When LeBron James first stormed into the NBA straight out of high school in 2003, the world witnessed a force of nature. The young man from Akron, Ohio, drafted as the number one pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers, dazzled fans and confounded defenders with his explosive athleticism and all-round brilliance. Back then, LeBron’s game was
Inter Milan have clinched a dramatic place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a pulsating 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at San Siro, sealing a 4-3 aggregate victory over the German giants. The night was packed with tension, twists, and standout performances as the Nerazzurri survived a late Bayern surge to advance. The match
In a move that has captured the imagination of Nigerians and chess lovers worldwide, Tunde Onakoya, the celebrated founder of Chess in Slums Africa, is gearing up for an audacious 70-hour chess marathon right at the heart of New York City’s iconic Times Square. This marathon, scheduled to run from April 17 to 20, is
French superstar Kylian Mbappe is set to spearhead Real Madrid’s pursuit of yet another storied Champions League comeback as the Spanish giants attempt to overturn a daunting 3-0 deficit against Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. The Gunners stunned the 15-time European champions in the first leg of the quarter-final in London, but
The Community Sports and Educational Development Initiative (CSED) is beaming with pride as four female netball players, who were part of its pioneering “Sporting Coders” programme, have secured admission into top Nigerian universities. The students, who were part of a cohort of 21 participants from the Tare Pet Montessori Group of Schools in Yenagoa, Bayelsa
A tragic incident unfolded at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday following an intense Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Plateau United and Nasarawa United. Vincent Temitope, a striker for Plateau United and one of the goal-scorers in the game, was attacked by an angry fan after his team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat.
Bayelsa United delivered a dominant performance on Friday evening, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Shooting Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 33 clash at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. The Prosperity Boys showcased their fine form and tactical superiority against a Shooting Stars side grappling with off-field challenges. From the opening
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine form as he played a key role in his club’s latest victory, sending a strong message to Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Sekhou Chelle. Iheanacho’s performance was instrumental in securing the win for his club, as he contributed both in attack and overall play. His display has
Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has praised Victor Osimhen, placing him among the world’s top attackers alongside Ademola Lookman. Speaking in Kigali on Friday, Troost-Ekong highlighted Osimhen’s exceptional performance, which saw him score twice in Nigeria’s 2-0 win against Rwanda. While acknowledging Osimhen’s brilliance, the captain stressed that the victory was a result of
