Arsenal target Nabil Fekir informs Real Betis of his transfer plans

Nabil Fekir has reportedly told Real Betis of his transfer plans amid interest from Arsenal in the midfielder. But it's not good news for Mikel Arteta's side - or any of their rivals in the pursuit for the France star. Fekir was close to joining Liverpool from Lyon last ...

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FIFA World Cup 2022 ambassador tests positive for coronavirus

DOHA: An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the tournament's organisers said on Thursday. Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, "was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 ...

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Henry optimistic of deal with Chargers

Oakland Raiders linebacker Will Compton, front, tackles Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo). COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hunter Henry has ...

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Chelsea prepare for £26m PSG transfer battle as Jorginho opens up on 'unfair' criticism

Here is your Chelsea morning digest for Friday, May 1st. PSG leading Alex Telles race. Chelsea's search for a left-back has often left them staring at Porto's Alex Telles straight in the face. But reports this week claim that Paris Saint-Germain, not Chelsea, are ...

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Arsenal dealt Nabil Fekir blow as transfer target makes Paul Pogba claim

Here is your Arsenal round-up for Friday, May 1. Gunners dealt Fekir blow. Reported Arsenal transfer target Nabil Fekir wants to remain with La Liga side Real Betis, according to a new report from Spanish outlet Marca.

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Liverpool mayor fears 'farcical' scenes if Premier League resumes

The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, fears restarting the Premier League could lead to the “farcical” situation of fans congregating in large groups outside Anfield despite the coronavirus crisis. When the English top-flight was postponed on March 13, ...

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Haaland inspired by Ronaldo and 'thankful' after PSG mimicked his meditation celebration

Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland said Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is an inspiration, while revealing little concern after Paris Saint-Germain seemed to mock his meditation celebration. Haaland has been a revelation in 2019-20, his ...

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Analyst rips anyone who thinks Jordan's Bulls would lose to Peak Warriors

Mina Kimes, Dan LeBatard and Pablo Torre react to Michael Wilbon's rant about Michael Jordan's Bulls matching up with Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors: TAGS; Chicago Bulls · Golden State Warriors · Michael Jordan. Share.

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Big 12's Bob Bowlsby fears virus will come 'roaring back,' disrupt season

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Thursday that he's optimistic about college football starting on time or close to it, but is skeptical of being able to go through the entire season without disruption because of the coronavirus pandemic. Bowlsby, in a ...

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COVID-19: Nigerian athletes get relief funds

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has directed the onward payment of funds into the accounts of Nigerian athletes to provide some relief in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The payments, which commenced on Wednesday, ...

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NFF consults FG on resumption of football – Pinnick

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has revealed the body is consulting with the government on the resumption of football. Football activities were suspended in March including the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) ...

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MARTIN SAMUEL: It all points to Mauricio Pochettino at Newcastle, but sacking Steve Bruce is cruel

Newcastle's prospective owners have a problem. It is the same one that affected Blackburn and Manchester City before them. Stick or twist. Stick with the incumbent manager who certainly deserves his chance, or bring in the coach it is believed will deliver the ...

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Athletes Get COVID-19 Relief Payments

Some Nigerian athletes have received payment from the Athletes Relief Fund set up to mitigate the effect of not competing due to the effect of Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, directed the payment of funds ...

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Osimhen joins Mbappe, Sancho, Arnold on ESPN's exclusive list

Victor Osimhen rave performances for both club and country have earned him a spot in ESPN's list of best players aged 21 or under. The first edition which was released last year had the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Trent Alexander Arnold and Joao Felix, and ...

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Rivalries: Israel Adesanya

Cut from the same cloth as Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, Israel Adesanya has all the characteristics of a generational talent: world-class skills, magnetic charm and a flare for the dramatic. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight ...

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I Want To Visit Ghana To See Bukom Banku, Says Nigeria & Manchester United Striker Odion Ighalo

Nigeria and Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has hinted he will be visiting Ghana at the end of the season to meet Ghanaian boxer, Braimah Kamoko, who is popularly known as 'Bukom Banku'. The controversial boxer, who is a Ghanaian Super ...

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FOX NEWS: Minneapolis Domino's employee gives big assist to police by feeding kids for free

Minneapolis Domino's employee gives big assist to police by feeding kids for free



The coronavirus crisis has seemingly confirmed the saying that not all heroes wear capes – they wear badges, uniforms, scrubs, stethoscopes or a range of other accoutrements – and maybe some of them make pizzas too, according to police in Minnesota.

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D'Andre Swift Talks Matthew Stafford, Barry Sanders, NFL RB GOATs in B/R AMA

The Detroit Lions drafted Georgia running back D'Andre Swift in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft last week after an excellent college career in which he rushed for 2,885 yards and 20 touchdowns in three seasons with the Bulldogs. In Detroit, he'll join ...

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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plan for Dean Henderson next season

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is being viewed as the long-term successor to David de Gea - but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly not ready to give him his dream promotion next season. Henderson has been hugely impressive ...

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Friday's Premier League meeting could provide answers to Liverpool's biggest questions

Another Friday, another meeting that sees the Premier League attempt to put its best foot forward. Every fortnight since football across the country was suspended on Friday March 13, clubs have met up to thrash out the next steps in their attempts to navigate ...

