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The Punch 

Yoruba youths condemn planned protest, seek dialogue

The Coalition of Yoruba Youth leaders on Thursday called on organisers of the planned nationwide protest in August to shelve the idea and remain calm. President-General of the coalition, Dr Tolani Hassan, said in a statement in Lagos that the apex umbrella body for all Yoruba youth associations and organisations had dissociated itself from the

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Edo asks court to suspend judgment reinstating Shaibu

The Edo State Government and the state assembly have filed two separate applications before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend a judgement reinstating Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of the state, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. The two applicants, in separate motions, challenged

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BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Steph Curry, Team USA draw tough road compared to Dream Team

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) PARIS -- The original "Dream Team" set the gold standard for Olympic basketball. But today's American stars face a tougher test in Paris, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry said on Thursday, pointing to some of the NBA's biggest names hailing from around the globe. The U.S. team had to contend withjust nine international players from the NBA on the road to gold at the 1992 Barcelona

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FC Cincinnati acquire Nigerian D Chidozie Awaziem

(Photo credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports) FC Cincinnati acquired Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem from Boavista in Portugal's top flight on Thursday. The 27-year-old center back is under contract through 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027. Awaziem arrives following season-ending injuries to FCC defenders Matt Miazga and Nick Hagglund. "We're delighted to have Chidozie join the club," Cincinnati general manager Ch

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Russell Wilson (calf) sits out first Steelers practice

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson didn't participate in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp on Thursday, with Justin Fields taking the first-team reps. Coach Mike Tomlin told reporters after practice in Latrobe, Pa., that Wilson had calf tightness and is day-to-day. Tomlin said Wilson wanted to practice but coaches told him to take the day off. Wilson

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Eagles plan to shift CB James Bradberry to safety

(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) Former Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry is on the move -- in the Philadelphia secondary. Bradberry is cross-training at safety under new Eagles coordinator Vic Fangio after a poor season in coverage. Fangio said the degree of difficulty with the move is extreme, but believes in Bradberry because of his intelligence. "You say you've seen that a lot over the years," he sai

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Orioles place 2B Jorge Mateo (elbow) on injured list

(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles placed second baseman Jorge Mateo on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a dislocated left elbow. The injury occurred during Tuesday's 6-3 loss at Miami when Mateo collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson as both players pursued a third-inning ground ball by Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez. Mateo, 29, is batting .229 with five homers, 18 RBIs and