UEFA has entered an exclusive negotiation period with Relevent Sports for the commercial rights of Europe’s men’s club competitions for the 2027-33 cycle. The deal, which is expected to be finalised soon, barring unforeseen circumstances, would end UEFA’s long-standing partnership with Team which has handled the commercial aspects of the Champions League, Europa League, and […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles won their second-ever Super Bowl overnight, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, and ending their bid for an unprecedented three-peat in the competition’s history. For a team that was given little chance heading into the rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl – where they lost to the Chiefs 38-35 — the […]
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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a loan move to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough, barely six months after joining Spain’s Sevilla on a two-year deal following the expiration of his contract at Leicester City. Iheanacho joins Middlesbrough on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season, with no obligation to buy for […]
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About eight months after pointing accusatory fingers at Apple for the illegal mining and exploitation of its raw materials and contribution to unrest in its region, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially filed criminal complaints against the tech giant. Recall that The Grid had earlier in September explored the nuances of how […]
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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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Young Jonn has released the music video for his track “Big Big Things.” The song features two of Nigeria’s hottest acts, Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel. “Big Big Things” carries an energetic production courtesy of Yung Willis, while Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, and Kizz Daniel trade verses about celebrating the good life. The […]
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Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK arrives with the release of the video for his latest single “100 Million,” featuring the queen of Afrobeats herself, Tiwa Savage. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the video is a whirlwind of opulence and energy. ODUMODUBLVCK’s signature gritty rap style perfectly complements the song’s braggadocious theme, while Tiwa Savage […]
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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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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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Tennis sensation Coco Gauff not only secured a decisive victory in the Australian Open fourth-round match against Magdalena Frech but also shared the meaningful messages inscribed on her shoes that serve as her guiding light during challenging moments on the court. After a commanding performance that led to a 6-1, 6-2 triumph over Magdalena […]
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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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