Defending champion Serena Williams gave herself a chance to make it two Cincinnati titles in a row, beating 14th-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals...
Switzerland says it has extradited one of the seven FIFA officials arrested in the country in May on racketeering and bribery charges to the United States...
In from Nifemi Daniel… Newly appointed Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has warned Super Eagles players to brace up or shape out stating that no player in...
Chile on Saturday ended a 99-year drought and lifted the Copa America football crown with a win on penalties over Argentina Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez struck...
In from Nifemi Daniel… As exclusively reported on June 29, by ripples.com.ng that the NFF planned to sack Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi and replace him...
In from NIfemi Daniel… Latest reports emanating from England reveal that Tottenham Hotspur have made a bid for Chelsea outcast Victor Moses, although Stoke City could...
Following the announcement that the suspension slammed on Nigeria by FIFA is going to be lifted, life has returned to the Golden Eaglets camp in Camp...
In from Nifemi Daniel…. Nigeria’s Super Falcons match against the United State of America in Vancouver at the Women’s World Cup has set a record as...
Don’t pick lobbyist as Super Eagles coach’ chukwu FORMER Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu, has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to be deceived by...
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said he still wants to buy English Premier League soccer team Arsenal even after he was rebuffed by its owners in...
Floyd ‘Money Man’ Mayweather maintains his undefeated record winning the most anticipated boxing match in years via unanimous decision. Two judges scored it 116-112 and the...
After months of uncertainty and speculation over his future, coupled with a lot of intrigues, ex-international, Stephen Keshi has signed a new contract to coach Nigeria’s...
The disappearance of U-20 national team captain, Musa Mohammed, from the U-23 National Team Camp in Abuja, will earn him serious sanctions, which will also affect...
Seems the controversial international football star, Mario Balotelli does not take kindly to criticisms, especially from people he feels don’t know him enough to comment on...
Two headers by Christiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid has taken his Champions League tally to 76 goals, one ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, who plays in...
It seems the debate of whether or not the NFF will employ Stephen Keshi, or if he will accept their terms, may yet pitch the football...
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick, his 32nd for the club, and a double from Luis Suarez was all Barcelona needed to move to the top of La Liga...
And the winner …is….Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid. Ronaldo is the wealthiest footballer in the world with a personal fortune of £152m – £7m more than...
Could the all-time conquering coach of Chelsea, Jose Mourinho also be said to be a superstitious man? He gave indications of this, just before the opening...
Chelsea’s new shirt deal with Yokohama Rubber is worth over £200 million. Though a statement on the club’s website announcing the deal refused to reveal the...
When Arsenal connived to draw a match they were winning by three goals to a “small” team, the footballing world raised their voices and said Arsenal...
The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) has rejected Nigerian ex international, Stephen Keshi as coach of its national football team, the Stallions, and instead appointed Germany’s...
Ahead of plans by the Burkina Football Federation (BFF) to grab Stephen Keshi to coach that country’s national football team, president of the Nigeria Football Federation...
Coventry City has sacked manager Steven Pressley after almost two years in charge of the Sky Blues. Pressley’s assistant Neil MacFarlane and professional development coach Dave...
Jose Mourinho could not handle the pressure as manager of Real Madrid, says ex-club president Ramon Calderon. The Chelsea boss managed Real from 2010-13, winning La...
Steven Gerrard accused Mario Balotelli of showing “disrespect” by taking Liverpool’s winning penalty against Besiktas ahead of Jordan Henderson. Balotelli scored from the spot in Thursday’s...
Former Super Eagles captain, and ex international Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has been elected as the Delta State FA chairman. Okocha, 41, polled 26 out of...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick, has stated that manager of English Premiership side, Arsenal FC, Mr. Arsene Wenger, has agreed to support the process...
Former Super Eagle coach, Stephen Keshi may just dump the seemingly pending offer from the Nigerian Football Federation, and be on his way to become Burkina...
Wayne Rooney action that earned Manchester United a penalty kick which he converted is still a topic of debate in football circles, as fans, experts and...
Brown Ideye made it four goals in six days as he fired West Brom to an emphatic 4-0 victory over West Ham United in the FA...
The former Tottenham boss replaces Paul Lambert on a three-and-a-half-year contract and joins with the club in the Premier League’s bottom three. United States manager Jurgen...
The days of footballers earning £1m (N320m) a week are “not far off”, according to former Arsenal striker John Hartson. The Premier League announced a record...
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has recommended Stephen Keshi to the board of the federation for renewal of his appointment as coach...
Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure described winning the Africa Cup of Nations as “unbelievable” after The Elephants beat Ghana in a dramatic penalty...
The Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Ghana and hosts Equatorial Guinea was described as a “war zone” after play was suspended for more than 30...
He’s won three Ballon d’Or awards and led Real Madrid to an unprecedented 10th Champions League title but Cristiano Ronaldo’s successes are unlikely to have happened...
Don’t ever make the mistake of jumping out for sports if you weren’t putting on a strong tight pant or you would wind up like this...
Congo looks set for the quarterfinals after securing its first victory at the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for 41 years with an upset...
Can anybody stop Real Madrid, on the football pitch and off it? For the 10th year running, European champion Real Madrid is the world’s richest club...
A late goal from Moussa Sow secured Senegal all three points in dramatic fashion as it saw off Ghana 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations...
The continent’s biggest show, the Nations Cup revs off in grand style today in Bata, with the defending champions, the Super Eagles absent and watching as...
Chelsea manager has been named Portuguese manager of the century at the Portuguese Football Federation’s 100th anniversary celebrations in Lisbon. The 51-year-old revealed he still considers...
Manchester City and Ivory Coast football star Yaya Toure has called on the media to be more respectful in its attitude towards religion after the Charlie...
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has hinted at a possible sale of Nigerian duo Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe as he attempts to rebuild the team....
Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel, entered Nigeria for national duty and well prepared to take all the necessary precautions against the deadly Ebola Virus. Obi...
Following the announcement that the suspension slammed on Nigeria by FIFA is going to be lifted, life has returned to the Golden Eaglets camp in Camp...
Head Coach, Peter Dedevbo has released his final list of 21 players for this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals, including Super Falcons’ ace Asisat...
Four months away from the 19th National Sports Festival, Cross River State has again promised to surpass standards put up by previous hosts of the games....
The future of Nigeria’s national football team’s Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi will be determined today when the Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) meets...