Biden Warns Russia Will Pay ‘severe price’ If It Deploys Chemical Weapons
While President Joe Biden has repeated that the U.S. will not send troops to Ukraine to fight Russia, he warned Friday that “Russia would pay a severe price” if it used chemical weapons in Ukraine, raising questions over what those consequences would look like. Biden announced new trade sanctions on Russia Friday and reiterated his position […]
Soldiers Apologize After Brutally Assaulting Odeyemi
The soldiers who brutally assaulted Shooting Stars striker Ebenezer Odeyemi on Tuesday in Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital, have reportedly apologized to the victim and the club’s management. Tosin Omojola, the 3SC’s media officer, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. After their training session, the military rushed on four 3SC players: Odeyemi, Adekunle Adeniyi, Sochima […]
Emotional Tiger Woods Inducted Into World Golf Hall Of Fame
Wearing Wednesday red just like her father wore Sunday red, Sam Woods shined bright while introducing her father, Tiger, for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The oldest of Tiger Woods’ two children cracked jokes and was unbroken when talking about difficult times she has shared with her father. “About a year ago […]
UK Sanctions Russian Oligarch And Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich
The UK has added Russian oligarch and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to its list of sanctioned individuals as part of its efforts to “isolate” Russian President Vlamidir Putin following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — throwing the sale of the London club into doubt and prohibiting the buying or selling of players until further notice. In a statement Thursday, the […]
Sport Vibes With Bolaji
Israel Adesanya, like many other Sport Superstars appears to have no ‘dull moment’. But this episode reveals he is not always in Fierce Tiger Mode. Enjoy!
WNBA’s Brittney Griner Arrested In Russia On Drug Charges
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. The Russian Customs Service said Saturday that the cartridges were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The customs service […]
Chelsea’s Banker Says Abramovich’s Exit Won’t Be Rushed
Roman Abramovich will not rush his divestment of English football team Chelsea FC, an adviser on the sale process told Reuters, even as Britain is considering sanctions against the Russian billionaire. Chelsea FC tapped Joe Ravitch, the co-founder of investment bank Raine Group LLC, to find a buyer after Abramovich decided this week to put […]
Swiss Wyss Considers The Chance To Buy Chelsea
Hansjorg Wyss, one of Switzerland’s richest men, said Wednesday he had been offered the chance to buy Chelsea, with the English Premier League side’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich under growing scrutiny. Wyss, 86 and founder of the medical device manufacturing firm Synthes, told the Swiss newspaper Blick that he had been sounded out on Tuesday, […]
Sport Vibes With Bolaji
This week, Sport Vibes Brings you a Story that reflects the reality of life. The fact that your journey toward dreams oftentimes don’t go smoothly as anticipated. But in the midst of these we can find encouragement and keep the Faith. Enjoy #sportvibes #dntwok #BolajiAlimi
Russian Football Teams, Clubs Suspended Indefinitely – FIFA, UEFA
Russia has been pulled out of the World Cup and has been suspended from all international competitions “until further notice,” according to a joint statement released by FIFA and UEFA on Monday. The governing body of European football has also discontinued its partnership with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The men’s team was scheduled to compete […]