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Frustration drove me away from Chelsea, says Aina

Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has revealed that he decided it was time for him to seek pasture new after he got no assurances from then Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri that he was part of his plans two seasons ago. Aina joined Chelsea as a schoolboy in ...

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Wife of football star Kevin-Prince Boateng regrets candid sex confession

The wife of ex-Tottenham star Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed her regrets at lifting the lid on their sex life. Melissa Satta caused uproar when she said the midfielder, then with Italian club AC Milan, got injured so often because they had sex up to 10 times a ...

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Training caused me to look older than my age – Francis Uzoho

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Cyprus base goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has tried to defend himself that his looks is as a result of too many trainings. The 21 year old Uzoho, has really come under fire recently from football fans, home and abroad who believed ...

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ICC hands two-year ban to Deepak Agarwal for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday banned Deepak Agarwal, one of the team owners of the Sindhi's franchise in the 2018 T10 league, for two years for breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Six months of the ban has been suspended ...

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Michael Jordan's agent says he'd average 50-60 points today, and Scottie Pippen is jealous

David Falk, a veteran NBA agent best known for representing Michael Jordan during his playing days, joined 106.7 FM's The Junkies on NBC Sports Washington on Wednesday and the interview was truly something.

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All about fourth-innings hundreds

This week in our stats series Did You Know? where we present well known and lesser-known facts on a theme, we look at records and trivia related to fourth-innings hundreds. All the numbers below are from men's Test matches only. 247 The total number of ...

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Tahlia McGrath handed Australia contract; Nicole Bolton, Elyse Villani left out

Allrounder Tahlia McGrath has been included among 15 contracts handed out for Australia's women's squad alongside the expected inclusions of fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck and allrounder Annabel Sutherland. Top-order batters Nicole Bolton and Elyse ...

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Coronavirus condemns Chinese football to endless pre-season

Many footballers dread the rigours of pre-season training but in China they could be forgiven for hating it by now as stop-start preparations drag into a fifth month because of the coronavirus. Guangzhou R&F head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst conducts a ...

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Players need the 'emotional flicker' fans provide, Buck Showalter says

With Major League Baseball mulling its options on returning to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, Buck Showalter, who managed the only game in MLB history to be played without spectators, says fans are a critical component and having games without ...

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League-by-league guide to European football's coronavirus shutdown

Harvey Barnes (C) scored the last goal in the Premier League on March 9 before it was put on hold due to the coronavirus crisis. Harvey Barnes (C) scored the last goal in the Premier League on March 9 before it was put on hold due to the coronavirus crisis ...

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Portland Trail Blazers: Zach Collins discusses what part of his game he's most excited to display

Portland Trail Blazers big Zach Collins took to a 20-minute interview session, where he discussed what aspect of his game he's most excited to show, off-the-court lessons and strength development. Zach Collins' wiry, 232-pound frame held up over the past ...

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ICC bans Deepak Agarwal from all cricket for 2 years

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Deepak Agarwal from all cricket for two years, with six months of that suspended, after he accepted one charge of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, the ICC said in a release. Agarwal was charged as ...

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Cancelling season would be the death of Italian football - FIGC president

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said he will never cancel the Serie A season as it "would be the death of Italian football". The 2019-20 Serie A campaign has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but ...

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Heat's Tyler Herro: If not for injury, could be '1 or 2' in Rookie of the Year race

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson often are at the forefront of the Rookie of the Year conversation, but another talented member of the 2019 NBA draft class isn't just sitting back waiting for the season to ...

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Transfer Talk: Manchester City to swap Cancelo for Barca's Semedo

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Man City to swap Cancelo for Barca's Semedo. Manchester City are in advanced talks to bring in ...

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Carmen Electra recalls Dennis Rodman: “Dennis was considered the bad boy of basketball and I like bad boys”

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Carmen Electra's basketball fandom wasn't much more than wearing Jordans in high school and her awareness of Dennis Rodman was simply that the NBA bad boy had dated Madonna. But once the then-Chicago Bulls star, who ...

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Deepak Agarwal banned for two years

DUBAI - Deepak Agarwal, one of the team owners of the Sindhi's franchise in the 2018 T10 league, accepted one charge of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Deepak Agarwal from all cricket for two ...

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CJ McCollum Wants to Become 'As Great as Possible' With Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum made a guest appearance Wednesday on ESPN's “The Jump”. Towards the end of the interview, host Rachel Nichols brought up how Wizards guard Bradley Beal shined without John Wall this season. She asked ...

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Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson named ODI player of year

Kane Williamson's stellar Cricket World Cup saw him named New Zealand men's one-day international cricketer of the year on Thursday. The Black Caps skipper - named player of the tournament at last year's global showpiece - led a parade of big names on ...

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Michael Jordan's agent claims Bulls star would've scored 50-60 points per game in modern era, which is insane

Michael Jordan's mythology has exploded in recent weeks thanks to the airing of ESPN's "The Last Dance." An entire generation of fans that may not have previously been able to engage with his career has finally been able to appreciate his greatness as a ...

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'I'll never sign off on stopping the season', says Italian Federation boss

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said he will never cancel the Serie A season as it "would be the death of Italian football". Updated Updated 2 hours ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. The 2019-20 Serie A ...

