Sport Intelligence

Ukrainian footballer Mykhailo Mudryk has appealed his provisional suspension for a doping offense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Mudryk was provisionally suspended in December 2024 after an adverse finding in a routine urine test, and has not played for nearly 18 months. The CAS has received his appeal and is currently exchanging...

The Premier League has rejected Manchester City's request to change the order of two of their upcoming matches in May, citing concerns about fairness and competition integrity.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Yasser Ahmed have been appointed as ambassadors for the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, highlighting the event's growing global stature and credibility. The race, scheduled for May 23, is one of Africa's premier road races and has become a significant event in the region. The appointments reflect the...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration with the team's recent defeat to Manchester City, citing the unavailability of key players. Arteta emphasized the importance of having all players available in April, a lesson learned from previous seasons. The team is missing several key players, including Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber, who are...

The second National School Volleyball Championship, organized by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) in partnership with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) and supported by the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), is currently taking place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The four-day tournament aims to identify and nurture...

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has criticized FIFA over potential high train ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with NJ Transit considering raising fares to over $100 for a round trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium. Sherrill argues that FIFA, which is projected to make $11 billion, should cover the transportation costs...

Manchester City has announced that Bernardo Silva will depart the club at the end of his contract, concluding a highly successful nine-year tenure. Silva, a 31-year-old Portuguese playmaker, arrived from AS Monaco in 2017 for £43 million and quickly became a key player under Pep Guardiola. He made over 450 appearances, scoring 76 goals and...

Andre Onana has been excluded from Cameroon's squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), exacerbating the crisis within the Indomitable Lions. This decision follows the dismissal of head coach Marc Brys by the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), led by Samuel Eto'o. Fecafoot accused Brys of professional failings and inciting players...

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is closing in on a return to action after a prolonged spell on the sidelines, with Werder Bremen manager Daniel Thioune indicating a possible comeback in the upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Hamburger SV.

FIFA has responded to criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding increased transport fares for the 2026 World Cup, warning of potential logistical challenges for fans. Sherrill expressed concerns about supporters potentially paying high fares for train journeys to MetLife Stadium, which will host several matches. FIFA's chief...