Coe says sport must innovate, backs new Bolt event

World athletics chief Sebastian Coe threw his support Wednesday behind a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt, saying the sport needed “brave, bold ideas” to stay relevant. Nine-time Olympic champion Bolt will headline the inaugural Nitro Athletics in Melbourne...

“I am not leaving”-Affirms Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has insisted that he has no plans to leave the club and feels they still have a chance of winning the Premier League title this season. Toure is in the last six months of his contract and with the January transfer window open, he...

Mikel Considers January Transfer Move to Valencia

Super Eagles Captain and Chelsea midfielder, Mikel John Obi, is considering a January transfer to Valencia after holding talks with the Spanish club’s representatives on Christmas Day. Mikel has not appeared for the Blues since the appointment of Coach Antonio...

Wenger slams ‘uneven’ fixture schedule

Arsene Wenger is unsurprisingly astonished at the uneven rest periods for clubs over the Christmas period. Certain clubs appeared to be at an advantage with an extra rest day or two over their opponents during a busy run of games over the festive period. Only Chelsea,...