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Ex-Rutgers player pleads guilty in domestic violence case
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers University basketball player has pleaded guilty to two charges stemming from domestic violence at his dorm. Issa Thiam (EE’-sah CHAHM’) pleaded guilty Monday to a weapons count…
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Dakar Rally moves from South America to Saudi Arabia
PARIS (AP) — The Dakar Rally is swapping South America for Saudi Arabia. Dakar Rally organizers say next year’s race will be held in “the deep and mysterious deserts of the Middle East, in Saudi…
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Rutgers basketball player dismissed, faces deportation
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University basketball player Issa Thiam has been dismissed from the team and faces deportation after his arrest on domestic violence charges. Thiam, a junior forward from Dakar, Senegal, is…
5 months ago -
NBA making a ‘long-term play’ in Africa
SALY, Senegal (AP) — Timothy Ighoefe is an intimidating defender at 6-foot-11 and 245 pounds. Still, the Nigerian knows he must improve if his decision to play basketball instead of soccer is going to pay…
9 months ago -
IOC picks Senegal as first African host for Youth Olympics
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The IOC has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal. Senegal President Macky Sall was present on Monday to see International…
11 months ago -
Senegal to be 1st African Olympic host at 2022 Youth Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Senegal is set to be the first African host of any Olympic Games. The IOC says its executive board picked Senegal in a four-nation hosting contest for the 2022 Youth Olympic…
12 months ago -
Senegal eager to break out of the shadow of 2002 team
In Senegal, the 2002 World Cup team remains a source of national pride. This year’s squad is eager to create some new memories. The run to the quarterfinals in Senegal’s World Cup debut in Japan…
1 year ago -
WORLD CUP: With Mane, Senegal expects team to match 2002 run
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When the World Cup trophy tour reached Senegal, President Macky Sall got the taste of being a champion. It’s an experience he hopes is real in Senegal one day. Sall optimistically…
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Sadio Mane was the ‘quiet kid’ with the superstar talent
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — One fan thumped his chest with his fist. Another raised a Senegalese flag high in the air. Around them, hundreds of others shouted, jumped and darted about in wild celebration. Sadio…
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Mane leads Senegal’s 23-man World Cup squad
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal named its final 23-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday, with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane leading a group that includes key defender Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli and midfielder Cheikhou…
1 year ago