Members of the civilian JTF in Borno state have reportedly rescued one of the 219 Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram from their school hostel in 2014. The Hausa service of the BBC reports that the girl was rescued after a gunfight between the civilian JTF and Boko Haram at a forest in Borno… Continue reading Missing Chibok schoolgirl, abducted by Boko Haram, ‘found’
Serena Williams beat Madison Keys in straight sets to win the Italian Open – her first WTA title in nine months. The world number one beat her fellow American 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to triumph in Rome for the fourth time since 2002. Williams, 34, last won a title in Cincinnati in August, and has since… Continue reading First title in nine months for Williams
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen became the youngest winner in F1 history as Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg crashed out of the Spanish GP. Hamilton and Rosberg came together on lap one as the world champion tried to pass his team-mate, leaving Red Bull and Ferrari to dispute the race. Verstappen, 18, held off Ferrari’s… Continue reading Teenager’s win sets F1 record
Aries Merritt wasn’t sure he’d wake up after kidney transplant surgery. “You know they give you all the disclaimers,” Merritt said. All he knew for certain was that his kidneys were being attacked by a genetic disorder inherited from his father’s side of the family. It made no difference that he was an Olympic champion… Continue reading After Kidney Transplant, Olympic Champion Merritt Has Heart Set On Rio Gold
Leicester City have won the Premier League title in one of the greatest sporting stories of all time. Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Monday confirmed a stunning achievement for Claudio Ranieri’s side. Leicester started the campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders for the title after almost being relegated last season. But they have lost just three… Continue reading Leicester City win Premier League
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