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Tottenham Hotspur opened their Premier League season with a 3–0 win over Burnley. Richarlison scored twice, Kudus assisted both goals, and Brennan Johnson added a third. New manager Thomas Frank praised the team’s intensity and creativity in his first league match in charge.

Barcelona began their La Liga title defence with a 3–0 win over Mallorca. Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal scored, while Mallorca finished with nine men after two red cards. Debutant goalkeeper Joan García kept a clean sheet despite a head injury.

Manchester City opened their Premier League season with a 4-0 win over Wolves. Haaland scored twice, while debutants Reijnders and Cherki added goals. City dominated possession and shots, while goalkeeper James Trafford impressed in Ederson’s absence.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have risen to 8th in the FIBA Women’s World Rankings, becoming the only African team in the top 10. The leap follows their fifth straight AfroBasket crown, seventh overall title, and an unbeaten streak stretching back to 2015.

Abia State will host over 200 global competitors this September for the Maiden Para Badminton International and All-Africa Para Badminton Championships in Umuahia. The event will highlight inclusion, sports growth, and Abia’s rising global profile.

Fenerbahce staged a stunning comeback to beat Feyenoord 5-2 in Istanbul, overturning a first-leg deficit and advancing to the Champions League playoff round. With standout performances from Archie Brown and Fred, Mourinho’s side now eyes a return to the group stage after 17 years.

Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, tragically died from brain injuries sustained during fights on the same night in Tokyo. The World Boxing Organization mourned their loss and expressed condolences. In response, the Japanese Boxing Commission announced a reduction...

American Ben Shelton staged a dramatic comeback to beat Karen Khachanov and win his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open. The 22-year-old’s blistering serve and resilience won over Toronto, catapulting him to world No. 6 and etching his name in tennis history.

Victoria Mboko, 18, claimed her first WTA title with a dramatic comeback over Naomi Osaka at the Canadian Open. Ranked 333 at the year’s start, Mboko beat four Grand Slam champions in one week, thrilling Canadian fans and surging into the world’s top 40.

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons' sensational goalkeeper, is nominated for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or and the Yachine Trophy, underscoring her status as a top talent in women's football. With her stunning saves and record-breaking performances, she’s poised to redefine excellence...

Karen Khachanov outlasted world No. 3 Alexander Zverev in a dramatic semifinal at the National Bank Open, winning 6–3, 4–6, 7–6 (4). The Russian now advances to face Ben Shelton in the final, marking his second career Masters 1000 final appearance.

Nigeria dominated the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships in Lagos, winning gold in U-15 and U-19 boys’ team events and doubles. The victories earned the country qualification for the World Youth Championships in Romania.