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Category: Sports

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…

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…

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