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Category: Sports

Ethiopian Athletes Sweep Medals at Berlin Marathon
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Ethiopian Athletes Sweep Medals at Berlin Marathon

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Ethiopian athletes dominated the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, with Milkesa Mengesha winning the men’s race in a personal best time…

Former France and Real Madrid Defender Raphael Varane Announces Retirement at 31
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Former France and Real Madrid Defender Raphael Varane Announces Retirement at 31

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Raphael Varane, the former France and Real Madrid defender, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.…

St. Lucia’s First Olympic Medalist Celebrated with Hero’s Welcome
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St. Lucia’s First Olympic Medalist Celebrated with Hero’s Welcome

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Julien Alfred, the first athlete from St. Lucia to win an Olympic medal, returned home Tuesday to a jubilant reception,…

Police FC Coach Praises Players After Win Over Muhazi United
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Police FC Coach Praises Players After Win Over Muhazi United

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Police FC head coach Vincent Mashami commended his players for their strong performance in a 3-0 victory against Muhazi United…

LeBron James Stars in New Netflix Series
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LeBron James Stars in New Netflix Series

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, and Anthony Edwards are set to give fans an inside look at…

Haaland Scores 100th Goal in Controversial Draw with Arsenal
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Haaland Scores 100th Goal in Controversial Draw with Arsenal

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Erling Haaland scored his 100th goal for Manchester City in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium…

A’ja Wilson Earns Unanimous 2024 WNBA MVP Honors Following Historic Season
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A’ja Wilson Earns Unanimous 2024 WNBA MVP Honors Following Historic Season

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was unanimously voted the 2024 WNBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced Sunday. Wilson…

Daniel Dubois Knocks Out Anthony Joshua, Retains IBF Heavyweight Title
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Daniel Dubois Knocks Out Anthony Joshua, Retains IBF Heavyweight Title

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

In a stunning upset, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round on Saturday night, denying Joshua the…

Kylian Mbappé Secures $61 Million Ruling for Unpaid Wages
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Kylian Mbappé Secures $61 Million Ruling for Unpaid Wages

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The French league’s legal commission has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé €55 million ($61 million) in unpaid…

Mbappé Turns Down $60M Mediation Proposal in PSG Dispute
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Mbappé Turns Down $60M Mediation Proposal in PSG Dispute

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Kylian Mbappé has rejected a mediation offer from the French soccer league’s legal commission in his ongoing financial dispute with…

Rwanda and Nigeria End in Scoreless Draw at Amahoro Stadium
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Rwanda and Nigeria End in Scoreless Draw at Amahoro Stadium

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars held Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a goalless draw Tuesday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

Nigeria Wraps Up Paralympics with Seven Medals
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Nigeria Wraps Up Paralympics with Seven Medals

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, finishing 40th in the overall medal standings with a…

Paris to Name Sports Venue After Late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
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Paris to Name Sports Venue After Late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

The city of Paris plans to honor the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after…

Nigerian Powerlifter Esther Nworgu Wins Silver Despite Injury
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Nigerian Powerlifter Esther Nworgu Wins Silver Despite Injury

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter Esther Nworgu said winning the silver medal in Paris was “like heaven” after dislocating her shoulder just…

Algeria Confident Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
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Algeria Confident Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Algeria’s national team trained at their headquarters in Algiers on Tuesday in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

Osimhen Receives Enthusiastic Welcome from Galatasaray Fans Amid Loan Talks
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Osimhen Receives Enthusiastic Welcome from Galatasaray Fans Amid Loan Talks

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was greeted with a fervent reception at Istanbul Airport early Tuesday as he arrived to join…

Ivorian Defender Sol Bamba Dies at 39
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Ivorian Defender Sol Bamba Dies at 39

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Tributes are pouring in for former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba, who has died at the age of 39. Turkish…

Paralympic Village Ready to Host Athletes with Final Adjustments
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Paralympic Village Ready to Host Athletes with Final Adjustments

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

With less than 10 days until Paralympic athletes from 182 delegations across five continents arrive, the Paralympic Village near Paris…

Thierry Henry Resigns as France Under-21 Coach After Olympic Silver
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Thierry Henry Resigns as France Under-21 Coach After Olympic Silver

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Thierry Henry stepped down as coach of France’s Under-21 team following their silver medal win at the Olympics earlier this…

Imane Khelif, Kaylia Nemour Receive Warm Welcome in Algeria After Olympics
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Imane Khelif, Kaylia Nemour Receive Warm Welcome in Algeria After Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif returned to Algeria on Monday, greeted by a warm reception as the nation rallied behind…

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