Author: Percy
In an exciting London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham defeated 10-man West Ham 4-1 behind a brilliant second-half display led by Son Heung-Min. The home team had the better of the first half until Mohammed Kudus converted Jarrod Bowen’s cut back on minute eighteen. Tottenham kept attacking, and Dejan Kulusevski’s effort struck both posts before going over the line to give Tottenham a well-deserved equaliser just before halftime. After the break, Ange Postecoglou’s team really got going, scoring two goals in five minutes thanks to goals from Yves Bissouma and Jean-Clair Todibo’s own goal. On the hour, Son…
Sutume Asefa Kebede, one of Ethiopia’s top marathon runners and the 2024 runner-up in a record-breaking Chicago marathon, has joined On’s elite athlete roster. The renowned sportswear company, On Holding AG, revealed in a press release to Fana Broadcasting Corporate that this weekend’s Chicago Marathon marked the 2024 Tokyo Marathon winner’s debut with the brand. Sutume held her own and maintained second position for the full 42.2 kilometres across the city of Chicago in a race that broke all previous records. Sutume found herself on a world-record course in the early kilometres, holding on to Ruth Chepngetich’s merciless performance, thanks…
The fierce battle begins: Match week 8 of the Premier League will take place this weekend, starting today, October 19, and ending on Monday, October 21. Early in the season, fans can anticipate a number of thrilling games as clubs compete for vital points. In what looks to be a hotly contested London derby, Spurs and West Ham square off on today, October 19, at 12:30 BST. Afterwards, kickoffs are set for 15:00 BST for Fulham against Aston Villa, Ipswich vs Everton, and Manchester United vs Brentford. While Southampton takes on Leicester, Newcastle also plays Brighton at the same time.…
Erik ten Hag has acknowledged that Manchester United currently falls short of the standards established by Sir Alex Ferguson and that no one at the club is pleased with their current struggles. However, he emphasized that they cannot escape the pressure and expectations surrounding them and is confident that the club will achieve success during his tenure. As United prepares to face Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday, Ten Hag is in urgent need of a victory after the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season has heightened scrutiny over his future. It was reported this week that United…
Gunners aims to Put Premier League Rivals Under a Lot of Pressure. This weekend, Mikel Arteta’s team has the opportunity to put more pressure on top rivals Manchester City and Liverpool as they get ready to go to AFC Bournemouth. As one of the unbeaten teams in the Premier League this year, Arsenal will want to secure their spot at the top of the table momentarily by taking all three points and making their opponents work for it. The ambition of Bournemouth to turn around a run of dismal performances against Arsenal’s early momentum makes this matchup vital for both…
Arsenal’s outstanding defense this season has been the subject of much discussion. Many of their defenders have been given the credit they deserve, and the Gunners have been strong at the back. William Saliba is often in the news, Jurrien Timber has been praised profusely, and Riccardo Calafiori has been praised since his arrival. Another crucial member of Arsenal’s defense, Gabriel Magalhaes, occasionally receives less recognition than his contemporaries. Ben White has been gushing about Gabriel in an interview with Amazon, saying that although William Saliba receives the majority of the attention, Magalhaes is also an incredible talent.
Tuesday night marks the start of the 2024–25 NBA season with a thrilling doubleheader. After their ring ceremony, the defending champion Boston Celtics will play the New York Knicks, while the second game of the evening will pit the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After retaining the essential components of their championship run from the previous season, the Celtics are still the favourites to win the NBA Championship heading into opening night, with a price of +300. But they face fierce opposition from their own conference, where the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks, who have undergone…
Beth Potter promises to give it her all in Saturday’s WTCS Grand Final matchup in Torremolinos in order to keep her global title. The British athlete concluded an amazing journey 12 months ago in Pontevedra, where she won the World Championship after converting from track running to triathlon. She would once again top the season rankings if the events of that day—Potter first and Cassandre Beaugrand third—were repeated. Olympic champion Beaugrand is aware, though, that winning first place will give her a first-ever crown. It’s all to play for, and despite a great season marked by several near-misses, Potter believes…
Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, claims that God instructed him not to run for office in 2027. Speaking yesterday in Makurdi, the state capital, Ortom welcomed members of the Peoples Democracy Party’s (PDP) G-14, who were accompanied by Dr. Laha Dzever, the party’s chairman. Among the G-14 members that accompanied Dr. Dzever were Senators Abba Moro and Gabriel Suswam. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), G-14 members are PDP elders in Benue State’s 14 Tiv-speaking local government districts. According to the former governor, he had no other option but to honor God’s will. “I’m…
Penrith Panthers boss Brian Fletcher has found himself at the centre of controversy after a comment about Mary Fowler sparked criticism. The comment, made last week in response to questions about Nathan Cleary’s future and his relationship with the football star, was initially meant as a light-hearted joke. However, it has since been perceived as disrespectful. Fletcher was speaking to the media regarding speculation surrounding Cleary’s potential move to the English Super League, partly fueled by his relationship with Fowler, who currently plays for Manchester City. The Panthers boss joked about bringing Fowler back to Australia, in an attempt to keep Cleary in Penrith.…