Francis Ngannou considering MMA return after Anthony Joshua’s KO.
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Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia
A historic undisputed heavyweight fight between champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been signed and will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Olympic Champion Ariarne Titmus Shines to Secure Spot in World Championships
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus swam the second fastest 400m freestyle this year Tuesday to book her place at next month’s world championships, as did fellow swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown.
Bomb survivor Shepherd ‘just having fun’ at Paralympics
US swimmer Haven Shepherd lost her legs as a baby after her parents detonated a bomb intended to kill the whole family.
Tokyo2020: Okagbare, Nwokocha qualify for 100 metres semi final
Two Nigerian athletes will be running in the semifinals of the women’s 100m after Blessing Okagbare and Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha qualified from their respective heats Friday in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Tokyo2020: Zverev ends Djokovic’s Golden Slam hopes
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar Golden Grand Slam was dramatically ended by Alexander Zverev in the Olympics men’s singles semi-finals on Friday.
Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
Roger Federer announced on Tuesday he has withdrawn from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after a “setback” in his recovery from a knee injury.
Semenya fails again in 5,000m Olympic qualifying bid
South African athlete Caster Semenya missed out again on Saturday in Regensburg, Germany to qualify for the 5,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympic 100m hurdles champ Brianna McNeal banned for doping violation
Olympics 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been banned for five years for tampering with the anti-doping testing process.
Osaka withdraws from French Open, reveals ’bouts of depression’
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity, revealing she has “suffered long bouts of depression” and will now “take some time away from the court”.