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Falconets
Nigeria Players Show Class As They Console Ademiluyi After England Defeat
England forward Princess Ademiluyi, who is of Nigerian descent, was consoled by Nigeria’s players and staff after the Falconets defeated…
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Tennis
“My Mother Is the Most Important and Strongest Person I Know” Zverev Wins US Open
Alexander Zverev has won his first US Open title after defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the final.…
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Other Sports
Ugo Ugochukwu makes History as 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion
Nigerian-American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 champion. He is the first American driver to…
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FIBA World Cup
Team USA make History with Fifth Straight FIBA Women’s World Cup Title
Team USA are world champions once again. The Americans defeated France 97-79 in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final…
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Tennis
“I didn’t expect anything like this” Rybakina defeats Sabalenka to Win US Open
Elena Rybakina has won the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her third Grand Slam title…
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Tennis
Ben Shelton makes US Open History, One Win from American Glory
Ben Shelton has given American tennis a reason to believe again. The 23-year-old defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5…
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Other Sports
Tobi Amusan wins Silver at World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Amusan…
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Tennis
Sabalenka is One Win away from Three Straight US Open Titles
Aryna Sabalenka is back in the US Open final after defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinals at Arthur…
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Tennis
Elena Rybakina celebrates making History as New World No. 1
Elena Rybakina is celebrating a historic moment after becoming the new world No. 1. She is also the first player…
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Tennis
Zverev is through to All Four Grand Slam Semifinals in 2026
Alexander Zverev is back in the US Open semifinals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in straight…
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FIBA World Cup
Team USA are into FIBA World Cup Semifinals after 108-56 Rout of Hungary
Team USA has stormed into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinals after crushing Hungary 108-56 in Berlin today. The…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff Battles back from Two Match Points to reach US Open Semifinals
Coco Gauff has battled back from the brink to defeat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 and reach the US Open…
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Tennis
Elena Rybakina becomes World No. 1 after reaching First US Open Semifinal
Elena Rybakina has become the new world No. 1 after fighting back to defeat Qinwen Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in…
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Tennis
BIG BEN! Shelton stuns Defending Champion Alcaraz in US Open
Ben Shelton has pulled off the biggest win of his career, stunning defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6,…
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NEWS
Elena Sadiku nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or Women’s Coach of the Year
Elena Sadiku has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Women’s Coach of the Year award after a remarkable time…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff Cruises Past Iva Jovic to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Coco Gauff is through to the US Open quarterfinals after defeating fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night…
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9ja Flavour
NFF Congress Backs Football Reform, Demands Lawful Path to New Leadership
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress has backed comprehensive reforms of Nigerian football but insists that the process must follow…
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Other Sports
Team Nigeria Wraps Up Oklahoma Wrestling Camp Ahead of World Championships
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has concluded its open training camp in Oklahoma, United States, as Team Nigeria steps up…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria’s Ogunsakin Claims First Grand Slam Junior Main-Draw Win at US Open
Nigeria’s teenage tennis prospect Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has recorded his first-ever Grand Slam junior main-draw victory after defeating 15th seed Kuan-Shou…
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Other Sports
NBA Star Jaylen Brown Visits Ooni of Ife, Receives Yoruba Name ‘Babatunde’
Former Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a trip to the…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff calls US Open staffer her ‘queen’ after viral crowd moment
Coco Gauff has praised a US Open staff member after her energetic welcome chant for the American tennis star went…
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Tennis
Andreeva helps injured Potapova before reaching US Open quarter-finals
Mirra Andreeva showed a caring side during her US Open fourth-round victory over Anastasia Potapova on Monday, stopping to help…
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Tennis
Qinwen Zheng stuns Iga Swiatek to reach US Open Quarterfinals
Qinwen Zheng has done it again. The Chinese star came back from 0-5 down in the opening set to beat…
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Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Taylor Townsend to reach US Open Quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka continued her incredible US Open run on Sunday, beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals. The…
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Other Sports
Cathy Engelbert to retire as WNBA Commissioner at End of 2026
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has announced that she will retire from her position at the end of 2026, bringing her…
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FIBA World Cup
Ezi Magbegor stars as Australia beat Türkiye 87-71 at FIBA World Cup
Ezi Magbegor delivered a standout performance as Australia defeated Türkiye 87-71 to secure a second straight win at the FIBA…
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Tennis
“It’s Tien Time” — Learner Tien makes US Open History
Learner Tien has reached his first US Open Round of 16 after an incredible comeback against Jakub Mensik, winning 6-3,…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff extends winning streak to reach US Open Fourth Round
Coco Gauff is into the US Open fourth round after beating Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday, continuing her impressive…
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Tennis
“I Never Give Up” — Qinwen Zheng completes Incredible US Open Comeback
Qinwen Zheng pulled off one of the biggest comebacks of the US Open, fighting back from 0-5 down in the…
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Tennis
“I’m Scared a Little Bit” — Mirra Andreeva opens up after reaching US Open Fourth Round
Mirra Andreeva reached the US Open fourth round for the first time after beating Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 7-6(5) on Saturday.…
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