Rio Olympics Kicks off with a bang
The 2016 Rio Olympics got off to a spectacular start at the 80,000-seater Maracana stadium with an earthy, musical celebration of Brazilian culture, a rainbow-colored dance party that highlighted the glories of South America’s largest nation; Brazil. The four-hour Opening Ceremonies had a gutted budget but a soaring feel as …
Nigerian Soccer Legend Stephen Keshi gone too soon
The Nigerian Football Association-NFA has announced the death of Stephen Keshi at 54. Unconfirmed sources reveal that he died of heart failure. Stephen Keshi was one of Africa’s finest footballers of all time. A former captain of the Nigeria national team, Keshi was one of only two men to win …
Muhammad Ali, Legendary boxer passes at 74
Muhammad Ali, the eloquent, colorful, controversial and brilliant three-time heavyweight boxing champion has passed away. Ali, well known for his dazzling boxing skills, had a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, was taken to a Phoenix area hospital earlier this week where he was being treated for a respiratory issue. Ali, …
The Broncos make the 50th Super bowl
The Denver Broncos had a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 in front of 71,088 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Broncos Peyton Manning, at 39, became the oldest starting quarterback in Super Bowl history. Manning is also the first quarterback to win a Super …
Jaguar Returns to Advanced Motorsport
Jaguar has announced its return to global motorsport. In the autumn of 2016, Jaguar will enter the third season of the exciting FIA Formula E Championship as a manufacturer with its own team. FIA Formula E is the world’s first global single-seater championship for electric powered cars. FIA Formula E …
Nigeria beat Algeria to Win AFCON U-23 Championship
Nigerian midfielder Etebo Peter Oghenekaro ensured his team became champions of the 2015 U-23 African Cup of Nations-AFCON courtesy of a 2-1 win over Algeria in the final at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, Dakar. The Warri Wolves player scored twice in the first half despite an own-goal by Oduduwa …
Nigeria Golden Eaglets retain FIFA U-17 Cup
Nigeria has become the only FIFA U-17 World Cup team to retain the championship for the second time in a row with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye …
Zendaya and Adidas Unveil’s Footwear for Teen Girl Athletes
Adidas has unveiled the ‘Adigirl’ Collection, a new apparel line designed specifically for the teen athlete. It’s a line that draws inspiration from five team sports – basketball, volleyball, track, softball and soccer—each popular with the teen athlete. Using these activities as a starting point, adidas designers also infused adigirl …