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Nigeria Finishes 7th at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Team Nigeria capped its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with an impressive seventh-place finish, emerging as the highest-ranked African nation after collecting 24 medals.The Nigerian contingent finished the Games with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, marking...
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Commonwealth Games: Enekwechi Wins Historic Shot Put Gold For Nigeria

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Chukwuebuka Enekwechi on Thursday became the first Nigerian to win the men’s shot put gold medal at the Commonwealth Games after producing a championship-winning throw of 21.07m in Glasgow, Scotland.The Olympic Games confirmed the win on its X handle...
FIFA

How Much Each Team Earned At The 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup featured a record prize fund of $871 million (£662 million), making it the most lucrative tournament in the competition’s history. FIFA had initially announced a prize pool of $727 million (£552 million), representing a...
Football

Lionel Messi Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

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Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has been named the recipient of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, one of Spain’s most prestigious international honours.The award was announced on Wednesday by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, which cited...
Boxing

Anthony Joshua Stays Focused as Fury Showdown Draws Closer

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Anthony Joshua is refusing to celebrate, even with a Tyson Fury fight finally agreed."Signing a contract doesn't mean anything. Winning is the only true success," Joshua said on Monday.First Things First Before the Battle of Britain happens, both fighters have...
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Tobi Amusan Eyes Third African Hurdles Gold at Accra Championships

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Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, will begin her quest for a third African women’s 100 metres hurdles title as the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships kick off in Accra, Ghana.The continental competition officially opens today at the University...
Sport

World Snooker Championship 2026: Massive Shocks Rock the Crucible

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Crucible classics shock the snooker world The World Snooker Championship 2026 recently delivered unimaginable drama. John Higgins sensationally defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final-frame decider. He wrestled control back after trailing heavily earlier in the match. Consequently, the Scottish legend...
Sport

Aryna Sabalenka Breaks Indian Wells Curse With Dramatic Win Over Elena Rybakina

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Sabalenka Finally Lifts Indian Wells Trophy World number one Aryna Sabalenka captured her first Indian Wells Open title on Sunday after defeating Elena Rybakina in a thrilling three-set final, 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(6). The Belarusian tennis star produced a resilient comeback in...
FIFA

FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Spark Unprecedented Global Demand

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already generating record-breaking excitement, with Gianni Infantino revealing that ticket demand could fill every stadium for all 104 matches.The tournament will run across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, making it the first...
Champions League

Champions League Play-Offs Deliver Goals and Comebacks

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European heavyweights tighten grip on Round of 16 spots after explosive first legs. The drama and intensity of the UEFA play-offs have captured fans across the continent. The UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs burst into life on Tuesday night. They...
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Sanwo-Olu Orders Crackdown After Festac-Alakija Bridge Vandalism

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered security agencies to identify and arrest those behind the vandalism of the...