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TENNIS

Rome Masters French trio Monfils, Tsonga and Gasquet to miss tournament

Tennis·12.05.2017

Davis Cup Pique plans World Cup to revive tournament

Tennis·12.05.2017

Madrid Masters Nishikori withdrawal sends Djokovic into semis

Tennis·12.05.2017

Madrid Masters Murray bows out as Nadal, Djokovic march on

Tennis·12.05.2017

Federer Tennis star to make 15th Halle appearance

Tennis·11.05.2017

Madrid Masters Djokovic, Nishikori march on

Tennis·11.05.2017

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Madrid Masters Djokovic survives scare to start new eraThe Serb had to battle back from 3-0 down in the deciding set to book his place in the last 16.

Tennis·10.05.2017

Madrid Open Murray beats Copil to reach third roundThe Briton, who had a bye in the first round, claimed a 6-4 6-3 victory.

Tennis·10.05.2017

Madrid Masters Kyrgios sets up potential Nadal clashNadal begins his quest for a fifth title in Madrid later Wednesday against Italy's Fabio Fognini.

Tennis·10.05.2017

Madrid Open Bouchard beats fallen idol Sharapova in MadridBouchard called Sharapova "a cheater" last week and was also critical of the Russian's welcome back to the sport after a 15-month doping ban with a series of...

Tennis·09.05.2017

Madrid Open Konta shocked by Siegemund after midnightSiegemund battled back to take her winning streak to six matches, four of which have come against top 10 players.

Tennis·08.05.2017

Alexander Zverev German star takes Munich titleThe 20-year-old third seed needed just 72 minutes to seal a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Argentinian qualifier Guido Pella.

Tennis·08.05.2017

Novak Djokovic Serb hints at stellar name after coaching overhaulDjokovic's form has slumped markedly since winning the French Open to complete the career Grand Slam 11 months ago.

Tennis·08.05.2017

Madrid Open Sharapova sets up Bouchard grudge matchBouchard called the Russian "a cheater" last week and suggested she should have been banned for life.

Tennis·08.05.2017

Novak Djokovic Serb splits with coaches in bid to return to topThe move follows a split late last year with coach Boris Becker after three years working together.

Tennis·05.05.2017

Gael Monfils Chung too good for me says, beaten French starFor 20-year-old Chung, who is 78th in the ATP rankings, the victory is one of the biggest of his career.

Tennis·05.05.2017

Wimbledon Tournament ramps up prize moneyWimbledon's total prize money for 2017 is up by 12.5 percent to £31.6 million, reflecting the tournament's huge revenue streams.

Tennis·03.05.2017

Maria Sharapova Controversial Russian star made to wait over Wimbledon wildcardHer Wimbledon pedigree would be taken into consideration if she asks for a wildcard but would not be a deciding factor.

Tennis·03.05.2017

Ilie Nastase Romania team captain given Wimbledon Royal Box snub after rantsThe 70-year-old was ejected from his team's match in Constanta after a series of foul-mouthed rants.

Tennis·03.05.2017

Petra Kvitova Czech star back practising after hand injuryThe 27-year-old Czech posted a picture of herself hitting a ball on a practice court in Monaco on her Facebook account.

Tennis·03.05.2017

Maria Sharapova Russian welcomes new anti-doping drive, happy for more testsThe new measures come into effect on May 1 and players will be scrutinised via a biological passport programme.

Tennis·01.05.2017

Maria Sharapova 5 memorable quotes at Stuttgart comebackThe former world number one reached the semi-finals before losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 to France's Kristina Mladenovic.

Tennis·01.05.2017

Roger Federer Tennis star says he plans to play at French OpenRoger Federer, coming off victories at the Australian Open and ATP events in Miami and Indian Wells, said Saturday he plans to play in next month's French Open.

