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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-109 in Los Angeles, with Paolo Banchero leading the Magic with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. On the Lakers' final possession, Luka Doncic passed up a wide-open three-pointer to LeBron James, who missed an off-balance buzzer-beater. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated the play was designed for Doncic, who took responsibility for the decision.

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Chinese personnel with machinery are surveying the Anchau community in Kubau local government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. They are instructing residents to sell their land and relocate. Social media discussions call for intervention from Kaduna state and federal government officials.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Imisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward.

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Barcelona posted a photo of Rashford training sharply, captioned 'We know you want to see Rashy in training. 😊,' fueling excitement over turning his January loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million summer deal. Reliable reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm Barca's long-term interest and progress on personal terms, though United refuses any discount on the buy option while Barca pushes to negotiate due to budget constraints. Rashford, thriving in Spain at 28, is open to a wage cut to stay, as United fans debate cashing in on their academy star after his form struggles back home.

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Marcus Rashford looks right at home in Barcelona's Blaugrana kit, knee brace on, flying through training drills. The club's cheeky post has fans dreaming of a forever stay in Catalonia.

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A video from northern Nigeria shows Tambuwal, held by bandits since around August 2025, describing his suffering after his family couldn't pay the ransom. The clip, shared widely early Friday, highlights the banditry crisis in states like Sokoto, where groups kidnap for ransom despite a federal ban, fueling outrage over government inaction. Critics call for a state of emergency amid thousands killed and displaced, with no official response yet as his condition worsens.

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Kasimu Wali Tambuwal squats shirtless in a forest, his body frail from six months of torture and starvation, begging in Hausa for rescue as his vision fades.

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Mosab Hassan Yousef stated that Iran is not a tribal Arab country like those drawn up by Europeans. The statement prompted debate distinguishing Iranians from Arabs and Afghans, with discussions on Iranian opposition to the IRGC, potential intervention by Israel and the USA, references to past U.S. interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, and mentions of Reza Pahlavi.

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Nigerian musician Burna Boy threw bundles of money, such as R20 notes, at crowds during a public appearance. Fans scrambled to collect the money amid scenes of economic distress.

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The 24-year-old South African star, fresh off her 2024 Grammy for 'Water,' took home Outstanding International Song in the non-televised portion of the 57th NAACP Image Awards this week. Fans celebrated the win by sharing the official graphic of Tyla in her glittery video look, with South Africans calling it another victory for the Johannesburg native. While some playfully teased the competition and others defended Nigerian artists like Tems' past win, the NAACP praised the song for bringing people together through music. This milestone adds to Tyla's hot streak, including Grammy nods and BET honors for her debut album.

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Tyla's sultry track 'IS IT' just claimed her first NAACP Image Award, beating out big names like Davido and Burna Boy in a category that had fans buzzing.

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The Texas singer's February 6 song directly calls out Bruce Springsteen for abandoning working-class roots, with lyrics like 'You preach from your mansion, but you don't know the cost' and a video featuring Trump rallies, border clips, and a nod to Laken Riley. It knocked Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis'—a critique of Trump-era ICE actions—to No. 2 on the chart. Owens, known for patriotic hits like 'Trump Won,' taps into tensions between celebrity activism and heartland views, drawing cheers from supporters who see it as a bold stand.

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Natasha Owens grabbed her guitar and channeled fans' frustrations into 'The Boss,' a track that hit No. 1 on iTunes Rock just days after release.

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In a tense Round 22 SportPesa League match, Shabana FC captain George Onyango scored a dramatic 97th-minute header from a Bronson Nsumbuga corner, securing a 1-0 victory over Mathare United and extending their winning streak to five. The gritty win at Nyayo Stadium propelled Shabana to third place, three points behind leaders Gor Mahia, while their cheeky official post told rivals to 'go back to the hospital and leave football.' Coach Peter Okidi brushed off concerns ahead of Sunday's top clash with AFC Leopards, boldly claiming 'we are best.'

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With seconds ticking down at Nyayo Stadium, captain George Onyango leaped like a salmon to head in the winner, sparking wild pitch invasions from ecstatic Shabana fans.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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