Team Lagos wins maiden South-West Games
With 14 gold, five silver and two bronze medals, Team Lagos State, at the weekend, beat five other states to the overall crown at the maiden South-West Games.
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Teenager Mensik denies Djokovic in Miami Open final
Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one his bid for a milestone 100th.
Inzaghi apologises for red as Inter come out on top in tricky Udinese clash
MILAN, Italy :Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi conceded that nerves took control as his side looked shaky towards the end of their 2-1 home win against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer proving crucial to their eventual success.
Aston Villa's Rashford scores twice in FA Cup win over Preston to reach semis
PRESTON, England :Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.
Cadbury lovers race to buy huge 2kg chocolate box reduced in cheaper than Tesco deal
Amazon shoppers are snapping up a massive box of Cadbury chocolate while it's reduced in price ahead of Easter. The Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Bulk Share Box typically retails for £25 but has been marked down by 34% as part of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale.
Boxer Nishant Dev Eyes Olympic Success Through Pro Stint
Indian pugilist Nishant Dev believes that his stint in the physically-demanding professional circuit will help him develop endurance, which will be key when he takes another shot at fulfilling his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Dev turned professional earlier this year, owing to his close loss in the Paris Games quarterfinals and the state of flux surrounding boxing's Olympic future. In amateur boxing, a bout lasts a maximum of nine minutes with three rounds of three minutes each whereas in Pro boxing, the bouts can stretch to even 12 rounds. "One of the biggest reasons to go professional was that my endurance and stamina was low. To improve that, I joined professional boxing, so that I am used to playing more rounds in pro and when I come back to amateur boxing, I can handle three rounds," Dev said on the final day of the women's National Championships.
Atletico Madrid Suffer Yet Another Jolt In La Liga Title Race, Now 6 Points Behind Barcelona
Atletico Madrid's slim Spanish title hopes faded further with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga. Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Rojiblancos six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played an extra match. Barcelona host Girona on Sunday in a Catalan derby, while Real Madrid, second and three points ahead of Atletico, welcome Leganes later Saturday. "Two points escaped, two important ones, I don't know why this is happening to us," Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak told Movistar.
PSG on verge of Ligue 1 title with 6-1 rout of Saint-Etienne
SAINT-ETIENNE, France :Unbeaten Paris St Germain moved within touching distance of the Ligue 1 title with a 6-1 win away to second-from-bottom Saint-Etienne on Saturday, boosted by a double from Desire Doue.