Tennis·30.04.2017

Rafael Nadal Tennis star wins 'dream' 10th Barcelona OpenRafael Nadal hailed a "dream start" to his clay court season after romping to his 10th Barcelona Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Austria's Dominic.

Tennis·30.04.2017

Tennis France's Pouille wins Budapest titleFrance's Lucas Pouille won a second career title on Sunday when he beat Britain's Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-1 in Budapest.

Tennis·30.04.2017

Rafael Nadal Tennis star one win from 10th Barcelona titleRafael Nadal moved to within one win of a 10th Barcelona title on Saturday when he swept past Argentina's Horacio Zeballos 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the...

Tennis·29.04.2017

Andy Murray Thiem beats tennis star to make Barcelona finalDominic Thiem claimed his first win over world number one Andy Murray to book his place in the final of the Barcelona Open on Saturday 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.

Tennis·29.04.2017

Maria Sharapova Controversial Russian star into Stuttgart semis on doping returnThis was another impressive display from the Russian, who hit four aces, 28 winners and just two double faults.

Tennis·28.04.2017

Ilie Nastase Tennis great sorry for Serena 'chocolate with milk' remarksThe comments last Friday prompted outrage from Williams and messages of support from the world of tennis and beyond.

Tennis·28.04.2017

Maria Sharapova 'Solid' Russian star wins second match on comebackThe 30-year-old five-time Grand Slam winner dominated fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova in the second-round tie.

Tennis·28.04.2017

Barcelona Open Murray stays perfect, Nadal hits 50Nadal moved closer to a 10th Barcelona title when he cruised past South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-4.

Tennis·28.04.2017

BOXING

Anthony Joshua Boxer subjected to impromptu drug test after win against Klitschko

Boxing·12.05.2017

Mayweather McGregor given Sunday deadline for bout with retired boxing great

Boxing·12.05.2017

Anthony Joshua ‘Discipline of Nigerian parents is key to success’ boxer says

Boxing·10.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Nigerian-born boxer parties with friends to celebrates win over Klitschko

Boxing·10.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Meet Ghanaian boxer who thinks he can beat new Heavyweight champ

Boxing·09.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Fury claims fight with heavyweight champ set for April 2018

Boxing·08.05.2017

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Saul Alvarez Mexican pummels Chavez in lopsided catchweight boutThe 26-year-old used Chavez for target practice, landing jabs, hooks and combinations at will as he won every round

Boxing·08.05.2017

Mike Tyson Former boxer launches fitness franchiseThe Mike Tyson Academy will open branches in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South America.

Boxing·04.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Boxing champ to visit Nigeria soonJoshua and his promoter are planning to visit Nigeria as they embark on a world tour very soon.

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Lai Mohammed says FG to invite World Champion, JoshuaThe Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos.

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Stadium, street to be named after boxing champ in SagamuJoshua a British fighter, is born to Nigerian parents and has his ancestral home in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Heavyweight champion backed to replicate 'Woods effect'Joshua was widely acclaimed for his stunning 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko in a world heavyweight title bout.

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Boxer is impressed with viewing party that held in Sagamu for his big fightJoshua defeated Klitschko with a knockout in the 11th round to take his record to 19 wins in 19 fights.

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Fury accepts champion’s all-British heavyweight title challengeJoshua, who stopped Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round at Wembley on Saturday, called out fellow Briton Fury,

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Champ’s granddad in Sagamu was a badass too, once took out 3 menAccording to Anthony Joshua's uncle in Sagamu, the champ's granddad once took out three men all by himself in a fight.

Boxing·02.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Indigenous coach says Nigeria never rejected champJoshua went into the 2012 London Olympics as a British fight and won Gold for Great Britain.

Boxing·30.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Nigerians are proud of champ after his huge win over KlitschkoAfter his win, Nigerians took to Twitter to remind the world that Joshua is one of them.

Boxing·30.04.2017

Joshua 'good to go' for Klitschko rematchWorld heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua declared he was willing to give Wladimir Klitschko a rematch after his 11th-round win on Saturday, but the Ukrainian...

Boxing·30.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Vs Wladimir Klitschko Nigerian-born boxer wins by knockoutAnthony Joshua's sweet right uppercut snapped back Klitschko’s head, followed by another right to send his opponent to the canvas.

Boxing·30.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Champion’s ancestral village Shagamu lit up as he defeats KlitschkoShagamu, a city located in Ogun State, in south-western Nigeria is the ancestral village of WBA and IBF champion Joshua.

Boxing·01.05.2017

Anthony Joshua Vs Wladimir Klitschko Nigerian born boxer wins by knockout

Boxing·29.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Vs Wladimir Klitschko Nigerian-born boxer wins by knockoutAnthony Joshua's sweet right uppercut snapped back Klitschko’s head, followed by another right to send his opponent to the canvas.

Boxing·30.04.2017

Anthony Joshua 5 British heavyweight world title boutsAFP Sports looks at five other heavyweight world title bouts involving British boxers.

Boxing·28.04.2017

Joshua, Klitschko Boxers in heavyweight battle of agesJoshua believes he will be too young and sharp for his 41-year-old opponent, who has not boxed for 17 months.

Boxing·28.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Brit says Klitschko win will take him towards greatnessThe Briton faces the former world heavyweight No 1 in front of 90,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Boxing·28.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Boxer was rejected by Nigeria before switching his allegiance to BritainJoshua wanted to represent Nigeria at the 2012 Olympic Games but Nigerian coaches told him he wasn't good enough.

Boxing·27.04.2017

Manny Pacquiao Filipino declares 'I'm not done yet'The world champion said his bout with Jeff Horn was an opportunity to prove he could continue to be a global force.

Boxing·24.04.2017

Anthony Joshua Nigerian-born boxer was a sprinter, footballer before taking up boxingAs a teenager, Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua was more passionate about sprinting and football.

Boxing·19.04.2017

Boxing Joshua to Tyson Fury: shut up and get in the ringAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury exchanged jibes on Twitter on Tuesday with Joshua challenging the former world champion and fellow British heavyweight to cut out...

Boxing·19.04.2017

Manny Pacquiao Boxer's fight with Australia's Jeff Horn gets greenlightPhilippine world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's fight with Australia's Jeff Horn was confirmed by promoters Sunday, ending lengthy speculation about the bout.

Boxing·09.04.2017

Boxing Lomachenko taunts Sosa en route to WBO junior lightweight titleVasyl Lomachenko easily retained his WBO junior lightweight title on Saturday, with a dominating boxing display over Jason Sosa, whose corner pulled the plug at...

Boxing·09.04.2017

Pacquiao, Jeff Horn Promoters refuse to confirm Brisbane fightThe Filipino champion's camp announced on Wednesday that he would challenge undefeated Horn in Brisbane in July.

Boxing·06.04.2017

Mayweather Vs McGregor McGregor becomes eligible for boxing licenceUFC star Conor McGregor can now apply for a boxing licence in Nevada after paying a fine.

Boxing·05.04.2017

Pacquiao World boxing champion 'to fight' Horn July 2 in BrisbanePhilippine world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is to fight undefeated Jeff Horn on his home turf in Australia, the Filipino star's camp said Wednesday.

Boxing·05.04.2017

Maria Sharapova 'Best feeling in world' as Russian star wins on returnThe former world number on brushed off a nervous start to eventually claim a convincing win on her controversial comeback.

Tennis·27.04.2017

Maria Sharapova French Open tell Russian star to wait until May 16The Russian made her return to tennis after a 15-month doping ban in Stuttgart on Wednesday.

Tennis·27.04.2017

Barcelona Open Nadal cruises, Murray gets walkoverNadal swept aside Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1, 6-2 in his first appearance on the newly-baptised Rafael Nadal court.

Tennis·27.04.2017