A late penalty converted by Guinean import Naby Keita earned Asante Kotoko the derby spoils in a 2-1 win over Hearts of Oak on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Phobians failed to make their recent surge in form count as the Porcupine Warriors looked compact and tactically superior but the overall quality was […]
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Sources: Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash
The crash comes one day after Bryant was passed by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for third place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. As late as 10:39 p.m. ET Saturday, Bryant was active on social media, congratulating James on Twitter during the Lakers’ 108-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. A visibly shaken James wiped his eyes with tissues […]
Basketball Africa League Unveils Official Logo
New Logo Celebrates League’s Pan-African Footprint, Africa’s Diversity and Continent’s Rich Basketball Heritage KIGALI, Rwanda, December 19, 2019/ — The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa and scheduled to begin play in March 2020, today unveiled the league’s official logo. The new logo, which features the […]
Herbert Mensah, President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Joins Africa Sports Ventures Group Board of Directors
He currently serves as an Executive Committee Member of Rugby Africa where he heads up the Finance and Sponsorship Committee ACCRA, Ghana, December 11, 2019/ — December 11th 2019: Accomplished Ghanaian Business Man and former Pro Rugby Player Herbert Mensah has joined the Africa Sports Ventures Group Board of Directors bringing years of experience in […]
Toronto Blue Jays promote Jose Ministral to head athletic trainer
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, walks with assistant athletic trainer Jose Ministral to the dugout after suffering an injury while reaching second base during the ninth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Baltimore. The Blue Jays won 11-10. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Former No. 1 Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open
In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 file photo, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts after beating Daria Kasatkina of Russia in their quarterfinal match in the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing. Wozniacki has announced on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 she will retire after the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file)
Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s soccer team wins 1st-ever FISU University World Cup
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees were a tournament wildcard entry in the inaugural University World Cup, and they previously won the U Sports women’s soccer championship in 2018. (@FISU/Twitter)
2nd Annual Ghana Heritage Night @ the BMO Fields Toronto
On Sunday October 6th, 2019, The Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment (MLSE) collaborated with Ghanalinx Group to organize the 2nd Annual Ghana Heritage Night at the BMO Fields. The event took place on the final and decisive last game of the regular season game of Toronto F C and Columbus Crew S C. Toronto FC won the […]
FIFA U-17 World Cup™: Ticketing Centres opened in all stadiums
As excitement mounts ahead of the first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup™ to be played in Brazil, which is due to kick off on Saturday, 26 October with the clash between the hosts and Canada (17:00 local time at Brasília’s Estádio Bezerrão), fans now have an additional option to secure their tickets. Besides online sales on […]
Tokyo 2020 Qualifiers: Kenya eliminates Ghana after 1-0 win in Nairobi
Ghana’s Black Queens lost 1-0 to Kenya in Nairobi on Tuesday to end their journey to the 2020 Women’s Olympic Football tournament. Kenya scored the winning goal in the 99th minute via a penalty after Janet Tweneboah handled the goal-bound header. Gentrix Shikangwa stepped up and scored the kick which ultimately proved vital for the […]