Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. American Evert, 68, was first diagnosed in December 2021 after a preventative hysterectomy and said in January 2023 she was “cancer-free”. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says she will now undergo another round of chemotherapy. “While this…
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Anambra Chapter, has said that it is satisfied with the improvement in the sports sector, particularly at the grassroots level in the state. Chimezie Anaso, the chairman of the state Association, stated this at the 2023 SWAN Week Lecture/Award Night in Awka. According to Anaso, He stated that the…
FIFA on Saturday confirmed that three bids to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027 had been lodged “across three confederations” before the bidding process closed. From Europe comes a joint bid between Belgium, Netherland and Germany while Mexico and the United States also teamed up as they submitted another joint bid just before Friday’s…
It’s the top of the table clash this weekend in the English Premier league with leaders Arsenal taking on third placed side Aston Villa It is one of six games lined up today in the league with only Liverpool the likely beneficiary if Arsenal lose In other fixtures Liverpool will travel to Crystal Palace in…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and defender Harry Maguire have won November’s Premier League manager and player of the month awards. United lost four of their first seven league matches this season but have since climbed to sixth in the table. They won November’s three league matches – against Fulham, Luton and Everton –…
Goal Machine Cristiano Ronaldo marked the 1,200th professional match of his career by scoring one goal and assisting another for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 38-year-old tapped in Sadio Mane’s cross and later set up team-mate Otavio in a 4-1 win over Al-Riyadh. Ronaldo thanked all those who have helped him reach the landmark –…
Mexico and America on Friday submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Canada hosted the competition in 2015, the last time it was held in North America. With four World Cup victories, the United States of America is the most successful country in women’s tournaments. Ekweanaedo News reports that Brazil and…
Erik ten Hag has claimed he was warned against the Manchester United job, as it was an “impossible” task. The Dutchman won the Carabao Cuo in his first campaign, but has faced a turbulent start to his second season. United have suffered six defeats in their opening 15 Premier League games. They also face a…
Embattled English Premier League side Everton surprised even themselves by doing the unthinkable beating in-form Newcastle United 3-0 The Toffees scored three times in the final 11 minutes of a hectic encounter to beat Newcastle and move out of the Premier League’s relegation zone. Everton were sent tumbling into the bottom three by their 10-point…
The former club of late Brazil football legend Pele, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history. A 2-1 home defeat by Fortaleza in their final league match of the season meant they dropped out of Serie A, Brazil’s top flight. Santos won 12 state titles, six league titles and two Copas…
