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6 days ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned a remarkable season by guiding the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA Championship title since relocating to Oklahoma. The Thunder secured a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a Game Seven showdown to claim the series 4-3. This marked the first Finals to reach a decisive seventh game since 2016. The 26-year-old Canadian guard was instrumental once again. He posted 29 points and 12 assists in front of a roaring home crowd.
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6 days ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
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6 days ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
What should have been a night of joy for MC Alger and their passionate supporters turned tragic as celebrations were overshadowed by a fatal stadium collapse. The Algerian champions had just secured their second consecutive league title after a goalless draw against NC Magra, but disaster struck moments after the final whistle at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Mamelodi Sundowns may have suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, but head coach Miguel Cardoso insists his side left the pitch with heads held high after a valiant performance in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F clash. The encounter, played at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a pulsating affair that saw both sides produce attacking football of the highest quality. Sundowns surprised their German opponents by taking an early lead through forward Lucas Ribeiro.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Sprint sensation Favour Ofili has officially switched her sporting allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, citing administrative failures. According to reliable sources, Ofili formally informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of her decision on May 31, 2025. While athlete nationality switches are often motivated by financial incentives or better training opportunities, Ofili reportedly insisted that money played no role in her shocking move.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Inter Milan produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in a tense FIFA Club World Cup group clash in Seattle. The Italian giants appeared on the brink of a shock exit after trailing for over an hour but found inspiration when it mattered most to revive their tournament dreams. Urawa struck early through Ryoma Watanabe’s precise finish in the 11th minute. Despite Inter dominating possession throughout the first half, they failed to convert their chances.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has publicly addressed her surprise exclusion from the squad heading to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Washington Spirit forward firmly denied reports that an injury was the reason behind her omission from Coach Justine Madugu’s final list. Madugu’s 24-woman squad includes familiar faces such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan delivered one of her finest performances of the season at the Paris Diamond League by clocking an impressive 12.24 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles. Although she narrowly missed out on victory, finishing second behind America’s Grace Stark, her effort still stands as her season’s best and the second-fastest time of her illustrious career. Amusan’s blistering run came just fractions behind her world record of 12.12 seconds set in 2022.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Once celebrated for his flair on the football pitch, former Dutch international Quincy Promes is now set to be behind bars. The ex-Ajax and Spartak Moscow winger has been extradited to the Netherlands, where he will serve a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. This comes after his arrest in Dubai last week, following a request from Dutch authorities. Promes’ troubles stem from serious criminal convictions.
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1 week ago | 
newsroundtheclock.com | Ayomikun Elemikan
Petra Kvitova has officially announced her decision to retire from professional tennis at the end of this summer. This marks the conclusion of a remarkable 19-year career. The Czech star, who captured the hearts of fans worldwide, confirmed she will hang up her racket after the 2025 US Open. Kvitova, now 34, leaves the tennis scene after grabbing two stunning Wimbledon triumphs in 2011 and 2014. These victories made her the first Czech woman since Jana Novotna in 1998 to lift the prestigious trophy.
