Iconic American Basketball player LeBron James, has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll. Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll on Wednesday to kick off the toy manufacturer’s “Kenbassador” series. “As a young kid, I was fortunate to have role models who not only inspired me...
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Birmingham City Secure Promotion to English Football’s Second Tier at the First Time of Asking
Birmingham City have been promoted to the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, after a 2-1 win over Peterborough United. Birmingham have been by far League One’s most consistent side this season. The Blues have amassed 95 points from 40 games. It is a memorable promotion for Birmingham fans, as they secured it...
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Argentina Tops Latest FIFA Rankings as Morocco Leads Africa; Nigeria Drops Out of Top Five
FIFA has just released the latest FIFA rankings, with Argentina maintaining the top spot after a series of impressive wins. Morocco remains the highest-ranked African team, moving up two places to 12th in the world. Senegal, the second-ranked team on the continent, drops from 17th to 19th in the global standings. Despite Nigeria’s disappointing outing,...
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Nigerian Chess Player Wins ICN Chess Championship In New York, earn $500 scholarship
The convener of ‘Chess in the Slum’ Tunde Onakoya proudly announced the achievement of one of his mentee Jamiu who won at the senior category of Impact Coaching Network (ICN) Chess Championship in New York, ahead of 200+ USCF-rated players, and earned a $500 scholarship. Recall five students from the chess academy program have secured...
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Southampton Terminate Ivan Juric’s Contract After Relegation to the Championship
Southampton has parted ways with men’s first team manager Ivan Juric. The Saints confirmed their relegation into the Championship yesterday. They have had a horrible season, getting only ten points from a possible 31. Ivan Juric contributed to the club’s poor form. Since his appointment in December 2024, he won only one game out of...
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NPFL Matchday 32: Rivers United Close Gap on Leaders, Relegation Battle Intensifies.
Matchday 32 in the NPFL didn’t disappoint, as it delivered lots of action. Rivers United beat the league leaders Remo Stars 1-0 to close the gap at the top of the table to five points. The Southwest derby between Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City ended goalless. Ikorodu City sits in 6th place, four points behind...
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North Korea Holds First International Marathon In Six Years
North Korea has held the Pyongyang International Marathon for the first time in six years, welcoming some 200 foreign runners to the streets of the reclusive country’s capital. The marathon, which was launched in 1981, took place annually in April to celebrate the birth of its founding leader Kim Il Sung. Before Sunday’s marathon, the...
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Messi’s Bodyguard Yassine Cheuko Banned from Touchline by the MLS
MLS has banned Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from entering the pitch during Inter Miami’s matches. The decision is because the league has decided to take charge of matchday security. Under the new rules, Cheuko is only permitted to enter mixed zones and the locker room. In a recent interview with House of Highlights, he...
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Haaland Sidelined for Several Weeks Due to Ankle Injury
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is expected to be out for five to seven weeks due to an ankle injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. He sustained the injury during Manchester City’s FA Cup quarterfinal win against Bournemouth, a match in which he scored. Haaland was substituted in the 61st minute after feeling discomfort in his left...