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Rohr accepts pay cut for Eagles job

Super Eagles German tactician, Gernot Rohr has revealed that he has given up a fraction of his salary as part of his contribution towards the fight against the contagious coronavirus. The gesture came, even as Rohr was currently negotiating the possible ...

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Milan re-ignites interest in €60m Osimhen move

AC Milan has set its sights upon two young Ligue 1 stars, as the club look to launch its youth project this summer, a report claimed. According to yesterday's edition of il Corriere dello Sport (via MilanLive), Milan could stand to benefit from the fact the French ...

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Transfer Talk: Manchester City to swap Concelo for Barca's Semedo

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Man City to swap Concelo for Barca's Semedo. Manchester City are in advanced talks to bring in ...

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JA Adande defends declaring Scottie Pippen best wingman in NBA history

J.A. Adande caused a stir online after he declared Scottie Pippen the greatest No. 2 option in NBA history on “The Last Dance.” While this may seem like a no-brainer to Bulls fans, apparently many Tweeters disagree with him. Just look at some of these ...

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Tokyo Olympics 'Not Contingent' on COVID-19 Vaccine, Says IOC Member John Coates

John Coates, an International Olympic Committee member who serves as the organization's coordination commission leader for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, told the Australian Associated Press that he did not believe a vaccine for COVID-19 would be ...

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WR Tarik Black Announces Transfer to Texas from Michigan

Wide receiver Tarik Black's time with the Michigan Wolverines is over. On Tuesday, Black posted a picture of himself in a Texas Longhorns uniform with the caption "i just flipped the switch,, flip flip #HookEm" on his Instagram page. Anwar Richardson of Rivals ...

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Manchester United number 7s - the best and worst in the Premier League era

Manchester United's number seven shirt is one of the most legendary in football. Nobby Stiles, George Best, Ray Wilkins and Bryan Robson are among the names to have made the number seven iconic at Old Trafford before the Premier League era began.

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WR Tarik Black says he's transferring from Michigan to Texas

Former Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black intends to transfer to Texas, he announced Tuesday night. Black published an Instagram post with a picture of him in a Texas uniform and the caption, "i just flipped the switch, flip flip #HookEm." He entered the ...

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Draymond deserves to put his name with Steph and Klay – Kendrick Perkins | The Jump

On The Jump, Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams discuss the recent comments made by Golden State Warriors PF Draymond Green about being grouping himself in with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson about changing the game as well as ...

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UEFA gives Premier League May 25 to restart

European football's governing body has issued guidelines to all 55 associations after an agreement last week that qualification for next season's Champions League and Europa League must be decided on 'sporting merit' this season. The guidance, issued ...

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Tom Latham wins first Redpath Cup for Black Caps batsman of the season

For the first time in seven years, the Black Caps' premier batting award has been won by someone other than Kane Williamson or Ross Taylor. Opener Tom Latham secured his first Redpath Cup on Wednesday, day two of New Zealand Cricket's virtual ...

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Leon Edwards: 'Clout-chasing' Tyron Woodley seems lost, calls everyone out except me

A thrilling Welterweight bout between Tyron Woodley and Leon Edwards was among the many bouts that were postponed due to COVID-19. While many of those bouts have since found new homes (examples here and here), this one is still in limbo. And the ...

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LSU lands Harvard OL Liam Shanahan as grad transfer

LSU added former Harvard offensive lineman Liam Shanahan to its football team on Tuesday. Head coach Ed Orgeron announced the addition of the All-Ivy selection less than a week after he saw three of his former starting offensive lineman, Lloyd ...

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Financial Ramifications Of Coronavirus Canceling Tokyo Olympics Would Be 'Massive'

As recently as mid-March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organizers were still reticent to postpone the 2020 Games for the continued spread of the novel coronavirus, let alone cancel Tokyo altogether. Finally, as national Olympic ...

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TCU coach and songwriter Gary Patterson using rare downtime to make album

Between video conferencing with players and staff, furiously planning for a multitude of possible college football scenarios, spending time with family and helping out in his community, TCU coach Gary Patterson is staying as busy as ever during this period of ...

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My dad flogged me anytime I played football – Uzoho

Ebenezer Bajela. Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, says his father never supported him playing football, adding that he got flogged anytime he disobeyed his advice. The national team first choice made this known during a live Instagram chat with ...

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Arsenal will regret if Saka leaves –Report

Toni Ufoh. arsenal rising star, Bukayo Saka, whose contract with the Gunners is yet to be extended, has come under scrutiny by Football London. The British-born Nigerian youngster's contract expires in 2021. “Out of those whose contracts expire in 2021, ...

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New York Giants Sign Illini DE Oluwole Betiku

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois pass rusher Oluwole Betiku was among 10 undrafted free agents signed by the New York Giants. Two days after the draft was completed, the Giants franchise, which has a first-year head coach in Joe Judge, announced the signing ...

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Japan Medical Association: Tokyo Olympics difficult without vaccine

Tokyo • The medical community in Japan is moving toward a consensus that holding next year's Tokyo Olympics may hinge on finding a coronavirus vaccine. Japan Medical Association president Yoshitake Yokokura said in a video media conference on ...

