Year: 2016
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Basketball
Miami Heat choose Lakers game for Shaquille O´Neal´s jersey retirement
The Miami Heat will retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey during a ceremony on Dec. 22, when the team hosts…
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Nigeria Football
Jordan Ibe wants Nigeria call-up after repeated snub by England
England-born Nigerian winger Jordon Ibe is ready to pledge his international allegiance to Nigeria after being repeatedly overlooked by his…
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Editorials
@TMT_DEHINBO Previews Monaco v Tottenham
By Timothy Dehinbo Tottenham will go to France for their must-win Champions League trip against AS Monaco full of…
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Football
Mourinho: Mkhitaryan not ready for big games
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Henrik Mkhitaryan is not ready to play in big matches, revealing the out-of-favour Armenian…
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Football
Ronaldo: Griezmann said he hates me
“Cristiano, I hate you!”. That is how Antoine Griezmann jokingly greeted Cristiano Ronaldo after the Euro 2016 final. What promised…
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Basketball
Klay the man as Warriors crush Pacers, Spurs win again
Klay Thompson starred as the Golden State Warriors eased past the Indiana Pacers in NBA action on Monday, while the…
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Football
USA sacks Jurgen Klinsmann
President Sunil Gulati announced today that Jurgen Klinsmann has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the U.S.…
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Nigeria Football
Liverpools’ Ejaria, Chelsea’s Abraham will play for Nigeria not England, says Pinnick
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed firm optimism that some young Nigerians who are blazing the trail…
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EPL
Hector Bellerin Signs new Arsenal Contract
Hector Bellerin has signed a new long-term Arsenal contract. Talks have been ongoing between Arsenal and their 21-year-old right-back, who…
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Football
Hamilton facing ´pretty impossible odds´ in F1 decider
Lewis Hamilton concedes he faces “pretty impossible odds” if he is to retain his Formula One drivers’ title in Abu…
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Nigeria Football
Red-hot Victor Anichebe deserves a Super Eagles recall
Watching Victor Anichebe play has been a great scene to behold since rejoining his former boss David Moyes at Sunderland.…
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Basketball
Thunder, Raptors and Hawks upstaged
It was a day of upsets after the Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks lost in the NBA.…
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Tennis
´It´s something I never expected´ – Murray revels in landmark win
Andy Murray said he never expected to end 2016 as the leading player in men’s tennis, after producing a masterful…
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Serie A
AC Milan 2 Inter 2: Perisic pounces late to snatch a point for Pioli
Ivan Perisic scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Inter salvaged a 2-2 derby draw against AC Milan in Stefano Pioli’s…
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Tennis
Murray beats Djokovic to win World Tour Finals, ends 2016 as number one
Andy Murray will end 2016 as the number-one player in men’s tennis after emphatically coming out on top in his…
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Nigeria Football
Arsenal Ladies’ striker Oshoala nets four goals as Falcons start AWCON title defence in style
Arsenal Ladies’ striker, Asisat Oshoala nets four goals as the Super Falcons start Africa Women Cup of Nations title defence in a…
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Football
Moses urges Chelsea to hold on to Premier League top spot
Victor Moses wants Chelsea to hold on to top spot for the rest of the Premier League season following their…
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EPL
Middlesbrough 0 Chelsea 1: Costa sends Conte´s side top
Diego Costa sealed a 1-0 win for Chelsea over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium to send Antonio Conte’s side top…
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Football
Ronaldo: I´ve done everything to win Ballon d´Or
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has done everything possible to win the 2016 Ballon d’Or prize. The 31-year-old is among the…
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Boxing
Unbeaten Ward defeats Kovalev by unanimous decision
Unbeaten American boxer Andre Ward defeated Sergey Kovalev in Las Vegas to become the new light heavy world champion. In…
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Basketball
Warriors, Clippers beat Bucks, Bulls as Harden makes double-double in Rockets victory
There is just no stopping the Golden State Warriors at the moment after they outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks, while the…
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La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes top scorer in Madrid derby history
Cristiano Ronaldo became the leading goalscorer in the history of the Madrid derby with a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid on…
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EPL
He is a powerful boy – Moyes lauds Nigerian striker
David Moyes hailed Victor Anichebe’s impact after the Sunderland forward fired a brace in their 3-0 win over Hull City…
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Tennis
Historic victory for Murray as he edges Raonic in O2 epic to reach final
Andy Murray came through the longest match in ATP World Tour Finals history as he saw off a resilient Milos…
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EPL
Tottenham 3 West Ham 2: Kane snatches dramatic derby win
Harry Kane’s late brace earned a 3-2 win for Tottenham at home to 10-man West Ham on Saturday, extending the…
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Serie A
Juventus 3 Pescara 0: Khedira, Mandzukic, Hernanes extend winning run
Champions Juventus cruised to a 3-0 win over Pescara to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to seven…
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La Liga
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 3: Record-breaking Ronaldo hat-trick sends leaders four points clear
A hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Saturday. A…
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Football
VIDEO: Ronaldo ends streak with a free-kick
Cristiano’s free kick broke a streak of six games without a goal against Atletico Madrid. Ronaldo’s goal tho #HalaMadrid…
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EPL
Mourinho: Man Utd the Premier League´s unluckiest team
Manchester United are the unluckiest team in the Premier League, according to boss Jose Mourinho. Juan Mata put United ahead…
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EPL
Wenger hails greater mental strength in Old Trafford draw
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal were not previously capable of producing the kind of comeback which saw them snatch a point…
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