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Celtics Thrash Golden State Warriors For 11th Straight Win
The Boston Celtics thrashed the Golden State Warriors 140-88 as they extended their winning streak to 11 games.
Jayson Tatum, on his 26th birthday, scored 27 points for the Celtics, who are top of the Eastern Conference, and team-mate…
Handball: Kosovo Beat Nigeria In IHF Women’s Final
Nigeria U-18 women handball team finished second after their 22-16 defeat against Kosovo on Sunday in the final of the IHF Women’s Trophy Intercontinental Phase in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Nigeria, who until the final game have had a…
Confed Cup: Kazie’s Late Goal Sends Rivers Into Q’Finals
Defender, Enyinnaya Kazie, scored a late winner to secure passage for Rivers United into the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, as the Pride of Rivers beat 10-man Dreams FC of Ghana 2-1 in their last group game at the Godswill…
Osimhen, Boniface On Four-Man Arsenal Strikers Shortlist
Arsenal have apparently drawn up a four-man shortlist of striking options for the summer transfer window, with Super Eagles duo Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface among them.
During a dismal spell of winter form, in which they won just…
LeBron James becomes first NBA player with 40,000 points
Los Angeles Lakers superstar, LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, accomplishing the milestone on Saturday during the team’s 124-114 loss at home against the Denver Nuggets.
The NBA’s…
Ex-Super Falcons Goalkeeper Aluko-Olaseni Dies Of Cancer
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, is dead after an eight-year battle with cancer.
The Nigerian Football Federation announced this in a post via its X account, @thenff late Saturday night.
It read, “We are sad to…
Runsewe, Dare, Others Get Recognition At 4th Sportsville Awards
The Immediate past Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, former Director General National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Runsewe, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, amongst other were awarded for their contributions…
Anambra First Lady Sponsors Okpala To Join Tennis Club
The wife of Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has paid for the application of ex-tennis star Tania Okpala, to join a lawn tennis club as she continues her rehabilitation in the state.
Okpala was a former national tennis champion, who…
‘FIFA Is Completely Opposed To Blue Cards’, Says President
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the organisation is against the International Football Association Board's proposal for 'blue cards', adding that he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
The proposal from…
NRFF Unveils Final Squad For African Games
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), has unveiled the official squad list for the Lady Stallions set to compete in the African Games, scheduled to begin in Ghana on March 8th, 2024.
A statement issued by Media Coordinator of the…