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Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland faces multiple charges in South Carolina

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday in York County, South Carolina, a sheriff's officer said. Breeland faces charges of resisting arrest, having alcohol in a motor vehicle with the seal broken, having an ...

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Who is Isaac Alarcón, the young Mexican star looking for a place in the Dallas Cowboys

Isaac Alarcón is on the lips of all Mexico for having a chance to join the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Therefore, it is a good opportunity to meet the young man offensive tackle, a native of Monterrey, Nuevo León. The Mexican he ...

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Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo waiting out coronavirus pandemic in native Hawaii

Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo is waiting out the coronavirus pandemic with his family in his native Hawaii. "We were planning on being here a week, and we've been here two months now," he said Tuesday. Niumatalolo arrived for spring break at the ...

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Liverpool opens talks with Osimhen

Discussions have recently 'opened up' between Liverpool and the representatives of Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen and a swoop for the Lille striker could potentially be ideal if Sadio Mane opts for a Real Madrid move, according to a report from French news ...

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Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons

Sports get postponed, sports get canceled, and, yes, sometimes, someday, somewhere, somehow sports can resume. France scrapped its soccer season on Tuesday, in an announcement by the prime minister, Édouard Philippe. Paris St.-Germain was 12 ...

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Tyron Woodley says 'hoe' Israel Adesanya cowers at the thought of facing Jon Jones

Tyron Woodley is at it again. The former UFC welterweight champion has picked up right from where he left of on social media last week, this time calling Israel Adesanya a coward for not moving up in weight to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC light ...

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Ferdinand urges Solskjaer to sign Ndidi

English Premier League legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to make a move for Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi in the summer transfer window. Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Leicester's James Maddison are the top two names being ...

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FIBA takes referees and coaches training online

As the world goes digital in its quest to reduce physical interactions, the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) in conjunction with National Federations have concluded plans to hold online certification courses for Coaches and Referees.

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EPL: Wilshere reveals difference between Ozil, Fabregas

West Ham midfielder, Jack Wilshere, has identified the one difference between former team-mates Mesut Ozil and Cesc Fabregas. Wilshere played with both midfielders at Arsenal before he left the club in 2018. Although both players excelled in attacking ...

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Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United? Conditions are right for Real Madrid move, says Willy Sagnol

Former France defender Willy Sagnol believes all the conditions are in place for Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United and sign for Real Madrid this summer. Pogba is admired by Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and Los Blancos could move for the ...

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HiFL Organisers to Announce New Dates for Tournament

Organisers of the Higher Institutions Football League (HiFL), PACE Limited have said that a new date is to be announced for the tournament as soon as the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic is put under control. The league had earlier announced the ...

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Liverpool's unwanted landmark wasn't supposed to happen

It was the anniversary that wasn't supposed to happen for Liverpool. Today, though, marks 30 years since the Reds were last crowned champions of England. A lot has happened in the meantime. Liverpool have been twice European Cup winners, twice ...

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European Soccer Tries to Find a Way Back, or a Way Out

At least, it seemed, the Dutch had made a decision. Alone among Europe's soccer leagues, they now had some clarity about what the immediate future held. On Friday morning, the Netherlands became the first country in Europe to call off its soccer season.

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Wojciech Szczesny makes honest admission to Arsenal fans

Wojciech Szczesny has admitted that he misses playing for Arsenal despite having gone on to establish himself as Juventus' number one goalkeeper. The former Gunners goalkeeper left Arsenal to sign for Juventus back in July 2017 after having been ...

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I had wanted to play for Barcelona and in UEFA Champions League - Laryea Kingston

Ex-Ghana international Laryea Kingston says he had a fulfilled career despite failing to play for Barcelona and in the UEFA Champions League. But takes delight in playing against the Spanish giants in a pre-season match and exploits in the second-tier ...

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Now free on bail, Ronaldinho thanks fellow inmates

ASUNCION: After leaving prison in Paraguay earlier this month, former Brazil international Ronaldinho Gaucho has finally broken his silence and said he was shocked to discover the Paraguayan passports delivered to his home were false and illegal.

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Pelican Stars, others locked out as Cross River sports bigwigs exchange blows

Embattled players of Cross River State owned Pelicans Stars FC and other athletes earlier scheduled to meet with government officials over their ten months unpaid salaries and allowances were yesterday barred from entering the UJ Esuene Stadium ...

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Coronavirus: Tottenham reopen training centre for players amid talk of Premier League return

Tottenham's first-team players will be able to return the club's training centre on Tuesday as the Premier League potentially nears a return to action. Arsenal allowed their players to use the Gunners' London Colney training base on Monday to undertake solo ...

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Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal's Manchester United spells defended by Nicky Butt

It is a "myth" that Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho disrespected Manchester United's academy, insists the club's head of first-team development Nicky Butt. Van Gaal and Mourinho both made marquee signings at United - the former purchasing Angel Di ...

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Coach Reveals How He Turned Cristiano Ronaldo Into A Superstar

A former Sporting CP coach revealed how he turned 16-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo into one of the greatest athletes in the world. Today, Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the best players to ever grace the pitch. Rivaling with Lionel Messi for more than a ...

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FIFA wants to let teams use more substitutes

GENEVA — With soccer facing a congested program of games caused by the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA wants to let teams use five substitutes. FIFA detailed a temporary plan Monday to help prevent more injuries due to “potential player overload” as soccer ...

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We are not on break, Adak warns sports fraternity

... • Rugut also called on the various federations to ensure their athletes and support staff are aware of what is required of them in the fight against the vice. • Over 3,856 tests have also been carried out and Adak is steadily improving on its efficiency and ...

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Ian Smith honoured by NZC for 'outstanding services to cricket'

Ian Smith, the former New Zealand wicketkeeper and veteran broadcaster, has been honoured by New Zealand Cricket for his "outstanding services to cricket". He was awarded the Bert Sutcliffe Medal on the first day of NZC's virtual awards ceremony for ...

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FIFA's Infantino suspected of intervening to stop probe: report

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is suspected of having intervened with Switzerland's attorney general to try to get an investigation dropped, a Swiss newspaper alleged on Monday. Gianni Infantino was elected FIFA president in 2016. AFP. The Office of the ...

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I've learnt a lot from Leon Balogun –Ekong

There are no prizes for guessing correctly, William Troost-Ekong's ideal defensive partner in the Super Eagles, with the Udinese star confirming that Leon Balogun is his preferred choice. Ekong and Balogun were manager Gernot Rohr's first choice centre ...

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REPORT CARD TIME: Grading the AFC West; best and worst drafts

The NFL Draft has come and gone in unusual fashion. Maybe it's the quarantine talking, but I had a blast last weekend. I've been watching the NFL draft for fun since 2004 and this year I got to have fun and get paid for it! You may think this sounds odd, but for ...

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Kenya to carry out more anti-doping tests despite COVID-19 issues

Nairobi, Apr 28 (Xinhua) Kenya has not scaled down its anti-doping tests despite the challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Anti-doping Association of Kenyan (ADAK) chief executive Japhter Rugut on Monday reassured the athletes that the war ...

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Ferdinand defends Man Utd star Pogba over Souness row: I'd advised him on Raiola

Rio Ferdinand has defended Paul Pogba over his spat with Graeme Souness, adding that he has advised the World Cup winner not to listen to his agent Mino Raiola. The Liverpool legend has been a constant critic of Pogba, and the Frenchman finally had ...

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'This does not f***ing slip'... until he did: The story behind Gerrard's lowest moment

That touch on the turn. You know the one. You have dropped into centre-half, the ball comes square from left-back. You pivot 180 and get the slightest touch to set it up. More a caress than a trap. You move it right. Its purpose? It takes one second rather than ...

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…Voted Leicester's best player this season

The English Premier League has voted Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi Leicester City's Most Valuable Player in the Premier League this season. This was announced on Sky Sports website after voting was concluded. There had been a general ...

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Bill Laimbeer doesn't regret Pistons walking off court after losing to Bulls

Bill Laimbeer is standing his ground. Episode 4 of “The Last Dance” highlighted the Bulls' rivalry with the Bad Boy Pistons in the late 1980s and early 1990s — culminating in the Pistons walking off their home floor without shaking hands after being swept by ...

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'Hit me hard': Ronaldinho breaks silence on shock life in prison

Ronaldinho has opened up for the first time on his month behind bars and how he passed the time playing football and signing autographs. The Brazil legend says he is “praying” for a swift solution to the fake passport scandal which has led to him being ...

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Manchester United plan to dominate Premier League should be obvious to Ed Woodward

Manchester United were always planning the next part of their rebuild this summer. Seven years of disappointment has led Ed Woodward to the conclusion that he needs to back the current manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, by giving him both time and money ...

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Wilfried Ndidi responds to Man Utd and Arsenal transfer speculation

Leicester ace Wilfred Ndidi has responded to speculation over a £50m move to Manchester United or Arsenal this summer. The defensive midfielder has been one of the stars of Leicester's season with the Foxes third in the Premier League table and well on ...

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Solaja wins African Women in Badminton award

Just days after Naomi Oyinloye broke a 20-year jinx to become the first Nigerian Certificated Umpire of the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA); another Nigerian has bagged the highest award in continental women badminton. The BCA had bestowed on ...

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Mel Kiper Gives Ravens Outstanding Grade For 2020 NFL Draft

The Baltimore Ravens had what most experts agree is a top draft class in the NFL, and such an expert is Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN. After watching what his hometown Ravens were able to do all weekend long, Kiper came away insanely impressed. In fact, he ...

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Bukayo Saka teases Arsenal fans with social media clip amid transfer speculation

Bukayo Saka left Arsenal fans scratching their heads when he posted a cryptic social media video amid speculation Borussia Dortmund are plotting a move for the left-back. Saka has impressed for the Gunners this season, having made 30 appearances in all ...

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Dennis Rodman once brought Pearl Jam along for a car ride with Chris Mullin

It's Dennis Rodman Night, as Episodes 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance" promise to delve into The Worm's eccentricities and the Bulls' rivalry with the Bad Boy Pistons in the late 1980s and early '90s. Thus, stories from his days in the league have trickled out in ...

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Olivier Giroud: Same story different transfer window for the Chelsea player

Once again we write the narrative that Olivier Giroud is ready to commit his future to Stamford Bridge for another year, keeping him at the club until 2021. Several days ago it was widely reported that soon to be out-of-favour, Olivier Giroud, will be on his way to ...

