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Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is the basis of the NBA logo, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86. West, nicknamed “Mr Clutch” for his late-game exploits …

An emotional Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has opened up on kicking just his fifth career goals in 117 games, holding back tears as he dedicated it to late teammate Cam McCarthy. It came after the Dockers notched up a 75-all draw with Collingwood – the third of the season. It …

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is content that the worst of the “external noise” around Zac Lomax’s early departure from the Dragons is over. Asked if the drawn-out contract saga was now all wrapped up, Flanagan was satisfied that the club could now move on. “It hasn’t really interrupted us, bar …

Former gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Dr. Umar Ardo, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, paid a tribute to his first daughter, Aisha Umar Ardo, a week after her death.    Aisha died in her sleep while taking an afternoon siesta at her …

On Thursday (March 14), the Belgium Football Association unveiled the latest home and away kits for its men’s and women’s teams. The away kit, which Belgium’s men’s team will wear in the upcoming 2024 European Championship, was a pleasant surprise to comic book lovers, as it paid a heartwarming tribute …

Fomer Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, broke down in tears on Wednesday March 6, while paying tribute to former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe.   Addressing the crowd present for the night of tribute held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos state …

Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, lost hold of his emotions as he became tearful while paying tribute to his friend and mentee, Herbert Wigwe.    This was at the Celebration of Professional Excellence held today March 4 in honour of the late former Bank chief who died in a helicopter crash …

A Nigeria medical doctor, Ademola Adeyeye, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his sister who died of brain cancer a day before their younger brother’s wedding.  In a post shared on his X handle, Dr Adeyeye said his sister’s death inspired him to become a European Trained Cancer surgeon.  ‘’Difficult …

Singer, Kechi Okwuchi, has paid tribute to the victims of the tragic Sosoliso plane crash that occurred 18 years ago.    The America’s Got Talent star was a student of Loyola Jesuit College and aboard the plane when it crashed in Port Harcourt International Airport on December 10, 2005, killing …

Mitchell Marsh has opened up on the “challenging week” he spent away from the Australian World Cup camp following the death of his grandfather. Marsh missed Australia’s clash against England last week after leaving India to head back home to be with his family in Perth. He returned for the …