Before she was a professional basketball player and a two-time Olympian, Promise Amukamara was making a name for herself in another sport: track and field.Former Arizona State women's basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne remembers the first time she came across a young Amukamara, then in her junior year at Glendale Apollo High School. It was the summer of 2010, and Promise was more known for her track exploits at the time.Her older sister, Precious, was a star sprinter at Apollo, winning seven AIA state championships while in high school before...

With the rapid growth of Nigeria’s sports betting and casino sector, the demand for structured, high-quality training has become more pressing than ever. iGaming Academy is at the forefront of meeting this demand, providing specialised training solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Nigerian market, writes Iyke Bede While still in its nascent stages, Nigeria’s sports betting and casino sector has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, evolving from a poorly regulated segment of the economy into one of Africa’s most vibrant markets.A youthful, tech-savvy population, widespread internet...