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Wimbledon: Sinner Stops Djokovic, to Battle Alcaraz in Final

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

World no. 1 Jannik Sinner will play in his fourth consecutive Major final, and the first at Wimbledon. Jannik faced the seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final on Centre Court and scored a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory in an hour and 54 minutes. Thus, the Italian sets up title clash against his greatest rival, Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner bested Djokovic for the fifth time in a row, becoming the second player to achieve that after Rafael Nadal. Novak played well en route to the semi-final at 38. However, he experienced a nasty fall in the closing stages of his quarter-final duel against Flavio Cobolli. The Serb could not move well against world no. 1, avoiding slides and failing to impose his strokes. Djokovic forged an early advantage in the third set. However, Sinner erased the deficit and brought the victory home following a rock-solid performance. The Italian lost 17 points on serve, six in the opening two sets. He lost serve once and grabbed 42% of the return points. Jannik turned them into ten break chances and seized five to control the scoreboard and seal the deal in straight sets. World no. 1 played flawless tennis in the opener, serving well and delivering two breaks for 6-3. The younger player grabbed another break early in the second set and kept the advantage for a massive 6-3, 6-3 lead in under 70 minutes. Novak led 3-0 in the third set and ha d a break point in the fourth game. However, the 24-time Major winner wasted it and lost ground. Jannik climbed back with a break in game five and moved in front with another at 3-3. Djokovic saved two match points on serve in game nine before Sinner seized the third on his serve in the next one for a place in his first Wimbledon final.

Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Reaches to Turkish Cup Final

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen delivered a stellar performance for Galatasaray, scoring one goal and providing an assist in their emphatic 5-1 victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Cup semifinal clash at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium. Osimhen, who has been a key figure for Galatasaray this season, spearheaded their attack as they aimed to secure a coveted spot in the Turkish Cup final. The 26-year-old forward wasted no time in making his mark, opening the scoring in the 26th minute. He demonstrated his aerial prowess by rising highest to meet a well-delivered cross from teammate Dries Mertens, powerfully heading the ball into the net to give Galatasaray a 1-0 lead. Osimhen had another opportunity to extend the lead in the 32nd minute, but Konyaspor goalkeeper Deniz Ertas pulled off a fine save to deny the Nigerian. However, Ertas was unable to prevent Lucas Torreira from doubling Galatasaray’s advantage just before halftime, with the Uruguayan midfielder finding the back of the net in the 43rd minute to make it 2-0. Galatasaray continued their dominance after the break, and just two minutes into the second half, Osimhen turned provider. He displayed excellent vision and technique to play a precise pass to Roland Sallai, whose subsequent shot took a deflection before finding the back of the net, extending Galatasaray’s lead to 3-0. Konyaspor briefly offered a glimmer of hope when Pedrinho pulled a goal back in the 53rd minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1. However, Galatasaray quickly extinguished any hopes of a comeback, striking twice more through Sallai and Yusuf Demir to seal a comprehensive 5-1 victory. Osimhen’s overall contribution to Galatasaray’s dominant performance was significant. Throughout the match, he registered an impressive three successful dribbles, had six attempts on goal, created two key passes for his teammates, and won seven of his eleven duels. Galatasaray now await the outcome of the other Turkish Cup semifinal between Trabzonspor and Goztepe on Thursday to discover their opponents in the final. While the Lions may harbor hopes of facing Goztepe, perceived as potentially easier opposition, Victor Osimhen’s consistent form suggests he will be a crucial asset for Galatasaray regardless of who they face. Having not lifted the Turkish Cup trophy since 2018, Galatasaray will be determined to go all the way this season, and with Osimhen leading their attack, their chances of success look promising.

Rivers Hoopers through to 2024 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final

Fola Badmus10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Defending champions Rivers Hoopers have secured a spot in the Final of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Final Eight after edging Gboko City Chiefs 79-73 in a hard-fought semi final showdown on Sunday. Kelvin Amayo led the charge with 22 points, while Okiki Michael and Buchi Vincent Nwaiwu chipped in with 14 and 13 points, respectively. Nwaiwu made it a double-double with 12 rebounds while adding 2 assists and one three pointer midway through the third quarter. Rivers Hoopers continue to dominate the league, boasting the best offensive and defensive record. Their stifling defense was on full display, as they recorded an impressive 11 steals and 5 blocks. The game was marred by controversy as Gboko City Chiefs repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions, prompting a 30-minute delay. The contest eventually resumed 6 minutes into the third quarter. Timothy Kwaor who finished with a game high 24 points for City Chiefs shot 6/11 from deep. Kwaor made three straight threes at the start of the fourth quarter. He however ran into foul trouble and was made to leave the game with four minutes remaining to play. The KingsMen did more than enough to seal the victory over Gboko City Chiefs. This victory marks the KingsMen’s fourth victory in four meetings over Gboko City Chiefs, underscoring their dominance in the league. The first outing was at the Final Four in Port Harcourt last November and twice in the Chief of Defence Staff Basketball Championship in Abuja last month. Unbeaten this season (11-0), Rivers Hoopers aim to secure back-to-back Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearances when they face Hoops & Read in Monday’s final.