Michael Schumacher’s former bodyguard, Markus Fritsche, is set to stand trial for allegedly attempting to extort £12 million from the F1 legend’s family. Fritsche worked […]
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Jannik Sinner Stops Novak Djokovic from Winning 100th Title in Shanghai
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season. Sinner bettered the […]
Journalists Kidnapped in Anambra State While Traveling to Cover Nigeria vs Libya Match
A group of sports journalists was abducted in Anambra State while en route to cover the Nigeria vs. Libya African Cup of Nations qualifier, set […]
“They Wanted Me to Apologize, I Refused,” Says Judo Champion Banned for Five Months for Making the Sign of the Cross at the Olympics
A judo champion has expressed surprise at being suspended for five months after making the sign of the cross during this year’s Olympic Games. Serbian […]
French Police Thwart Three Plots Targeting Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games
French authorities have thwarted three plots targeting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other host cities, according to the national counterterrorism prosecutor. Olivier […]
Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Sets World Record and Wins Gold at 2024 Paris Paralympics
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made history by breaking her own world record in women’s over 86kg Para-powerlifting. The 39-year-old, who is the captain of Team […]
Paris Sports Site Renamed in Honor of Ugandan Runner Rebecca Cheptegei, Burned Alive by Ex-Boyfriend
A sports site in Paris has been renamed in honor of Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was tragically burned alive by her ex-boyfriend. Cheptegei, […]
Nigerian Onyinyechi Mark Wins Gold and Sets New World Record at Paris 2024 Paralympics
On Friday, September 6, Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark made history by winning gold in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Mark’s […]
American Hockey Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Tragically Killed by Drunk Driver Just Hours Before Sister’s Wedding
American hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bicycles on a New Jersey roadway, […]
Rwandan Paralympic Athlete Missing in Paris
A member of the Rwandan Paralympic women’s sitting volleyball team has gone missing in the French capital. The athlete, whose identity has not been disclosed, […]
Gymnast Dies After Plunging 260ft While Taking Selfie
A 23-year-old Czech gymnast, Natalie Stichova, tragically lost her life after falling 260 feet down a mountain while taking a selfie during a sightseeing trip […]
Venezuelan Olympic Cyclist Found Dead in Las Vegas
Venezuelan Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos was found dead in her Las Vegas apartment on Friday, August 16. The 50-year-old athlete is believed to have […]