NBBF crisis: Gombe Bulls, Kwara Falcons drag Musa Kida-led board to court
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Roger Federer crashes to Kei Nishikori in ATP Finals opener
Roger Federer suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to Kei Nishikori at the ATP Finals on Sunday, severely denting his bid for the 100th title of his illustrious career.
D’Tigers aiming to break 69-year World Cup jinx
D’Tigers star Al Farouq Aminu says the team’s aim at the 2019 FIBA World Cup will be to achieve the best ever result by an African side.
FIBA 3×3: D’Tigers, D’Tigress qualify for quarter-finals
Reigning FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigers have booked a quarter-final ticket at the on-going FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2018 in Lome, Togo.
FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup: Nigeria eases into men and women’s last eight
Nigeria’s men and women teams at the FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup have both progressed to their respective quarter-finals following very similar results in the first rounds.
FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup: Nigeria playing to win – Acha
Nigeria’s 3×3 Head Coach Chris Acha says the Men’s and Women’s team at the FIBA African Cup will be competing with the sole aim to win.
Nigeria national teams arrive Lomé for FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup
The Nigerian men and women’s national teams arrived in Lomé, Togo on Thursday for the 2018 FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup.
Peter Amangbo promises more support as First Bank retains title
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Peter Amangbo, has assured the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) that the bank will continue to support women basketball in the country.
Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League final takes centre stage
The 14th 2018 annual Zenith Bank Basketball League ends today with the final of the Final Six competition at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.
First Bank to face Dolphins in women’s basketball league final
Champions First Bank of Lagos will look to retain their title when they play Dolphins in the final of the Zenith Bank Women’s League National Final 6 on Wednesday.
MFM in bright start at Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Final Six
New entrant into the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League – Mountain of Fire Basketball Club, created an upset yesterday as they defeated Nigeria Customs 58-57 in the opening match of the Final Six decided at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium Lagos.
Victor Oladipo powers Pacers to thrilling victory over Celtics
Victor Oladipo drained a clutch three pointer with three seconds left on the clock as the Indiana Pacers cooled off the red-hot Boston Celtics with a dramatic 102-101 victory on Saturday.
First Bank, Customs, four others qualify for Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League
Six teams from the Enugu and Abuja centres have booked their places in the National Final of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League holding in Lagos.
Al-Farouq Aminu: D’Tigers gunning for perfection ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup
Portland Trail Blazers guard Al-Farouq Aminu has admitted that the D’Tigers are still chasing perfection despite qualifying for next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.
Zenith Bank splashes N24.6 million on basketball league
Zenith Bank on Wednesday doled out N24.6 million for the sponsorship of 2018 women’s basketball season.
NBBF to conduct refresher course for referees, coaches
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is to conduct a three-day refresher course for referees in continuation of its capacity building for key stakeholders in the sport.
LeBron James delivers 26 but Trail Blazers spoil his Lakers debut
LeBron James began his Los Angeles Lakers era with two rim-rattling dunks on Thursday, but the 14-time all-star couldn't reverse a string of losing debut games with new NBA teams.
FIBA chief Patrick Baumann dies of heart attack in Buenos Aires
Patrick Baumann, the 51-year-old Secretary General of basketball’s world governing body, has died of heart attack at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said on Monday.
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Farouk Lawan demanded $500,000 bribe – Femi Otedola tells court
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Yahaya Bello promises N100 million reward for information on aide’s killers
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Recep Erdogan takes aim at George Soros over jailed Turkish philanthropist
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Soldiers caught on camera shooting, beating up traders in Lagos
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