World number 19 Quadri Aruna has been ousted from the ongoing World Table Tennis Saudi Smash in Jedda, following a 3-2 loss to Korean Cho Dae-Seong in the round of 16 on Wednesday, May 8. Aruna opened his 2024 Saudi Smash account by recovering from a two-game deficit to clinch a 3-2 victory over […]
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Nigeria’s track and field athletes defied expectations at the World Relays in the Bahamas, securing four out of a possible five qualification spots for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This impressive performance marks a significant improvement for the country’s relay teams and sends a strong message to the global athletics community. The squads fielded in […]
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The highly anticipated Gamr X3 Xhodus esports tournament finally arrived on Saturday, May 4th, electrifying the Landmark Centre with its “The Gaming Way” theme. This year’s edition witnessed a significant expansion, featuring a staggering 9 titles for gamers to compete in. From the adrenaline-pumping action of EA Sports FC 24 and Call of Duty […]
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Nigerian football star Asisat Oshoala has secured a major endorsement deal with Google Pixel. This exciting venture comes amidst her impressive debut season with Bay FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Oshoala’s arrival at Bay FC earlier this year marked a significant moment for the American club. Her talent and leadership qualities […]
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The first day of the World Relays in the Bahamas proved a mixed bag for Team Nigeria, with the highlight being Chidi Okezie’s stellar performance leading both the mixed and men’s 4x400m squads to Olympic qualification for Paris 2024. In the mixed 4x400m, the quartet of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Okezie, and Esther Elo […]
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Former two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, is set to return to the ring on September 20 or 21 at Wembley Stadium, in London. This announcement adds another layer of intrigue to the heavyweight boxing scene, already buzzing with the upcoming clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in June. While the specific opponent remains […]
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The Euro 2024 tournament is almost here, and with it comes a diverse array of national team kits – some destined for praise, others bound to raise eyebrows. From Croatia’s questionable design choices to Belgium’s Tintin-inspired adventure, BOUNCE rates a selection of the most noteworthy kits, ranking them from the least impressive to the […]
Following the Los Angeles Lakers‘ second consecutive first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, all eyes are on LeBron James and his future. With the 39-year-old superstar in the twilight of his legendary career, speculation regarding his next move has reached a fever pitch. Retirement, relocation, or a renewed commitment to […]
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The Esports World Cup (EWC) has generated excitement among gamers all around the world with the official release of its competition dates. The event, which begins on July 3rd and runs until August 25th, 2024, promises to be an eight-week festival of competitive gaming in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event boasts a record-breaking prize […]
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At the 25th Laureus Awards on Monday night, Novak Djokovic cemented his status as sporting royalty claiming the prestigious Sportsman of the Year award. The tennis champion received the coveted trophy from none other than NFL legend Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner himself. The Serbian has now won the Laureus World Sportsman of […]
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The race for the NBA’s most prestigious honors heated up on Sunday as the league revealed the finalists for its seven major awards. The announcement sets the stage for the highly anticipated playoffs, which tip-off on Tuesday, with award winners to be unveiled throughout the postseason. Fans will be treated to thrilling battles for […]
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Tunde Onakoya, a chess master from Nigeria, has become a beacon of hope for underprivileged children across Africa. Not only did he set a 60-hour chess marathon world record in New York’s Times Square, but he did so to raise awareness and funds for his foundation, Chess in Slums Africa. Onakoya’s journey with chess […]
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