Five members of a gang who were sent to prison for illegally streaming Premier League games have been ordered by the court to return their profits, worth £3.75m.

In May 2023, Mark Gould, described by the judge as the driving force behind the illegal streaming service Flawless TV, and four other members, were sentenced to more than 30 years in prison between them, in what was the world's largest piracy sentencing.

Their business involved more than 50,000 customers and resellers, as well as 30 employees, with the operation generating in excess of £7m between 2016 and 2021.

Lead sponsor of the Black Stars World Cup Fund, Engineers and Planners (E&P), has paid an initial $2 million — part of its $5 million pledge as corporate Ghana steps up support for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Group CEO Ibrahim Mahama led a delegation to present a symbolic cheque to Deputy Finance Minister and Chairman of the Black Stars World Cup Fundraising Committee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, on Thursday, April 30.

Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare has cautioned that Ghana could face serious difficulties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Mohammed Kudus fails to recover from injury in time for the tournament.

The 25-year-old midfielder is currently sidelined with an injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the season, casting doubt over his availability for the global showpiece set to be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Iran was the only country not represented as FIFA held its annual congress on Thursday, April 30, in Canada.

However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran “will be participating” in this summer’s World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

There has been uncertainty over Iran’s involvement in the tournament due to geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Israel.

Floyd Mayweather’s scheduled June 27 exhibition vs. kickboxer Mike Zambidis in Athens, Greece, is in jeopardy after the IRS notified him of its intention to revoke his U.S. passport, according to documents reviewed by The Ring.

The IRS informed Mayweather of its intention to notify the Department of State in late March, nearly a month before the boxing legend officially announced the exhibition with the Greek kickboxer on April 23.

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has withdrawn recognition of the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA), declaring that the body cannot represent Ghana at any local or international aquatics competitions, including the upcoming African Aquatics Swimming Championships in Algeria.

The University of Ghana (UG) is set to host the inaugural Invitational Athletics Championship from May 17 to 21, 2026, in what organisers describe as a major step towards strengthening competitive sports at the tertiary level.

Ghana’s journey to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London is officially underway, with the national women’s team, the Black Loopers, having arrived in London for the global showpiece.

The travel update was communicated by Nathaniel Kwesi Somuah, Head of Communications of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, as Ghana begins its campaign at the prestigious championship.

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season surges into its decisive phase this weekend with a heavyweight showdown in Tarkwa that could fundamentally tilt the balance of power, while pressure mounts on some key centres in a gripping battle for survival.

All eyes will be fixed on the TNA Stadium, where leaders Medeama SC host defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars in a contest among regional rivals with title implications.

With only five games remaining, the margins for error are razor-thin for both sides, as a victory for Medeama stretches their lead to five points and places one hand firmly on the trophy; anything less reopens the title race.

THE 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra has taken on added global significance, with Lord Sebastian Coe confirming he will attend the continental showpiece, a move that underscores the event’s growing stature on the international calendar.

The President of World Athletics is set to lead a high-powered delegation to the championships, scheduled for May 12 to 17, joining a line-up that already features some of the continent’s finest athletes.

The 15th Africa Armwrestling Championships which pulls of at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra on Friday, May 1, received a significant support of $45,000 (forty-five thousand US Dollars) from Adonko Next Level Energy drink who become official headline sponsor of the continental event.

Aside the cash, the Next Level Energy Group will also provide over 200 cartons of products to refresh athletes, officials and fans during the two-day tournament which ends on Saturday.

At a short ceremony at the Central Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, to announce the deal, Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) and Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) President Charles Osei Berko commended Adonko Next Level for their confidence in the sport, and willigness to extend the support to both AFA and the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF).

The third season of the highly acclaimed “Safety-For-All-Campaign” self-defence and personal safety initiative through taekwondo pioneered by Accra based Candace Academy kicked off at the Flobar School in Adenta, Accra last Friday. 

Over 100 Junior High School learners benefited from two hours of intensive tutorials on self-awareness and self-defence.

The programme prioritises a collective responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of children, instilling in them basic rudiments of self-defence, impacting their self-awareness and alertness at all times. 

It seeks to inspire and empower young people to able to protect and defend themselves when in danger.

Footballers who cover their mouths during confrontations on the pitch to conceal potentially abusive or derogatory remarks could face red cards under new rules approved by the International Football Association Board.

At a special meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, IFAB unanimously adopted two amendments proposed by FIFA to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Under the new guidelines, competition organisers may instruct referees to issue a red card to any player who covers their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent, particularly where there is suspicion of abusive language.

Serena Williams did not play on the tennis court, but she may have met her match when it comes to motherhood. 

The tennis icon shares two daughters, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., 8, and Adira Ohanian, 2, with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.

Williams and the Reddit co-founder have spent nearly a decade building a life and family together, while balancing demanding careers. 

Renowned broadcaster Moses Foh-Amoaning has stormed back onto the screen with authority, rekindling a three-decade legacy of World Cup storytelling as he headlines the World Cup Soccer Fiesta, a compelling, high-energy programme driving anticipation towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.