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Nigeria's para powerlifting team earns $18,000 in rewards at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria's para powerlifting team has secured $18,000 in performance rewards following a strong start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had previously announced cash incentives for medallists. Esther Nworgu won Nigeria鈥檚 first gold medal, setting a Games record of 119.0 points in the women鈥檚 lightweight para powerlifting, ahead of compatriot Esther Oyema who took silver with 115.5 points. Nworgu received $8,000 in total rewards, while Oyema received $5,000. In the men鈥檚 lightweight category, Roland Ezuruike secured a silver medal with 153.9 points and also received $5,000. These three medallists collectively earned $18,000. The NSC has pledged cumulative cash rewards of $8,000 for gold, $5,000 for silver, and $3,000 for bronze medallists at Glasgow 2026. Nigeria's team, comprising experienced and emerging talents, will continue to compete in various events, with expectations for further medal-winning performances.
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CAS sets October 8 hearing for Senegal's 2025 AFCON final appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled October 8, 2026, for the hearing of the appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The hearing will take place at CAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The dispute involves the Senegalese Football Federation, the Confederation of African Football, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Senegal is challenging CAF's decision to declare the Teranga Lions as having forfeited the AFCON 2025 final and to award Morocco a 3-0 victory. The appeal, registered on March 25, 2026, also seeks to have Senegal declared winners of the tournament. The case will follow a standard timeline as the parties did not agree to an expedited process. The hearing will be held behind closed doors, and no ruling will be delivered on the day of the hearing. The dispute originated from the AFCON 2025 final on January 18, 2026, where Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco. Although Senegal eventually won 1-0 after extra time, CAF's Appeal Board later ruled that Senegal had forfeited the final due to breaching competition regulations, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and the title. Senegal subsequently appealed this decision to CAS.
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LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers for final NBA contract
LeBron James has announced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he states will be the final contract of his NBA career. The 41-year-old superstar departs the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons. James expressed his belief that he can contribute to making the 76ers a championship-winning team and is enthusiastic about bringing his experience and leadership to the team's fanbase. This move concludes weeks of speculation that linked him to other teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Heat.
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