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Commonwealth Games: India to host shooting event
India will host a Commonwealth archery and shooting championships six months ahead of the 2022 Games, which are being held in the British city of Birmingham. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said the event in Chandigarh in January 2022 and the main Games would be separately organised and funded. But a week after the BirminghamRead More
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History-maker Yennaris dropped from China football squad
London-born midfielder Nico Yennaris, the first naturalised footballer to play for China, was surprisingly dropped from new coach Li Tie’s national squad on Monday. The 26-year-old was not named in Li’s squad for a training camp in the UAE ahead of World Cup qualifiers in Thailand next month against the Maldives and Guam. It wasRead More
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Farah caught up in controversy over 2014 London Marathon injection
Mo Farah repeatedly denied to the United States Anti-Doping Agency taking a legal supplement prior to the 2014 London Marathon, before changing his account once he learned the doctor who injected him had told the investigators he had taken it, the BBC reported on Monday. The four-time Olympic champion had been asked by USADA whetherRead More
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Kebbi BSC’s victory a result of govt’s vigorous efforts — Gov. Bagudu
Kebbi’s Gov. Atiku Bagudu on Sunday said the Kebbi Beach Soccer Club’s recent success was the result of his administration’s vigorous efforts in sports in the last five years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team, who presented their trophies to Gov. Bagudu on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi, had won the AbujaRead More
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LeBron James’ ‘dream shake’ helps lift Lakers over Celtics
LeBron James delivered the go-ahead jumper with 30 seconds left to help lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics Sunday as the two decorated franchises renewed their historic rivalry. “I just gave a little dream shake to the baseline and was able to open up the middle and getRead More
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Neymar sent off as shaky PSG beat Bordeaux in Ligue 1
Neymar: Paris St-Germain (PSG) extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday. But it was a match in which the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off. A Marquinhos double, Edinson Cavani’s 200th PSG goal and a goalRead More
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Fury licked blood off Wilder, praised Jesus, sings American Pie, social media reacts
Only a few would have expected that it was going to be one-sided, Tyson Fury was headstrong, only a knockout would do it for him against Bomber, Deontey Wilder, He kept his promises.
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Deontay Wilder has eight kids from four women
Millionaire heavyweight champ and father of eight Deontay Wilder is a man who appears to have it all but he insists deciding to lace up the boxing gloves was nowhere near his best decision. It has been a long journey for the 34-year-old former pancake flipper as he climbed from “struggling to make endsRead More
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NOGIG 2020: Competition begins after colourful opening ceremony
By Jacob Ajom, The much anticipated 2020 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games officially began yesterday following a colourful opening ceremony at the Chevron Recreation Centre, Gbagada. There was a lot of fanfare as athletes and officials swarmed the exclusive arena in the early hours of Sunday to witness the grand opening ceremony which wasRead More
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NPFL: Plateau United stay top of NPFL after Lobi draw
By John Egbokhan Plateau United have continued to dictate the pace in the race to win the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL title following a goalless draw with rivals Lobi Stars at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi. Only one point separated both sides before the start of hostilities, with Lobi needing a win to goRead More
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Anthony Joshua set to fight Tyson Fury after Deontay Wilder defeat
Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn says British fighter, Anthony Joshua asked him to come to terms with fellow countryman, Tyson Fury over a unification fight after 31-year-old defeated American boxer, Deontay Wilder at the weekend. DAILY POST recalls that Fury knocked out Wilder in the 7th round at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,
Anthony Joshua set to fight Tyson Fury after Deontay Wilder defeat
EPL: Gary Neville compares Aubameyang to Thierry Henry
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has compared Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the Gunners legend, Thierry Henry, after the Gabonese international scored a brace in his side’s Premier League 3-2 win over Everton on Sunday. Two goals from Aubameyang and a strike from Eddie Nketiah gave Mikel Arteta’s men all three points against Everton
EPL: Gary Neville compares Aubameyang to Thierry Henry
Ligue 1: PSG manager reacts to Neymar’s red card against Bordeaux
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel, has refused to blame Neymar for his red card, during their 4-3 win over Bordeaux on Sunday. Neymar was shown a second yellow card for a late challenge on Yacine Adli. The 28-year-old exchanged angry words with referee Willy Delajod as he left the pitch. Tuchel claims Neymar’s reaction was
Ligue 1: PSG manager reacts to Neymar’s red card against Bordeaux
Dillian Whyte reveals why Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder
Dillian Whyte has claimed that Deontay Wilder has “poor boxing skills”, after the American was stopped by Tyson Fury last weekend. Fury ripped away Wilder’s WBC belt with the win in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Whyte insists that Wilder cannot have any complaints after the loss, after the cornerman threw in the towel in
Dillian Whyte reveals why Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder
Transfer: Lille reveals decision to allow Osimhen join Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid
Lille football club says its Nigerian import, Victor Osimhen will not be leaving the club in June. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and other top European clubs are interested in signing the Super Eagles striker. However Lille president, Gerard Lopez said the player will remain at the French Ligue 1 side for the 2020-2021 season. The
Transfer: Lille reveals decision to allow Osimhen join Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid
Deontay Wilder told not to fight Tyson Fury again
Boxing promoter, Frank Warren, has told Deontay Wilder not to bother about fighting Tyson Fury again. Fury won the world title for the second time, with a seventh-round stoppage of Wilder on Sunday morning. Wilder had previously never lost in his career. Their first bout ended in a draw. Wilder has the contractual right to
Deontay Wilder told not to fight Tyson Fury again
Champions League: Man City will be failures if they don’t win title – De Bruyne
Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has said they will be regarded as failures if they don’t win the Champions League. City won every trophy in England last season, clinching the last two Premier League titles in the process. However, Pep Guardiola has found it hard to conquer Europe again since he moved to the
Champions League: Man City will be failures if they don’t win title – De Bruyne
EPL: Ziyech finally completes Chelsea move
Ajax star, Hakim Ziyech, has now signed a five-year deal with Chelsea. The Blues triggered a £37million release clause in the Moroccan’s contract and on Sunday evening, they announced personal terms have been agreed. Frank Lampard is already working on his squad ahead of next season, with the likes of Pedro and Willian expected to
EPL: Ziyech finally completes Chelsea move
EPL: Arteta speaks on Aubameyang leaving Arsenal after 3-2 win over Everton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can be convinced to sign a new deal at the club. Aubameyang scored twice as the Gunners battled to a 3-2 win over Everton on Sunday. However, the Gabon striker will have only one year left on his current, when this season is over. Aubameyang has been
EPL: Arteta speaks on Aubameyang leaving Arsenal after 3-2 win over Everton
Champions League: Barcelona players to be tested for coronavirus
Barcelona players will undergo fever checks when they arrive in Naples on Monday, ahead of their Champions League last 16 clash with Napoli, ESPN reports. This comes amid the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy. Four Serie A matches were called off on Saturday due to fears of a further outbreak. Inter Milan vs Sampdoria, Atalanta
Champions League: Barcelona players to be tested for coronavirus
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