…of competing at 90 by winning the 85-and-over category at the All Japan Masters Fitness Championships in Hiroshima, Japan. The historic win came on Sunday, August 30, exactly one day after Kanazawa turned 90, cementing his status as Japan's oldest competitive bodybuilder. The annual veteran event was staged in his home…

…also contributed to Chelsea’s Under-18s success, helping the side secure the national championship after defeating Manchester City in the play-off final at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea said it would continue to monitor the youngster’s progress during his time at Celtic. The loan move provides Emenalo with an opportunity to…

…expressed delight at the arrival of the Nigerian winger, describing him as one of the Championship's most exciting attacking talents. "We are delighted to add Femi to the squad. He arrives off the back of an excellent season with Millwall, having played a key role for them as they finished in the playoffs. "He was one…

…PGA Tour CEO/commissioner Brian Rolapp during a news conference at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut. In 2017, Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after police officers found him asleep at the wheel in his running car, which had two flat tires and damage on the front and rear bumpers. Woods said he…

…one of the stand-out players of the 1982 World Cup and also played in the 1984 European Championships. But his career was abruptly cut short in 1986 due to hepatitis B, forcing him to retire as he was about to move to Bordeaux. As a coach Gudelj also briefly led Hajduk Split, as well as Croatia’s Under-17 and Under-19…

…become a Chelsea player from 1 July 2027.Brentford's Jayden Meghoma headed to the Championship, linking up with Portsmouth on a season-long loan. It is his third temporary spell away from the Bees, following previous stints at Preston North End and Rangers.Moves across Germany, Italy and the NetherlandsDaniel Oyegoke,…

…Currie Cup.The package is also expected to include UFC and at least one United Rugby Championship game per week.For Nigerian viewers, football is likely to be the biggest attraction, particularly access to the Premier League and Champions League.However, the crucial question will be whether the new sports-focused packa…

…Congo 3-2 in their 9th-12th classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with head coach Elishama Elam hailing the team’s never-say-die spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerians appeared headed for defeat after losing the opening two sets 25-20, 25-22, but fought b…

…is a very big club. They were champions last season. I am here to win championships and to give the fans this feeling. There is already a great team, and a very great team is being built,” he said.“I want to contribute to this. I thank our fans very much. It's a wonderful feeling. I want to tell them that I want to bot…

…was a minute’s applause in memory of PC Blades and PC Clough before the Middlesbrough’s Championship encounter with West Brom at Riverside Stadium. Pictures of the two men were displayed on a screen. People also gathered to pay tribute to Seaton Carew FC’s game against FC Hartlepool. PC Blades had been a junior footbal…

…for the former European champions. Arokodare, who is on loan at Ajax from Sky Bet Championship club Wolves has registered four goals, across all competitions. Michel’s side are now fourth in the standings with seven points from three matches. Eredivisie: Arokodare scores again as Ajax cruise to emphatic away win

…Trafford on Sunday. The forward, who joined Ipswich in May following a loan spell in the Championship, came on at half-time and scored late in the game to register his first league goal for the club. The strike came 12 years after Akpom made his Premier League debut for Arsenal. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick for U…

…in the other vehicle also died. A minute’s applause was held before the Middlesbrough’s Championship match against West Bromwich Albion at Riverside Stadium. Images of the two officers were shown on the stadium screen as supporters and players remembered them. Tributes were also held at a match between Seaton Carew FC…

…to beat the previous best of 12.12sec set by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan at the Eugene World Championships in 2022. Russell, whose previous best was 12.14sec, dominated the race, with a fast start setting her out into the front from the first two hurdles. “Competing in a world record race is amazing,” said Amusan, who came s…

…caps for England between 2012 and 2022, featuring at three World Cups and two European Championships.Sterling involved in car accidentEarlier, Legit.ng reported about former Sterling's recent arrest following a Lamborghini crash on the M3 motorway. As he navigates a turbulent chapter in his career post-Chelsea, the sit…

…will pay tribute to the midfielder with a period of applause in the 25th minute of their Championship fixture against Burnley on Sunday, as well as wearing black armbands. The former Sporting Clube academy product appeared for several sides in England - including Cambridge City, York City and Notts County before return…

Mexico World Cup star Raul Jimenez saved Wolves from an embarrassing start to the Championship campaign as his late penalty rescued a 2-2 draw against Blackburn in the opening game of the season on Friday. Playing in the Championship for the first time in eight years following their relegation from the Premier League l…

…Florida, on September 19, 1992, and also won gold at the 2010 Pan American Youth Championship as an amateur. See video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:07 PM | Share this Story

…Eagles suffered a 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU Zone B Under-20 Championship, a result that eliminated Nigeria from contention for next year’s Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations and, by extension, the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan. The setbacks have added weight to renewed calls from form…

…history on Sunday by becoming the first Nigerian to win gold at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships after triumphing in the men’s U-23 epee event at Rugby School Nigeria. The teenager defeated three Indian opponents on his way to the title, with his grandparents among those cheering him on. The victory came after ye…

The 2026 Commonwealth Federation Fencing Championships will officially commence in Lagos on Sunday (today), marking the first time the prestigious senior championships are being hosted on African soil. With delegations from 20 nations now in attendance, Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Victoria Island in Lagos, h…

…been drawn into four groups for the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL,Nationwide Championship, DAILY POST reports. The championship will run from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23 in Aba. The tournament will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens,…

…of the Ring crown, Oba Femi has earned the right to challenge for either of WWE’s world championships, with fans eagerly awaiting his next move. See video here The post Video: Oba Femi makes agbada entrance on RAW after SummerSlam triumph appeared first on Vanguard News.

…by the state and also support Nigerian players participating in the World Youth Scrabble Championship in Kenya this weekend. He said the state’s investment in sports was driven by the abundance of talented youths and his administration’s determination to harness their potential through positive engagement. “We have the…

The Group B final standings of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship have been confirmed. This follows Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso on Sunday as both teams booked their places in the semi-finals. Burkina Faso finished top of the group with 7 points, after two wins and one draw. Their impressive 2-0 win against Nige…