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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points as Oklahoma City demolished Minnesota 124-94 on Wednesday to clinch the Western Conference title and seal a return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. The reigning MVP added eight assists and seven

Cyriel Dessers and a Razak Simpson own goal handed Nigeria a 2-1 win over Ghana in the Unity Cup semifinal at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday night. Dessers broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, finishing calmly after good work from

Tyrese Haliburton delivered a historic triple-double as the Indiana Pacers edged closer to their first NBA Finals in 24 years with a 130-121 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Haliburton tallied 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds with zero

Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been named a PFA Community Champion for the 2024/25 season, recognising his dedication to charitable and community projects throughout the campaign. Forest hailed Awoniyi’s ongoing off-field efforts in a statement on Tuesday, describing him

Chelsea chase history in Wroclaw as they aim to become the first club to win all four major UEFA competitions. Standing in their way are Real Betis, eyeing their first-ever European trophy in a final that pits Premier League ambition against La

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is expected to arrive at the team’s training camp in Ijebu-Ode today, ahead of Nigeria’s double-header friendly against Cameroon. The 24-year-old is returning from a minor injury sustained during Paris FC’s 4-0 win over Fleury 91 last

Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Tuesday, facing American Mackenzie McDonald in the first round. The 38-year-old Serb, fresh off his 100th ATP title in Geneva, hopes to carry momentum into

Four people remain in critical condition after a car drove into a crowd of Liverpool fans during the club’s Premier League title parade, the city’s mayor confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred Monday evening in a packed city centre as around one

Nigerian Olympic silver medallist Blessing Oborududu will end her storied wrestling career at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State, the Nigerian Wrestling Federation has confirmed. The 36-year-old will make her final appearance at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre in Ikenne,

Xabi Alonso was officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s new head coach on Monday, promising energy, ambition, and success as he begins a three-year tenure. The 43-year-old replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who has departed to take charge of Brazil, and will lead Madrid into

Erik ten Hag has been appointed as Bayer Leverkusen’s new head coach, signing a contract until June 2027. The Dutchman replaces Xabi Alonso, who departed for Real Madrid. Ten Hag, 55, returns to management after being sacked by Manchester United in October

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has named his squad for next month’s UEFA Nations League semi-final against France, with notable recalls for midfielders Gavi and Isco. Gavi, 20, returns after recovering from a long-term knee injury that kept him out since

Enzo Maresca fired back at Chelsea’s critics after guiding the youngest team in Premier League history to a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League. A 1-0 win away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, secured by a second-half strike from

Paris Saint-Germain completed a domestic treble after easing past Stade de Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final at the Stade de France, securing their 16th title in the competition. Bradley Barcola starred with two first-half goals and an assist, finishing

Sunderland sealed a dramatic return to the Premier League for the first time in eight years with a 2-1 comeback win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, thanks to a last-gasp winner from departing youngster Tom Watson. Trailing