Russian mixed martial artist Islam Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311, Afrosport reports. The fight, which is scheduled for 18 January 2025 in California, is a rematch of their epic 2019 bout, which was named Fight of the Night and was won on points by Makhachev. The much-anticipated bout is set to become UFC's first big event of...
Former Japan international Junichi Inamoto has announced his retirement from professional football, Afrosport reports. The 45-year-old, who is the first Japanese player to feature in the Premier League, announced the decision to call time on his lengthy career at the end of the month in a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday. "I have done it all... I have been so happy to be able to...
Former Wimbledon and US Open champion Neale Fraser has passed on aged 91, Afrosport reports. The Australian tennis star rose to become the men's singles world number one in 1959, winning the US National Championships in the same year and in 1960 as well. Fraser also won the Wimbledon singles title in 1960, where he defeated fellow countryman Rod Laver in the final. He won 11...
2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are all vying to host the 2030 World Cup draw, Afrosport reports. According to a report from the world football governing body, FIFA, the three nations have all signified their interest in hosting the draw. The trio have each submitted their proposed venues to FIFA, with the 2030 World Cup draw expected to be held after the 2026...
Napoli reclaimed the top spot in the Italian Serie A following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Torino on Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico Turin, Afrosport reports. Scott McTominay's first-half strike was enough to see Antonio Conte's side secure maximum points and climb to the summit after Atalanta temporarily occupied the position for hours. The Neopolitans could have scored more than one but were left frustrated by...
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