April 09, 2024

Sierra Leone Wins the 2024 Toyota Blue Grass (G1)

April 09, 2024/ Theo Edwards

At least some good news: The horse named Sierra Leone won the 2024 Toyota Blue Grass Race in the U.S. The Toyota Blue Grass (G1), for 3-year-olds at 1+1/8 miles on the dirt, ran on Saturday, April 6, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY.

By Theo Edwards

August 12, 2020

NBA names Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa

August 12, 2020/ Theo Edwards

“Becoming CEO of NBA Africa is a compelling opportunity to join the NBA – a widely-respected and admired globally-oriented sports enterprise,” said Williams. “It allows me to blend my professional experience building businesses in Africa with my passion for the sport of basketball. I look forward to working with our colleagues in Johannesburg and Dakar to help grow basketball’s commercial and social impact in Africa and on the world stage.”

NBA Communications

December 03, 2019

Sporting Horizons

December 03, 2019/ Theo Edwards

Victory over favorites England sealed a second world title for Springboks. Winning a world title on foreign soil is never easy, thus forever cementing their place in Africa sporting folklore.

YAME, Editorial Board

April 16, 2019

A Red Card for Soccer

April 16, 2019/ Theo Edwards

When a star player such as Danny Rose of Spurs and England declares his love of the game has diminished due to abuse, it should sadden all of us.

November 05, 2018

What is the way forward for African soccer?

November 05, 2018/ Theo Edwards

The 2018 edition of the World Cup will probably be recognized as one of the best of all time.

Despite doubts about Russia hosting, we were treated to a spectacular soccer fiesta. We had heart-stopping drama, goals, and shocks as giants Germany and Argentina crashed out early. Headliners such as Messi and Neymar fell well short of the mark, and in the end, France were worthy champs.

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