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Rafael Nadal ends year as number one for fifth time
Rafael Nadal was confirmed as the year-end world number one for the fifth time after the ATP released its season-closing rankings on Monday.
Nigeria recall Ahmed Musa for 2021 Africa Cup qualifiers
Nigeria recalled skipper Ahmed Musa, South Africa-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi and midfielder Mikel Agu on Monday for next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.
Andy Murray rise continues after Belgian triumph
Former world number one Andy Murray was rewarded for his victory in Antwerp at the weekend, with another dramatic rise in the ATP rankings which were released on Monday.
Andy Murray climbs over 200 places as Novak Djokovic stays top in ATP rankings
Former world number one Andy Murray climbed over 200 places in the new ATP rankings released on Monday while Novak Djokovic extended his lead over Rafael Nadal at the top.
Sand Eagles star reacts to beach soccer stars award nomination
Sand Eagles forward Abu Azeez has has nominated for the 2019 Beach Soccer Stars, Best Male Player of the Year; for a third year running.
Stefanos Tsitsipas enters ATP top five for the first time
Washington Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has for the first time climbing into the top five of the latest ATP rankings released Monday.
Novak Djokovic heads into clay season secure as world number one
The Serb is almost 2,500 points ahead of Rafael Nadal while third-placed Alexander Zverev will hope to pick up points at the Marrakech claycourt event this week when Britain’s Kyle Edmund will hope to make moves to regain his place in the top 20.
Roger Federer goes fourth in rankings after Miami triumph
Roger Federer jumped up one spot to fourth in the ATP rankings released on Monday after capturing his 101st career title with his victory over John Isner in Miami.
Novak Djokovic, Simona Halep named top seeds in Australian Open
World number ones Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were named top seeds on Thursday for next week’s Australian Open, with 23-time major winner Serena Williams lurking at 16 on the women’s side.
Kevin Anderson up to sixth as Rafael Nadal faces battle to stay top
South Africa's Kevin Anderson climbed up two places to sixth in Monday's ATP rankings after sealing a berth at the Tour Finals following his title in Vienna at the weekend.
Rafael Nadal maintains lead as Russian breaks into ATP top 20
Russia's Karen Khachanov moved into the top 20 in the latest men's ATP tennis rankings released Monday following his win in the Kremlin Cup.
Simona Halep secures second year-end No. 1 ranking
Simona Halep has secured the year-end number one ranking in the WTA standings for the second year running.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka claims fourth place in women’s rankings
Japan's US Open champion Naomi Osaka rose to fourth place in the latest WTA rankings released Monday on the strength of her outstanding form in recent weeks.
Arsenal out to maintain winning run on long Europa League trip
Unai Emery's Arsenal are looking to keep up their winning run when they make their longest ever journey for a competitive game to face Qarabag in Azerbaijan in the Europa League on Thursday.
Nicolas Otamendi returns but Argentina leave out Lionel Messi again
Manchester City center-back Nicolas Otamendi was recalled to the Argentina squad on Friday but as expected, Lionel Messi was left out of the group due to play arch-rivals Brazil in Saudi Arabia.
Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Sporting Lisbon
The complete draw for the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League group stage, made in Monaco on Friday.
Mikel Obi to miss Cup of Nations qualifier
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel will miss his side’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Seychelles next month, but coach Gernot Rohr still named 16 World Cup players in his squad on Friday.
Danilovic jumps 82 spots in WTA rankings
Serbian teenager Olga Danilovic jumped 82 places in the latest WTA rankings released Monday on the strength of her win Sunday in Moscow.
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BMO: Why President Buhari will not implement anti-poor policies
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I am adapting to my new club in USA – Ex-NPFL star
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Boko Haram: Dozens still missing after Borno attack
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Senator Lawan holds emergency meeting over security threats to National Assembly
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