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Handball
Nigeria’s Handball team ends 21-Year medal drought at African Games
In a historic moment for Nigerian handball, the national team has secured a medal at the African Games for the…
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Tennis
Daniil Medvedev faces uphill battle at Miami Open amidst recent setbacks
Defending champion Daniil Medvedev finds himself in a challenging position as he enters the ongoing Miami Open, with recent losses…
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Athletics
Nigerian Athletes shine on Day 4 of African Games to maintain lead
Nigerian athletes continued their impressive run on Day 4 of the African Games, adding more gold medals to their tally…
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Cricket
Nigeria Women’s Cricket team climbs one spot in ICC T20 Rankings
The Nigeria Senior Women’s Cricket team have made significant strides in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 rankings, moving up…
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9ja Flavour
Nigerian MMA star Sodiq Yusuff set for UFC 300 showdown against Diego Lopes
Nigerian Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Sodiq Yusuff is gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against Diego Lopes at UFC…
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9ja Flavour
Sports Minister commends Team Nigeria’s outstanding performances at African Games
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered praise on Nigerian athletes for their exceptional achievements…
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9ja Flavour
Ghana defeat Nigeria to win African games women’s football gold
In an electrifying “Jollof Derby,” hosts Ghana emerged triumphant over Nigeria’s Falconets to secure the Gold medal at the 13th…
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9ja Flavour
‘ I dont care about social media abuse ‘ – Alex Iwobi
Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi has revealed his resilience in the face of online abuse, emphasising that he remains unfazed by…
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Basketball
Steph Curry makes history with 300 three-pointers as Warriors defeat Grizzlies
In a thrilling NBA matchup, the Golden State Warriors emerged victorious against the Memphis Grizzlies with a commanding 137-116 win,…
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Off the Pitch
Michelle Alozie’s coach sacked over alleged player relationship
Nigeria Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie and her club Houston Dash are trending after their goalkeeping coach Matt Lampson was…
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Basketball
Injury woes continue for Lakers as Christian Wood is ruled out for regular season
Los Angeles Lakers’ big man, Christian Wood, faced another setback in his recovery journey as he has been ruled out…
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Falconets
Nigeria’s Falconets to clash with Ghana’s Black Princesses in African games women’s football final
In the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana, Nigeria’s women Under 20 side, the Falconets, are set to face off…
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Hockey
Nigeria Women’s hockey team coach determined to win gold on Friday
Peter Okwudili Menyei, the head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s Hockey team, expressed confidence that his team will aim for…
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Basketball
Jalen Brunson and Jalen Green named NBA Players of the week
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets have earned the distinction of NBA…
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Athletics
African Games: Team Nigeria dazzles on Athletics opening day
Team Nigeria athletes showcased impressive performances on Day 1 of athletics at the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana. In…
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Athletics
Letsile Tebogo sets new 400m PB, emerges as Olympic favorite
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stunned the track world once again by shattering his 400m Personal Best (PB) with a new world-leading…
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9ja Flavour
Falconets bounce into African games final-match with victory over Uganda
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a spot in the final of the 13th African Games after doing what the Flying Eagles could…
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Basketball
NBA: Giannis-missing as Lillard inspires Bucks to victory over Phoenix Suns
Damian Lillard put on a stellar performance, scoring 31 points and dishing out 16 assists, to lead Milwaukee Bucks to…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz triumphs over Danil Medvedev in Indian Wells final
World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz secured his back-to-back victory at Indian Wells with a dominant performance against Danil Medvedev. The…
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Tennis
Why has Novak Djokovic pulled out of the 2004 Miami Open
Novak Djokovic, one of tennis’s biggest stars, has surprised fans by choosing to skip the 2024 Miami Open, a tournament…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz reaches consecutive BNP Paribas open finals
World Number 2, Carlos Alcaraz, bounced back from a slow start after a rain delay and dominated his opponent, extending…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons drop two places in latest FIFA women’s rankings
World football governing body, FIFA has unveiled the latest rankings for women’s football teams in 2024, with the Super Falcons…
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Flying Eagles
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles eliminated from African Games after defeat to Senegal
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have suffered a disappointing exit from the 2024 African Games following a 3-2 defeat to…
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Basketball
Boston Celtics Clinch First NBA Playoff Spot of the Season
In a momentous achievement, the Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA to secure a playoff spot for…
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Basketball
OG Anunoby returns strong as New York Knicks secure victory over Philadelphia 76ers
In a remarkable NBA comeback performance, OG Anunoby made a triumphant return to the court after an 18-game absence, leading…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan aims for historic four gold medals at African Games
World 100mH record holder Tobi Amusan is poised to etch her name in history by targeting an unprecedented achievement of…
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Athletics
Elaine Thompson-Herah: Reigning speed queen triumphs in mini-speed contest against Jamaican male sprinters
Elaine Thompson-Herah, the reigning double Olympic champion, kicked off her Olympic year in style by clinching victory in a mini-speed…
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Nigerians in NBA
Nigerian basketballer Gabe Vincent close to injury comeback for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers fans may have reason to cheer as guard Gabe Vincent, signed in a promising move last summer,…
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Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to Bucks loss to Kings
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t mince words when analyzing his team’s disappointing 129-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings on…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz reveals preference for Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal
Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has opened up about his on-court preference, expressing his admiration for Swiss legend Roger Federer over…
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