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Thursday night in the NBA delivered heart-stopping drama with four games decided in the dying moments. In Portland, rookie Scoot Henderson hit a clutch step-back jumper with just 0.1 seconds on the clock, giving the Trail Blazers a 122-120 win over the

Liverpool continued their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title with a hard-fought victory over Leicester City at Anfield, moving seven points clear at the top of the table. The match showcased both the resilience of Liverpool and the struggles of a

In a thrilling encounter at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest showcased their resurgence by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League victory—their best run since 1995. The win propelled Forest to third in the league, a remarkable feat that

In a match that highlighted Manchester City’s ongoing struggles, Pep Guardiola’s side was held to a frustrating draw by a resilient Everton team at the Etihad Stadium. The champions, who once dominated the league, now find themselves in an alarming slump, with

Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim is determined to navigate the challenges of the Premier League while staying true to his principles. Speaking to DAZN’s The Premier Pub, Amorim reflected on his journey so far, balancing expectations, and adapting to life in

The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 in a Christmas Day nail-biter at Madison Square Garden. Mikal Bridges shined with a season-high 41 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, overshadowing Victor Wembanyama’s 42-point, 18-rebound effort for the Spurs.

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has brought festive joy to his childhood community of Olusosun in Lagos by donating 2,000 motor-tricycles and food items to youths and mothers. The 2023 African Footballer of the Year extended his charitable outreach as

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that his team’s place in next season’s Champions League is at serious risk. City, who are currently seventh in the Premier League, sit four points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest and one point adrift of fifth-placed

The home-based Super Eagles have touched down in Uyo ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Ghana’s Black Galaxies in the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifiers. The squad returned from Accra on Monday after holding their Ghanaian rivals to a goalless draw

Manchester City vs. Everton – Boxing Day Clash As the festive season unfolds, Manchester City prepares to host Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day, hoping to turn their fortunes around after a challenging spell. Both teams have much to prove

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has rejected claims that the team’s poor form is down to Erling Haaland, instead calling for collective improvement. City, with just one win in their last eight Premier League matches, sit seventh in the table, 12 points

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has downplayed his team’s Premier League title chances despite sitting second in the standings, just four points behind leaders Liverpool. Speaking ahead of Thursday’s West London derby against Fulham, Maresca emphasized improving the team rather than chasing the

São Paulo have officially signed Oscar on a three-year contract, marking the midfielder’s return to his roots after an eight-year stint in Chinese football with Shanghai Port. Club president Julio Casares confirmed the deal for the 33-year-old, who began his career at

Nigeria’s karate team is aiming for greater international triumphs following bronze medal performances by Rita Ogene (-68kg) and Israel Jegede (-84kg) at the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship in Durban, South Africa. Technical director Dave Jegede hailed the duo’s achievements, emphasizing their dedication

Udinese staged an impressive comeback to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, handing La Viola their first home defeat in 19 Serie A matches. Fiorentina, seeking to regain momentum in the title race, started brightly with Moise Kean converting an