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Nordsjaelland's youth blueprint could fix Scotland's talent gap
Nordsjaelland turn out top young players year after year, and Scottish clubs searching for their own pipeline are taking notes.
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Guinea-Bissau Slams the Door on Controversial Newborn Vaccine Trial
Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government never signed off on a Danish-led hepatitis B trial in newborns backed by RFK Jr.
Refugees in Uganda Are Farming Flies to Feed Chickens and Fight Hunger
In Kyaka II, refugees are turning black soldier fly larvae into cheap feed, richer meals and a smarter way to earn a living.
State Capture Explained: How Power Gets Bought and Who Pays
From crypto cash to cartel bribes, state capture comes in many forms. Here's what it means and why it should matter to every citizen.
Ghana Sports Minister: Fans Ignored Warnings in World Cup Visa Payment Mess
Kofi Adams says Ghanaians kept paying alleged fixers for US and Canada visas despite repeated warnings ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Famed Freetown Footballer Vanishes as Cocaine Cash Swallows Sierra Leone
A brazen Freetown abduction involving a well-known footballer opens a probe into claims Sierra Leone is now a narco state.
Georgia Stanway Keeps Finding the Net for the Lionesses, Whatever the Game
Big stage, tight contest or routine win, England's Georgia Stanway has a habit of turning up with a goal when the Lionesses need one.
Ghana court strips GAFF of claim to run amputee football
An Accra High Court has permanently barred GAFF from posing as the lawful overseer of amputee football, backing NPC-Ghana's counterclaim.
Hadzide Blames Limited Power and Media Heat for Ghana Sports Ministry Chaos
Ghana's former deputy sports minister says the ministry can't fully control bodies like the GFA, and that relentless press scrutiny keeps its troubles in the spotlight.
Hadzide Grills NSA Over Tribe Culture Fest Office in World Cup Visa Storm
Ex-Deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide wants answers on why the NSA hosted Tribe Culture Fest as a $623,000 World Cup visa row rocks Ghana.
Carragher clears HMRC tax bill, sidestepping bankruptcy threat
Liverpool legend turned pundit Jamie Carragher has squared an outstanding tax bill with HMRC, heading off the threat of bankruptcy.
Tony Bloom sets Hearts a 2035 title deadline or he'll be 'really disappointed'
Investor Tony Bloom has put a clear marker down for Hearts: win the Scottish Premiership by 2035, or expect his disappointment.
Think You Know Ball? Today's Quiz Trio Puts Your Knowledge on the Line
Who Am I?, Five in Five and the Brainteaser are live today, so see whether your sports knowledge holds up.
977 Days a Hostage in Somalia: Can He Forgive the Pirates Who Took Him?
Held for 977 days by Somali pirates, one reporter now wrestles with whether forgiving his captors is true mercy or just Stockholm syndrome in disguise.
Peterborough hit back as MacAnthony denies illegal approach for Savage
Darragh MacAnthony has rejected Dale Vince's claim that Peterborough broke the rules by chasing Forest Green boss Robbie Savage.
Former Port Vale and Gillingham captain Doug Loft dies aged 39
Football is mourning Doug Loft, the ex-Port Vale and Gillingham skipper, who has died at 39 after a medical emergency.
Tribe Culture Fest CEO Hits Back at Sports Minister Over $611K Claim
Nana Boateng Gyimah demands Kofi Adams back up or drop his allegation that the festival failed to refund US$611,000.
Gabrielle Goliath's Elegy turns one endless note into a roar of mourning
South African artist Gabrielle Goliath fills a London basement with a single sustained note of grief, and it refuses to let the world look away.
Kofi Adams: NSA never told Sports Ministry about US Embassy World Cup visa deal
Ghana's sports minister says his ministry was left in the dark on any NSA-US Embassy visa arrangement as the World Cup row deepens.
Ampofo Ankrah's Lawyer Rejects World Cup Visa Fraud Claims
Ghana's former NSA boss is working with police, his lawyer says, as he fights allegations tied to 2026 World Cup visas.
Face-to-Face Wins: Real Conversations Beat Screens for Feelgood Hormones
A US neuroscientist says in-person chats flood the brain with serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine in ways online contact just can't match.
Savage Makes His Mark at Peterborough as Boro Send a Message
Robbie Savage's first game in the Peterborough dugout and a statement Middlesbrough win headline an EFL weekend packed with talking points.
Billy Sharp Hangs Up His Boots After 22 Remarkable Years in Football
Sheffield United icon Billy Sharp has called time on a 22-year career, retiring at 40 as one of the Blades' most loved strikers.
Knibb snatches Kona crown as leader Løvseth collapses in final mile
Taylor Knibb stole a first Ironman World Championship in Kona after Norway's defending champion Solveig Løvseth crumbled while leading with a mile to go.
109 Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, With Over 116 Still Missing
A boat carrying 350 people to Yemen went down off Djibouti, leaving at least 109 dead, including 15 children, and more than 116 missing, the IOM says.
Uganda's Kibale Forest Is Where Scientists Watched Chimps Wage Civil War
A primatologist's years in Uganda's Kibale rainforest led to a discovery about chimpanzee conflict that stunned the scientific world.
