Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles to boycott Africa Cup of Nations qualifier after being stranded at an airport for over 12 hours | Football News

Nigeria’s players have announced they are boycotting Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Libya after being stranded at an airport for over 12 hours. The Super Eagles players and staff flew out to Libya on Sunday night but were diverted to the Al Abraq Airport instead of their original destination of Benghazi Airport, which…

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Bachmann backs increased PE hours

PSC chairman Dickie Bachmann–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Richard Bachmann will push for the return of extensive Physical Education (PE) hours in the hopes of tapping into a wider base for talent-identification. “More athletes can be discovered by giving priority to PE, [athletes] who can someday compete for our country in international competitions,’’…

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Dan Ige puts up valiant effort with just hours notice at UFC 303

Dan Ige, left, punches Diego Lopes during a 165-pound catchweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 303, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. Ige replaced Brian Ortega, who withdrew from the bout due to illness. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP) LAS VEGAS — An illness forced Brian Ortega to withdraw Saturday hours before…

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Ferrari wins second successive Le Mans 24 Hours race

Ferrari 499P Hybrid Hypercar WEC’s team, Spanish driver Miguel Molina, Italian driver Antonio Fuoco, and Danish driver Nicklas Nielsen celebrate on the podium after winning Le 24 Hours of Le Mans sports-car race Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Le Mans, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Ferrari won a wild and wet 92nd edition of the Le…

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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘China Tour’ tickets sell out in hours

Nassr’s Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo greets the fans ahead of the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on December 26, 2023. (Photo by AFP) Chinese football fans raced on Wednesday to snap up tickets to see Cristiano Ronaldo play a rare match in…

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England Women goalkeeper shirts sell out within hours of launch as Mary Earps hails ‘incredible support’ | Football News

England No 1 Mary Earps hailed fans’ “incredible support” after the long-overdue Lionesses goalkeeper kit sold out within hours of going on sale. England kit makers Nike finally allowed fans to buy the women’s home, away and third goalkeeper shirts through the FA website on Monday but even with no formal announcement about their availability,…

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Scotland vs Georgia suspended after seven minutes due to waterlogged pitch before resuming nearly two hours later

Scotland’s Euro 2024 qualifier with Georgia was temporarily suspended after just seven minutes of action due to a waterlogged pitch caused by heavy rainfall in the hour before kick-off. Steve Clarke’s side were leading 1-0 through Callum McGregor’s early strike, with Georgia complaining about the conditions in and around the goal as the midfielder’s strike…

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LeBron James to flag away centenary Le Mans 24 Hours race – rezal404

FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. —Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Basketball great LeBron James will be the official starter when the 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race celebrates its centenary this weekend, organizers of the endurance classic said on Monday. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and…

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