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Tobi Amusan Clinches 3rd Straight National Title in Benin

Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan, fresh from her Diamond League victory in Stockholm, secured her third consecutive Nigerian national championship title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the National Trials in Benin City. Despite the drizzling rain, Amusan dominated the field, finishing in an impressive time of 12.70 seconds. This win adds to her four national […]

Sheffield United Seal Premier League Promotion

Sheffield United beat West Brom 2-nil at Bramall Lane to win promotion back to the Premier League after two years in the Championship. This is the third time the Blades have been promoted to the Premier League, with all coming via second-placed league finishes. Sheffield will join title winners Burnley in the top flight next […]

Kolo Toure fired as manager of Wigan Athletic

Former Côte d’Ivoire and Arsenal defender Kolo Toure has been fired as manager of Wigan Athletic after just two months. The Latics are bottom in the 24-team Championship standings and are winless in their last nine games.