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Nigeria turns focus to AFCON amid World Cup qualifier setbacks

Officials at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appear to have shifted their priorities from next year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Flamboyant Pogacar retains world title to cement legacy

Tadej Pogacar lit up Kigali’s climbs with a trademark long-range attack to claim a second consecutive men’s road race world title on Sunday, an air of inevitability surrounding the event as the Slovenian cemented his legacy among cycling’s all-time g

Alcaraz powers into Japan Open semis, Rune crashes out

World number one Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima

Real Madrid Captain, Dani Carvajal sidelined with calf injury

Real Madrid Captain, Dani Carvajal has suffered a calf injury, the club said on Sunday, with Spanish media reporting that the defender will be out for at least four weeks

From setbacks to supremacy: Marquez wins seventh MotoGP crown

When Marc Marquez crossed the line at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, there was no longer any doubt, not about the title that felt inevitable for weeks, but that he had achieved something deeper by completing one of MotoGP’s greatest comebacks.

Barcelona’s Yamal to return from injury against Sociedad

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will return to action in Sunday’s LaLiga match against Real Sociedad after missing four games with a groin injury, manager Hansi Flick said.