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Soccer’s world governing body FIFA prevailed in a U.S. appeals court over a former Nigeria national team coach seeking to overturn his lifetime ban, later reduced to five years, for fixing matches. In a 3-0 decision on Thursday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said Samson Siasia did not show why a […]
Read MoreDeontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua has been pushed back before any real serious talks began, Abbeylivenetwork.com understand. The news comes as Wilder and his team proclaim to be in the dark over Joshua, stating the fight will “definitely” happen in a recent magazine interview. WBN put those quotes to Shelly Finkel, the co-manager of the […]
Read MoreFrance’s Caroline Garcia stormed past Maria Sakkari in straight sets to reach the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Texas. The sixth seed, who has claimed three titles in 2022, took 75 minutes to win 6-3 6-2. Sakkari, 27, had qualified by topping her group unbeaten, while 29-year-old Garcia went through as group runner-up. […]
Read MoreHolger Rune, a 19-year-old from Denmark, defeated Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, to win the Paris Masters and climb into the top 10. In a match that lasted 153 minutes in Paris, Rune outlasted the shrewd Djokovic to win his third title in what has been a breakthrough year for the teenager. Rune was initially […]
Read MoreOleksandr Usyk has set Tyson Fury a deadline of March 4 for their proposed undisputed world heavyweight title showdown to take place, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. On the back of defeating Anthony Joshua for a second time in August, it was initially felt that the Ukrainian would go up against Fury before the end of the year. […]
Read MoreNigeria’s Quadri Aruna has dropped a position down in the latest World Table Tennis rankings released by the body on Tuesday morning, following Aruna’s poor performances in recent world events, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports.. The 34-year-old dropped from 14th position in the previous world rankings to 15th position in the world with 1745 as the points accumulation. […]
Read MoreThe number one table tennis player in Africa was making his return to the table following his absence after missing the World Team Championships in Chengdu, China, earlier this month, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. However, Aruna was dominated by Kallberg, with the three sets ending 11-8; 11-9; 11-9 respectively for 3-0 victory in favour of the Swedish […]
Read MoreTyson Fury’s heavyweight trilogy bout against Derek Chisora on December 3, 2022 has been officially confirmed, but boxing fans have been left less than impressed by the anticipated announcement, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. The duo, who have shared the ring on two prior occasions, will square off once more at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. WBC champion Fury […]
Read MorePresident of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, will inaugurate the Interim Management Committee (IMC) on Friday, Abbeylivenetwork.com gathered. The inauguration will take place at the NFF Conference Room inside the Secretariat, Abuja by 11am. The IMC is the new body saddled with the responsibility of running the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after […]
Read MoreThe top seed in action on Tuesday at the Guadalajara Open made it through her opening match unscathed as Maria Sakkari defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-4. Sakkari is one of the players needing a strong result in the tournament to break into the top-eight of the world rankings to qualify for the upcoming WTA Finals, […]
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