Today: February 22, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made the decision to shelve their upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya after enduring an exhausting 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq Airport. The team arrived in Libya following a successful first leg match in Uyo, where…
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
For several years, Formula One, F1, world star Lewis Hamilton has pushed for the return of F1 Africa. All these years, he has maintained that it is unjust to keep ignoring Africa considering its importance to the global sports industry. At the…
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering figure on and off the court, has left a legendary legacy in the world, particularly in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Beyond his celebrated NBA career, Mutombo’s legacy is defined by his profound commitment…
South Sudanese-Australian sprinter, Gout Gout, may become the next Usain Bolt with the waves he is making waves in the athletics world as a promising sprinter. At just 16 years old, he has already set multiple Australian records, including the under-16 100m…
Major League Baseball is in full swing, the NBA and NFL seasons will be starting soon, and there will be all kinds of African diaspora representation across the major leagues once again this year. But if you have enjoyed watching African nations…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to publish its first book of sports photography, titled “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on September 17, 2024. This groundbreaking…
Out of 592 athletes on Team USA, 18 were from Maryland, 15 from Virginia, and 1 from DC. Marylanders number was not just for show as the athletes cumulatively brought home a total of 12 medals, including six golds, making the state…
As old as the century, some sports will be making comebacks in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Organizers are excited to debut new sports while also bringing back traditional games that have been absent for over a century. The upcoming Summer…
The University of Washington (UW) made a remarkable impact at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing an impressive 13 medals. This tally, if UW were a country, would tie them for 16th place in the overall medal count, matching Uzbekistan’s performance. The Husky…
