2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater may host Joshua vs Pulev fight
The Pula Amphitheater in Croatia, the only one of its kind, could be the venue for Anthony Joshua’s IBF, WBA and WBO mandatory title defence against Bulgarian heavyweight, Kubrat Pulev.This is according to Pulev’s manager, Ivaylo Gotsev.Joshua, 30, was...
Howard Finkel, WWE announcer, dies
Howard Finkel has died after forging a distinguished career in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Finkel, who was a veteran WWR ring announcer passed on at the age of 69.
The sad news was ratified via a statement from the WWE...
Breaking new ground, Cape Town Marathon goes virtual
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2020 will go ahead and will host runners from all corners of the planet, according to the organisers - but with one major caveat: the race will be offered in virtual form.
Cape Town Marathon...
Overall interest of NPFL our concern – Biffo
Kwara United head coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has said the overall interest of the league is utmost important in the decisions the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and League Management Company (LMC) will take on the suspended 2019/20 Nigeria Professional...
Covid forces FIFA to postpone U-20, U-17 World Cups
FIFA has postponed next year's U-20 World Cup in Indonesia and U-17 tournament in Peru until 2023 due to coronavirus.
"The Covid-19 pandemic continues to present challenges for the hosting of international sporting events and to have a restrictive effect...
David Silva eyes coaching
Manchester City Legend, David Silva is weighing up the options of going into coaching after he finishes his playing career.The 34-year-old is approaching the twilight of his career as he enters into the final year of his contract at...
No vaccine, no fans – Netherlands
Sporting events in the Netherlands may go ahead later in the year but they will do so without fans until a vaccine is developed for the coronavirus.This was announced by the Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge on Thursday.Prime...
South African cricketers raise fists in anti-racism gesture
South African players raised their fists Saturday (December 26) in an anti-racism gesture at the start of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka at SuperSport Park in Centurion, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The team issued a...
Klose appointed assistant coach at Bayern
Former Germany national team striker, Miroslav Klose has been appointed as assistant coach of 29-time German champions, Bayern Munich.Klose who is Germany's all-time leading scorer will commence his duties from next season.The 41-year-old has been a youth coach at...
Six board members resign from FC Barcelona positions
Spanish giants, FC Barcelona are in turmoil as six board members have stepped down from their posts.
They include Vice-presidents Emili Rousaud and Enrique Tombas.
The other individuals who resigned include directors; Silvio Elias, Maria Teixidor, Josep Pont and secretary of...