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Diamond League: Prize money increases to highest-ever ahead of new season

Diamond League: Prize money increases to highest-ever ahead of new season

The athletics circuit of the Diamond League on Wednesday announced an historic increase in the prize money that will be given out in the competition ahead of the 2025 season. The Wanda Diamond League revealed that its general assembly has decided to increase the prize money to the highest it’s ever been as the competition approaches its 16th season. The new figure will award the athletes...

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Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk released after being detained in Poland

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, first unified boxing champion since 2000, has taken to social media to thank his fans for their concern and to announce his release after he was detained at Krakow Airport following his arrival in Poland over the weekend. A video, which made the rounds on social media, showed the 37-year-old undefeated world heavyweight champion, surrounded by uniformed men after arriving in Poland....

2023-24 La Liga season: Title contenders, top four contenders & relegation candidates

Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti says team still struggling despite win over Stuttgart

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said the 15-time European Champions are not at their best despite claiming a 3-1 win over German side VfB Stuttgart in their opening match in the new Champions League format on Tuesday. The defending champions needed late goals from Antonio Rudiger and Endrick to get them across the line after German forward Deniz Undav cancelled out Kylian Mbappe’s opener for the...

Champions League: Mbappe, Vinicius, Haaland & other players to watch out for

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman named in Serie A Team of the Week

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named in the Serie A team of the week for the just-concluded matchday four. The 26-year-old, who missed Atalanta’s first three games of the 2024-25 season due to reports of a possible transfer away from the Bergamo-based club, returned to action with a bang last week. Lookman scored one and assisted another at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday as...

CAF announces dates for 2025 African Nations Championships

CAF announces date for beach soccer AFCON draws

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the date for the final draw for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Egypt next month. The African football governing body revealed that the draw will take place on Thursday, September 19, in Cairo and will be live-streamed on all CAF Digital Platforms. The sixth edition of the CAF Beach Soccer AFCON...