#OccupyLekkiTollGate: Sanwo-Olu orders investigation into alleged brutalisation of protesters (Vanguard) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu to institute an investigation into the harassment of some protesters who were arrested during last…
Barty lays down Aussie Open marker with dominant win over Muguruza
World number one Ashleigh Barty signalled her intent ahead of the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over in-form Garbine Muguruza to win the final of the Yarra Valley Classic warm-up event on Sunday. Barty, playing with the roof shut…
Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams top as tennis dominates rich list
The world’s nine highest-earning sportswomen over the past year are all tennis players, according to research by US business magazine Forbes. Japan’s Naomi Osaka tops the list with earnings of $37.4m (£26.3m), ahead of Serena Williams with $36m (£27.2m). World…
COVID-19: Kyrgios pulls out of 2020 US Open
An emotional Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the US Open Sunday, for “the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their lives”, while pleading with players who attend to not be selfish and act responsibly. His decision follows fellow…
More will withdraw from US Open after Barty, says Murray
Andy Murray thinks more top players will follow Australian women’s world number one Ashleigh Barty in pulling out of next month’s US Open because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The Grand Slam is set to take place behind closed…