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Newcastle 'join transfer race' to bring Philippe Coutinho back to Premier League

Philippe Coutino has been linked with a shock move to Newcastle United as speculation continues over the former Liverpool star's future. Coutinho could be on his way back to the Premier League this summer, with Chelsea believed to be leading the race to ...

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Indians to pay full-time employees through June 30, furlough others

The Cleveland Indians will pay regular salaries to full-time employees through June 30, but the club has had to furlough others due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Editor's Picks. Sources: Most MLB clubs to pay ops staffs in May. The team said senior executives ...

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Transfer News: Tottenham interested in Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who has also been linked with Manchester United. According to a report fom Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur ...

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Buccaneers value Wirfs' athleticism

Tristan Wirfs is no stranger to going viral. Most recently, he rolled out the red carpet for his mom in front of his Mount Vernon home before the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Before that, he set the Iowa football hang clean record by completing four reps with ...

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Ebi: Falcons' Dominance of Female Football in Africa over

As the entire world is grappling with how to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Super Falcons star player, Onome Ebi, is doubtful about Nigeria's chances of maintaining her dominance of female football in the continent in the coming years. Falcons struggled to ...

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NFL Draft 2020: Final Analysis of Overall Team-By-Team Grades

Every NFL draft ends up with winners and losers. While draft classes can't reasonably be judged until several years have passed, providing instant grades has become an annual tradition. Providing grades is exactly what we're going to do here. Why?

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Hey Tom Brady, enough with the 'TOMpa Bay' nonsense

When I first saw the term “TOMpa Bay” I rolled my eyes and thought some clown in Tampa was working angle to make a buck … no pun intended. Then, much to my confusion, I learned that the cheap-ass, trinket sounding, something I would see on a T-shirt in ...

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NFF to conclude Zenith Bank U-13 tourney after COVID-19 chaos

Organisers of the Zenith bank sponsored national U-13 and U15 competition also known as 'Future Super Eagles', the Nigeria Football Federation has reassured that the annual tournament will be concluded soon as football activities resume after the ...

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Rumour Has It: Liverpool step up Mbappe pursuit amid Madrid links

Madrid head coach Zidane has made no secret of his admiration for Mbappe. However, Liverpool are reportedly launching an audacious bid for the Paris Saint-Germain forward. TOP STORY – LIVERPOOL CONTACT MBAPPE'S DAD. Liverpool manager ...

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FIFA clears air on COVID-19 money

'Tana Aiyejina. World football body FIFA says the operational costs entitlement for member associations for 2019 would be used to pay its members, as part of efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The statement clears the air against widespread belief that ...

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Premier League prepares for return with 'hotel lockdown plan' - Paper Round

The Premier League prepares to restart the season, Pep Guardiola decides on a defensive solution and there's panic for Crystal Palace and Roy Hodgson. It's Monday's Paper Round... 'Project Restart' for the Premier League. The Premier League are ...

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Dare, Orbih hail Solaja after BCA award

Ebenezer Bajela. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has heaped praises on Mrs. Obiageli Solaja after she received the 2019 African Women in Badminton award from the Badminton Confederation of Africa. Solaja is the second ...

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Arsenal target Kessie set to stay at Milan, agent suggests

Although he has been linked with Premier League clubs, including the Gunners, the Ivory Coast international looks set to stay at San Siro. Franck Kessie will likely remain at Milan for the foreseeable future as he and his agent remain confident in the ...

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LA Galaxy's Joe Corona considered playing with "legend" Zlatan Ibrahimovic a "priviledge"

Although Zlatan Ibrahimovic has moved on from the LA Galaxy, his former teammates continue to be asked what it was like to play with the enormous striker and his equally outsized personality. Galaxy midfielder Joe Corona was the latest to be asked during ...

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Wilfred Ndidi pours cold water on Manchester United links

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has played down suggestions that he could leave the King Power Stadium during this summer's transfer window. The 23-year-old has again been in impressive form for the Foxes during the 2019-20 campaign, ...

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Jesse Lingard: I've had plenty of setbacks at Manchester United

Jesse Lingard has admitted he has "had a lot of setbacks" at Manchester United. Lingard has established himself at Old Trafford after coming through the club's academy, making more than 200 senior appearances. But that was not before a tough journey ...

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Inter still want to sign Giroud but also don't want to sign Giroud anymore — reports

It's a well-known fact that the rumor mill never sleeps. And in its quest to churn out stories, sometimes it ends up contradicting itself. But what if the same paper contradicts a rumor by stating the exact opposite in another rumor just a while later? That would be ...

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Premier League Players Should Resist Pressure To Take Wage Cuts: Roy Keane

Roy Keane, former Manchester United captain, acknowledged the pressure on players to take a pay cut but said he would not do so if placed in a similar position. Agence France-Presse. Read Time : 3-min. Premier League Players Should Resist Pressure To ...

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Liverpool goalkeeper suffers loan nightmare as bizarre Luis Suarez 'loyalty' claim made

Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Sunday, April 26. The lowdown on Karius' loan spell. Loris Karius's loan spell with Besiktas hasn't gone according to the script. Promoted Stories. The on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper was meant to have a fresh start after ...

