NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs. Jay-Z owned just a little piece of the team, but was a large presence when the franchise changed homes and identities this season.
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Nigeria’s failure to beat Kenya in Calabar in the African Group ‘F’ World Cup qualifying match has caused the Super Eagles to drop some points in the latest FIFA ranking released Thursday. The African Champions dropped one spot to 31st spot globally. Eagles were unable to consolidate on their 30th spot of last month after emerging champions at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
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The management of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, a member of the Sifax Group has disclosed that the company has invested over N20 billion in the acquisition of equipment since the company acquired the former Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited.
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Las Ramblas rumbled. The foundations of La Sagrada Familia began to shake. Camp Nou was silenced. A shadow cast itself across the city as the sun dipped beneath the stands. Amidst the rising tension a diminutive figure rose. He bent down, tied his laces and strode forward. Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Those sat around the amphitheater rose in celebration, the enemy shrunk back into their skins, the victory was already assured.
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Gov. Adams Oshiomhole has registered to feature in the inaugural edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race scheduled to hold on May 4 in the state. Special Adviser to the governor on sports, Mike Itemuagbor, confirmed on Tuesday that the governor sent in his entry form last weekend.
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Victor Moses has identified Leo Messi as one of the players he would like to play against. The Nigerian made his thoughts known on Wednesday in Moscow as his club prepare for their Europa League clash against Rubin Kazan on Thursday. He said, “One player I would like to play against is Leo Messi.”
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BEIJING (AP) — “Django Unchained” became “Django Unscreened” on Thursday as Quentin Tarantino’s violent slave-revenge saga was pulled from Chinese theaters on its opening day, with the importer blaming an unspecified technical problem. The rare suspension order by China Film Group Corp. was confirmed by theater employees throughout China, and has led to speculation that the Hollywood film could have run afoul of Chinese censors despite weeks of promotion in the country.
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Its hand forced by the faceless and unrepentant spoilsport known as the internet, Maserati has released the first images of the 2014 Ghibli ahead of its debut at this year’s Shanghai auto show. Featuring the curves and muscular creases of the trident brand’s current design language, the Ghibli aims to bring some much-needed sex appeal to mid-size luxury sedandom.
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In November 2012, CEO Steve Ballmer proclaimed that Microsoft (MSFT, Fortune 500)is no longer just a software company that licensed its operating system to PC makers to use as they pleased. Instead, Microsoft is now a devices and services company that develops its own end-to-end experience for consumers. Ballmer said Microsoft wants to maintain firm control over how its products are used.
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Tiger Woods is favourite to collect a fifth Green Jacket and win his first major title since 2008 when the 77th Masters begins at Augusta on Thursday. Woods, the 14-time major champion, is back at world number oneafter scandal, injury and swing changes derailed his career, and is showing the sort of form that could reignite his quest to pass Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major titles.
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