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Emenike: I won’t encourage my daughter to go into football

Super Eagles star, Emmanuel Emenike, made so more money and fame from football, but the 2014 World Cup star has said that he would not allow his daughter to take to the beautiful game. Emenike, whose daughter participated in the just-concluded The Athletics School Games (TASG) held in Lagos, said he is training the girl to be confident in whatever she does. He said: “I came here to encourage her to do her best at this event. She does sprinting and relay races for her school. But that is where it will end, I will not encourage her to take to take to football.” The Athletics School Games ended at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) over the weekend with St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, and Grange School, Lagos, winning the primary and secondary schools’ categories respectively. The event watched by dignitaries from all walks of life, including officials of the Lagos State government, parents, and ex-athletes, featured 16 schools and over 916 athletes.

Russell Wilson welcomed by Giants, expects to be starting QB - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Russell Wilson is coming to the New York Giants with the expectation that he will be the starting quarterback. It's no different than the approach he has taken every year of his illustrious career, which includes a Super Bowl victory and multiple Pro Bowls.

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Cam Skattebo out to prove he’s ready for NFL: ‘People don't think I'm as fast as I am’

Cam Skattebo took college football by storm during his final season at Arizona State. He totaled 2,316 scrimmage yards and 25 touchdowns, earning first-team All-America honors and finishing fifth in Heisman Trophy voting. The hard-charging running back forced 102 missed tackles, according to Pro Football Focus, while racking up 1,711 rushing yards.

Philippines teen Eala ousts No.2 Swiatek from Miami Open

MIAMI: Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines, produced a huge upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday, defeating world number two Iga Swiatek 6-2 7-5 to reach the semifinals. Ranked 140th in the world, Eala, the first woman from her country to reach the last eight of a WTA 1000 tournament, took advantage of a unusually poor display from Swiatek, keeping her focus as she fought back from 4-2 down in the second set. Eala broke the Pole for the eighth and final time when Swiatek was serving to stay in the match at 6-5 down in the second set and looked in disbelief as she struggled to contain her emotions. “It’s just surreal,” said Eala, who has now beaten three grand slam winners on her route to the last four at Miami — having dealt with Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys before upsetting four-time French Open champion Swiatek. “I’m trusting my shots and I have a great team to tell me that I can do it,” she said. Eala moved to Spain at the age of 13 to join Rafael Nadal’s academy in Mallorca. Eala will face the winner of Wednesday’s quarter-final between Britain’s Emma Raducanu and American Jessica Pegula.

De Kock fireworks see Kolkata thrash Rajasthan in IPL

GUWAHATI, India: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock struck an unbeaten 97 as holders Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first win of the IPL season with an eight-wicket hammering of Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Spinners Moeen Ali and Varun Chakravarthy combined to help restrict Rajasthan to 151-9 after KKR elected to field first in Guwahati. De Kock bossed the chase with his 61-ball innings laced with eight fours and six sixes as Kolkata achieved their target with 15 balls to spare. De Kock, who has retired from Tests and one-day international cricket for South Africa and whose T20 international future remains uncertain, showed no signs of rustiness. “To be fair, haven’t felt any challenges yet,” De Kock said. “Have had three months off which felt nice. Had about a 10-day build-up to this season.

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Emenike: I won’t encourage my daughter to go into football

Russell Wilson welcomed by Giants, expects to be starting QB - ESPN

2025 March Madness Sweet 16 best bets, picks by Chris "The Bear" Fallica

Travis Hunter NFL Draft odds: Giants become favorite to land Heisman winner

Cam Skattebo out to prove he’s ready for NFL: ‘People don't think I'm as fast as I am’

Philippines teen Eala ousts No.2 Swiatek from Miami Open

De Kock fireworks see Kolkata thrash Rajasthan in IPL

NBA and European football teams in talks to back new basketball league