Dillian Whyte is “favourite” to face Anthony Joshua at Wembley in April, with Dereck Chisora on a three-man shortlist for the British heavyweight’s next fight in December. Joshua is currently preparing to defend his WBA ‘super’, IBF and WBO titles…
Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boost with Zinedine Zidane ready to accept Old Trafford job (Express)
Zidane is currently out of work since leaving Real Madrid back in May but, with Manchester United stuck in a rut, is ready to return to management. The Red Devils are standing by Jose Mourinho for now despite successive defeats…
This is why Serena Williams will not celebrate daughter’s 1st birthday (Dailymail)
It’s going to be a big week for Serena Williams. In addition to worrying about US Open matches and dress code, the 36-year-old tennis pro is gearing up for her daughter’s first birthday. Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr will turn one…
Macron admits EU FAILED over migrant crisis but warns Italy populist rise ‘OFFERS NOTHING’ (Express)
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday admitted European passivity in the face of the escalating migrant crisis had exacerbated populist sentiment in Italy, but warned that the absence of EU solidarity did not excuse Rome’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. The young centrist said…
AFCON: Foreign players to fly straight into Victoria (Independent)
Ikechukwu Ezenwa, the Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, and members of the technical crew will be the only ones leaving Nigeria for Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has granted permission for foreign base players to…
Trump, without evidence, blames China for hacking Clinton emails (Reuters)
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter early on Wednesday China hacked the emails of 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton but did not offer any evidence or further information. “Hillary Clinton’s Emails, many of which are Classified Information, got…
2019: APC will be fair, just during primaries – Oshiomhole (Punch)
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress says the party’s preparation for the forthcoming general elections, particularly how to conduct transparent primaries formed the major discussion held during the party’s caucus meeting held on Tuesday night. Oshiomhole disclosed…
South Korea doctors protest over tougher abortion restrictions (Guardian)
South Korea, one of the few industrialised countries where abortion is largely illegal, has introduced tougher regulations on the procedure, prompting nearly 2,000 doctors to refuse to carry out terminations in protest. Legally, the world’s 11th-largest economy only allows abortion…
We won’t take side in Nigeria’s 2019 elections – US (DailyTrust)
The United States Government has said that it will not take side in the Nigeria’s 2019 general election, saying it wants the winner to be elected in a free and fair contest. “And we will do all we can to…
Federer dominates Nishioka to reach US Open 2nd round (AFP)
Five-time champion Roger Federer eased into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, beating Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. The Swiss great, seeded second at Flushing Meadows behind defending champion and world number one Rafael Nadal, improved…
