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Late flourish earns Southern Brave first Hundred win

Southern Brave men's team are alive in The Hundred after a desperate scramble to defend just 128 against Birmingham Phoenix in front of a crowd that flipped from subdued to raucous as Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan and Luke Wood clinched it at…

NFF reschedules Congress, Elections to hold September 27

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has rescheduled its upcoming elective congress. In an official statement, the nation’s football governing body said the date shift is due to a clash with the Super Eagles of…

Stoinis the spark as Brave claim first win at fourth attempt

Rashid, Archer, Wood bowl key spells to trip up Phoenix in mismanaged chase of 129

'Grotesque': Football world in open revolt against FIFA's controversial World Cup plan

A plan to privatise the World Cup has turned the football world against its international governing body.

Collector pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani card, sells for $10M+

A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman Autograph card and proceeded to sell it for more than $10 million, according to the buyer.

Cignetti: Big Ten proven No. 1, not 'hype machine'

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, armed with statistical evidence, said the Big Ten doesn't "run a hype machine" and is "the best league in football."

Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Gold and records for Fiji's weightlifter Rainibogi

Fiji's Taniela Rainibogi has a gold medal in the men's 110 kilogram weightlifting at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

UEFA announces boycott of World Cup, other competitions over FIFA’s private investor proposal

The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, has announced it will boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with its plan to sell of stake in its competitions to private investors. The European football governing body reached the…

Despite contract disappointment, history points to Mayfield, Vea being with Bucs in 2026

Contract situations for Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea have become major headlines this week.

Opening night cycling joy for Wales in Velodrome

Wales' track cycling opening night has a bit of everything at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Democracy under threat, governor general warns, Europe to boycott Fifa, fires force Clooneys to evacuate

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Despite struggling with knee, Tejaswin finishes Day of Decathlon at second spot