Van Gundy set for final game of USA qualifying rounds
'A perfect selection for us': Jeff Van Gundy set to lead Team USA into final FIBA World Cup qualifying gameFEBRUARY 24, 2019
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NIGERIA 0-3-1 · 5TH IN GROUP C
0-3-1 · 5TH IN GROUP C
Nigeria wins Women's African Cup of Nations
Nigeria won its 11th title in 13 editions of the Women's African Cup of Nations by beating South Africa in a penalty shootout in the finalDECEMBER 1, 2018
Quarterfinals set to tip at Women's Basketball World Cup
The United States and Nigeria will get the day started with the Americans looking to win their 20th consecutive game in the competitionSEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Senegal, Nigeria end Africa’s drought at Women’s World Cup
It was a historic day for African teams in the Women's Basketball World CupSEPTEMBER 24, 2018
US rolls past Panama in World Cup qualifying, 78-48
The U.S. is closing in on a spot in next year's FIBA Basketball World Cup after topping Panama 78-48SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
US heads to Panama for next FIBA qualifying test
Looking to move closer to World Cup berth, US heads to Panama for FIBA qualifierSEPTEMBER 16, 2018
FIFA lifts threat to suspend Nigeria from world soccer
FIFA has lifted a threat to suspend Nigeria from international soccer, clearing the team to resume its Africa Cup of Nations qualifying programAUGUST 20, 2018
FIFA gives Nigeria and Ghana final deadlines to avoid bans
FIFA has given Nigeria and Ghana final deadlines to avoid international suspensions because of outside interference in their soccer associationsAUGUST 14, 2018
Election violence in Zimbabwe didn’t faze tennis teens
Election violence in Zimbabwe didn't faze tennis teensAUGUST 6, 2018
Wolves and Nigeria goalie retires after beating leukemia
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) Wolverhampton goalkeeper Carl Ikeme retired on Friday, a month after revealing he was in complete remission from acute leukemia.JULY 27, 2018
England-Croatia Preview
MOSCOW (AP) It's time for Gareth Southgate to come up with a big speech of his own.JULY 9, 2018
Nigeria captain hid dad’s abduction, played World Cup match
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel played in a crucial World Cup match against Argentina four hours after being to...JULY 3, 2018
Messi missing from AP’s best 11 of the World Cup group stage
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Imagine having a team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo supporting Harry Kane up front, Philippe Coutinho pulling the...JUNE 29, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Fourteen teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , leaving just two more up for grabs on Thursday and a...JUNE 27, 2018
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
WORLD CUPJUNE 27, 2018
Nigeria complains about video review call against Argentina
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) After going out of the World Cup, Nigeria complained about not being awarded a second penalty in a 2-1 defeat t...JUNE 27, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Argentina squeaks through on Day 13 at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) France and Denmark played down to expectations to start Day 13 at the World Cup, delivering the tournament's first goalless gam...JUNE 27, 2018
RECAP: Late-game heroics salvage Argentina's World Cup hopes, eliminates Nigeria
Marcos Rojo played the hero, scoring in the 86th to keep Argentina aliveJUNE 26, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday's matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams...JUNE 25, 2018
Nigeria hoping to end Messi and Argentina's misery
The Nigerian soccer team has not been shy about wanting to beat Argentina.JUNE 25, 2018
Nigeria defender wants to end Messi’s World Cup dream
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) If Lionel Messi needed extra motivation for Argentina's crucial World Cup game against Nigeria, then an opposin...JUNE 25, 2018
Messi is running out of time to save Argentina’s World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) For Lionel Messi, the time is now.JUNE 24, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup after a second straight day that ended with a comeback win in stopp...JUNE 23, 2018
The Latest: Nigeria up 2-0, Iceland misses penalty kick
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 22, 2018
The Latest: Nigeria still in contention with win vs Iceland
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 22, 2018
