Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina upset world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships. American Pegula was the first to win her semi-final, fighting back from a…
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President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed that the crescent signalling the start of Ramadan 2026 has been sighted. According to a statement by Sambo Junaidu, chairman…
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Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84. Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been…
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There is a mix of hope and frustration as Nigeria supporters await Fifa’s decision on allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa’s 2026 World Cup play-offs. The Congolese beat the Super Eagles on penalties in…
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Substitute Desire Doue inspired holders Paris St-Germain to an impressive comeback against 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie. The Frenchman was named on the bench at the…
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Cristiano Ronaldo made his return for Al-Nassr on Saturday after missing three games amid doubts over his future at the Saudi Arabian club. And the Portuguese, who captained the side, marked his return with a…
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Sandro Tonali scored twice as Newcastle United overcame a series of controversial decisions from the officials to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup. This was a fourth-round tie packed with drama, incident…
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In-form Crysencio Summerville rescued West Ham in extra time as they avoided an FA Cup shock at League One Burton. The substitute struck in the 95th minute to save the visitors with his sixth goal…
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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place in June and July next year, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has announced. The South African said reports that the tournament,…
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NBA legend Chris Paul has announced his retirement after being released by the Toronto Raptors. The 40-year-old, widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest point guards, was a 12-time NBA All-Star and 2006 Rookie…
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