Abia Warriors mourn - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The management of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has condoled the families of former Green Eagles
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2017 NBA Draft Breaks Records with 16 Freshmen, 2 Seniors Taken in 1st Round - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Experience apparently isn't all that important when it comes to the 2017 NBA draft.ESPN Stats & Info broke down the number of freshmen taken versus the total of seniors taken in the first round:Those seniorsDerrick White and Josh Hartwere the last two picks of the round.The young players came off the board much earlier. The 2017 draft had 11 freshmen taken in the 14 lotterypositions, easily breaking the previous record of eight in 2015, perESPN Stats & Info.This class was considered
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76ers Trade Up to Pick Anzejs Pasecniks in NBA Draft After Taking Markelle Fultz - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Philadelphia 76ersadded a potential high-upside player with the No. 25 pick of the 2017 NBA draft, acquiring the draft rights to center Anzejs Pasecniks out of Latvia in a proposed trade with the Orlando Magic.Pasecniks is Philadelphia's second pick of the night, after the team added Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 overall choice.The internet had some thoughts on the Sixers adding another big man to the mix:Pasecniks has great size at 7'2" and 229 pounds with enough strength to
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Ahead Cameroon clash: NFF to enforce new camp rule for Eagles - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
By George Aluo The nation's soccer governing body, NFF is tinkering with the idea of drawing up a new
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Ahmad, Ikefe, Suleman seek VAT Wonder goal - Blueprint
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Stories by Lekan Olaseinde & Gbenga Jolaosho Abuja Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 24 recorded a rich harvest of 27 goals, six fromThe post Ahmad, Ikefe, Suleman seek VAT Wonder goal appeared first on Blueprint - For Truth and Justice.
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Alexis Sanchez's record-breaking goal 'very special', says Pizzi - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Chile boss praised his forward for breaking the country's scoring record after a hard-fought draw with Germany
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Alexis Sanchez's record-breaking goal 'very special', says Pizzi - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Chile boss praised his forward for breaking the country's scoring record after a hard-fought draw with Germany
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Arsenal Transfer News: Kylian Mbappe Rumoured to Be Interested in Emirates Move - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Kylian Mbappe reportedly considers Arsenal to be a "potentially viable solution" if he leaves Monaco this summer.According to the Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson, Mbappe "has indicated" his potential interest in the Gunners because of manager Arsene Wenger's track record of bringing through young talent.The 18-year-old has a price tag in the region of130 or 140 million but is taking his development into consideration as he decides on his future.As Wilson noted, Mbappe has
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Australia Hold Cameroon 1-1 In Confederation Cup - Daily Independent
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Cameroon and Australia drew 1-1 on Thursday in a physical game that left both teams facing early exits from the Confederations Cup. The result extends a winless run at FIFA tournaments for two teams that each lost their opening game in Russia and all three matches at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon took []The post Australia Hold Cameroon 1-1 In Confederation Cup appeared first on Independent Newspapers .
