Author: Cranse Sports
Alexander Zverev survived a brutal five-set first-round battle against Lorenzo Sonego, coming within two points of elimination before fighting through at the US Open.
Bright Osehai Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega have been announced as assistants in Eric Chelle’s Olympic Eagles setup as Nigeria begins rebuilding its route toward the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Nigeria’s football reform process has moved into a critical FIFA engagement phase as credible reporting says NSC chairman Shehu Dikko and senior NFF officials travelled to Zurich for talks with world football’s governing body.
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has introduced Seyi Tinubu into Nigeria’s football leadership conversation, arguing that the game needs younger figures capable of driving change.
David Fizdale believes D’Tigers have dragged themselves back into the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification race after Nigeria defeated Cape Verde 100-84 and moved to 5-4 with three games remaining.
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have made it two wins from two at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier after overpowering Malawi by 94 runs in Tanzania.
Lionel Messi has called time on his Argentina career at 39, ending a 21-year international journey that delivered 207 appearances, 125 goals and the 2022 World Cup.
Moses Itauma’s first world-title challenge ended in a ninth-round stoppage as Filip Hrgovic survived early trouble, turned the fight late and claimed the vacant IBF heavyweight crown.
Finidi George believes Rivers United are already showing improvement at both ends of the pitch after beginning the 2026/27 NPFL season with a 2-0 win over Plateau United.
Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 and Rivers United defeated Plateau United 2-0 as the 2026/27 NPFL season opened with immediate pressure on Enyimba and Rangers.