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Tokyo Olympics: Cheptegei gunning for 5,000m-10,000m double
Long-distance Ugandan runner Joshua Cheptegei says he is targeting the 5,000m-10,000m double at the Tokyo Olympics after breaking the world records in both events this year. The 24-year-old set a new 10,000 mark of 26 minutes, 11.00 seconds at the Valencia World Record Day event in October to beat Kenenisa Bekele’s time of 26:17.53 setRead More
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Federer and Nadal re-elected to ATP players’ council
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ranked second and fifth in the world respectively, have been re-elected to the ATP players’ council, whose term runs until June 2022. The council, as voted by ATP player members, also saw the re-election of Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman, South African Kevin Anderson, Briton Andy MurrayRead More
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Bale sidelined again by calf injury
Gareth Bale’s stop-start second spell at Tottenham has been hit by a fresh injury problem with the Welshman expected to be out for at least two weeks due to a calf injury. Bale sustained the problem in last week’s League Cup quarter-final win at Stoke, where he scored just his third goal in 11 appearancesRead More
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Federer, Nadal re-elected to ATP players’ council
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ranked second and fifth in the world respectively, have been re-elected to the ATP players’ council, whose term runs until June 2022. The council, as voted by ATP player members, also saw the re-election of Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman, South African Kevin Anderson, Briton Andy MurrayRead More
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Premier League records highest coronavirus cases since restart
The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that 18 players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, the highest number since weekly testing began. Manchester City’s clash at Everton was postponed on Monday after an outbreak of multiple positive cases at City. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 21 December and Sunday 27Read More
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Atletico Madrid, Diego Costa mutually agree to end contract
Diego Costa has reached an agreement with his club, Atletico Madrid to terminate the remainder of his contract, putting him on the list of free transfers when the window opens in January. Dailymail reports that after falling down the pecking order under Diego Simeone, Costa is understood to have instructed Atletico to tear up his contract whichRead More
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NPFL: Plateau Utd places players on half salary after a poor start
The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has placed the entire team on half salary following their 0-2 loss to Kwara United of Ilorin on Match Day 1 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Media Officer of the Club, Albert Dakup, in a statement in Lagos, disclosed that the club tookRead More
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Aston Villa hold Chelsea to 1-1 draw to continue impressive form
Chelsea, overhauled by coach Frank Lampard after a weekend loss to Arsenal, drew 1-1 at home to Aston Villa on Monday. This was after Oliver Giroud’s first-half header was cancelled out shortly after the break by Anwar El Ghazi. Lampard made six changes to the team that began Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to their London neighboursRead More
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Iheanacho squanders penalty in Leicester’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho missed an opportunity to open his goal scoring account for the season after he missed a penalty in the 19th minute in Leicester City’s week 16 game against Crystal Palace. A much-changed Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to Harvey Barnes’ late equaliser in a 1-1Read More
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Fatokun, Ohanu inspire Kwara United to famous win in Jos
Two second-half goals were all visiting Kwara United required to secure maximum points against a lacklustre Plateau team in Jos. In spite of near-perfect ball possession by the home team, it was the visitors that exhibited good composure and resilience in converting chances to inflict defeat on Plateau United. Kwara keeper, Abdulateef Ishola point-blank savesRead More
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Premier League take decision on shutting down season amid second wave of COVID-19
Premier League chiefs have resolved not to shut down the season, despite clubs holding secret meetings about taking a ‘coronavirus break’, the UK Mirror reports. Some clubs have discussed a two-week temporary halt in January, as the football is in serious danger of descending into farce. The Premier League on Tuesday, announced a record number …
Premier League take decision on shutting down season amid second wave of COVID-19
EPL: Solskjaer kicks against two-week COVID-19 break
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he cannot see the benefit of a two-week break in the season, amid fears over a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Premier League on Tuesday, confirmed 18 positive tests among players and staff in its latest round of testing – the highest figure of the season so …
EPL: Solskjaer kicks against two-week COVID-19 break
EPL clubs consider two-week break amid COVID-19 break
Premier League clubs are considering a two-week break after a rise in COVID-19 cases, the UK Telegraph reports. The chairmen of some top-flight sides have reportedly held talks over a mid-season time-out, as concerns grow over outbreaks at Manchester City and Sheffield United. City’s Premier League game with Everton was postponed Monday night. And although …
EPL clubs consider two-week break amid COVID-19 break
LaLiga: Koeman reacts as Barcelona fail to defeat Eibar without Messi
Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw with Eibar on Tuesday as Lionel Messi watched from the stands at the Camp Nou. Ronald Koeman’s men went into the match without Messi, who was granted an extended holiday break to deal with an ankle issue. Martin Braithwaite skewed his spot kick wide, before Eibar took the …
LaLiga: Koeman reacts as Barcelona fail to defeat Eibar without Messi
EPL: Arteta reacts as Arsenal narrowly defeat Brighton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his pride after they beat Brighton 1-0 on Tuesday night. Alexandre Lacazette netted the only goal of the game 21 seconds after replacing Gabriel Martinelli. The French striker was given too much space inside the box and he lashed Bukayo Saka’s cross past Robert Sanchez. “I’m proud for the …
EPL: Arteta reacts as Arsenal narrowly defeat Brighton
Tottenham vs Fulham: Mourinho gives injury update on Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur forward, Gareth Bale, will miss the next “few weeks” after he suffered a calf injury in their League Cup quarter-final win at Stoke City last week, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Bale, who is on loan from La Liga champions, Real Madrid, started and scored in the 3-1 victory, but was withdrawn at …
Tottenham vs Fulham: Mourinho gives injury update on Gareth Bale
EPL: John Terry criticises Chelsea star after 1-1 with Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s assistant manager, John Terry, has criticised Chelsea defender, Andreas Christensen following his side’s 1-1 draw with the Blues in the Premier League on Monday night. Goals from Olivier Giroud and Anwar El Ghazi gave both Chelsea and Aston Villa a point each at Stamford Bridge. After the game, a fan told Terry on …
EPL: John Terry criticises Chelsea star after 1-1 with Aston Villa
Simeone reacts as Atletico Madrid terminate Diego Costa’s contract
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has paid tribute to striker, Diego Costa, after the Spaniard’s contract was terminated by the club on Tuesday. DAILY POST recalls that Atletico Madrid on Tuesday announced they had terminated Costa’s contract following mutual consent ahead of the January transfer window. “Atlético de Madrid and Diego Costa have reached an …
Simeone reacts as Atletico Madrid terminate Diego Costa’s contract
Interesting features, match statistics as Chelsea fails to win at home against Aston Villa
Chelsea faltered at Stamford bridge after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Monday night football. It was a game the Blues needed to win to move into the Premier League top four but they let in a goal later on to share the spoils in the London Derby contest. Lampard …
Interesting features, match statistics as Chelsea fails to win at home against Aston Villa
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man United vs Wolves, Brighton vs Arsenal
Michael Owen, a former Liverpool forward, has predicted Manchester United to beat Wolves 1-0 when both teams clash in the Premier League on Tuesday night at Old Trafford. Owen also predicted that Brighton and Arsenal would play a draw at the Amex Stadium tonight. Providing his predictions, Owen told BetVictor, “Manchester United are brimming with …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man United vs Wolves, Brighton vs Arsenal
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