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Richfield Blessit, a Lagos-based youth motivator and language expert, has developed a highly sophisticated digital platform that can enhance smart activity among young sporting talents and gifted students. Sports247 concluded that the innovative app, which is officially known as ‘RichMinds Brain Power Program (RBPP)’, is designed to develop and enhance children’s cognitive abilities by engaging them in scientifically structured digital …

By Canadian Press Canadian Press Posted July 4, 2026 12:32 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Emil Andrae to a reported two-year, US$3.1 million contract on Saturday. Andrae skated in 61 games for the Philadelphia Flyers last season, recording 13 points. The …

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha has skyrocketed to more than 20 million followers on Instagram. This was due to the 40-year-old’s outstanding performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped the Blue Sharks reach the round of 16. Entering the tournament with just 50,000 followers, Vozinha gained over 18 million new fans overnight and surpassed legends like Iker Casillas …

KELOWNA – James Butler ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns as the BC Lions earned their first win of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl. The two teams combined for 50 points in the first half – including three major points each – …

HAMILTON – Wynton McManis will finally make his Hamilton Tiger-Cats debut. The veteran center fielder will be in the lineup on Sunday when Hamilton (2-1) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-2). McManis joined the Ticats in the off-season as a free agent after four seasons with the rival Toronto Argonauts but was sidelined by a fractured bone in his knee. …

Morocco underlined its growing reputation as a major contender for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday after claiming a crushing 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals of the expanded tournament. The Atlas Lions delivered another masterclass in tactical discipline and clinical finishing, silencing the home fans with a dominant second-half performance …

Canada’s historic run at the FIFA World Cup ended Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the round of 16 in Houston, Texas. While many Canadians were heartbroken after the men’s national team’s deepest World Cup run came to an end, thousands more took to the streets and restaurants to celebrate. In cities such as Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto, …

Morocco produced a devastating second-half performance to beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday and book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring two goals in a commanding victory at Houston Stadium. After a hotly contested first half, the Atlas Lions shifted gears after halftime to end Canada’s remarkable tournament run and continue …

Abayomi Ademola The Nigerian Flamingos fought back twice to defeat Benin Republic 3-2 in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Saturday. Benin shocked the home crowd when Yenido Romaine Gandonou put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute, but the Flamingos …

Nigerian U17 girls, Flamingos, on Saturday defeated their Bénin Republic counterparts, the Amazons, 3-2 in the first leg of the final qualifying round for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. It was a hotly contested match at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, with both teams highlighting the qualities that took them to the African final stage of …