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Bankruptcy shocks Becker - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Former German tennis star Boris Becker said he was 'surprised and disappointed' after being declared bankrupt by a court in London on Wednesday for failing to pay a 'substantial' long-standing debt, AFP reports. Lawyers for the three-time former Wimbledon champion pleaded with a Bankruptcy Court registrar to allow Becker a 'last chance' to pay off []
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Bazuaye optimistic that Katsina United will beat the drop - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The NPFL new boys currently sit two points above the relegation zone, but the gaffer is confident they can retain their top flight status
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Benzema eyeing more titles with Madrid - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The striker wants to stay at Real Madrid and add further trophies to his collection
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Benzema eyeing more titles with Madrid - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The striker wants to stay at Real Madrid and add further trophies to his collection
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Bucks Pick D.J. Wilson No. 17 in 2017 NBA Draft to Join Giannis Antetokounmpo - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks once again produced one of the more surprising picks of the NBA draft, selecting D.J. Wilson out of Michigan with the No. 17 pick.Adrian Wojnarowskiof The Vertical first reported the team's decision.Bleacher Report's Ric Bucher was one of the first to discuss a late rise up draft boards earlier in the day Thursday:There was plenty more discussion oncethe Bucks pulled the trigger:Wilson was one of the biggest breakout stars of the college basketball season. After bar
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Bunchie Young's Trainer Says Illinois Football Offered 10-Year-Old a Scholarship - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Mike Evans, the trainer for 10-year-old football and track star Bunchie Young, told ESPN's Adam Rittenbergon Thursday that his client received a scholarship offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini.The confirmation comes a day after Evans relayed word of the offer on Twitter:According to Rittenberg, Illinois cannot comment on the offer since Young is still an unsigned recruit.Evans also said Young already possesses physical skills that should make him a standout presence on the gridiron.&quo
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CAF Warns Egyptian Clubs to Stay off Qatar Crisis - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
CAF Warns Egyptian Clubs to Stay off Qatar Crisis
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Cambiasso: I didn't fit in at Madrid because I wasn't a galactico - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The midfielder remembers Los Blancos fondly but felt he did not fit in among Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and David Beckham
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Cambiasso: I didn't fit in at Madrid because I wasn't a galactico - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The midfielder remembers Los Blancos fondly but felt he did not fit in among Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and David Beckham
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Cameroon Goal Scorer, Anguissa: 1-1 Not Result We Wanted Vs Australia, Now We Must Beat Germany - Complete Sports
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon star Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa who was his team's goal scorer and man-of-the-matchon Thursday evening in their 2017 FIFA Confederations Cupmatchday-2against Australia,says that the Indomitable Lions worked hard for a winbefore and during that Group B clash that ended 1-1, and admits that they are now hard-pressed to beat Germany in their ... Read MoreThe post Cameroon Goal Scorer, Anguissa: 1-1 Not Result We Wanted Vs Australia, Now We Must Beat Germany appear
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Cameroons Hope Dented by Australia Draw - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Cameroons Hope Dented by Australia Draw
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Celtics Pick Semi Ojeleye No. 37 After Taking Jayson Tatum No. 3 in NBA Draft - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Semi Ojeleye transferred away from a basketball powerhouse during his collegiate career, and the move ultimately landed him in the NBA.The Boston Celtics selected Ojeleye with the No. 37 overall pick Thursday.His college program, the SMU Mustangs, reacted to the pick:ESPN's Adam Amin thinks Ojeleye is a good fit in Boston:DraftExpress' Mike Schmitz and The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor thought the Celtics got great value:Ojeleye started his college basketball tenure at Duke but tra
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Chile, Germany draw at Confed Cup - Kickoff
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Chile, Germany draw at Confed Cup
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Confed Cup: Cameroon disappoint again - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Australia captain Mark Milligan converted a second-half penalty in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Cameroon in Saint Petersburg that left both teams heading for an early Confederations Cup exit, AFP reports. Cameroon midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa scored with a superb flick on the stroke of half-time, but Milligan slotted home a spot-kick on 60 minutes as []
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Confed Cup: Sanchez becomes Chile's all-time top scorer - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Arsenals Alexis Sanchez became Chiles all-time top-scorer with his 38th international goal in Thursdays 1-1 draw with Germany at the Confederations Cup. The Gunners star, voted man of the match, wrote himself into the record books by capitalising on an early mistake in the German defence. However, Lars Stindl netted his second goal of the []
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Confed. Cup: Germany, Chile End It 1-1, Amass Four Points Apiece In Group B - Complete Sports
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
By Izuchukwu Okosi: Germany and Chile secured four points apiece in the second Group B game on Thursday evening in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup after they ended their game 1-1 at the Kazan Arena, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. Both sides got off to winning starts on Matchday-One with wins over Cameroon and Australia respectively. . ... Read MoreThe post Confed. Cup: Germany, Chile End It 1-1, Amass Four Points Apiece In Group B appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria.
