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NBA

Maluach’s Remarkable Journey From South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft

Khaman Maluach used to dream the impossible as he walked the dusty streets of Kawempe, a disadvantaged suburb on the outskirts of Uganda’s capital...

Obaah A6 days ago

Basketball

NBA Africa announce humanitarian award to honour Dikembe Mutombo

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on Saturday the creation of the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, a new annual honour that will recognize...

Queen JohnFebruary 15, 2025

Basketball

Former NBA champion Sam Vincent named 2025 Basketball Africa League Combine Camp Director

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Tuesday named 1986 NBA champion and Olympian Sam Vincent Camp Director for the 2025 BAL Combine to be...

Queen JohnJanuary 7, 2025

Football

Aziz Issah Returns to Dreams FC After Barcelona Loan Spell Ends

Abdul Aziz Issah’s loan spell at Barcelona Atletic has come to an end, with the Spanish giants opting not to activate the purchase option...

Obaah A2 days ago

Football

Pogba Returns to Football after Doping Ban as he Joins Monaco on a Two-Year Deal

Paul Pogba has joined AS Monaco on a free transfer after signing a two-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Saturday, as the...

Obaah A3 days ago

Football

Everything You Need to Know About the WAFCON 2024 Finals

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) is drawing ever closer, with Morocco staging the finals for the second time in a row....

Obaah A4 days ago

Tennis

Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Jabeur retires from first round opener

Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired from her first round against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday. The Tunisian was trailing 3-2 in the first set...

Obaah A3 days ago

Football

Eze becomes Spurs’ must-get signing, with Mbeumo and Norgaard gone

Tottenham Hotspur fans are waiting for the first major signing of the Thomas Frank era – but so far, the signals have not been...

Obaah A6 days ago

Football

“I went to Saudi for trophies, not money” – Mendy

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says criticism that he and other players chased money by moving to Saudi Arabia is wide of the mark. The...

Obaah A6 days ago

Football

Moses Simon Makes €7m Move to Paris FC from Nantes

Nigeria winger Moses Simon has joined Paris FC from fellow French club Nantes, the capital city outfit announced on Wednesday. Simon, 29, has signed...

Obaah AJune 25, 2025

Athletics

Gout Breaks own Australian 200m Record in European Debut

Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout crushed the 200 metres field in his first senior race abroad on Tuesday, bettering his own national record by...

Obaah AJune 25, 2025

Football

“No friends on pitch“– Hakimi warns Messi

Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi, has issued a light warning to Lionel Messi ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16...

Obaah AJune 24, 2025

Featured

Is Lewis Hamilton retiring from F1?

Abu Dhabi Arguably the greatest Formula 1 driver of all times, Sir Lewis Hamilton could have raced his last lap. After a very controversial...

Kolya TDecember 28, 2021

Beauty

Vannessa & Natalia Bryant stars in emotional new Lancome commercial

Vannessa and Natalia star in new Lancome commercial as mother-daughter moment brings light to the festive season. With their genuine style of chemistry, Vanessa...

Iseoluwa SadiqDecember 28, 2021

American Football

Jennifer King makes NFL history — first female African American coach

On Tuesday (Dec. 22), history was made in the NFL as Jennifer King finally climbed the ranks of full time head running coach. A...

Iseoluwa SadiqDecember 28, 2021

NBA

Nikola Jokic lead the way for the Denver Nuggets with a monstrous double-double against the LA Clippers

A shorthanded LA Clippers’ squad couldn’t withstand the power of Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets. Without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Reggie Jackson,...

Jordan LDecember 27, 2021

NBA

Ja Morant gets his first win after his return to the Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies had a pretty convenient opponent on Sunday night in the NBA. They traveled to Sacramento to face off the Kings for...

Jordan LDecember 27, 2021

NBA

Chicago Bulls continue winning streak behind LaVine – DeRozan combo punch

The Chicago Bulls are at their prime and are in for a stellar season behind key star contributors Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Despite...

Iseoluwa SadiqDecember 27, 2021

Featured

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch set for April 2022

Anthony Joshua is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch in early 2022, with Eddie Hearn confirming a date when expects the fight...

Rotimi AkindeleDecember 27, 2021

Football

Footballer collapses and dies during a game.

Sofian Lokar, 30, collapses and dies during a game. World football is mourning after the tragic death of 30 year old Sofian Lokar. On...

Jordan LDecember 27, 2021

Other Sports

UFC champion Aljamain Sterling accuses Petr Yan of steroid use

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has accused former titleholder Petr Yan of steroid use. Sterling (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) and Yan (16-2 MMA, 8-1...

Rotimi AkindeleDecember 27, 2021

Featured

Francis Ngannou slams former gym for hiding sparring videos with Cyril Gane

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has blasted his former gym, the MMA Factory, for allegedly hiding videos of his sparring session with Ciryl Gane....

Rotimi AkindeleDecember 27, 2021

Football

Romelu Lukaku ends goal drought in Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Aston Villa

Romelu Lukaku netted his first Premier League goal since September to lead Chelsea’s comeback for a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday Lukaku’s...

Rotimi AkindeleDecember 27, 2021

NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers whitewashed the shorthanded Toronto Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to amaze us this year. They have just demolished the Toronto Raptors, 144:99 in their largest margin win in a...

Jordan LDecember 27, 2021

Football

Manchester City and Leicester City produce a fantastic Boxing Day show with 9 goals

The game between Manchester City and Leicester City was a treat to watch on Boxing Day in the Premier League. The Sky Blues were...

Jordan LDecember 27, 2021

NBA

Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers with 36 points against the Washington Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers came up on top against the Washington Wizards on the road. The 76ers were slight favorites in this game as they...

Jordan LDecember 27, 2021

Featured

Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff receives multiyear extension from Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland announced Saturday that Bickerstaff had signed a multiyear extension. The details of the contract weren’t released. During his first-year campaign, the Cavs only...

Iseoluwa SadiqDecember 27, 2021

AfroBasket

THE BAL WINS INTERNATIONAL SPORTS AWARD!

On 22nd December 2021, the International Sports Convention (ISC) released the names of its 7 total winners of the International Sports Award; A recognition...

Forever WillingieDecember 27, 2021

NBA

NBA Trade Season – buyers, sellers and the ideal New Year’s gift for each team

With the NBA Season nearly at the halfway mark and the February 10th Trade Deadline looming closer, teams have difficult personnel decisions to...

Kolya TDecember 27, 2021

NBA

Injury Update: Paul George OUT for 3-4 weeks due to an unpleasant elbow injury

LA Clippers’ superstar, Paul George, will miss the upcoming weeks due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He has just...

Jordan LDecember 26, 2021

NBA

Giannis and the Bucks triumphs despite depleted roster and returning stars from COVID protocols

The Bucks vs. The Celtics game was one for the books. The Milwaukee Bucks were down as much as 19 points in the first...

Iseoluwa SadiqDecember 26, 2021

Featured

Crypto.com Arena will open on Christmas Day, ending the era of the Staples Center

The beloved Staple Center sports and event center has finally closed, though it was more rebranding. It was announced in November that Staples Center...

Iseoluwa SadiqDecember 26, 2021