UFC champion Israel Adesanya has donated personal protective equipment, 10,000 face masks to frontline health workers, 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1,000 eye protection face shields to staff in Lagos his birthplace and Auckland in New Zealand where he resides.
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Motorsport Legend Stirling Moss Dies At 90
British Motorsport icon, Stirling Moss has on Sunday died at age 90 after battling a long illness, his wife Susie said." He died as he lived, looking wonderful," " It was one lap too many," " He just closed his eyes," she said.
Tokyo 2020: Olympic Flame Has Been lighted In Olympia
The Olympic flame for the Tokyo 2020 games was lited today in ancient Olympia Greece. The liting of the Olympic torch marks the start of its journey to Japan where the tournament is scheduled to be held in 134 days.
MVP All-Star Award Permanently Named 'The Kobe Bryant MVP Award'
The National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game MVP Award has been permanently renamed in honour of Late 18-time All-Star MVP Award recipient, Kobe Bryant.
USA Rugby Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The USA Rugby has been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has forced the majority of world sport to postpone their activities and this has forced the organization to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Coronavirus: NBA Suspends Season After A Player Tested Positive
The NBA has suspended its season after a player tested positive to coronavirus on Wednesday. The news came after the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder was abruptly postponed on Wednesday night. The player who tested positive was centre Rudy Gobert.
NFF President Names Most Patriotic Super Eagles Player
The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has described Leicester City's Wilfried Ndidi as the most committed and patriotic Super Eagles player. In an interview with Sports Extra on Thursday, Pinnick hailed the Leicester City midfielder’s patriotism, adding that because of his commitment, he doesn't joke with the player.