53 more Ghanaian referees banned for after bribery investigation

The Referees' Association of Ghana (RAG) has handed life-time bans to six more referees in the wake of an investigation into bribery.It also banned 47 match officials for 10 years each, while another…

Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge shatters marathon record in Berlin

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge set a new world record for the marathon in Berlin on Sunday, shaving more than a minute off the previous best.The 33-year-old, widely seen as the greatest marathon runner of th…

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao rematch to be finalised this week

Floyd Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (60-7, 39 KOs) will finalise their rematch this week, with two dates believed to be under consideration.The pair, who announced the fight on Saturda…

Fernando Alonso a targeted by Formula E for 2019/20 season

Formula E has set its sights on adding Fernando Alonso to the series in time for its fifth season.Two-time world champion Alonso will leave Formula One at the end of the current season and looks set …

US Open champion Naomi Osaka refuses to criticise Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka has refused to criticise Serena Williams saying she has no hard feelings after her US Open win was overshadowed by the American's furious row with the umpire.The 20-year-old broke down in…

'I could have died," says paralysed Olympic champion Vogel

"I know I will never walk again," said cyclist Kristina Vogel on Wednesday at her first public appearance since an accident in June that left her paralysed."Maybe I'll win my 12th gold medal elsewher…

France and Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris has pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving.Lloris admitted being more than twice over the drink-drive limit when his car was stopped by police in…

Liberia President George Weah makes surprise appearance in friendly against Nigeria at 51

George Weah, President of Liberia and former World Footballer of the Year made a surprise return to international football in Monrovia on Tuesday, playing for 79 minutes in a 2-1 friendly loss to Nig…

UEFA to launch third European competition from 2021

UEFA is set to launch a third European club competition from the start of the 2021/22 season, European Club Association (ECA) president Andrea Agnelli has confirmed.Under the new format, the Europa L…

South African football club chairman shot dead after meeting

Nicholas Mkhize, the chairman of South African National First Division side Uthongathi FC, was killed in a shooting outside the club on Monday night.Mkhize was shot in his car as he prepared to leave…

Formula One: Kimi Raikkonen to leave Ferrari at the end of the season

Ferrari have confirmed Kimi Raikkonen will leave the team at the end of the season.Charles Leclerc is expected to drive for Ferrari in 2019, replacing Raikkonen as Sebastian Vettel's team-mate.The Fi…

Tennis: Novak Djokovic claims third US Open title

Novak Djokovic sealed his third US Open title and 14th Grand Slam overall, levelling Pete Sampras for third place on the career list, with an immaculate display against Juan Martin del Potro on Sunda…

Tennis: USTA to review policies following umpiring controversies at US Open

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is to undertake a review of communication policies following a string of umpiring controversies at the US Open.Swedish umpire Mohamed Lahyani was reprimand…

Tennis: Serena Williams fined for controversy with umpire in Naomi Osaka's US Open victory

Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the US Open women's final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi…

AFCON Qualifier: Madagascar stadium stampede leaves 1 dead, 40 injured

One person has died and at least 40 have been injured in a stampede outside the Mahamasina Stadium, Antananarivo ahead of Madagascar's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal on Sunday.Accord…

Real Madrid said they have enjoyed their largest increase in revenue in 18 years, raising a total of ?750.9 million for the 2017-18 financial year as their net worth increased to ?494.5m.The increase…

Mexican club appoints Diego Maradona as coach

Argentina great Diego Maradona has been appointed coach of Mexican second division side Dorados.The club issued a short video on their social media channels with the messages 'Welcome Diego' and 'Mak…

Tennis: Serena Williams makes US Open final, sets up clash with Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams will play Naomi Osaka in the US Open final after they came through on Thursday's semi-finals.Six-time champion Williams cruised past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-0 before Osaka made her…

Japan cancel friendly with Chile after earthquake

Japan have cancelled Friday's international friendly with Chile scheduled to be played at the Sapporo Dome after a powerful earthquake struck the northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, the country'…

Tennis: Nadal to battle Del Potro as Djokovic eyes Nishikori revenge at US Open semifinal clash

World number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal will put his weary body on the line against a merciless Juan Martin del Potro on Friday with a place in the US Open final at stake.Nadal, the thre…