Author: Brila

Nigerian gymnastic federation yesterday conducted an election in Abuja and first Nigerian gymnastics coach to get a certification from the World Gymnastics body, Tony Asoquo was elected into the board of the Nigerian gymnastic federation as the new technical director. Asuquo was in flamboyant mood when he spoke to reporters saying, he is very happy to be elected into the board after many trials in the past and will work to make the federation the envy of everyone by ensuring that coaches and players get what they want. He added that, in his new role he will introduce gymnastic club competition…

Steph Curry scored 36 points and the Golden State Warriors closed out the Western Conference NBA final against the injury-ravaged San Antonio Spurs with a 129-115 victory Monday night, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 12-0. Golden State led by as many as 22 points in cruising to their third straight NBA finals. The Warriors await a possible third straight championship match-up with Cleveland, who lead Boston 2-1 in the East finals. Kyle Anderson scored 20 points to lead the Spurs, who were without Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker and David Lee. Spurs didn’t go…

The gunners have been handed some positive news on the injury front ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea with four key players expected to be passed fit, according to the Evening Standard. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to resume full training after missing the gunners last three matches with a hamstring injury that he picked up against Southampton earlier this month. In a further boost to the Gunners, the newspaper says that Alexis Sanchez is also expected to be fit despite limping out on Sunday’s win over Everton with a suspected hamstring injury. The north Londoners were facing an…

Arsenal face a defensive crisis going into Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea, with Shkodran Mustafi doubtful with a suspected concussion.

Jamaica’s double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson will headline the Paris Diamond League meet on July 1, organisers said Monday.

A third consecutive NBA Finals showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers is by no means guaranteed.

Per a report from The Vertical’s Shams Charania, Paul Millsap has opted out of his contract for $21.4 million next season in order to become a free agent this summer.

If the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers were to play 50 games, Marcus Smart would probably outplay LeBron James one time.

Semi-finalists last time out, Senegal started strongly at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 with a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Group F.

Ghana’s Under-17 team have been hit by an outbreak of malaria rendering more than five key players as doubts for the semi-final clash against Niger in the ongoing CAF U17 Championship.