Seven players with connections to Africa are set to represent the continent at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, airing this weekend on ESPN and Canal+ in Africa. The event will feature the return of the NBA All-Star Game’s East vs. West format, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, of Greek descent with ties to Nigeria, […]
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Greek-Nigerian basketball star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, has once again captured the attention of social media users. This comes after the release of a WhatsApp documentary by Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this year, which talks about the remarkable life journey of the NBA sensation. Titled “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey,” the feature-length documentary offers a captivating portrayal of […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made significant strides in the latest FIFA rankings following their recent campaign in Ivory Coast. Despite their defeat in the AFCON 2023 final under the guidance of Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, Nigeria’s impressive performance in Ivory Coast has propelled them up the rankings. During their time in Ivory Coast, […]
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The highly anticipated heavyweight title bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has been postponed after Fury sustained a serious cut during a practice session. The “Ring of Fire” fight, set to unify the WBC and WBO, WBA, and IBF titles, was scheduled for February 17 in Saudi Arabia but has been postponed. […]
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Nigerian celebrities were buzzing on social media after the Super Eagles clinched a thrilling victory over South Africa in a penalty shootout. Notable figures like Burna Boy and other music and lifestyle icons showered praise on Jose Peseiro’s team for their performance. The hero of the night was Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili, whose […]
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Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has continued to make waves in the world of track and field. At the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, she broke the African Record for the 60m Hurdles for the second time. Clocking an impressive 7.75s, she finished second in a tough race won by Tia Jones in 7.72s, […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks, including two in 2024 and one in 2025. Adams has been dealing with persistent knee problems, keeping him off the court for over a year. After suffering a PCL sprain in January 2023, he […]
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Adidas has recently observed a significant decline in stock prices following the fallout with hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Kanye West, popularly known as ‘Ye.’ The company witnessed a sharp drop in its shares after unveiling conservative projections for the year 2024, leaving both investors and analysts disappointed. This downturn adds to the ongoing […]
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Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs has signed a ground-breaking endorsement agreement with Prime, a new energy drink brand started by social media celebrities Logan Paul and KSI. Mahomes will now represent Prime as a brand ambassador, specializing in their primary product, Hydration. Prime, which is well-known for its affiliation […]
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Netflix has made a grand entry into the world of live sports entertainment with a massive 10-year, $5 billion deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Starting in January 2025, Netflix will become the exclusive streaming platform for WWE’s flagship show, Raw, in key regions including the U.S, Canada, Britain, and Latin America. The deal […]
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LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo emerged as the leading vote-getters for their respective teams, a result that didn’t come as a surprise, as the Eastern and Western Conference NBA All-Star teams were unveiled on Thursday. The crème de la crème of the basketball world is set to converge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a spectacular, […]
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Elizabeth Oshoba, renowned as Nigeria’s Queen of the Ring, has brought joy to numerous faces by securing victory in the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Featherweight Championship held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Born on December 23, 1999, in Nigeria, Oshoba displayed a passion for sports, particularly boxing, from an early age, setting the stage for […]
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