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The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have turned Lagos into the epicenter of West African table tennis, as nations clash in a high-stakes contest of talent, pride, and regional supremacy. Hosted at the prestigious Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall within Teslim Balogun Stadium, the week-long tournament has seen explosive performances and growing anticipation ahead of Thursday’s […]
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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has kicked off his much-anticipated five-day tour of China as an ambassador for Chinese sportswear brand 361°, receiving a warm—and unusual—welcome from thousands of excited fans. The Serbian NBA champion touched down at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Thursday, where he was met with a wave of enthusiastic supporters. Clad […]
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Kenyan long-distance running sensation Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended for a doping violation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who made global headlines by smashing the women’s marathon world record in 2023, tested positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent. The positive sample was collected on March 14, but […]
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Samuel Chukwueze could be set for a return to Spanish football, with Real Betis reportedly considering the Nigerian international as a backup option should their pursuit of Manchester United winger Antony fall through. The Seville-based club is in the market for a new right winger ahead of the 2025/26 season and has turned its attention […]
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The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game has seen a late shake-up as Brittney Sykes of the Washington Mystics and Brionna Jones of the Atlanta Dream were announced as replacements for Team Clark following the withdrawal of two key players due to injury. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s standout rookie and one of the most anticipated stars […]
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British star aims to reignite Grand Slam journey as Aryna Sabalenka, Jack Draper, and the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry shape tennis headlines ahead of Flushing Meadows. Emma Raducanu’s ambitions for a Grand Slam comeback remain firmly alive following a respectable campaign at Wimbledon 2025. Although her journey ended in the third round against top seed Aryna Sabalenka, […]
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England Women have secured a dramatic place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 after a stunning 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Sweden, following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation and extra time. The Lionesses, who looked down and out at halftime after falling behind by two goals, showed remarkable resilience to fight […]
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Russian MMA fighter Timur Kizriev is recovering in the hospital after surviving a targeted shooting outside his home in Dagestan, prompting a criminal investigation by regional authorities. The 27-year-old, who remains unbeaten in his professional career with an 18-0 record and competes under the Professional Fighters League (PFL), was ambushed by two armed assailants early […]
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Nigeria’s campaign at the FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup has come to an end following a 77-51 loss to Hungary in the Round of 16 in Brno, Czech Republic. The Junior D’Tigress had entered the tournament with optimism, especially after securing a historic opening win against China, where standout performer Nora Ezike scored 25 […]
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In a unique blend of cinema and sport, Academy Award-winning actor Brad Pitt took to the track at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Texas, getting behind the wheel of a genuine Formula 1 car as part of a special McLaren-hosted session. Pitt, who stars in the newly released F1-themed blockbuster “F1: The Movie,” […]
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