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Dalung manipulates sports federation elections to cover up ' Candidate - Peoples Daily
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
A presidential candidate in last week's elections into Nigerian sports federations has accused the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, of manipulating the process to produce his cronies and cover up alleged fraud in the federations. In a statement he issued, Olukayode Thomas, who ran for president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, vowed to submit []
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Dani Alves To Be Released From Juventus Contract - Daily Independent
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Juventus have confirmed they will release right-back Dani Alves from the final year of his contract. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is known to be interested in the 34-year-old, whom he knows from their time together at Barcelona. Speaking to Italian media on Wednesday, Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta said that Alves had expressed a []The post Dani Alves To Be Released From Juventus Contract appeared first on Independent Newspapers .
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Demekaa, Cole-Kotas Win Air France Invitational Golf Tourney - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Demekaa, Cole-Kotas Win Air France Invitational Golf Tourney
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Derek Jeter Reportedly Told MLB He Doesn't Have Enough Money Yet to Buy Marlins - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Derek Jeter, who is heading a group that has expressed interest in buying the Miami Marlins, told Major League Baseball on Thursday he doesn't have the funds necessary to complete the purchase, according to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com).Jeter is reportedly "still seeking help from other investors" after his group submitted a bid of approximately $1.3 billion to purchase the South Florida franchise.Jeter had previously teamed up with Jeb Bush to make a run at buying the Marli
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Dortmund slams 63m price on Aubameyang - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Borussia Dortmund are set to spark a bidding war for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after admitting they were
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Dwyane Wade's Player Option Won't Be Impacted by Jimmy Butler Trade - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Jimmy Butler is no longer with the Chicago Bulls, butDwyane Wadeis reportedly staying in the Windy City.On Thursday, Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago reported Wade is taking his player option for the 2017-18 campaign even though Butler was traded.His report came afterAlex Kennedy of HoopsHype cited league sources saying Chicago's decision to trade Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves would impact Wade's ultimate decision on his player option.The Timberwolves announced they acquired Butl
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England Beat Poland 3-0, Punch Ticket to 2017 European U21 Championship Semis - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
England defeated Poland 3-0 in Group A of the 2017 European Under-21 Championship on Thursday, as they claimed a place in the last four.Demarai Gray gave the Three Lions an early lead with a sumptuous strike after just six minutes.Poland came back in the second half as England displayed signs of nerves, but Gray was the architect as he fed JacobMurphy for a simple finish.Tammy Abraham's tricky run won England a penalty, which resulted in a second yellow card for JanBednarek after a clumsy f
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Enyeama ready to groom Burkina Faso keeper for Lille - Vanguard
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Retired Super Eagles keeper, Vincent Enyeama said he will be on hand to groom Burkina Faso international goalkeeper, Herve Koffi, for the French Ligue 1 side, Lille.The post Enyeama ready to groom Burkina Faso keeper for Lille appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Enyeama set for Burkinabe competition - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has welcomed the signing of Burkina Faso international Herve Koffi by the French Ligue 1 side Lille. Koffi, 20, left Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas and penned a long-term contract with the three-time French champions on Wednesday. Enyeama, who joined Lille in June 2011 and has made 164 appearances, said he []
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Enyeama Welcomes Burkina Fasos Koffi to Lille - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Enyeama Welcomes Burkina Fasos Koffi to Lille
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Enyeama welcomes Burkinabe star to Lille - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has welcomed the signing of Burkina Faso international Herve
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Ex-Argentina & Chelsea Star Hernan Crespo Reunited With Former Club Parma as Vice-President - FTBpro
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
dent After the bleak days of bankruptcy and plummeting to the depthsof playing inthe lowlySerie Dback in 2015, Parma are on the rise again withpromotion to Serie B after winning the playoffs last week. In addition to the club's on the field success, it was'announcedon Wednesday thatChinese group Desport and president Jiang Lizhang had bought 60 per cent of the club's shares. Chinese businessman Jiang Lizhang buying 60% of Parma. Already owns Spanish club Granada. Hernan Crespo bec
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Fed polls: 20 petitioners storm Appeals Committee - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Petitions and Appeals Committee for the June 13 national sports federation elections has said it has so far received 20 petitions from 11 federations. The Director of Information of the sports ministry Tolu Makinde told the News Agency of Nigeria that six of them were from the Athletic Federation of Nigeria. Makinde listed the []
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FIFA cleared Man Utd in Pogba's deal - Blueprint
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
FIFA have cleared Manchester United but opened disciplinary proceedings against Juventus over Paul Pogbas world record transfer, footballs governing body announced on Wednesday. ThThe post FIFA cleared Man Utd in Pogba's deal appeared first on Blueprint - For Truth and Justice.
