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Victory for Dallas Mavericks and Bucks as 76ers fall to defeat on Harden’s return

Victory for Dallas Mavericks and Bucks as 76ers fall to defeat on Harden’s return

James Harden’s return to NBA action was marred by the Philadelphia 76ers' 132–123 defeat to the Houston Rockets after two overtimes. The 2018 MVP is back from a right foot injury that has kept him out since November 2 and he returned to the Toyota Center, where he plied his trade for eight years. Harden finished the game with 21 points and seven assists, while Cameroon-born...

African athletes set record in Valencia marathon

African athletes set record in Valencia marathon

It was a wonderful outing for African athletes at the Valencia marathon over the weekend as Ethiopia's Amane Beriso and Kenyan debutant Kelvin Kiptum came out victorious. The African pair ran record-breaking times in one of the most anticipated events in marathon history, following a debut appearance for the 5000m, 10,000m and half-marathon World Record (WR) holder, Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey. Gidey ran the fastest-ever time for...

Anthony Davis scores 55 points as Lakers, Warriors and Celtics triumph

Anthony Davis scores 55 points as Lakers, Warriors and Celtics triumph

The Los Angeles Lakers won their third game in a row, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-119 earlier this morning at Capital One Arena. With his second consecutive double-double game, Lakers star Anthony Davis finished the tie with a season-high 55 points, 17 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 38 minutes, leading both teams in scoring. The 6-foot-10 center was perfect from the free throw line, shooting 9...

World Cup: Selecting Africa’s best XI of the group stage

World Cup: Selecting Africa’s best XI of the group stage

African countries gave a good account of the continent during the group phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Morocco and Senegal are the only countries to progress to the Round of 16 with Ghana, Tunisia and Cameroon eliminated Senegal finished as Group A runners-up while Morocco proved doubters wrong by leading Group F. Undoubtedly, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been full...

Ghana coach Otto Addo steps down after World Cup exit

Anthony Davis outshines Giannis in Lakers win over Bucks

Anthony Davis led Los Angeles Lakers to a vital 133-129 victory over the sizzling-hot Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum. Davis led both teams in scoring and was tied for the most rebounds and blocks of the game, with his best performance of the season in a thrilling encounter against the second-placed team in the Eastern Conference. The center finished the game with a double-double of...