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Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – Bo Horvat scored the winning goal and added an assist as the New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night. Simon Holmstrom scored twice, including one into an empty net, and Anthony Duclair scored the other goal for New York (4-3-1). …

Puerto Rican U-17 midfielder Caroline Rivera has expressed optimism ahead of her team’s upcoming crucial clash against the Nigerian Flamingos at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Morocco. Puerto Rico comes into the match looking to bounce back from a rocky start after suffering a tough 6-0 loss against North Korea in their tournament opener on Saturday. …

Kaduna-based Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ranchers Bees have disbanded their entire coaching crew following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Shooting Stars, a reliable source has revealed. The club is reportedly preparing to appoint an interim manager who will look after the team as it looks to address its recent disappointing performance and restore stability. The decision comes shortly …

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders avoided elimination from playoff contention Saturday, but will have to rely on division rivals to extend their CFL season. The Stampeders (9-9) beat the BC Lions (10-7) 32-13 in Calgary’s final game of the regular season. The Stampeders head into their season-ending bye week needing the team they just beat to beat the Winnipeg Blue …

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi emerged as Fulham’s hero after scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Hull City, giving the Cottagers their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season. Sports247 reports that the Nigerian international scored in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a chance created by Sander Berge to secure three valuable points for the …

Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, lost 1-2 to Poland on Saturday night in the first match of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Rabat, Morocco. Both teams had moments of possession in the first 30 minutes before Poland were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute. Following a check by the Video Support system, the referee …

Post views: 103 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). President Tinubu describes Abdullahi’s election as an opportunity to promote the development of basketball in Nigeria. He urges the new NBBF President to use his experience, leadership …

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was not in action as Valencia played out a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in Saturday’s La Liga match. The Nigerian international, who is currently suffering from a hamstring injury, has made three appearances and scored one goal for Valencia so far this season. Read also:Bundesliga: Moffi, substituted in Hamburg’s victory over Stuttgart In a …

Comets Basketball Club president and former D’Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has rejected calls for peace following the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) council elections, insisting that justice and fair play should not be sacrificed for the sake of maintaining peace. Bakare, reacting to the controversy surrounding the recently concluded elections, argued that those seeking accountability in the electoral process should …

The Edo State Football Association, under the leadership of Chairman Fred Newton, has forged a partnership with technology company GreenBii in a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing grassroots football in Edo State. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed on Friday, November 14, focuses on providing websites for 100 football clubs spread across the state’s 18 local government areas. Read Also: …