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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria to bid for hosting right of U-19 Nations Cup – Nimrod

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Nigeria has indicated interest to host the 2024 U-19 boys and girls African Beach Volleyball Nations Cup, The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod made the disclosure at …

Olympics: Shorunmu charges Super Falcons on focus, resilience

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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu, has charged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to be focused and resilient to survive in their group at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. …

Arsenal heap heavy defeat on Chelsea in Premier League clash, open 3-point lead on top

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Arsenal recorded their biggest win against Chelsea after thrashing the Blues 5-0 at the Emirates in the Premier League on Tuesday night. The Gunners, now on 77 points, are temporarily …

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Emery extends Aston Villa contract to 2027

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has extended his contract with the club until 2027. Villa were 16th in the Premier League and fighting relegation when the Spaniard took over from …

Iran footballer suspended for embracing female fan

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A goalkeeper with one of Iran’s top football clubs has been suspended after he embraced a woman supporter during a championship match, sports daily Khabar Varzeshi reported Hossein Hosseini, 31, …

‘Exhausted’ Korda pulls out of next LPGA Tour event

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Nelly Korda has withdrawn from this week’s LPGA Tour event “to get some rest” after winning her second major title at the Chevron Championship. Victory on Sunday gave the American …

NBA: Nuggets fight back to beat Lakers in play-offs

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Jamal Murray scored on the buzzer as defending champions the Denver Nuggets beat the LA Lakers 101-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA play-offs first-round series. Murray, who …

UEFA to confirm 26-man squads for Euro 2024

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Uefa is set to confirm nations will have 26-man squads for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. A meeting of the European governing body’s national competitions committee voted in favour …

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Garcia floors Haney but misses out on WBC title

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American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia exceeded the 140-pound light-welterweight limit …

2024 NBA play-offs: Boston beat Miami Heat in opener

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The Boston Celtics started their NBA play-off campaign with a 114-94 win over the Miami Heat. Jayson Tatum’s triple-double helped the top seeds to lead throughout against last season’s losing …

Korda wins Chevron championship to match LPGA record

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Nelly Korda equalled an LPGA record by winning her fifth tournament in a row as she claimed the first women’s major of the year at the Chevron Championship. The American, …

Monday, Apr 22

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress to camp in Ghana, USA as NBBF rolls out 2024 Olympics

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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) have disclosed that the female national team, D’ Tigress will camp in Ghana and USA as part of their prepration for the Paris Olympics. The programme …

NFF stages monthly football awards

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The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the imminence of a Football Awards that will recognise, celebrate and reward the best players and coaches in the Nigeria game on a …

Sunday, Apr 21

Kada Kings, Kada Emeralds win 2024 President Beach Volleyball Cup

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Hosts, Kada Kings and Kada Emeralds of Kaduna state have emerged champions of the men and women categories of 2024 President Beach Volleyball Cup concluded in Kaduna at the …

Manchester United scrap past Coventry to reach FA Cup final

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Manchester United scraped into the FA Cup final on penalties despite throwing away a three-goal lead against Championship side Coventry in an epic semi-final at Wembley. In a very modern-day …

Kenya’s Ngumbau wins Abuja City International half marathon

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Kenya’s Shadrack Ngumbau has emerged the champion of the First edition of Abuja City Half Marathon. With the performance, Ngumbau sets a half marathon record of one hour, seven minutes …

‘FG won’t pay new Super Eagles coach’

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Top officials have disclosed that the Federal Government has made it very clear to the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) it won’t pay the salaries of the new coach of the Super …

NBA: Nuggets open title defence with win over Lakers

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The defending champion Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 to take a 1-0 lead in their NBA play-offs first-round series. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic scored 32 points to …

Ryu holds one-shot lead over Korda at Chevron

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South Korea’s Ryu Hae-ran holds a narrow advantage over history-chasing Nelly Korda following round three of the LPGA Chevron Championship in Texas. Ryu leads on 11 under heading into the …

Chinese Grand Prix: Verstappen wins in China

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Max Verstappen annihilated the competition to win the Chinese Grand Prix. The Dutchman was in a league of his own again – even over his team-mate Sergio Perez – in …

Tennis: Rybakina strolls to Stuttgart title in straight-sets win over Kostyuk

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Elena Rybakina had little trouble in seeing off Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2 to win the Stuttgart Open on Sunday, her third title this year. The Kazakhstani fourth seed broke to …

Garcia floors Haney 3 times in points victory

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American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia’s left hook was his greatest …

Jepchirchir breaks women’s only world record

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Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir stormed to victory in a women’s only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon. World record holder Tigst Assefa, …

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Breaking: Manchester United survive Coventry rally, set up City FA Cup final

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Manchester United beat Coventry on penalties after a stirring comeback from the Sky Blues to reach the final of the FA Cup on Sunday. Casemiro missed the first spot-kick of …

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Akpabio hails Tunde Onakoya, new world chess record holder

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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess record and etching the country on the world map. Akpabio’s congratulatory message …

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Winners emerge as curtains fall on 2024 President Beach Volleyball Cup

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Kada Kings and Kada Emeralds of Kaduna State have emerged champions of the 2024 President Beach Volleyball Cup in the men and women’s categories. In the men’s category, Kada Kings …

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Arsenal muscle Wolves, return to Premier League summit

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Arsenal shrugged off the disappointment of their Champions League exit to move back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Wolves on Saturday. Leandro Trossard …

Manchester City down Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

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Manchester City have qualified for the final of the FA Cup, thanks to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. The Premier League champions saw their hopes of winning a …

Saturday, Apr 20

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Chess: Tinubu celebrates Tunde Onakoya’s new world record

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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, on setting a new world chess record which sounded the gong of Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the global …

Ndidi’s strike moves Leicester City to Premier League return

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Wilfred Ndidi netted once as Leicester City defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Ndidi gave the Foxes the lead in the 22nd minute of the keenly contested encounter. …