Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska was denied a fairytale French Open victory. Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has long shown with a 6-3 6-2 victory…
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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman and director with immediate effect. The club said it had “been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations”.…
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur will not attend the Monaco Grand Prix for qualifying day on Saturday for medical reasons. Ferrari, who have not won a grand prix since October 2024, appear set for their…
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Friday began preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2–1 victory over Senegal. The friendly match, played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, saw…
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As the world commemorates the 2026 World Environment Day, the Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA, Mrs Ajolayo Sinmiat Akande, has called on residents of the state to embrace environmentally responsible practices…
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The New York Knicks survived a late rally by the San Antonio Spurs to win 105-104 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals as they seek a first championship in 53 years. With…
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka saw her French Open title hopes vanish as she completely unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet another shock result at this year’s tournament. Sabalenka, a…
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Nigeria’s film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, filmmaker and comedian, Okiki Adesina, widely known as Janmole. The popular entertainer reportedly lost his life in a fatal road accident…
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Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday kidnapped a middle-aged woman, identified as the younger sister of the immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin children in the Elewura area of…
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Alexander Zverev’s pursuit of an elusive Grand Slam title remained on track with a comprehensive victory over highly-rated teenager Rafael Jodar putting him into the French Open semi-finals. Second seed Zverev is the highest-ranked man…
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