Category: Athletics
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๐ง๐ท Basketball: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Brazil amid trade rumours
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to inaugurate a basketball court bearing his name. The Greek forward refused to comment on his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, amid trade rumours. Instead, he focused on his excitement to be in Brazil. โGrowing up, I played on a public court myselfโ, Antetokounmpo…
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๐ฌ๐ญGhana: Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu collapses in ring at Bukom arena
A tragic incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night during the Bel 7Star Ghana Professional Boxing League when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring while facing off against 22-year-old Ghanaian contender Jonathan Mbanugu. Despite immediate medical assistance, Gabriel was taken to the hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his…
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Heavyweight Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away at 76
The two-time heavyweight champion, entrepreneur, author and minister, George Foreman, best known for his hugely popular Foreman Grill outside of the ring, has passed away Friday at age 76, according to his family and publicist. โOur hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully…
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๐บ๐ธ How Sports Betting Can Enhance the NBA: History, Financial Impact, and Future Prospects
The landscape of sports betting in the United States underwent a seismic shift following the Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a federal law that had previously prohibited state-authorized sports gambling. This landmark ruling granted individual states the authority to legalize and regulate sports betting within…
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๐ฆ๐ทSeven doctors face trial for homicide in Maradona’s death
Seven members of the medical team that treated Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona before his death will go on trial for homicide starting Tuesday in Buenos Aires. The case revolves around allegations that negligence by the health care professionals contributed to the World Cup winner’s death in 2020 at the age of 60, which triggered…
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๐ฌ๐ญKwesi Nyantakyi Cleared in High-Profile Corruption Case
A five-year legal battle has ended with the dismissal of charges against former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi in the infamous “Number 12” corruption case. The Accra High Court dropped the charges due to the prosecution’s inability to present key witnesses, including journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, who exposed the scandal. The case, which…
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๐ฟ๐ผ A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) โ At dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a T-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading to an unconventional workout spot: a cemetery in Zimbabweโs capital, Harare. Surrounded by rows of graves, she joined other members of the Commandos Fitness Club in an hour-long session…
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FIFA suspends Congolese Football Federation
February 8, 2025 by Rรฉdaction AfricanewsFIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), following escalating tensions between the Ministry of Sports and the football body. The dispute, which has been ongoing for several months, culminated in police intervention and the closure of the country’s sports facilities. As a result of the…
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๐ธ๐ณ The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose. After a symbolic final stage along the beach with mass starts in successive waves, competitors were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd celebrating the heroes who braved the desert. This yearโs competition delivered thrilling action, marked…
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๐ฌ๐ง British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing
British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing โ again โ one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. The 36-year-old Fury announced the decision in a short video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, which included a cryptic message. โHi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet. I’d like…
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