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Elina Svitolina stunned Coco Gauff by winning the Italian Open title after a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2 victory in Saturday’s final. The win marks Svitolina’s third Italian Open crown and the 20th title of her professional career, completing an impressive return to the highest level of women’s tennis. Speaking after the win, the Ukrainian admitted the moment was emotional …

British No. 1 Emma Raducanu will return to WTA Tour action next week at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, ending a more than two-month absence caused by a post-viral illness. The 23-year-old, currently ranked 30th in the world, has been awarded a wild card into the WTA 500 clay court event. Internationaux de Strasbourg will take place from May 17 to …

Tension is rising in Nigerian athletics as national athletics coach and AFN board member Olalekan Soetan sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s sports system after openly questioning key decisions in the country’s sports administration. In a forceful assessment, Soetan insisted that The development of athletes, especially at youth level, must take priority over the pursuit of titles in each competition.warning that …

All eyes will be on Tobi Amusan as the world record holder begins her quest for a third African 100 meters hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. At the six-day competition, held at the University of Ghana, the focus is on Nigeria’s sprint hurdle queen, whose dominance continues to redefine African athletics. A legacy …

Masai Ujiri has been introduced as the new team president and alternate governor of the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas made the decision after a six-month search led by team owner Patrick Dumont. Ujiri’s appointment marks a major reset for the franchise after a turbulent period, with the organization now looking to restore stability, direction and get back to winning ways. Masai …

After years of false starts, broken negotiations and endless expectations, the successful showdown between Antonio Joshua and Tyson Fury It’s finally happening. Promoter Eddie Hearn emphatically confirmed the long-awaited deal, calling the fight. “signed, sealed and delivered.” But before fans can witness the “Battle of Britain,” Joshua must first clear a decisive hurdle: a return fight against Kristian Prenga in …

The National Sports Commission, DG Bukola Olopade, has expressed relief following World Athletics’ decision to reject Favor Ofili’s attempt to switch allegiance to Turkey. Olopade reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the 23-year-old sprinter. The head of the Commission urged Ofili to abandon the change of nationality and assured him of full institutional support in the future. “I am grateful that her …

Defending African Champions Nigeria women’s national basketball team, D’Tigresa, They have started their campaign in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament with a historic inaugural clash against Colombian women’s basketball team. in Lyon, France. The long-awaited confrontation will take place in the Villeurbanne sports stadiumwhere Nigeria’s basketball queens aim to maintain their reputation as one of the …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has hailed the success of the recently held National Open Boxing Trials in Lagos, describing the event as an important step towards strengthening Nigeria’s preparations for upcoming international competitions. The trials, organized by the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), as part of National Boxing Week, attracted a large number of elite fighters, including boxers from across …

Phemmy Adetula Nigeria continues to make notable strides on the international sporting stage, and at the forefront of this growing recognition in para sports is para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji. With every tournament appearance, Kwara-born Bolaji is not only redefining excellence in para-badminton, but also projecting Nigeria as a formidable force in the global para-sports community. Through his resilience, discipline …