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Uganda President Museveni urged to invest more in sports
The Uganda State Minister in Charge of Sports has urged the country’s president Yoweri Museveni to put more funds in the sports sector.
Hamson Obua revealed his outfit is operating on…
Tokyo Olympics: Buhari to host Team Nigeria at Presidential Villa July 12
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari will on July 12 host Team Nigeria at the Presidential Villa before their trip to Japan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
He would hand the…
Djokovic scrapes past Bautista Agut to set up Raonic final
World number one Novak Djokovic overcame a sore neck and an early scare to defeat Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 4-6 6-4 7-6(0) in the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open on Friday,…
Record-chasing Serena the star power in depleted field
Serena Williams's pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title remains the most compelling plot in the women's singles at this year's US Open with the draw ravaged by fears over the…
Osaka downs Mertens to reach WTA final in US Open tune-up
Japanese fourth seed, Naomi Osaka won the semifinal match she once vowed not to play, defeating Belgium's Elise Mertens on Friday to reach the Western & Southern Open final.
Osaka's…
Murray capable of ruffling feathers on Grand Slam return
Former champion Andy Murray has set himself a low bar at this year's US Open in what will be his first singles appearance at a Grand Slam since the 2019 Australian Open.
Two hip surgeries…
US Open: 24th Slam-chasing Serena has tricky path
Serena Williams could see plenty of fellow Americans in her US Open quest for a 24th career Grand Slam title, including Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in a semifinal match.
The…
Osaka has change of heart, set to play semi-final
Naomi Osaka has decided to play her semi-final at the Western & Southern Open in New York after previously saying she would withdraw from the match to protest against racial injustice,…
’Before I am an athlete, I am a Black woman,’ says Naomi Osaka after withdrawing from…
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday in protest against racial injustice hours after the two-time Grand Slam champion had booked her spot in the semi-finals…
Del Potro undergoes third knee surgery and seventh career operation
Injury-plagued Juan Martin del Potro on Wednesday underwent a third surgery on the right knee he broke at the 2018 Shanghai Masters, his press spokesman said.
The 31-year-old…