Jamaican athletes, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, showcased their style at the 2023 RJRGleaner Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards, a pinnacle event in Jamaican sports. The glamorous night, attended by dignitaries and sports personalities, celebrated the achievements of top athletes in the nation at the end of a fantastic season. […]
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Nigerian music and culture festival NATIVELAND delivered one hell of a show last December. Hosted at SOL Beach in Oniru, Lagos, the festival was filled with the best of music, art, food, style, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) Founded by NATIVE in 2016, […]
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo embarked on a journey to Nigeria, capturing the essence of his familial ties and cultural heritage in a new documentary titled “Ugo.” The 31-minute film, produced in partnership with WhatsApp and directed by Rick Famuyiwa (“The Mandalorian”), provides a candid glimpse into the NBA star’s visit to the land […]
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Eze Brume and Tobi Amusan, two of Nigeria’s top track and field athletes, became the first to qualify for the World Indoor Championships in March 2023. The world’s top athletes will compete indoors in Glasgow, Scotland from March 1st to 3rd as part of a three-day event that aims to jumpstart their Olympic training […]
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Portuguese football manager, Jose Mourinho has found himself facing the termination of his contract for the sixth time in his illustrious career, this time at Serie A outfit AS Roma. Mourinho was sacked by the Serie A giants on Tuesday morning after yet another defeat – the Giallorossi this time losing 3-1 to AC […]
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Nigerian youngster Favour Ashe, is back and better than ever this season, having set a world record in 2024. At the Harvey Glance Tide & Tigers Dual Meet in Birmingham, Alabama, Ashe dominated the 60-meter event, clocking in a ridiculously fast 6.53 seconds to triumph against Jekovan Rhetta in 6.66 seconds and Makanaishe Charamba […]
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The anticipation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is reaching its peak as the continent’s football powerhouses gear up for the prestigious tournament, which kicks off on January 13. After rescheduling the tournament from last January, Africa’s top teams are preparing to compete for continental success in what promises to be a fascinating month […]
In contemporary football docu-series, a captivating trend has emerged—providing fans with untold stories and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Netflix’s “Captains of the World,” a limited series chronicling the FIFA 2022 World Cup, stands at the forefront of this movement. Produced in collaboration with Netflix, Fifa+, and Fulwell 73, the six-episode series centers its narrative round revered national […]
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French esports organization Gentle Mates has entered the world of Rocket League through a strategic partnership with the automotive and motorsports brand Alpine. Alpine is set to become a ‘major partner’ for Gentle Mates’ new team during the upcoming 2024 season. While Alpine is renowned for its presence in sports cars, it has also […]
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Nigerian wrestler Oba Femi has emerged winner of the WWE NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament. Femi’s brute force was no match for the athletic Chase U recruit Riley Osbourne. Osbourne did his best to outmaneuver the massive wrestler, but Femi drilled him into the canvas with a Powerbomb. Femi is the first Men’s Breakout Tournament […]
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Black women in sports are being celebrated in the January/February issue of the prestigious Essence magazine, and it features five-time world 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Considered one of the best track and field athletes of all time, Fraser-Pryce will be competing in her sixth Olympics if she makes the Jamaican squad that travels to […]
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The highest-paid female athletes for 2023 have been recalculated by Forbes, which has overturned a prior Sportico report that had Coco Gauff at the top. Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked professional female tennis player in the world, has moved up to the top spot in Forbes’ latest rating, while Coco Gauff has dropped to third. […]
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