Category: Sports

Romanian authorities detain former kickboxer Andrew Tate in human trafficking case

Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they have detained divisive internet personality and former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group. Tate, banned from many social media platforms for misogynistic comments and hate speech, and his brother Tristan will be detained for 24 hours alongside two Romanian… Read More Romanian authorities detain former kickboxer Andrew Tate in human trafficking case

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All set for a night of glam and buzz as entertainment meets sports at Face-Off Fight Night 3

Tickets are now on sale for Nigeria’s premier Mixed Martial Arts event; the Face Off Fight Night series, powered by UFC legend and world champion Kamaru Usman. The highly anticipated event, will feature 22 fighters from 6 African countries, and for the first time in Nigeria, two women’s MMA fights. Promoted by The African KnockOut… Read More All set for a night of glam and buzz as entertainment meets sports at Face-Off Fight Night 3

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U.S. sports journalist Grant Wahl collapses and dies while covering match in Qatar

Well-known U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl died suddenly on Friday after collapsing while covering a match at the World Cup in Qatar, his agent said. U.S. Soccer said it was “heartbroken to learn” of Wahl’s death. His wife responded to the U.S. Soccer statement on Twitter, saying she was “in complete shock”. Qatar’s World Cup… Read More U.S. sports journalist Grant Wahl collapses and dies while covering match in Qatar

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FaceOff Fight Night 3: Kamaru Usman hosts the most anticipated sporting event of the year

The highly anticipated Mixed Martial Arts event; The FaceOff Fight Night series, is back with its third edition — this time, featuring 22 fighters from 6 African countries. FaceOff Fight Nights, which are usually a series of high-end MMA events with fighters from all over Africa, combine sports and entertainment while giving sports fans an… Read More FaceOff Fight Night 3: Kamaru Usman hosts the most anticipated sporting event of the year

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Russia releases U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap including arms dealer Viktor Bout

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia and is on her way back to the United States, President Joe Biden said on Thursday, ending what he called months of “hell.” The Russian foreign ministry said it traded Griner for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, a former arms dealer. The… Read More Russia releases U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap including arms dealer Viktor Bout

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Australia grants tennis star Novak Djokovic visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to play in the Australian Open in January, Guardian Australia and state broadcaster ABC reported on Tuesday. Djokovic, who is Serbian, was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand Slam in January after he declined to be vaccinated. The former world No. 1 was originally barred… Read More Australia grants tennis star Novak Djokovic visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

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