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July 20, 2024

Australian hockey player amputates part of finger for Olympics

Doctors gave him a choice of amputating part of his finger or letting it recover.

Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson
July 18, 2024

FG approved over N12 billion budget for Paris Olympics: Sports Minister

”The budget is divided into two parts: N9 billion for the Olympics, while over N3 billion has been earmarked for the Paralympics,” the sports minister said.

John Owan-Enoh
July 18, 2024

Again, Nigeria drop to 39th in FIFA ranking

In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team still maintained the 1,498.93 it had in June.

Super Eagles
July 15, 2024

8,430 Jigawa civil servants to benefit from new agricultural support programme

“For the current farming season, the programme targets rice, sorghum, millet and sesame production,” the governor said.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
July 15, 2024

Messi’s Argentina win record 16th Copa America title

Argentina clinched a historic 16th Copa America title with an extra-time 1-0 win against Colombia on Sunday at Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Argentina team at Copa America
July 15, 2024

Djokovic suffers epic defeat against Alcaraz in Wimbledon mauling

Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title lay in ruins on Sunday after a demolition job by Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.

Novak Djokovic with Carlos Alcaraz
July 14, 2024

Euro 2024: Spain record historic victory against England in Berlin

England, meanwhile, are left heartbroken after suffering defeat in a second consecutive European Championship final.

July 14, 2024

Alcaraz retains Wimbledon crown, dominates Djokovic in final

Alcaraz’s triumph adds to his growing collection of major trophies, including his 2022 US Open title and his French Open win last month.

Carlos Alcaraz (Credit: BBC)
July 14, 2024

Tinubu condemns attack on Trump, says ‘violence has no place in democracy’

Mr Tinubu, in a message on his official X handle on Sunday, described the attack as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms.

Tinubu, Trump
July 14, 2024
Davis Cup