Russo Crowned England Player of the Year After Five-Goal Run
Arsenal's Alessia Russo has been named England women's player of the year, backing up her award with five goals in just 10 games.
Isaias Becomes 2026's First Atlantic Hurricane, Takes Aim at US Gulf Coast
After a record-late wait, Isaias has strengthened into a hurricane and could hit the northern US Gulf coast as a Category 2 storm on Friday.
Egypt's Journalists Take to Cairo Streets Over Six Detained Colleagues
Reporters plan a weekend protest in Cairo after six Matsadaash journalists were charged with terrorism offences amid torture allegations.
Anthony Joshua’s Chauffeur Faces Court Over Fatal Crash That Killed Two of Boxer’s Closest Aides
Anthony Joshua’s long-time driver has appeared in a Nigerian court over a fatal crash that killed two of the boxer’s close friends and left the former heavyweight champion with min
Bolaji Wins Gold at Egypt International Para Badminton Championship
Africa’s number one para badminton player, Eniola Bolaji, yesterday, won the Egypt 2026 International Badminton Championship, which featured players from across the world.
Burna Boy and SportyBet Unite Football, Music and Fans with “For Everybody”
Burna Boy has kicked off 2026 with a high-energy collaboration with SportyBet, unveiling a new partnership built around his anthemic single “For Everybody” and a shared vision of u
NSC Budgets N2.1bn in 2026 for Ogun Sports Festival Already Held in 2025
The 2025 National Sports Festival was held in Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025, and was formally declared open by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
However, a review of Nige
How Emily Chepkor Turned a Simple Meetup Into Nairobi’s Go-To Running Community
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Arsenal Celebrates African Heritage with Vibrant Away Kit
Arsenal FC has unveiled a stunning away kit for the 2024-25 season, paying tribute to the rich African heritage of its fans and legendary players.
The jersey, designed in
Burna Boy, Tems and Rema will headline the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that three Nigerian superstars – GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Burna Boy, 2023 GRAMMY Award
Egypt and Morocco capable to host World Cup
Gianni Infantino, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), has been credited with Qatar's success in hosting the Arab Cup of Nations. It is being considered as a
Duke’s Nina King loud and proud to be athletic director
Nina King, 43, was formally announced to spearhead the Blue Devils in May and showed her gratitude and school pride. The Florida native and Notre Dame graduate has made headlines f
Passing of Louis Vitton Don, honored with own day “ Virgil Abloh Day” — Rockford Illinois
Famous designer and artist Virgil Abloh have been announced to have a special day honoring him. In honor of his passing, it would be fitting to name December 1 his day in his homet
Passing of Virgil Abloh inspires NBA sneakerhead PJ Tucker to pay homage
Miami Heat player and well-known sneakerhead P.J. Tucker honors the passing of famous Louis Vuitton designer Virgil Abloh as he laced up a pair of Off-White Jordan 5s along with a
Floyd Mayweather’s face added to WBC title belt
Former WBC champion, Floyd Mayweather, was recently honored by the organization's executive council by permanently placing his portrait picture among the exclusive group of boxers.
Iman Shumpert wanting to go back in the NBA, "Tryna see what we can get done"
After his short and successful stint in 'Dancing With The Stars', TMZ caught up with former NBA champion Iman Shumpert.
It was clear that he had the moves as he was fresh off win
Larry Miller, head of Jordan Brand, admits to killing a teenager in the 60s
In an exclusive interview with the head of Jordan Brand, he shared a a shocking secret he had been holding for years. In 1965, he gunshot a teenager dead.
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9-year-ld, Blue Ivy Carter, has Become Youngest Winner in MTV VMAs History for 'Brown Skin Girl'
The Carters have added yet another award to their collection.
Blue Ivy Carter, the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, took home her first MTV Video Music Award Sunday night
Burna Boy attends Manchester United’s game and then brings Pogba during Parklife performance
Burna Boy was at Old Trafford to watch Manchester United beat Newcastle United 4-1 in a Premier League game.
The music star got the treatment as he sat in Paul Pogba’s box and wa
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is the new MORPHEUS
With the arrival of the first trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections, star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II made fans ecstatic.
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World’s Fastest Roller Coaster has been put on Pause After Riders Suffer Broken Bones
The World’s fastest roller coaster is being put on hold after several riders suffered broken bones while on the ride, according to reports from Vice World.
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Anthony Mackie just signed a Captain America solo film deal
Anthony Mackie will officially suit up in the upcoming “Captain America 4” movie. It will be co-written by “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” main writer Malcolm Spellman.
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JAY-Z and Michael Rubin reportedly apply for sports betting license in New York
According to TMZ, JAY-Z has applied for a sports betting license in New York. The 51-year-old Brooklyn native recently submitted an application to the New York State Gaming Commiss
The Notorious B.I.G's producer Chucky Thompson Passes Away At The Age Of 53
Carl “Chucky” Thompson, the producer, composer and member of Bad Boy is responsible for hits for artists like the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige to say the least. Sadly, he ha
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