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LeBron, Bronny James Make History As First Father-Son Duo In NBA

<div><img width="300" height="187" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LeBron-and-Bronny-James-e1728287410792-300x187.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LeBron-and-Bronny-James-e1728287410792-300x187.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LeBron-and-Bronny-James-e1728287410792-1024x638.jpeg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LeBron-and-Bronny-James-e1728287410792-768x478.jpeg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LeBron-and-Bronny-James-e1728287410792.jpeg 1079w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny, carved out a historic moment in NBA history on Sunday, taking the court together for the first time as teammates for the Los Angeles Lakers. The much-anticipated debut unfolded in the second quarter of the Lakers’ preseason clash against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, California, which ended […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/10/07/lebron-bronny-james-make-history-as-first-father-son-duo-in-nba/">LeBron, Bronny James Make History As First Father-Son Duo In NBA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Kano Pillars Include Super Eagles’ Ahmed Musa, Abdullahi In Squad Against Sunshine Stars

<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ahmed-Musa-joins-Kano-Pillars-e1728034830591-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa Rejoin Kano Pillars" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ahmed-Musa-joins-Kano-Pillars-e1728034830591-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ahmed-Musa-joins-Kano-Pillars-e1728034830591-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ahmed-Musa-joins-Kano-Pillars-e1728034830591.jpg 847w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Kano Pillars, have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Super Eagles of Nigeria Stars, Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, to join them for the remainder of the league season. The former Nigerian champions have also confirmed that both players will be included in their squad […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/10/06/kano-pillars-include-super-eagles-ahmed-musa-abdullahi-in-squad-against-sunshine-stars/">Kano Pillars Include Super Eagles’ Ahmed Musa, Abdullahi In Squad Against Sunshine Stars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Chelsea Can’t Compete With Manchester City Or Arsenal – Enzo Maresca

<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/images-2024-08-07T140826.395-300x169.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Enzo Maresca of Chelsea" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/images-2024-08-07T140826.395-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/images-2024-08-07T140826.395.jpeg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, said his team is making progress but emphasized the need for time and patience to reach the level of consistency achieved by clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal. Despite Chelsea’s strong start under his management, Enzo Maresca remains cautious about their ability to compete for major trophies in his first […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/10/04/chelsea-cant-compete-with-manchester-city-or-arsenal-enzo-maresca/">Chelsea Can’t Compete With Manchester City Or Arsenal – Enzo Maresca</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Senegal Part Ways with AFCON Winning Coach Aliou Cisse

<p> The Senegal Football Federation has parted ways with Aliou Cissé, informing the AFCON-winning coach his contract will not be renewed.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/senegal-part-ways-with-afcon-winning-coach-aliou-cisse/">Senegal Part Ways with AFCON Winning Coach Aliou Cisse</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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Independence Day: Highs, Lows In Nigeria’s Sports In The Last One Year

<div><img width="300" height="168" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/images-2024-10-01T093043.784-300x168.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/images-2024-10-01T093043.784-300x168.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/images-2024-10-01T093043.784.jpeg 739w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>It has been 365 days (from October 1, 2023, to October 1, 2024) filled with mixed feelings for Nigeria who have been participating in international sporting events long before the country’s first Independence Day in October 1960. As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day today, Naija News takes a look at the highs and lows […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/10/01/independence-day-highs-lows-in-nigerias-sports-in-the-last-one-year/">Independence Day: Highs, Lows In Nigeria’s Sports In The Last One Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Anthony Joshua Drops In Latest Heavyweight Rankings

<div><img width="300" height="201" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot_20231022-101134.jpg-300x201.webp" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Anthony Joshua Second-Richest Active Boxer In World" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot_20231022-101134.jpg-300x201.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot_20231022-101134.jpg.webp 720w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has experienced a significant drop in the heavyweight rankings after his loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Recall that Anthony Joshua was previously ranked third in the Ring Magazine Rankings. Earlier this month, the former two-time heavyweight champion aimed to solidify his standing as one […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/30/anthony-joshua-drops-in-latest-heavyweight-rankings/">Anthony Joshua Drops In Latest Heavyweight Rankings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Basketball Legend Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away at 58 After Battle with Brain Cancer

<p>Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Famer and NBA defensive legend, has passed away at 58 after battling brain cancer.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/basketball-legend-dikembe-mutombo-passes-away-at-58-after-battle-with-brain-cancer/">Basketball Legend Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away at 58 After Battle with Brain Cancer</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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