Ex-champion Rafael Nadal slumped to a shock first-round exit as world number 135 Steve Darcis pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history. The Belgian was inspired as he recorded a 7-6 7-6 6-4 win on Court One to condemn the fifth seed to a second successive early exit at SW19.It […]

Manchester United have agreed to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao on loan from Monaco, subject to a medical. The 28-year-old has been linked throughout the summer with a move away from the French Ligue 1 side, who he joined for £50m in May 2013.Falcao has scored 11 goals in 20 appearances for Monaco. He had […]

According to Spanish digital newspaper El Confidencial, former Barcelona manager and next Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola used a detective agency to keep tabs on defender Gerard Pique when he started dating Shakira.And Pique supposedly wasn’t the only player subjected to a bit of snooping to help Barca ensure the perfect harmony necessary to foster […]

Plateau State Governor Da Jonah Jang has rewarded a cash award to two football players who featured in the 2012 Glo soccer Academy competition. Abdulrahaman Umar and Yakubu Aliyu who were the only two players selected at the Glo Soccer Academy from the Northern part of the country received N1 million each from the Governor […]

Jos — The Special Task Force on Sunday averted what could have being a free for all fight at Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos, as Mighty Jets played 1-1 draw with Giwa FC in a local derby. The STF is the military force charged with maintaining peace in Plateau. However, its men intervened after the […]

Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United is set to retire at the end of the season after 26 years in charge. The Scot who is 71 has won 38 trophies for the club and will now become a director and ambassador. His haul includes 13 league titles, two Champions League crowns, five FA […]