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Uwana Fombo has emerged champion of the 2026 Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Ladies Invitational and Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fombo, playing with a handicap of 32, returned 34 points to win the Division One women’s category at the Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday. She finished ahead of Bridget Ogwah, handicap …

TORONTO – Sergei Bobrovsky arrives in Toronto with a long and impressive resume. A pair of Stanley Cups ring out along with two Vezina Trophy awards as the NHL’s leading scorer sits right at the top. However, early in his tenure with the Maple Leafs, the 38-year-old and his teammates are still looking for traction. Bobrovsky’s record dropped to 1-3-2 …

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Erling Haaland after the striker limped off following a brace in Saturday’s 3-2 win against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian star was hit on the foot late in the match and appeared to be in trouble as he left the field. While waiting for the results of …

The 32nd annual Judiciary Sports Competition organized by the National Sports Association for the Judiciary (NASAJ), bringing together judicial officers and staff to promote physical fitness, unity and professional relationships, has opened in Kaduna. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, said the welfare of judicial officers and staff was essential to sustaining an effective justice …

The expected resurgence of Nigeria’s cadet national team, Golden Eaglets, under the guidance of acclaimed England-trained tactician, Eboboritse Uwejamomere, has not materialized as the Delta State coach failed to take them to the semi-finals of this year’s West African Football Union (WAFU)-B U17 Championship. Sports247 reports that a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast on Saturday was not enough to lift …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – Bo Horvat scored the winning goal and added an assist as the New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night. Simon Holmstrom scored twice, including one into an empty net, and Anthony Duclair scored the other goal for New York (4-3-1). …

Puerto Rican U-17 midfielder Caroline Rivera has expressed optimism ahead of her team’s upcoming crucial clash against the Nigerian Flamingos at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Morocco. Puerto Rico comes into the match looking to bounce back from a rocky start after suffering a tough 6-0 loss against North Korea in their tournament opener on Saturday. …

Kaduna-based Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ranchers Bees have disbanded their entire coaching crew following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Shooting Stars, a reliable source has revealed. The club is reportedly preparing to appoint an interim manager who will look after the team as it looks to address its recent disappointing performance and restore stability. The decision comes shortly …

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders avoided elimination from playoff contention Saturday, but will have to rely on division rivals to extend their CFL season. The Stampeders (9-9) beat the BC Lions (10-7) 32-13 in Calgary’s final game of the regular season. The Stampeders head into their season-ending bye week needing the team they just beat to beat the Winnipeg Blue …

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi emerged as Fulham’s hero after scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Hull City, giving the Cottagers their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season. Sports247 reports that the Nigerian international scored in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a chance created by Sander Berge to secure three valuable points for the …