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NBA: Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein out for at least a month with hand injury

NBA: Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein out for at least a month with hand injury

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is set to miss at least one month after suffering a "small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand", Afrosport reports. The 26-year-old picked up the injury on Tuesday night during Thunder's 124-94 win over Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena in preseason. OKC announced on Thursday that the 7-foot Hartenstein, who recorded 11 points, three rebounds and three assists in...

Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England head coach

‘Ecstatic’ Thomas Tuchel proud to be appointed as new England manager

German coach Thomas Tuchel is excited with his new role as England men’s football team manager, Afrosport reports. The 51-year-old, who has been confirmed as the new Three Lions boss on Wednesday, will begin his role on January 1, 2025, having agreed on an initial 18-month contract with the Football Association. Tuchel's appointment ensures he becomes the third non-British permanent manager of the England team, following...

Nations League: Croatia held in six-goal thriller, Spain cruise past Serbia

Nations League: Croatia held in six-goal thriller, Spain cruise past Serbia

In Tuesday's UEFA Nations League matches Croatia travelled to Stadion Narodowy to face Poland in a crucial fixture, with the score ending in a 3-3 draw after a six-goal thriller. Poland struck early, with Piotr Zieliński scoring in the fifth minute, but the lead was short-lived, as Croatia responded with three goals within seven minutes. Borna Sosa equalised in the 19th minute, followed by Petar Sučić...

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George suffers hyperextended knee injury in preseason win

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George suffers hyperextended knee injury in preseason win

The Philadelphia 76ers' 2024-25 season is off to a rocky start, with recent injuries to key stars Paul George and Joel Embiid casting doubt on their championship aspirations, Afrosport reports. Just days after it was confirmed that Embiid would miss the entire preseason, George has also suffered a setback as the 76ers' free agent pick up sustained a hyperextension in his left knee during the second...

2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles set Oct. 15 date to depart for Togo

Nigeria's U20 men's football team, the Flying Eagles, will depart for Togo on Tuesday, October 15, to participate in the WAFU B U20 Championship, Afrosport reports. Led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles, have been ramping up their preparations at Remo Stars' training facility in Ikenne. Zubairu has reportedly submitted his final 20-man squad ahead of the tournament, where the Flying Eagles will look...