China coach targets clean sweep of Nigeria's D'Tigress
China beat Nigeria's D'Tigress 69-65 in Haikou, taking a 2-0 series lead. Gong Luming aims for a 3-0 sweep in Foshan on Wednesday, ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.
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Nigeria withdraws from World Flag Football Championships over visa
Nigeria's men's and women's flag football teams withdraw from the 2026 World Championships in Germany due to visa failures, despite qualifying as African champions.
Teen Influencer, Mother, Grandmother Die in Rio Helicopter Crash
Sofia Murillo, 17, her mother, and grandmother died when a tourist helicopter crashed in Rio. Four bodies were found carbonised.
Okoye: Serie A Still Among World's Best Leagues
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye says Serie A remains one of the world's best leagues, proud to compete at high level after 10 clean sheets with Udinese.
Don Nelson, NBA Hall of Fame coach, dies at 86
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and player, dies at 86. He left a legacy of 1,335 wins and 'Nellie Ball' style.
IGP Receives Commonwealth Champion Ezekiel Nathaniel
IGP Olatunji Disu received Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel, 400m hurdles Commonwealth champion, at Force Headquarters, praising police-sports bond.
Super Falcons Earn $150,000 Despite WAFCON 2026 Exit
Nigeria's Super Falcons receive $150,000 prize money after a 1-0 quarter-final loss to Cameroon at WAFCON 2026, ending their title defense and World Cup hopes.
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic for vacant IBF title Aug 29
Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena on August 29 after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his titles.
Jessica Oji wins Nigeria's first U20 field gold medal
Jessica Oji becomes Nigeria's first-ever field event gold medallist at the World U20 Athletics Championships with a throw of 18.08m in Oregon.
Footballer Dies After Lightning Strike in Thailand
24-year-old footballer Safwan Awae died after lightning struck the pitch during a match in Thailand, injuring 12 others, including a Malaysian player.
24-Year-Old Footballer Dies After Lightning Strike in Thailand
Safwan Awae, 24, died after lightning struck during a match in Thailand, injuring 12 others. Incident occurred at Golok FA Cup 2026.
Algeria Beat Kenya, Morocco Top Group at WAFCON 2026
Algeria's 2-0 win over Kenya secured a quarter-final spot at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, while Morocco finished top after a 0-0 draw with Senegal.
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria's Men Change Story at Glasgow 2026
Nigeria's men's team delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning 12 medals and transforming the nation's standing.
Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa Reach WAFCON 2026 Last Eight
Côte d'Ivoire beat Tanzania 2-1 to top Group B, while South Africa edged Burkina Faso 1-0 to join them in the WAFCON quarter-finals.
Flying Eagles beat Cote d'Ivoire on penalties to reach WAFU B U20 final
Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeated Côte d'Ivoire 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the WAFU B U20 semi-final, securing a spot in the final and a chance to retain the title.
Teen Footballer Shot Dead by Mistake in Brazil Gang Attack
A 15-year-old footballer was mistakenly shot and killed by rival drug gang members after a friendly match in Maceió, Brazil. Police say he was not the intended target.
Serena, Venus Williams to reunite at Cincinnati Open
Serena Williams, 44, and Venus Williams, 46, will play doubles together at the Cincinnati Open, their first match since 2022 US Open, after a wild-card entry.
Ugandan Boxers Missing After Commonwealth Games
Four Ugandan boxers vanished after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, sparking an immigration probe. They reportedly seek asylum in the UK.
US Open 2026: Schedule, Venues, Players to Watch
The 2026 US Open runs Aug 30-Sep 13 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, featuring Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sabalenka, and more.
US Open 2026 Tickets: How to Buy, Prices, and Seat Categories
US Open 2026 tickets are on sale via USOpen.org and Ticketmaster, with prices from $43 for early rounds to $686 for men's final, plus resale options.
UFC fighter Allan Nascimento dies at 34 of heart attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, 34, found dead in his sleep from apparent heart attack, six weeks after his last fight. He had a 22-7 record.
Nigeria finishes 7th best African team at Glasgow 2026
Team Nigeria placed seventh at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals to finish as Africa's best nation.
Nigeria 4x100m Relay Silver Downgraded to Bronze at CWG
Nigeria's men's 4x100m relay team has been stripped of its silver medal and downgraded to bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada's appeal against disqualification was upheld.
Olayinka Olajide's Commonwealth Games 200m Run Ends in Semis
Nigeria's Olayinka Olajide ended her Commonwealth Games 200m in the semi-finals, finishing seventh in 23.79s after admitting injury and lack of preparation.
Nigeria edges South Africa in Commonwealth Games medals
Nigeria holds fifth place with eight gold medals, while South Africa sits sixth despite more total medals, keeping the African battle very close.
Nigeria Extends Commonwealth Games Medal Haul with Gold
Nigeria remains Africa's top nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with nine gold medals after Ezekiel Nathaniel and Udodi Onwuzurike won athletics medals on Day 8.
Tobi Amusan Vows Best Days Ahead Despite Bronze
World record holder Tobi Amusan insists she is far from finished after winning 100m hurdles bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Amusan on Bronze, Injury, and Nigeria's Rising Stars
Tobi Amusan won bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, overcoming a torn tendon and a training-camp fall to secure her third Games medal.
Usoro Silver, Relay Bronze for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games
Ruth Usoro claimed silver in the women’s long jump while Nigeria’s 4x100m relay team took bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, keeping Nigeria Africa’s top-ranked nation.
Glasgow 2026: Ogazi and Udo Reach Men's 400m Final
Nigerian duo Samuel Ogazi and Edidiong Udo qualify for men's 400m final at Glasgow 2026; Tobi Amusan sets fastest Games time in 100m hurdles heat.
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