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UFC 311: Makhachev to defend lightweight title on Jan. 18 in 2025 curtain raiser

UFC 311: Makhachev to defend lightweight title on Jan. 18 in 2025 curtain raiser

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...

Chelsea’s Tyrique George nominated for Premier League 2 POTM award

Chelsea’s Tyrique George nominated for Premier League 2 POTM award

Chelsea winger of Nigerian descent Tyrique George is up for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for November, Afrosport reports. George was fantastic for Chelsea in the month under review in Premier League 2 under head coach Filipe Coelho, providing an assist in their 2-1 win in the London derby against Arsenal at Kingsmeadow. The 18-year-old had another assist as the Blues defeated...

NBA: Lakers boss Reddick calls for ‘ownership’ after defeat to Miami Heat

NBA: Lakers boss Reddick calls for ‘ownership’ after defeat to Miami Heat

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick says his players must take ownership after Wednesday night’s heavy loss to the Miami Heat, Afrosport reports. The Lakers were beaten 134-93 at the Kaseya Centre, marking only the 11th time in franchise history that they’ve lost by more than 40 points. Final. pic.twitter.com/AAUntiUj2T — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 5, 2024 The 17-time champions also suffered a 109-80...

Premier League Roundup: Arsenal beat Man Utd as Amorim suffers first defeat

Premier League Roundup: Arsenal beat Man Utd as Amorim suffers first defeat

The clash of titans between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night ended in a 2-0 win for the Gunners, who despite the victory, dropped into third in the Premier League standings, Afrosport reports. Two set-piece goals for @Arsenal at Emirates Stadium 🔴#ARSMUN pic.twitter.com/cgzLl5Ucqr — Premier League (@premierleague) December 4, 2024 Mikel Arteta's side were unable to unlock a very resolute United...

Postecoglou believes Tottenham on right path amid roller coaster season

Postecoglou believes Tottenham on right path amid roller coaster season

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou claims his team is "progressing in all aspects of the game" despite mixed displays this season, Afrosport reports. Spurs looked like they were in for business after their 4-0 thrashing of league champions Manchester City late last month. They however struggled against Roma in the Europa League and also could not grind out a win against Fulham on Sunday at home...