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REG WBBC Beat APR WBBC to Win Zone 5 Championship

PFL Africa Finals Set for Kigali on December 12 as Three Champions Prepare to Be Crowned
Kigali will host the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Finals on December 12, with three championship bouts scheduled at BK Arena as fighters from across the continent compete for welterweight, lightweight and…

Volkanovski Stops Evloev to Retain UFC Featherweight Title at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC featherweight championship with a second-round technical knockout victory over Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Wembanyama Leads Spurs to First Win as Booker Shines in Suns’ Victory Over Warriors
Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points to guide the San Antonio Spurs to their first win of the NBA season, while Devin Booker delivered a 43-point performance to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Golden State Warriors.

Elena Rybakina Retains Ningbo Open Title with Dominant Victory Over Leylah Fernandez
Elena Rybakina continued her outstanding 2026 season by defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to retain the Ningbo Open title, claiming her first trophy since becoming world number one.

Infantino Strengthens FIFA Re-Election Bid as Asian Football Backs Fourth Term
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gained fresh support for his bid to remain in office until 2031, dismissing resignation questions following the collapse of a controversial commercial investment proposal.

Jillaroos Thrash England 78-0 as Julia Robinson Suffers Tournament-Ending Injury

Rayon Sports Target Historic Comeback Against Black Bulls in Mozambique

APR FC Aim to Make History Against Zamalek in CAF Qualification Decider

André Onana and Family Escape Unhurt After Serious Car Accident in Türkiye

Lewis Hamilton Hints at Extending F1 Career to Compete in Rwanda’s Historic African Grand Prix

Kenya’s Marathon Champion Peres Jepchirchir Provisionally Suspended Over Suspected EPO Use

Carrick Sends Strong Message at Manchester United as Fernandes’ Future in Starting XI Comes Under Question

AFC Remains Noncommittal on Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid as Asian Votes Gain Importance

Egypt, Kenya and Cameroon Set for 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup Draw

Manchester United’s Endless Cycle: A Club Still Searching for Direction

Elie Tatou Breaks Silence on Haringingo Rift Rumours at Rayon Sports

APR FC Face Uphill Battle After Zamalek Defeat as Al Hilal and Young Africans Impress

Michael Carrick Faces Crucial Week at Manchester United Amid Growing Pressure
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick faces a defining week as his side prepare for challenging fixtures against Atlético Madrid and Leeds United following a disappointing run of results.

Rwanda Secures 10-Year Deal to Host Formula 1 African Grand Prix from Early 2030s
Rwanda is set to bring Formula 1 back to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after securing a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix, with a new circuit planned for Bugesera District.

Women’s Football Eyes $1 Billion Boom as Players Face Low Wages and Mental Health Challenges
Women’s football is projected to generate more than $1 billion in global revenue by 2027, but many professional players continue to face low salaries, short-term contracts and growing psychological pressure, according…

Inside the factories producing football shirts for global clubs
Workers producing official football shirts for some of the world’s biggest clubs are earning less than £1 an hour, while reporting difficult working conditions inside factories in Cambodia. An investigation traced…

Ruboneka Jean Bosco Leaves APR FC for Libyan Top-Flight Club
Rwanda international midfielder Ruboneka Jean Bosco has found a new home in Libya, signing for Al-Tahaddi SC Benghazi after leaving APR FC. The 27-year-old has agreed to a one-year contract with the Libyan top-flight…
