Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking.
The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday morning, after a series of raids were carried out across the country.
A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title on Sunday, January 26, 2025, and cement his status as the world's most dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams.
He beat Alexander Zverev for $2.2 million in prize money. Runners-up took home $1.2 million from Melbourne.
The Australian Open prize money is up 11% from last year, though prize pools have been increasing across the board. The tournament purse was about $60.5 million this year, a more than 11% increase over last year’s pool.
Kylian Mbappe continued his rich vein of form with a hat-trick on Saturday to power Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Valladolid and a four-point lead at the top of LaLiga.
Second-place Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 at home earlier against Villarreal, while Barcelona, third, trail Los Blancos by 10 points before hosting Valencia on Sunday.
Celebrated Ghanaian boxing trainer, Lawrence Carl Lokko, is basking in the glory of being named Best Coach of the Year at the 2024 Boxing Ghana Awards, followed by the prestigious SWAG Dedication and Valour Award just a week later.
Yet, despite the accolades, he has no intention of slowing down.
In an exclusive interview with Graphic Sports, the veteran coach revealed his relentless drive to elevate his fighters to international stardom, with the ultimate goal of clinching global boxing titles.
Ghana’s female boxing team, Black Hitters, have made a heartfelt appeal to the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, seeking her personal intervention to secure the necessary support for their upcoming participation in the 2025 IBA Women's World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, this March.
This year marks a historic moment for Ghana as they register for the first time in the prestigious women’s competition, taking place from March 8-17.
Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), President Ben Nunoo Mensah, painted an inspiring picture of the country's sporting progress.
Reflecting on a year of remarkable achievements, he outlined Ghana’s sixth-place finish at the 13th African Games, the OlympAfrica Project in Amasaman, and support for national federations and athletes as part of the GOC’s commitment to nurturing talent and driving Ghana to greater heights in international sports.
The GRA Royal Ladies Hockey Team basked in glory last Saturday as they were crowned Female Club of the Year at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards held in Accra.
The defending champions of the African Club Hockey Championship edged out Women’s Premier League side, Hasaacas Ladies, to claim the coveted title, marking a historic milestone for the team.
It was a night of celebration and shining triumphs at the 49th SWAG Awards, where high jump sensation Rose Yeboah stole the spotlight with a breathtaking double win, clinching both Sports Personality of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year.
But the evening wasn’t just about her incredible achievements—Ghana’s sporting elite gathered to witness a dazzling array of accolades across all disciplines, from athletics to football, boxing to cycling.
Ghanaian football legend Michael Essien has strongly dismissed claims that players born abroad struggle to perform for the Black Stars due to cultural disconnect, calling the suggestion unfounded and unfair.
Essien, a pivotal figure in Ghana’s football history, responded to criticisms aimed at dual-nationality players such as Spain-born Iñaki Williams and London-born Antoine Semenyo.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko returned to the summit of the Premier League table after edging past Karela United 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.
Justice Blay proved decisive, converting a penalty in the 63rd minute to separate the sides in a tightly contested match.
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has announced that its elective congress to select new executives for a four-year term will be held on April 26, 2025.
Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah stole the spotlight at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards, claiming two of the most prestigious honours of the night.
The 23-year-old was crowned Sports Personality of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year, cementing her place as one of Ghana’s brightest stars in athletics.
Kofi Balmer, the Northern Irish centre-back for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell, has been making headlines, not just for his performances on the pitch but also for his unique name. Balmer, who has been capped by Northern Ireland up to under-21 level, was reportedly named after former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
The curtain rises this afternoon on the second round of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League, promising a gripping chapter in the competition as clubs prepare for the campaign with strategic signings during the January window promising to spice up the competition.
Bottom club Accra Lions will lock horns with Medeama SC at the University of Ghana Stadium, setting the tone for a weekend of exhilarating fixtures as clubs look to unleash their new signings to bolster their campaigns.
Newly appointed Black Starlets head coach, Stephen Frimpong Manso, has declared his commitment to securing Ghana's return to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup after a seven-year absence.
The Starlets last competed in the global tournament in 2017, reaching the quarter-final stage.
Frimpong Manso, an experienced tactician, is no stranger to the team, having served as both assistant and head coach in the past. He now embarks on his third tenure with the side, determined to bring success back to the once-formidable team.
