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Get to Know: The Eight Players of Nigerian Descent Selected in NBA Draft 2020

November 20, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The NBA Draft 2020 held virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from ESPN’s studios in Bristol, Connecticut, and reached fans in 215 countries and territories in 29 languages. The Minnesota Timberwolves made

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How Sport Has Reinvented Itself To Survive The Pandemic

October 5, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The business around sports has the opportunity to evolve and demonstrate new forms of closeness with fans, but it must also face the sinking of the regional economy. Almost two

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Israel Adesanya secures Nigerian Representation

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong Eton

Over the last couple of years, the Nigerian influence has been felt in mixed martial arts format, Ultimate Fighting Competition (UFC) with the success of Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman, Sodiq

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11-Year Old Nigerian Features in Just-Released GWR 2021

September 21, 2020 by Aby Odusola

Eche Chinonso also known as Amazing Kid Eche first came into the spotlight in last year, when he set a Guinness World Record for “Most consecutive touches of a football

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The Latest Episode of The Cruijff Turn is about Thiago to Liverpool, Bale to Spurs and Chelsea vs Liverpool

September 18, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The football season has gotten started and naturally, we’re documenting it on a weekly basis by running through the latest news and the stories that matter. On the latest episode,

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Ja Morant Earns Rookie of the Year Award and Leads All Rookie First Team

September 16, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

As the NBA Finals approach signaling the end of the regular season, it has been announced that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year and

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It’s All About the New Season, New Us on the latest episode of The Cruijff Turn

September 10, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Our football podcast, The Cruijff turn makes its return right before the football season returns with the Premier League taking precedence with its season opener this weekend. Mayowa Idowu is

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Meet Iyene Essien, the Junior Golfer aiming for An Olympic Gold Medal

August 21, 2020 by Aby Odusola

The course is set for Nigerian teen golfer, Iyene Essien, the top junior player in the game of golf in Nigeria. On a winning streak, since she was only five

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NBA names Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa

August 10, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) has named Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa, effective Aug. 17, 2020. The announcement was made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Williams, an accomplished

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Showmax ups value with Live Streaming Service

July 7, 2020 by Marie- Therese Oke

Showmax, the Multichoice owned streaming platform has announced the launch of a new service- Showmax Pro, which bundles the existing Showmax entertainment service with music channels, news, and live sport

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NFF Announces Extension of Gernot Rohr’s Contract

May 28, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the extension of the contract of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr. The announcement was made by NFF President, Amaju Pinnick via Twitter. I’m

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Spencer Dinwiddie To Represent Nigeria At Olympics

April 20, 2020 by Tomi Idowu

Joining a roster that features Al-Farouq Aminu, Josh Okogie, Chimezie Metu, and more.

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Livestream Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s Memorial Service at Staples Center

February 24, 2020 by Tomi Idowu

On January 26th, Kobe and Gianna Bryant and seven others including Ara Zobayan, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, Gianna’s teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester, and their parents Keri and John

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Luol Deng tapped as Global Ambassador for Basketball Africa League

February 11, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Earlier today, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) named two-time NBA All-Star and 2012 Olympian Luol Deng as its Global Ambassador. Following his retirement from an NBA career that spanned 15 years,

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Here’s Everything You Should Know About The New Nigerian Nike jersey

February 6, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

The swoosh delivers again