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Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever announce WNBA preseason matchup vs. Nigeria

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever announce WNBA preseason matchup vs. Nigeria As Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever prepare for the 2026 WNBA season, the franchise announced on March 26 the addition of one more matchup to the team’s 2026 preseason schedule, with the Nigeria Women’s National Team visiti…

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Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year - study

More than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a large new study has estimated, following a recent outbreak of the disease in the UK. Children accounted for a third of the deaths, many of which were in Africa, according to the research that described itself as the mos…

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Morocco draw first game under new coach, Algeria, Egypt post big wins

CAPE TOWN, March 28 : Morocco grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday in their first match under coach Mohamed Ouahbi as Africa’s World Cup-bound teams delivered mixed results in warm-up matches. Ouahbi took over from Walid Regragui this month and saw his side trail to John Yebo…

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Syracuse women’s basketball: Uche Izoje announces return for sophomore season

You can exhale, Syracuse women’s basketball fans. Superstar center Uche Izoje is returning to the Orange for another season, the program announced on Friday. Izoje was the ACC Rookie of the Year, averaging 15.6 points and 9.2 rebounds, and led the conference with 2.6 blocks per game. She led Syracu…

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Iran's soccer team honours victims of deadly airstrike on primary school

Iran's soccer team honours victims of deadly airstrike on primary school In short: Players from Iran's men's soccer team have held small backpacks to honour victims of an air strike on a girls' primary school. Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the February 28 strike, which the US military says …

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Iran’s football team honours children killed in Minab school airstrike

Iran’s football team honours children killed in Minab school airstrike Iranian football players laid backpacks on a football pitch in Turkey to pay tribute to the children killed in a US-Israeli strike on Minab elementary school last month. The tribute came ahead of a friendly match against Nigeria.

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Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer pick, odds, time: UFC Seattle

Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer pick, odds, time: UFC Seattle MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at UFC Fight Night 271's main event between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer. Israel Adesanya UFC Fight Night 271 preview Stap…

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BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court under heavy security, journalists barred

A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for …

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Algeria national team: Vladimir Petkovic punishes a key player!

Algeria national team: Vladimir Petkovic punishes a key player! As the next Algeria national team training camp approaches, Vladimir Petkovic could be about to make a strong statement. According to several local sources, Baghdad Bounedjah, although initially included in the expanded squad list, may…

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DRC: Yoane Wissa returns to the national team despite limited playing time

DRC: Yoane Wissa returns to the national team despite limited playing time Yoane Wissa makes his return to the DR Congo national team after several months away. The Newcastle striker is included in the squad announced by head coach Sébastien Desabre for the intercontinental play-off final, a crucia…

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Where to watch Megan Gustafson, Spain in FIBA World Cup vs. New Zealand

Where to watch Megan Gustafson, Spain in FIBA World Cup vs. New Zealand After an eventful 2025 that saw her get engaged, release her first children's book, and secure her first WNBA Championship as part of the Las Vegas Aces, Iowa women's basketball legend Megan Gustafson will once again represent …

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The first brothers who could play simultaneously in the Premier League and the NBA

- NBA. Adebayo, the most surreal star: he grew up in a caravan, his famous girlfriend inspires him... and he scores 83 points - NBA. Bam Adebayo Net Worth: How much is the Miami Heat star making Landon Emenelo (18 years old and 1.80 m.) and Sebastien Emenelo (19 years old and 1.90 m.) could become …

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“I lost my mother young”: Emotional Osimhen moved by Galatasaray fans’ tribute before Liverpool clash

Victor Osimhen has spoken of the powerful emotions he felt after Galatasaray SK supporters unveiled a touching tribute to the Nigerian striker before their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool FC at RAMS Park on Tuesday night. Ahead of kickoff, Galatasaray fans produc…

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DTigress begin World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia in Lyon

Reigning African Champions Nigeria’s DTigress will open her campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a high reputation as a major force in World basketball and the …

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Nigeria U20 star Daniel Daga to appeal six-month prison sentence in Norway

Daniel Daga, a Nigeria U20 international and midfielder for Molde FK, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being convicted of committing a sexual act against a person who did not consent. According to TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre…

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UCL Roundup: Lookman stars in Atlético rout, as Osimhen helps sink Liverpool

Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were influential as Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray secured crucial wins in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 ties on Tuesday night. While Lookman featured prominently in Atlético’s commanding victory over Tottenham Hotspur, O…

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Nigerian midfielder Daga jailed six months over sexual assault

By Ayobami Okerinde Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, was convicted on Tuesday and ordered to pay 10,000 No…

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‘Bro, what’: LeBron, social media react to Adebayo’s historic 83-point game

Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday – the second-highest scoring game in NBA history – was a historic statistical line no one saw coming. The Heat star shot 20-43 from the floor and was 7-22 from beyond the three-point line. Thirty-six of h…

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Barcelona squad named for Newcastle 1st leg

The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to England for a huge Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Newcastle at St. James’ Park, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Tuesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Koc…

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Aruna faces World No. 6 at WTT Chongqing

Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna will return to action at the WTT Champions Chongqing on Tuesday (today), when he takes on France’s Félix Lebrun in the men’s round of 32, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Currently ranked world No. 48, Aruna will be featuring in his third WTT tournament of the se…

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