Sports

Europa League Playoff First Legs Throw Up Plenty Of Drama

February 16, (THEWILL) - AS Roma secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Dutch side Feyenoord in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie on Thursday, thanks to a second-half equaliser from striker Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian...

Osaka Exits Qatar Open In Straight Sets Loss To Pliskova

February 16, (THEWILL) - Former world number one Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the 2024 Qatar Open by fellow ex-top-ranked player Karolina Pliskova 7-6, 7-6 in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The Japanese star, who recently returned from...

Swiatek Cruises Past Azarenka To Reach Qatar Open Semifinals

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February 15, (THEWILL) - World number one Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, defeating former champion Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals on Thursday. The 22-year-old Pole is aiming for a third...

Ikwo DC Coordinator Vows To Replicate Good Governance, Assures Residents Of Adequate Security

February 15, (THEWILL) - The Coordinator of Ikwo Development Centre, Hon. Onyekachi Nwoba, has assured the people of his area of security of lives and property, adding that his administration will focus on replicating the good governance of Francis...

Mbappe Informs PSG President Of Plans To Leave This Summer

February 15, (THEWILL) - Kylian Mbappe has notified Paris Saint-Germain President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, of his intention to depart the French club upon the expiration of his contract this upcoming summer transfer window, according to sources close to the situation....

Legendary Rono, Who Set Four World Records In 81 Days, Dies At 72

February 15, (THEWILL) - World-renowned Kenyan long-distance runner, Henry Rono, has died at the age of 72, as confirmed by the country's athletics governing body, Athletics Kenya. Rono rocketed to fame in 1978 while a student at Washington State...

Shevchenko Hands Rune Shock Defeat At Rotterdam Open

February 15 - (THEWILL) - World number seven Holger Rune suffered an upset loss on Thursday, to Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko at the Rotterdam Open tennis tournament. The 23-year-old Shevchenko, ranked 57th in the world, claimed the biggest win of...

Nigeria Soars In FIFA Rankings After Impressive AFCON Display

February 15, (THEWILL) - Despite ultimately finishing as silver medalists, Nigeria's strong performance at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations has seen the national squad dramatically rise within the updated men's FIFA world rankings. The Super Eagles climbed...

Hodgson Near Palace Exit With Glasner Set To Replace Him

February 15, (THEWILL) - Crystal Palace are preparing to part ways with manager Roy Hodgson after a dismal run of results has seen them fall to just above the English Premier League relegation zone. The 76-year-old is set to...

Advisory Committee Calls For Sacking Of Korea Republic Boss Klinsmann

February 15, (THEWILL) - The Korea Football Association's (KFA) advisory committee, has recommended sacking national team head coach Juergen Klinsmann following South Korea's disappointing Asian Cup campaign. The team was knocked out at the semi-final stage by Jordan,...