Author: Karanja Jackson

Serena Williams is the latest big-name tennis player to withdraw from Tokyo Williams would not confirm exactly why she will not be participating The Games have faced heavy criticism for going ahead during the covid-19 Serena Williams announces that she will not be participating in the Tokyo Olympics. The 39-year-old, who has four gold medals and made her debut at the Sydney Games in 2000, had previously said she was reluctant to go because she would not be able to take three-year-old daughter Olympia with her. Speaking at the pre-Wimbledon press conference, Serena said: ‘I’m actually not on the Olympic…

The game was 0-0 after 90 minutes as Roberto Mancini’s men were frustrated Federico Chiesa broke the deadlock before Matteo Pessina lashed in a second Substitute Sasa Kalajdzic then cleverly headed home to set up a tense finish Italy will now face Belgium or Portugal on July 2 for a place in the last four Goals by Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina help Italy to beat Austria in extra time. The Azzurri had to do things the hard way at Wembley as they needed extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina to book their place in the next round…

Denmark beat ten-man Wales 4-0 Kasper Dolberg nets in either half before goals by Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite sealed the win Denmark put four goals past Wales in Amsterdam to qualify for the quarterfinals. Kasper Dolberg scored in either half of the match as the Danes ran riot over Wales. Wales began the match bright with Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale creating chances in the first half.  Bale had an effort go wide after the former Arsenal man teed him with a pass from the right-hand side. The Danes gradually eased back into the match and had their efforts…

Anthony Joshua will make his return to the ring against Oleksandr Usyk Eddie Hearn confirmed AJ will be defending his belts on September 25 The world heavyweight clash is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Anthony Joshua is set to defend his world titles against Oleksandr Usyk on September 25 in London. Joshua was set to take on Tyson Fury in an all-Britain super heavyweight clash that would see the winner crowned the undisputed world heavyweight champion. A judge’s ruling would have the clash halted as it granted Deontay Wilder a chance to reclaim his glory against Fury.…

UEFA has voted to scrap away goals from all European club competitions The huge change has been implemented by UEFA with immediate effect Rule has been used to find a winner in two-legged ties where the score is level Now matches will go straight to extra time and penalties, if they are required UEFA scraps away-goals rule from all European competitions. The European football governing body voted to have the rule scrapped with immediate effect. The rule, first introduced in 1965, has been used to determine the winner of two-legged knockout ties where teams had scored the same number of…

Sweden finished top in Group E after with a late winner from Viktor Claesson Emil Forsberg opened the scoring in the second minute with a finish in the box The midfielder then doubled the Swede’s advantage in the 59th minute Two strikes from Robert Lewandowski pulled Poland level but it was not enough Claessen grabbed a late winner to put Sweden back on top spot Viktor Claesson struck late to give Sweden a 3-2 win over Poland. Sweden stunned Poland with a goal that took just 82 seconds. Alexander Isak did well to control a long ball and laid it…