players shouldn't be suspended': Gavi breaks silence on Paredes clash

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be suspended despite the post-match clashes following Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win. Although he admitted the scenes were a bad example for children, he said football has an…

Gukesh, Vaishali among 5 Indians who make cut for Total Chess Tour’s pilot event

Fox sisters combine in 'dream team' for gold medals at World Championships

Noemie Fox labels her partnership with older sister Jess a "dream team" after the pair combined for another set of gold medals at the IFC Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma.