Thirteen months after his redemption arc took a hit with a knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov, Israel Adesanya’s downward spiral has further deepened after suffering a bruising loss to American star Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night Seattle on Saturday, March 28. Coming off three consecutive losses, Israel, who was ranked fourth in the […]
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Ever since making his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria two years ago at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, there has been no Nigerian goalkeeper more trusted than Stanley Nwabali. However, the goalkeeper’s position in the national team is currently under threat, as he was the only fit senior […]
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Bam Adebayo etched his name into NBA history Tuesday night, scoring 83 points in the Miami Heat’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. The All-Star big man produced the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing the 81-point masterpiece by Kobe Bryant in 2006. Only the legendary 100-point game by Wilt Chamberlain in 1962 […]
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Nigerian heritage racing prospect Ugo Ugochukwu delivered a landmark moment in his rising career on Sunday, claiming his first victory in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with a commanding performance in the feature race at Albert Park Circuit in Australia. The 18-year-old Campos Racing driver fought back from an early setback to seize control […]
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It is official. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), about 12 days from when it was originally set to commence in Morocco. The move had been rumoured for days, but CAF announced on Thursday, March 5, that the tournament will instead […]
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Hollywood star Damson Idris has extended his run with the Formula One family, joining the sports franchise as a Global Brand Ambassador following the launch of F1’s “All To Drive For” campaign, in which he starred. Damson, a British actor born to Nigerian parents in London, starred in F1: The Movie about one-year ago. […]
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Nigerian sprint hurdler sensation Jared Ejiasian has sent shockwaves through the athletics world after shattering a seven-year world record in the men’s 60-meter hurdles at the French U18 and U20 Indoor Championships in Val-de-Reuil on Saturday. The 16-year-old clocked a breathtaking 7.43 seconds in the final at the Stade Couvert Jesse Owens, eclipsing the […]
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The 75th edition of the NBA All-Star Game ended as one of the most competitive in recent years — a much-needed development given the enduring optics — with the new iteration of the USA vs World format delivering intensity for most of the night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The new round-robin […]
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Eleven years after their heartbreaking loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, a defense-anchored Seattle Seahawks team exacted revenge, defeating the Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX in dominant fashion. In what was Seattle’s second Lombardi Trophy triumph at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, they seized control early and […]
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Super Eagles of Nigeria first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has exited South African side Chippa United by mutual consent. Nwabali, 29, joined the Premier Soccer League (PSL) club from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Katsina United in 2022. He made around 70 appearances for the Chilli Boys before his departure was confirmed on Thursday, […]
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Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has sealed a mid-season move to the Spanish La Liga, joining Atletico Madrid from Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC. After about four years with Atalanta, Lookman joins Atletico on a four-year deal that runs until June 30, 2030. According to reports, Lookman’s signing cost Atletico Madrid €35 million, with […]
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Ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane has indicated interest in switching nationality to represent Nigeria, while also encouraging other NBA players of Nigerian heritage to commit to the D’Tigers. Bane, 27, was born in the United States to a Nigerian father and an American mother and […]
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