Year: 2017
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Other Sports
Rohr hopes to have six more friendlies before the World Cup
The team takes on Argentina in a grade A friendly on Tuesday in Krasnodar, Russia but Rohr, who has guided…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria deserves to be at the World Cup – Chris Green
Chris Green, member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said on Monday that the Super Eagles worked hard and deserved…
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Nigeria Football
Why we chose Agege Stadium for continental matches – MFM Director
The Director of MFM FC of Lagos, Emmanuel Adeyemi on Monday said that the club chose to play its continental…
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Tennis
Dimitrov overcomes Thiem on ATP Finals debut
Grigor Dimitrov’s ATP Finals debut ended victoriously as he overcame Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 7-5 at the O2 Arena on…
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Football
Germany coach: Russia 2018 would be a disaster without Italy
Germany coach Joachim Low described the prospect of a World Cup without four-time champions Italy as a “disaster” as Gian…
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Football
Del Piero wants Conte back in charge of Italy
Former Italy star Alessandro Del Piero wants Antonio Conte to return as head coach after “a great period” with Chelsea.…
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Football
Batistuta annoyed ´extraterrestrial´ Messi broke his record
Argentina great Gabriel Batistuta admitted he was annoyed Lionel Messi broke his goalscoring record, but was glad it was surpassed…
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Football
Bakayoko: I am better than Kante
Tiemoue Bakayoko insists he is not inferior to his rivals in France’s midfield and is determined to secure a place…
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Off the Pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes Alana Martina his baby number four
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the birth of his fourth child, a daughter named Alana Martina. Ronaldo’s new…
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Nigeria Football
NFF appoints Bala Nikyu as new Flamingoes coach as camp opens for Ethiopia clash
Head Coach of the U17 women national team, Flamingoes, Bala Nikyu will open camp early this week as the girls…
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Basketball
Longley: Simmons can reach level of Jordan
Former Chicago Bulls center and three-time NBA champion Luc Longley believes Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has the ability to…
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Basketball
NBA Round Up: Kyrieless Celtics topple Raptors for 12th straight win
The Celtics earned their 12th straight NBA win by defeating the Toronto Raptors 95-94 at TD Garden in Boston on…
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Basketball
Warriors star Curry questionable for Magic clash
Stephen Curry was ruled questionable by reigning NBA champions the Golden State Warriors ahead of Monday’s game against the Orlando…
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Tennis
Zverev marks Finals debut with thrilling win over Cilic
Alexander Zverev produced a blistering finish to win a back-and-forth encounter 6-4 3-6 6-4 against Marin Cilic on his ATP…
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Football
Greece 0 Croatia 0 (1-4 agg): Modric, Rakitic et al book ticket to Russia
Croatia qualified for their fifth World Cup as a 4-1 first-leg win allowed them to book their ticket to Russia…
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Nigeria Football
World Cup Qualification: Rohr hands big kudos to NFF
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr is full of encomiums for the Nigeria Football Federation for the “professional and committed…
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Football
Switzerland reach World Cup at expense of Northern Ireland
Switzerland have reached the 2018 World Cup at Northern Ireland’s expense with a goalless draw in Sunday’s second leg in…
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Tennis
United States win first Fed Cup title since 2000
Shelby Rogers and CoCo Vandeweghe combined to steer the United States to a first Fed Cup victory since 2000, beating…
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Tennis
Federer avoids Sock shock in Finals opener
Roger Federer started his bid for ATP Finals glory with a commanding 6-4 7-6 (7-4) victory over Jack Sock on…
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F1
Vettel´s early overtake earns Brazil victory as Hamilton misses out of the podium
Sebastian Vettel overtook polesitter Valtteri Bottas into the first corner as he claimed victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix on…
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Transfer
Mourinho to sell Fellaini to fund deal for Brazilian star
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £8 million deal to sell Marouane Fellaini in January transfer window to raise fun…
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Basketball
NBA Round Up: Ball becomes youngest NBA player to record triple-double
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball became the youngest NBA player to record a triple-double as his team were beaten…
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Football
Aguero passes Maradona, levels with Crespo in all time goal scoring chart
Argentina forward Sergio Aguero was happy to move past Diego Maradona in the nation’s goalscoring charts as he called on…
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Football
Denmark 0 Republic of Ireland 0: O´Neill´s men stand firm to set up second-leg showdown in Dublin
Denmark and the Republic of Ireland drew a blank in Copenhagen as the first leg of their World Cup play-off…
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F1
Bottas snatches Interlagos pole after Hamilton´s Q1 exit
Valtteri Bottas claimed pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix after newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed out without…
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Football
Chris Coleman: ‘Ethan Ampadu could be next Rio Ferdinand’
Wales boss Chris Coleman has claimed that Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu could ultimately follow Rio Ferdinand’s path of developing into…
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Transfer
Arsenal want Wilfried Zaha as Alexis Sanchez replacement?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has targeted Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez, according to…
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F1
Lewis Hamilton crashes out in Q1 at Interlagos
It is a good thing Lewis Hamilton has already wrapped up a fourth Formula One world title, as the Mercedes…
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Football
Spain 5 Costa Rica 0: David Silva inspires demolition job
David Silva scored two and set up another as he inspired Spain’s 5-0 hammering of a defensively woeful Costa Rica…
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Football
Jones out of Brazil friendly, Cook & Solanke added to England squad
Phil Jones has withdrawn from the England squad for Tuesday’s friendly against Brazil with a thigh injury, while Dominic Solanke…
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