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August 4, 2026

Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA singles title in DC Open

The rising star made history as the first Filipino to clinch the title moving her from No. 28 to No. 20 on the world rankings with 2,106 points.

Alexandra Eala.
August 4, 2026

Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda aims to clinch second Mr Olympia title after historic triumph

Dauda hoped to reclaim the title at the 2026 Mr Olympia, which will be held in September, after claiming the title in 2024 and taking home the $600,000 grand prize.

Samson Dauda
August 3, 2026

FULL List: Team Nigeria athletes for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria’s 72 athletes, comprising 34 men and 38 women, competed across eight sports categories and won 24 medals.

Team Nigeria
August 3, 2026

Amdavad 2030: India vows memorable centenary Commonwealth Games

Indian authorities said the country will build on the success of the just-concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and host a memorable centenary edition in 2030.

Amdavad 2030
August 3, 2026

New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods breaks records in 29-day Alpine run

Woods completed the Alpine route, running 2,000 kilometres across eight countries to set one of the world’s toughest self-supported endurance records in 29 days.

Sophie Woods
August 3, 2026

Team Nigeria finishes top ten in 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

About 3,000 athletes competed for 215 gold medals, a decline from the 2022 edition in Birmingham, England, which had over 5,000 athletes competing in 280 medal events.

Team Nigeria
August 2, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez August 8 wedding rumours ignite social media

The ceremony will thereafter proceed to the five-star Savoy Palace Hotel in the island’s capital city, for a lavish reception.

Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez
August 2, 2026

Nigeria claim first WAFCON 2026 win with victory over Zambia

Oshoala opened the scoring in the eighth minute to hand Nigeria an early lead.

Asisat Oshoala
August 1, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wins silver in men’s 4x100m, Usoro claims long jump silver

Team Nigeria concluded day nine of the 2026 Commonwealth Games with one gold, two silver medals and one bronze medal.

Nigeria’s men 4x100m team, Ruth Usoro
August 1, 2026

Chelsea sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton

The 35-year-old forward joins the Blues after three seasons with Brighton.

Danny Welbeck