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Rafa Nadal stunned by Diego Schwartzman in Italian Open quarter-finals
Defending champion Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Italian Open with a stunning 6-2 7-5 defeat by Argentine Diego Schwartzman in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
‘Perfect start’ for Rafael Nadal on Rome return
In his first match in over six months, Rafael Nadal swept aside fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Italian Open. The nine-time Rome winner came through 6-1,...
Novak Djokovic seeks 18th Slam win at US Open
The US Open gives top-ranked Novak Djokovic a prime opportunity to gain ground on absent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in chasing the all-time men’s Grand Slam singles title record.
ATP Tour: Andy Murray beats Frances Tiafoe, books Zverev clash
Britain’s Andy Murray made a triumphant ATP comeback Saturday, defeating Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (8/6), 3-6, 6-1 in his first match of 2020 at the Western and Southern Open.
Andy Murray admits to rustiness ahead of ATP return
Andy Murray says he’s feeling off the pace for his return to the ATP Tour this weekend but is hoping to hit his stride ahead of the U.S Open, which begins on Aug. 31.
Rafael Nadal pessimistic about return to action before 2021
Rafael Nadal does not expect to return to play competitive tennis until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has decimated much of this year’s calendar.
Daniil Medvedev: I need to be a better person on the court
Daniil Medvedev tried to make peace Sunday with US Open fans who have booed him for two matches after using their energy to help him reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
Daniil Medvedev vows to do ‘better’ after obscene US Open gesture
Daniil Medvedev said he was working to do “better next time” after his middle-finger gesture angered the crowd during his third-round match at the US Open on Friday.
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Benue governor places N5 million bounty on killers of Senator Suswam’s brother
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Jose Mourinho reacts to Josh Maja’s disallowed goal vs Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho refused to offer a definite comment on the VAR decision that saw Josh Maja’s goal disallowed in Thursday night’s Premier League clash at the Craven Cottage.
Mutiu Adepoju: Super Eagles can handle pressure playing in Lagos
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China tightens Hong Kong grip, sets modest GDP target as parliament begins
China moved to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system on Friday in a further blow to democracy in the city and unexpectedly set an economic growth target for this year, albeit a modest one, as it kicked off its annual session of parliament
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President Buhari welcomes release of Kagara students
The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday, commended the nation’s security and intelligence agencies and the government of Niger state for their responses in securing the release.
Nasarawa residents beg state government to fix dilapidated school
Residents of Gidan Gimba, a suburb in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa, have appealed to the state government to help in fixing the only government-owned primary school in the community.
Deceased Ogun monarch’s daughters sue Ogboni Society for N50 billion ‘hijack’ of corpse
Three daughters of the late the Alaye-Aba of Aba, Aiyepe, Ogun State, Oba Rauf Adebayo Raji-Suleimon, have sued the unincorporated Osugbo Society of Ijebuland (known as the Ogboni) over the alleged hijack of the late monarch’s corpse.
Police free abducted Bayelsa civil servant
The police spokesperson in Bayelsa State, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the rescue, said the gang abducted the victim at Imgbi Road in Yenagoa and were moving around the city, seeking a POS point to make withdrawals when a police squad swooped on them.
Manchester City defender: West Ham pushed us all the way
He said, “A lot of credit must go to West Ham. We knew what they would do. How they have been playing and their position speaks for itself. All credit. We had to fight them to the last few minutes. We were a bit deflated at half-time.”