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NBA: SGA, Williams score 24pts apiece as Thunder sweep Pelicans in West playoff series

NBA: SGA, Williams score 24pts apiece as Thunder sweep Pelicans in West playoff series

MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and teammate Jalen Williams scored 24 points each to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 97-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 4 at Smoothie King Center on Monday night. The Thunder, who became the youngest team in NBA history to win a playoff series, completed the sweep of New Orleans in their Western Conference first-round series, keeping the...

Francis Ngannou mourns loss of 15-month-old son Kobe

In a sad turn of events, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou has confirmed the death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe. The Cameroonian MMA star turned boxer revealed the news of his son's passing via a social media post on Monday night. The post read: "Too soon to leave but yet he's gone. "My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now,...

Exclusive: ‘Finidi George’s success will affect NPFL’ – Rangers coach Ilechukwu

Exclusive: ‘Finidi George’s success will affect NPFL’ – Rangers coach Ilechukwu

Enugu Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu believes Finidi George's strides as the Super Eagles' new head coach would positively affect the image of the Nigeria Professional Football League. Ilechukwu expressed his delight to see an indigenous coach succeed Jose Peseiro who left the Super Eagles role after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in February. Ilechukwu's Rangers currently sit atop the NPFL table with a two-point lead...

Saka scores in five-goal thriller as Arsenal beat Tottenham in 195th North London derby

Saka: New Arsenal milestone delights Anglo-Nigerian star

Bukayo Saka is filled with delight after reaching a new milestone in Arsenal's 3-2 win at North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's Premier League action. The 22-year-old Anglo-Nigerian scored and assisted in the game to keep the Gunners in the hunt for a first Premier League title in 20 years. Saka became the first Arsenal player to score both home and away against Spurs in...