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FIFA Confederations Cup: Cameroon, Australia share spoils - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Cameroon and Australia played out a 1-1 draw in Saint Petersburg yesterday in a physical game that
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Germany, Chile Play to 1-1 Draw in 2017 Confederations Cup - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Germany and Chile missed out on the chance to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2017 Confederations Cup on Thursday as they played out an entertaining 1-1 drawat the Kazan Arena in Russia.Alexis Sanchez gave Chile the lead after just six minutes, and La Roja dominated much of the contest, but Lars Stindl's equaliser against the run of play at the end of the first half ensured they would share the spoils.The pair both sit on four points after two matches in Group B, but both can gua
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Iheanacho under pressure from Leicester - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Festus Abu Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly come under increasing pressure from Leicester City who are doing everything within their power to lure him away from Premier League giants Manchester City during the summer transfer market. The 20-year-old, whose contract at the Etihad side expires in 2021, struggled for playing time last season []
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In Case You Missed It - June 22 - Kickoff
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
In Case You Missed It - June 22
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ITTF names Algeria, South African referees for Nigeria Open - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
By Monica Iheakam The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has named a three-man referee team
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Ivan Rabb Falls to Memphis Grizzlies in 2nd Round of 2017 NBA Draft - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Ivan Rabb was the No. 35 pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies and social media was quick to react to the selection of the California Bears power forward.Rabb, 20, likely would have been a lottery pick had he declared for the draft last season. Instead, he returned to school, presumably with the hopes of improving his game and his draft stock in the process.Instead, the opposite transpired, as Rabb fell out of the lottery discussion and down the board. From a numbers perspective, R
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Jayiya departs Cape Town City - Kickoff
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Jayiya departs Cape Town City
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Jimmy Butler Trade Huge Win for Wolves, Could Have Profound Impact on NBA - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
It's too soon to apply the superteam label to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but adding Jimmy Butler on draft night, as first reported by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, at least gives them the beginnings of one.And though the immediate result is another monster forming in the West, the fallout of the Butler deal will blanket both conferences and stretch across several years.First, the particulars: Butler goes to the Wolves with Chicago's No. 16 pick in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris
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Jimmy Butler's Trainer Travelle Gaines Rips Bulls GM Gar Forman After Trade - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Jimmy Butler's trainer, Travelle Gaines, had some choice words for Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman on Thursday night in the aftermath of a trade that sent the All-Star swingman to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen. In a post on Twitter, Gaines said he's "met drug dealers with better morals" than Forman, while accusing him of being a liar:Butler and the Bulls front office didn't see eye to eye during his time in
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John Collins Picked No. 19 Overall by Hawks After Atlanta Trades Dwight Howard - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Atlanta Hawks have taken Wake Forest forward John Collins with the No. 19 pick in the 2017 NBA draft.Here's how social media reacted to the Hawks' addition of Collins on Thursday night:The All-ACC player was one of the most improved players in the entire country during the 2016-17 college basketball season. After averaging 7.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a freshman, he exploded his sophomore year with 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.Per Sports Reference, he led the na
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