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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women’s 50kg freestyle final last week.

Phogat was set to face American Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal on Aug. 7 but was found 100 grams (3.5 oz) overweight despite starving herself and spending hours in…

Continue ReadingThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women’s 50kg freestyle final last week.

The Boston Celtics will raise their 18th championship banner on Oct. 22 before hosting the rival New York Knicks for the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The NBA released the complete schedule for the regular season on Thursday after revealing the Emirates NBA Cup (in-season tournament) schedule earlier this week. A doubleheader on the card the…

Continue ReadingThe Boston Celtics will raise their 18th championship banner on Oct. 22 before hosting the rival New York Knicks for the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Naira Marley buys a brand new Cadillac Escalade, reportedly worth a whopping N240 million .

Nigerian music icon and founder of Marlian Records, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has elevated his already remarkable fleet of luxury vehicles by adding a breathtaking, high-end automobile…

Continue ReadingNaira Marley buys a brand new Cadillac Escalade, reportedly worth a whopping N240 million .

Furious lady has turned to social media to confront Wizkid, following remarks from the artist that appeared to take jabs at other individuals’ fathers.

An irate Nigerian woman has taken to social media to confront the renowned artist Wizkid and his family following a post that seemingly aimed at other fathers, igniting her anger.…

Continue ReadingFurious lady has turned to social media to confront Wizkid, following remarks from the artist that appeared to take jabs at other individuals’ fathers.

Popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Oyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has disclosed that nobody in his family attains the age of 80.

Obi Cubana said his late mother tried to break the generational jinx but could not because she died at the age of 79. Speaking with media personality, Chude Jideonwu, Obi…

Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Oyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has disclosed that nobody in his family attains the age of 80.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players have told him they “want more” this season as they look to deny Manchester City a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

The Gunners have finished second to City in the past two league campaigns, and were just two points behind Pep Guardiola's side last season. On the evening after the final…

Continue ReadingMikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players have told him they “want more” this season as they look to deny Manchester City a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

Leicester City will be without injured forward Patson Daka for “a few months”, says new manager Steve Cooper.

The 25-year-old Zambia striker has undergone surgery after suffering an ankle injury in Leicester's final pre-season game with Lens last Saturday. Cooper, who was named as Enzo Maresca's replacement as…

Continue ReadingLeicester City will be without injured forward Patson Daka for “a few months”, says new manager Steve Cooper.

British number two Cameron Norrie has withdrawn from the US Open because of the forearm injury which also prevented him playing in the Olympics.

Norrie, 28, says he plans to take some rest and recharge, and added on Instagram that he “can’t wait to get back to competing”. With Andy Murray’s retirement, Jack Draper…

Continue ReadingBritish number two Cameron Norrie has withdrawn from the US Open because of the forearm injury which also prevented him playing in the Olympics.