August 6, 2025

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Sabalenka, Osaka, and Gauff Advance to Last 16 at Miami Open

The Miami Open continues to deliver thrilling tennis action as top seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff secured their spots in the last 16 with impressive performances on Sunday. World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her trademark power game, defeating her opponent in straight sets. The Belarusian, who has been in dominant form

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CAF World Cup Qualifiers: Exciting Matches and Standings as Teams Battle for Glory

The CAF World Cup Qualifiers have delivered thrilling matches across all groups, with teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Here’s a roundup of the latest results, standings, and key highlights as the competition heats up. Group A: Egypt Leads the PackEgypt solidified their position at the top of Group A with a

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: South American Section Heats Up as Argentina Secures Top Spot

The South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, have reached a thrilling climax as Matchday 14 delivered dramatic results and reshaped the standings. With six direct slots and one inter-confederation play-off spot up for grabs, the competition among CONMEBOL teams is fiercer

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Lewis Hamilton Triumphs in Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race, Silences Critics

Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, delivering a dominant performance that saw him fend off criticism from skeptics. The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari this season after a storied career with Mercedes, took aim at his detractors, accusing them of “yapping”

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Amber Anning Makes History with 400m Gold at World Indoor Championships

Amber Anning has etched her name into the history books by becoming Great Britain’s first women’s 400m champion at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. The 24-year-old sprinter claimed her maiden international title in dramatic fashion, clocking 50.60 seconds to edge out American Alexis Holmes by just three hundredths of a second in a thrilling final.

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Heavyweight Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies Aged 76

The world of boxing is in mourning following the death of legendary heavyweight champion George Foreman, who passed away at the age of 76. Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, was one of the most iconic figures in the history of the sport. Foreman first rose to prominence in 1968 when

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Victor Osimhen Surpasses Segun Odegbami’s Goal Record for Nigeria

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has etched his name deeper into the history books of Nigerian football by surpassing the legendary Segun Odegbami’s goal record for the national team. The 26-year-old achieved the milestone during Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday, scoring his 24th goal for the Super Eagles. Osimhen’s historic

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Besiktas and Trabzonspor Lock Horns in Race to Sign Nigerian Striker Paul Onuachu

Turkish Super Lig heavyweights Besiktas have entered the race to sign Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu from English Premier League side Southampton, challenging Trabzonspor, who were previously leading the pursuit. The 30-year-old striker, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Trabzonspor last season, is now at the center of a heated transfer battle between the two

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Lagos Hosts Second Edition of The Athletics School Games with Expanded Participation

The second season of The Athletics School Games (TASG), sanctioned by the Lagos State Athletics Association (LSAA), kicked off Saturday at Yaba College of Technology, drawing 16 schools from across the state—a significant increase from the 11 institutions that participated in its debut edition.  Pupils in elementary and secondary school categories are competing for medals,

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Victor Osimhen’s Record-Breaking Brace Revitalizes Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifying Campaign

Victor Osimhen’s first-half double propelled Nigeria to a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium on Friday, reigniting the Super Eagles’ hopes of securing a spot in the tournament. The Galatasaray striker, making his debut appearance in the qualifying series, scored twice before halftime to become

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