In-depth coverage and analyses on the world of sports, capturing the drama both on and off the field (or court)
As a result of the influx of TV money, it’s safe to say the Premier League is seeing the greatest volume of investment since its inception. Looking at the highest earners, some trends stand out: Strikers by virtue of their proximity to the goalposts feature heavily. In line with their general understated nature, players of […]
8 years ago
Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]
4 days ago
For decades, Morocco has harbored a relentless dream of hosting football’s greatest spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. Now, that dream is finally coming true. As part of a historic joint bid with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament, marking a monumental achievement for the North African nation and Africa as a whole. […]
5 days ago
Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]
1 week ago
Football in Nigeria is more than just a sport—it’s a passion that pulses through every street corner, uniting people across divides. This December, that passion takes on a thrilling new dimension with the launch of the Lagos Liga, a private football league that seems interested in rewriting the playbook. Forget the conventional 11-a-side matches that […]
4 weeks ago
Going back 100 years ago, most people didn’t have the opportunity to play sports, irrespective of their talents. Fast-forwarding to today, the sports world is now a big universe on its own, accommodating people from all walks of life. Obviously, the sports industry has gone through a massive transformation throughout its history. For professional players […]
4 years ago
Time is what you make of it. Many believe it can also heal a broken heart. That’s why Swatch is celebrating all the singles and love cynics this coming Valentine’s Day with a new collection and campaign that brings a fresh and twisted spin on love’s most important day of the year. Instead of the […]
4 years ago
The NBA Draft 2020 held virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from ESPN’s studios in Bristol, Connecticut, and reached fans in 215 countries and territories in 29 languages. The Minnesota Timberwolves made the first pick for the second time in franchise history, selecting Georgia’s Anthony Edwards. The Golden State Warriors picked second (Memphis’ James Wiseman) for the […]
4 years ago
The business around sports has the opportunity to evolve and demonstrate new forms of closeness with fans, but it must also face the sinking of the regional economy. Almost two months after sports shows stopped, the industry started to shrink and since it has recommenced, it is now time for it to reflect on the […]
4 years ago
Over the last couple of years, the Nigerian influence has been felt in mixed martial arts format, Ultimate Fighting Competition (UFC) with the success of Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman, Sodiq Yusuf, and Kennedy Nzechukwu. With that background and the country’s potential as a potential marketing frontier, it’s been announced that UFC Middleweight Champion, Israel Adesanya […]
4 years ago
Eche Chinonso also known as Amazing Kid Eche first came into the spotlight in last year, when he set a Guinness World Record for “Most consecutive touches of a football (soccer) in a minute while balancing a ball on the head”. The Guinness World Records 2021 was released earlier today, featuring Eche’s unrivaled feat. Meet […]
4 years ago
The football season has gotten started and naturally, we’re documenting it on a weekly basis by running through the latest news and the stories that matter. On the latest episode, we run a review of some of the most recent transfer headlines- Premier League champions, Liverpool are seeking to sign the Spanish- Brazilian midfielder, Thiago […]
4 years ago
As the NBA Finals approach signaling the end of the regular season, it has been announced that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year and selected to the 2019-20 NBA All-Rookie First Team. As the sole unanimous selection, Morant received NBA All-Rookie First Team votes on all 100 ballots from a […]
4 years ago
