Author: Karanja Jackson

Manny Pacquaio announces return to from two-year absence The Filipino set to return to the ring and take on Errol Spence Jr in August Manny Pacquiao announces return to boxing in August to take on Errol Spence Jr. The 42-year-old has been off the ring for two years for an August showdown against Spence. Pacquiao, who last fought in July 2019 when he inflicted a career defeat on Keith Thurman to win the WBA welterweight world title, will make his return on August 21. The Filipino legend made the announcement on twitter that he will square off against against the…

Lille and Paris Saint-Germain will battle it out to get their hands on the silverware Lille must win against Angers to confirm their place as champions While PSG must overcome Brest to keep their chances of winning the title alive The Ligue 1 title race will go down to the wire on the final day of the season on Sunday. Leaders Lille were within in touching distance of claiming their first title in 10 years last weekend but were held to a draw by Saint-Etienne, allowing PSG to close the gap to one point after thrashing Stade de Reims 4-0.…

Brentford beat Bournemouth 3-1 to secure place in the play-off final Bournemouth went ahead in first half before Brentford rallied to beat them at the Brentford Community Stadium Brentford come from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 to secure spot in Sky Bet Championship play-off final. Goals from Ivan Toney, Vitaly Janelt and Marcus Forss sent Thomas Frank’s team to the play-off final. Bournemouth went ahead in the fifth minute through Arnaut Danjuma. The Bees pulled level when Ivan Toney converted from the spot 11 minutes later after Lloyd Kelly’s handball. The Cherries went down to ten men when former Bees…

Dias crowned Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year The City defender beat team-mate Kevin De Bruyne and Tottenham’s Harry Kane to scoop the award Ruben Dias has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year in his debut season with Manchester City. Dias, signed from Benfica for £64million last summer, has established himself as arguably the top centre-back in the division and helped City regain the Premier League title, win the League Cup and in the finals of the Champions League. The Portuguese international beat team-mate Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Tottenham’s Harry Kane…

WBC has confirmed that Fury v Wilder III will go ahead The body said it would be authorized when an official date is confirmed A further indication that Fury’s clash with Anthony Joshua for a unification battle will be paused The World Boxing Commission (WBC) confirms the trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. The boxing body will authorize the heavyweight clash between Wilder and Fury the moment  the July 24 date at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is formally confirmed. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has given that assurance, another firm indicator that the Fury-Joshua blockbuster is being…

Leicester City beat Chelsea to lift this season’s FA Cup Youri Tieleman’s impressive goal in the second half gave the Foxes the win over the Blues Chelsea had a late Ben Chilwell’s goal overruled by VAR late in the match Youri Tieleman’s superb shot in the second half sunk Chelsea as Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time in the club’s 137-year history. Brendan Rodger’s side put a spirited performance to beat Chelsea and lift this season’s FA Cup. The Foxes attacked and defended with tact with Kasper Schmeichel pulling a couple of saves to ensure that…