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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In football, power couples not only win over fans’ hearts but also control the game’s finances. David and Victoria Beckham are the highest-paid football couple in 2023, according to new research from Gambling Zone. They earn more than other well-known couples like Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez. […]
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The anticipation for the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is building, with the release of the 40-man roster by Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro and the Nigeria Football Federation. While the list includes familiar names like Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Francis Uzoho, there are notable exclusions […]
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2023 has been a banner year for Nigerian athletes across various disciplines, with stories of triumph and resilience gracing the headlines. From the football pitch to the basketball court, track and field, and boxing ring, Nigerian stars have left their mark on the global stage. Victor Osimhen: The Napoli forward cemented his place […]
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Morocco suffered the worst earthquake it had seen in more than a century in September, which tragically claimed around 3,000 lives. The Three Lions and Arsenal star, who is well-known for his charity endeavors, responded by offering his assistance to the victims of this natural calamity. Bukayo Saka’s most recent project, which involved […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, with his 17th rebound in a thrilling win over the Houston Rockets, cemented his legacy with the Milwaukee Bucks. With this accomplishment, Antetokounmpo overtook the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and became the franchise’s all-time leader in rebounds. 7,162 rebounds. The most in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/VRALG0iLCk — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 18, 2023 […]
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One of the most popular sports in human history, football transcends all racial, ethnic, and religious boundaries. You can be on the edge of your seat because the sport is so intense. Nigerians have an intense passion for football and will even wager on their preferred teams, such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona, […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a historic performance on Wednesday night, scoring a career-high 64 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo‘s performance broke the Bucks’ franchise record for points in a game, which was previously held by Michael Redd, who scored 57 points in 2006. […]
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In a spectacular night in Marrakesh, Nigeria made an emphatic return to the CAF Awards, securing victories in four out of the five award categories they were eligible for – marking a remarkable near-clean sweep, a feat not witnessed since the 2010s. While recent years saw Nigeria claim just one or two awards, this exceptional […]
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The Lagos Oriental Hotel pulsated with energy on December 9th, 2023, as Sneakerfest 2023 unfolded its vibrant tapestry. This year, the organizers teamed up with global sportswear giant Nike to create a spectacle that went beyond sneakers, encompassing fashion, art, music, and empowerment. The anticipation surrounding Sneakerfest 2023 reached new heights with the announcement […]
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In recent times, collegiate football has been on a downward trend due to less or non-interest from the authorities involved. Gone are the days when Nigeria shone across Africa, parading budding talents from higher institutions. Obviously, “Mathematical” Segun Odegbami comes to mind as “oldies” when the mercurial striker- a Polytechnic of Ibadan Engineering student, […]
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