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Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne Named World Rugby Players of the Year
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Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne Named World Rugby Players of the Year

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby’s Players of the Year on…

Rafael Nadal Retires in Emotional Farewell After Davis Cup Loss
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Rafael Nadal Retires in Emotional Farewell After Davis Cup Loss

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis Tuesday following a loss to the Netherlands in Spain’s quarter-final…

Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson on Points in Lackluster Fight
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Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson on Points in Lackluster Fight

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a disappointing eight-round bout that left 70,000 fans unimpressed. The…

South African Soccer President Danny Jordaan Arrested on Fraud, Theft Charges
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South African Soccer President Danny Jordaan Arrested on Fraud, Theft Charges

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) and a key figure in securing the 2010 FIFA World…

CAF Increases Prize Money for 2024 Women’s Champions League by Over 50%
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CAF Increases Prize Money for 2024 Women’s Champions League by Over 50%

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize pool for the 2024 Women’s Champions…

Mbappé Excluded from France Squad for UEFA Nations League Matches
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Mbappé Excluded from France Squad for UEFA Nations League Matches

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Kylian Mbappé has once again been left out of the France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against…

Imane Khelif Files Legal Complaint Over XY Chromosome Allegations
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Imane Khelif Files Legal Complaint Over XY Chromosome Allegations

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France following reports that she has XY chromosomes,…

Libyan Football Federation to Appeal Sanctions After Canceled Match Against Nigeria
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Libyan Football Federation to Appeal Sanctions After Canceled Match Against Nigeria

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) plans to legally contest sanctions imposed following the cancellation of their Africa Cup of Nations…

Dwyane Wade’s Statue Goes Viral After Miami Heat Unveiling
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Dwyane Wade’s Statue Goes Viral After Miami Heat Unveiling

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Dwyane Wade’s legacy as a Miami Heat legend was solidified Sunday with the unveiling of an eight-foot statue outside the…

Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí Take Home Ballon d’Or Honors
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Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí Take Home Ballon d’Or Honors

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Spanish soccer had a triumphant night at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri capturing…

Ethiopian Runner Yomif Kejelcha Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record
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Ethiopian Runner Yomif Kejelcha Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha broke the men’s half-marathon record on Sunday. He finished in Valencia, Spain, with a time of…

Kylian Mbappé Trains with Real Madrid Amid Rape Allegation Reports
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Kylian Mbappé Trains with Real Madrid Amid Rape Allegation Reports

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 16, 2024October 22, 2024

French football star Kylian Mbappé was seen training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, marking his return to the field after…

Sir Alex Ferguson to Step Down as Manchester United Ambassador
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Sir Alex Ferguson to Step Down as Manchester United Ambassador

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Sir Alex Ferguson, the iconic former manager of Manchester United, will step down as the club’s ambassador at the end…

FIFPro and European Leagues File Complaint Against FIFA Over Match Calendar
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FIFPro and European Leagues File Complaint Against FIFA Over Match Calendar

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Global players’ union FIFPro, in collaboration with Europe’s domestic leagues, filed a formal complaint against FIFA with the European Commission…

NFF Withdraws Super Eagles from AFCON Qualifier After Ordeal in Libya
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NFF Withdraws Super Eagles from AFCON Qualifier After Ordeal in Libya

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has withdrawn the Super Eagles from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya,…

Ruth Chepngetich Sets Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
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Ruth Chepngetich Sets Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women’s marathon world record on Sunday in Chicago, finishing the race in 2:09:56. She is…

Kipyegon Bett, Kenyan Middle-Distance Runner, Dies at 26
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Kipyegon Bett, Kenyan Middle-Distance Runner, Dies at 26

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Kenyan middle-distance runner Kipyegon Bett, who won a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 2017 World Championships in…

Paul Pogba’s Four-Year Doping Ban Cut to 18 Months
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Paul Pogba’s Four-Year Doping Ban Cut to 18 Months

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Paul Pogba has successfully appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in his four-year doping ban being reduced…

FIFA Suspends Samuel Eto’o from National Team Activities for Six Months
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FIFA Suspends Samuel Eto’o from National Team Activities for Six Months

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Samuel Eto’o, the legendary Cameroonian soccer player and current president of the Cameroon Football Federation, has been banned by FIFA…

Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame NBA Player, Dies at 58
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Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame NBA Player, Dies at 58

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, the legendary NBA player and Hall of Famer, passed away on Monday at the age of 58 due…

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