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Mother of Neymar ends his relationship with Tiago Ramos

Nadine Gonçalvesthe mother of brazilian star Neymar, has ended their relationship Tiago Ramosher boyfriend of just 23 years, due to the fact that this is homosexual. Gonçalves had started a dating relationship that was blessed by the Barcelona player, ...

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NFL Draft 2020 Grades: Final Results and Grades Following Day 3

The 2020 NFL draft is in the books, and given the unique place in time it occupies, it won't be soon forgotten. Once the novelty of the draft's virtual nature, made essential by the COVID-19 pandemic, wore off after Day 1, Rounds 2 through 7 mostly felt like ...

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Belarusian football wins fans abroad as locals boycott matches

As Belarus resists imposing a lockdown to combat the coronavirus, its football league has stumbled into the international limelight as Europe's only remaining top-flight competition. The Belarusian top flight is the only one in Europe still playing. AFP.

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Inside the NFL Draft experience that ended with Logan Wilson getting the call of his life

He scoots forward on the couch and looks down at his cellphone. Once they realize what's happening, his sister, Peyton, and his mother, Carla, sitting to his right, along with his girlfriend, Morgan, who's practically attached to Wilson's left arm, do the same.

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Ex-WCW, WWF Star Rick Steiner's Son Bronson Signs Contract with Ravens

Bronson Rechsteiner, son of former WWF and WCW star Rick Steiner, has signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Rechsteiner's alma mater, Kennesaw State, announced the deal on Twitter: Kennesaw State Football — #EATzone @ ...

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2020 NFL Draft: Final grades for every AFC team

That's all she wrote for the 2020 NFL Draft, and it was an eventful Day 3 to wrap things up. The New England Patriots spent their late-round picks on a replacement for longtime kicker Stephen Gostkowski, along with offensive line depth and an under-the-radar ...

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Where the Auburn Tigers landed at the end of the 2020 NFL Draft

Before the third and final day of the 2020 NFL Draft started, the Auburn Tigers were already halfway to tying a program record for number of players drafted in one year. By the time the New York Giants made the final pick of the draft, Auburn had six players ...

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Ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa reignites feud with 'suspicious' Antonio Conte

Former Chelsea star Diego Costa has reignited his feud with 'suspicious' Antonio Conte - saying the Inter Milan boss wouldn't last one season at Real Madrid. Conte and Costa won the Premier League title together at Chelsea, but the two had several run-ins ...

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Dutch league becomes first to end season

AMSTERDAM: The Eredivisie is the first top-tier European league to end its season prematurely because of the coronavirus crisis, but its decision sparked instant complaints from clubs who felt they had lost out. Belgium could ratify an end to its season on ...

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Schad: Brian Flores emerges from free agency, draft with fighting chance

In his first game as Dolphins coach, last September, Brian Flores fell behind the Ravens, 35-3. And Baltimore coach John Harbaugh ran a fake punt. Soon enough, Flores and the Dolphins trailed, 52-10.

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Borussia Dortmund eyeing shock move for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka

Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka, with the winger's contract set to expire in 2021, according to reports. The 18-year-old has been in scintillating form for Mikel Arteta's side this season, providing two goals and eight ...

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Ndidi: I'll stay at Leicester till 2024

Nigerian football star, Wilfred Ndidi has debunked rumours linking him away from Leicester City this summer. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has been superb for the Foxes since he joined them from Belgian league side, Genk, in 2017. His current deal ...

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No pay cut for Chelsea's first-team squad

Chelsea's first-team players will not be taking a pay cut to contribute to the club during the coronavirus pandemic, but will “focus on further supporting other charitable causes”. It had been reported that the men's team would take a 10 percent cut this month.

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Texas Tech freshman Ramsey exploring NBA draft, could return

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech freshman Jahmi'us Ramsey is exploring the NBA draft while keeping open his options to return to the Red Raiders. The school said Saturday that Ramsey would enter his name in the draft without representation of an ...

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NFL draft grades 2020: Ravens, Vikings nab top team hauls while Packers, Eagles confound

That's a wrap. The 2020 NFL draft has a bow on it, which means it's time for instant gratification: report cards for all 32 teams. But first, a moment to spotlight the folly of this exercise given it generally takes about three years to fairly grade a club's draft ...

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Dolphins 2020 draft recap: Dessert first, but the meal was all meat and potatoes

Tua Tagovailoa was the sizzle. But the rest of the 2020 NFL Draft was a big, thick, porterhouse steak for the Miami Dolphins. You want flash? You've got the wrong team. The last three days were about building the team the right way: From the ground up.

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UK: Wolves forward Jota wins ePremier League fundraiser

ANKARA. Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota was crowned the ePremier League (ePL) Invitational champion Saturday in an online gaming tournament fundraiser to support the National Health Service (NHS) amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bengals' draft offered key advantages, improvements to team

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals had some key advantages going into the first virtual NFL Draft. Second-year coach Zac Taylor said draft position and extra time scouting players at the Senior Bowl paid off for them. Taylor came out of the three-day ...

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FIFA To Offer Financial Aid To Member Nations

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) is set to offer financial aid of $150 million to member nations across the globe. In all 211 member nations are expected to benefit from the package to mitigate the dire financial impact the coronavirus ...

