Tag: sports
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Jamaica considers appeal after Nesta Carter tests negative
Jamaica said it will appeal the decision to strip the rest of its Beijing 4x100m relay squad of their gold medals. The decision came after Nesta Carter’s failed drugs test. Usain Bolt stands to lose one of his nine Olympic golds after a re-test of Carter’s sample from the 2008 Games was found to contain…
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Britain’s Murray, Evans enter 16 of Australian Open on Sunday
Murray is expected to be in action at about 03:00 GMT on Sunday and thinks he will have to change his tactics against Zverev. “He has a very different game style to most of the guys now, he’s serve-volleying, coming forward as much as possible,” said Murray. “He doesn’t serve like 220km/h. He serves 185s,…
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Fashion Statement: Pictures from Glo-CAF Awards 2016
The Glo-CAF 2016 Awards held yesterday night at the Nicon Hilton Hotel with the red carpet hosted by Joselyn Dumas and comedian, Gordons. The show itself was hosted by Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and journalist, Mimi Fawaz. Various celebrities and stars graced the award night, which saw Riyad Mahrez from Algeria being crowned the African…
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Fashanu advocates hiring of local coaches for Super Eagles job
John Fashanu, an ex-England international, on Friday, advocated for the hiring of local coaches as future Super Eagles’ gaffers. Fashanu said the idea of hiring European coaches for Super Eagles’ job was not only inappropriate but a misconception. “I am sorry to say this, but I don’t believe in hiring European coaches to coach the…
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Hopman Cup: Federer makes smooth return
Roger Federer showed no signs of rust in his first competitive match for six months when he outclassed Dan Evans 6-3 6-4 at the Hopman Cup on Monday. The 17-times Grand Slam winner underwent knee surgery in February and, after missing the French Open with a back injury, announced in July that he needed extensive…
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Photos: Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Echiejile’s amazing wedding
Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Echiejile yesterday December 30th married his woman, Vwemo Ziregbe in Warri, Delta state. Congrats to the couple. More photos below…