U-18 Afrobasket: J’Tigers bow out in quarterfinals, J’Tigress advance
The Malians who took the fight to their Nigerian counterparts from the onset of the game, won the first quarter 23-19 and led through the break at 40-38.
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Four Nigerian startups selected for NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Demo Day
NBA Africa has revealed the 10 startups selected for the prestigious Demo Day event as part of its ‘Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator’ programme. Four Nigerian startups are among those chosen to pitch their innovations to a panel of international industry experts on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, at the NBA headquarters in New York.
Waldrum resigns as Super Falcons coach
Super Falcons Manager, Randy Waldrum, has resigned from the job citing need to take care of his ailing his wife.
Falconets add to Nigerians nightmare, fail in Bogota
Less than 24 hours after Mali knocked out Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigers from the 2024 U-18 FIBA AfroBasket Championship in South Africa, the nation’s U-20 football team, Falconets, were set packing from FIFA World Cup by Japan in the early hours of yesterday.
URC deny reports of British & Irish league talks
The URC has denied claims it is involved in talks regarding the possible formation of British and Irish league.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Concerned As England Series Itinerary Yet to Get Finalised
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is adamant on hosting the upcoming Test series against England at home, but the international cricket department's failure to finalise the itinerary has left him frustrated. Pakistan are scheduled to face England in three Tests from October 7 with Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi being outlined as the venues. However, the construction work going on at these venues ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy has created some doubts around the availability of the stadiums there.
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Ignored As Yuvraj Singh Picks This India Star "To Bat For His Life"
Rohit Sharma ended India's 11-year drought for an ICC title, leading the team to a T20 World Cup title earlier this year in June. Rohit was in imperious form throughout the tournament, scoring 251 runs in eight matches at an average of 36.71. During a "This or That" session with Sportskeeda, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was asked to name a player who he would want to bat for his life. Responding to the query, Yuvraj picked India captain Rohit, pointing that his batting style is similar to him.
New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh
It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance.