Women Enter the Ring at West African Wrestling Tournament
ABUJA, 14 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Legs braced, backs bent at the waist, the wrestlers cautiously extended their arms, each seeking a grip while ensuring they did not leave themselves vulnerable. In an instant, it was all over—grappling, pushing, and…
Injury-Hit Socceroos Make Changes for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
MELBOURNE, 14 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Australia coach Tony Popovic has made sweeping changes to the Socceroos squad ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers, calling up six uncapped players and recalling two others who have not featured in…
England’s Harry Brook Banned from IPL for Two Years
NEW DELHI, 14 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – England batsman Harry Brook has been handed a two-year ban from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after withdrawing at the last minute to prioritise international cricket, according to local media reports on Friday. The…
Swiatek Triumphs Over Zheng to Set Up Indian Wells Semi-Final Against Andreeva
INDIAN WELLS, United States, 14 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Defending champion Iga Swiatek secured a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory over Zheng Qinwen on Thursday, avenging her Olympics semi-final defeat to the Paris Games gold medallist and booking her place in…
Doncic Scores 45, but Lakers Suffer Heavy Defeat to Bucks
LOS ANGELES, United States, 14 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Luka Doncic delivered a stellar individual performance with a game-high 45 points, yet it was not enough to prevent the Los Angeles Lakers from succumbing to a third consecutive defeat, falling…
Messi to Travel with Miami for Jamaican Clash
MIAMI, 12 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Lionel Messi, who has missed Inter Miami’s last three matches, will travel to Jamaica for Thursday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup fixture against Kingston-based Cavalier, head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed on Wednesday.…
Cash-Strapped Manchester United Turn to Europa League for Salvation
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, March 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Manchester United’s financial crisis, revealed by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe this week, has placed immense pressure on Ruben Amorim’s squad to secure Europa League glory and earn a return to Champions…
Denmark’s Rune Aims to Break Free of Tennis Struggles
INDIAN WELLS, United States, March 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Holger Rune was as exhilarated as the crowd after pulling off a stunning between-the-legs shot to save a break point during his upset of Stefanos Tsitsipas at Indian Wells on Tuesday. As he left the…
Sheffield United and Burnley Drop Points in Championship Promotion Race
LONDON, March 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Sheffield United moved to the top of the Championship despite conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at home to Bristol City on Tuesday. Burnley also failed to capitalise on the opportunity to leapfrog Leeds into…
Maradona’s Medical Team on Trial for ‘Horror Theatre’ of His Death
SAN ISIDRO, Argentina, March 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Seven Argentine individuals went on trial on Tuesday, accused of homicide for their alleged role in what prosecutors described as the “horror theatre” surrounding football legend Diego…