Sports Zone 03-07-2023

Enjoy the crew banter and discuss different stories around the world.

- Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won the Stockholm Diamond League Women’s 100m Hurdles with a time of 12.52 seconds.

Ahead of the defence of the FIBA Afrobasket Women’s Championship billed for Rwanda, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to hold open trials in an effort to pick the best players.

Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday, with defending men's singles champion Novak Djokovic opening proceedings on Centre Court.

- Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder boldly claimed that Oleksandr Usykis "terrified" of him and has repeatedly rejected lucrative offers to face him in the ring. Usyk, the current unified champion, was originally in talks for a highly anticipated bout against Tyson Fury, but those negotiations fell through, and now he is set to defend his titles against Daniel Dubois. Although the official announcement of the fight is yet to be made, it is expected to take place on August 26 in Poland.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen continued his imperious march towards a third world title with a dominant victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.

The Nigerian women’s football team, Super Falcons, on Sunday flew Qatar Airways from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to Melbourne in Australia to step up their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

- Super Falcons Group B opponent Australia will unveil their 23 players for this month’s FIFA women’s World Cup.

- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refutted reports that it has decided to appoint current Super Eagles’ assistant coach and Enyimba FC of Aba handler, Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke as replacements for Jose Peseiro, whose one-year contract will soon expire.

Former Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Kano Pillars, got their Nigeria National League Super 8 playoffs campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 win over EFCC FC on Sunday morning in Asaba.

- Chidera Ejuke is being linked with a transfer to EFL Championship club Cardiff City this summer.

Patrick Vieira has been appointed manager of Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg on a three-year contract.

Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from football at the age of 36 on Saturday, revealing his plans to immediately go into coaching.

- Manchester City are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig to sign centre-back Josko Gvardiol.

Liverpool have announced the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.