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AFCON 2023: DR Congo defeated by hosts Côte d'Ivoire, setting up final | Image Credit: olympics.com Sébastien Haller's goal in the second half gave the Ivorian Elephants the advantage. At the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Wednesday, February 7, Côte d'Ivoire defeated DR Congo 1-0 and advanced to play for a continental crown. Côte d'Ivoire's victory in the semi-final gives them an opportunity to win their first championship since they triumphed against Ghana in the final in 2015. 1992 was the squad's only previous AFCON victory. It was a close first session of play on Wednesday. Related Story: Jameson Williams of the Lions breaks the NFL record for Alabama touchdown runs However, there were several opportuniti...

Defense Leads No. 9 Duke to 71-53 Win Over Notre Dame | Image Credit: goduke.com In the end, a basketball game may be categorized in a few different ways. You're capable of success. It's possible to lose. It's possible to feel ashamed. You can move on whether you win or lose. It's obvious that Duke defeated Notre Dame on Wednesday night. Did they, however, make progress? It's not really clear. First and first, one must realize that, god bless them, the Irish are simply not very good at this time of year. Their talent is limited, and although heart may accomplish amazing things (just look at the 1992 Kentucky squad), talent is essential. To compete at a high level, skill is a requirement. But to go along with skill, you also need to put in work and be passionate. This season, Du...

Jeff Hafley of Boston College joins the Packers as defensive coordinator | Image Credit: sandiegouniontribune.com The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday that Jeff Hafley, the head coach of Boston College, will take over as their new defensive coordinator. Packers coach Matt LaFleur released a statement saying, "We are delighted to welcome Jeff, his wife Gina, and their daughters, Hope and Leah, to the Packers and the Green Bay community." "Jeff has a strong track record of developing players at all levels and has been successful at every stage in his coaching career. We are excited to have him in charge of our defence." Also Read: Jameson Williams of the Lions breaks the NFL record for Alabama touchdown runs In three of his four years at Boston College, Hafley led the Eag...

Jameson Williams of the Lions breaks the NFL record for Alabama touchdown runs | Image credit: AL.com On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, during the NFC Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions rushes for a touchdown. Jameson Williams, a wide receiver with the Detroit Lions, has five touchdowns in his NFL career. The previous two have occurred on land. Also Read: Taylor Swift gives a kiss to Travis Kelce headed to Super Bowl after winning the AFC title game With 13:18 remaining in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers, the former Alabama All-American scored his most recent touchdown in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, capping Detroit's first...

Jannik Sinner wins his first major championship | Image Credit: skysports.com Australian city of Melbourne In Sunday's Australian Open men's final, Jannik Sinner stunned Daniil Medvedev by winning 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 after trailing two sets to none. With just one set dropped going into the championship match, fourth-seeded Sinner looked certain to fall in straight sets as third-seeded Medvedev breezed to an early two-set lead. However, the Italian settled in halfway through the championship match and won a struggle of will and stamina that lasted three hours and forty-four minutes. Sinner has won his first major championship in his professional career, while Medvedev has established an unwelcome record by losing repeated finals after winning the opening two sets in Grand Slam ...

Brave Medvedev defeats Hurkacz | Image Credit: atptour.com January 24, Melbourne (Reuters) - In a thrilling quarterfinal on Wednesday, third seed Daniil Medvedev had to go far in his reserves to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 5-7 6-4 and go to the Australian Open last four for the third time. The Russian, who has lost final matches at Melbourne Park twice, battled the huge Pole for over four exhausting hours on Rod Laver Arena before securing a matchup with either Alexander Zverev or Carlos Alcaraz. With a winning lifetime record against Medvedev, ninth seed Hurkacz twice overcame a set down and had the Russian to fight hard for every point. Also Read: Jim Nantz, is he retiring? renowned broadcaster speaks up about his future professional goals With the deftest of drop...