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NBA: Paul George reportedly agrees four-year max deal with 76ers 

The twists and turns of NBA free agency kicked off on Sunday, June 30, and one of the biggest news stories coming out of the league involves nine-time All-Star Paul George, who is reportedly heading to Philadelphia after agreeing to a four-year deal with the 76ers. George will sign a maximum contract worth around $212 million, with the deal expected to include a player option in...

NBA: Bronny to wear No. 9 with Lakers; Nigeria’s Bona, Mogbo get 30 & 2 with 76ers, Raptors

NBA: Bronny to wear No. 9 with Lakers; Nigeria’s Bona, Mogbo get 30 & 2 with 76ers, Raptors

Bronny James, the son of the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, has been handed the number 9 jersey by the Los Angeles Lakers, the franchise revealed on Friday. The 19-year-old made history with his father, LeBron, on Thursday night after he was drafted with the 55th pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, as the two became the first-ever father-son duo to...

AFN National Trials: Amusan, Itsekiri & Enekwechi emerge champions in Benin

Tobi Amusan: Nigerian cleared by CAS over doping charges, set for Paris 2024 Olympics

100m hurdles world recorder holder, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, has been cleared of any anti-doping rule violations by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a whereabout rule violation filed by the athletics governing body, World Athletics, via its Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The 27-year-old was initially charged by World Athletics in July 2023 for an alleged anti-doping violation under...