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Bucs draft T Tristan Wirfs, bolster protection for 6-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed more help for Tom Brady in the opening round of the NFL draft, moving to bolster the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback's protection by selecting Iowa tackle Tristan Wirfs with the 13th pick.

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Taribo made us pray for hours –Zanetti

Ebenezer Bajela. Former Inter Milan defender, Javier Zanetti, has revealed how former Nerazzurri teammate, Taribo West, invited himself and other colleagues over for dinner but turned it into a prayer session, much to the frustration of the players.

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Bucs acquire more help for Tom Brady on Day 2 of NFL draft.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired another offensive playmaker in the third round of the NFL draft, selecting Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn No. 76 overall. Vaughn joins first-round selection, tackle Tristan Wirfs, and ...

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Ligue 1 players to undergo 'full medical checkups' from May 11

PARIS - Footballers in France's top flight will return to their clubs the week starting May 11 to undergo "full medical checkups" with a view to restarting Ligue 1 in June pending government clearance, the French league (LFP) said Friday. The LFP board met to ...

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Mike Tyson returns to boxing

Mike Tyson revealed he is planning a return to the boxing ring to raise money for charity in four-round exhibition fights. The former heavyweight champion, who hasn't fought in over 15 years, has been 'hitting the mitts' in a bid to regain some of the fitness ...

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Italian football may finish its competitions until 2-A

The Italian Football Federation will extend until August 2 the deadline to finish this season's competitions, which was set for June 30. An expected and inevitable decision, but one that represents another step forward for the institutions to resume the ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea launch Mertens bid

Gerrard urged to bring Dykes to Rangers. in 1 hour 07:20. Rangers coach Steven Gerrard should sign Australian striker Lyndon Dykes, according to Scottish full back Alan Hutton. Dykes has been impressive for Livingston this season, scoring nine goals and ...

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The Latest: Another 10 Players From SEC Taken in 2nd Round

The Latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft. ___. After having a record 15 of the 32 players in the first round of the draft came from the Southeastern Conference, another 10 SEC players came off the board in Round 2. And that's not including ...

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5 Defining Moments: Israel Adesanya

A comet streaks across the mixed martial arts sky every so often and alters the landscape of the sport forever. Israel Adesanya serves as a prime example. The New Zealand-based Nigerian kickboxer entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship a little more ...

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COVID-19: NFF gets N180m FIFA grant

Joe Apu. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will in days to come benefit from a proposed FIFA $150 million largesse that will see the Amaju Pinnick led board get $500, 000 (about N180million) as a first step of a relief plan to assist the football community ...

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Dutch league cancelled, Ajax denied title

The 2019/20 Eredivisie season has been cancelled, meaning Dutch league leaders Ajax will miss out on the title. On Tuesday, the Dutch government extended a ban on major events until September 1, due to the coronavirus pandemic. That decision has led ...

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2020 NFL Draft Tracker: Live results, order for each second, third-round pick

The 2020 NFL Draft resumes Friday night with the second and third rounds, and there are plenty of top-tier players still available. Several prospects who were projected to be taken in the first round have slid to Day 2, including Alabama safety Xavier McKinney ...

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Pitch and catch: Round 2 of NFL draft starts with receivers

Pitch and catch. That's how the second round of the NFL draft began Friday night, and it hardly should be a stunner that receivers Tee Higgins of Clemson and Michael Pittman Jr. of Southern California were the first two picks. For one, the NFL these days is ...

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Normal West graduate Francis Okoro transferring to Saint Louis

NORMAL — Francis Okoro is coming back to the Midwest ... but not to Illinois. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Okoro, a Normal West High School graduate who played the last two seasons at Oregon, announced Friday on Twitter he is transferring to Saint Louis.

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Transfer Talk: Manchester City, Juventus in line for Barcelona's €45m Semedo

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Barca want €45m for right-back Semedo. Barcelona have slapped a €45 million ...

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Only realistic way Liverpool can now lose Premier League title

It's all about the void for Liverpool at present. And we're not talking about the prospect of the Premier League season being scrapped. Well, not exclusively, at any rate. Promoted Stories. Instead, it's the huge chasm that has been left by the absence of football ...

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Chelsea plot free transfer move for Napoli star Dries Mertens with forward yet to agree new deal to stay in Italy

Belgian striker Dries Mertens is a summer transfer target for Chelsea with the attacker out of contract with Napoli this summer, according to Sky Sports Italia. Advertisement. Chelsea are trying to agree a new deal with Olivier Giroud, but may instead bring in ...

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Former Oregon Ducks forward Francis Okoro commits to transfer to Saint Louis

Oregon's Francis Okoro takes the court during team introductions before an NCAA men's college basketball game against Fresno State in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)AP. By James Crepea | The Oregonian/OregonLive.

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Ireland, Wales could ditch Bill Beaumont in World Rugby election: report

New Zealand Rugby's dream of getting Agustin Pichot into the top job at World Rugby could be about to come true, according to a new report from the UK. In what would be a stunning late twist in the race for the chairman's seat, the Daily Mail says that both ...

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Finidi George Positioning for Super Eagles' Job

The success he recorded as a footballer could not be undermined. He was once regarded as the best crosser of the ball, won the UEFA Champions League and played at the World Cup. Finidi George is currently assistant manager at Real Mallorca, little ...

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Vieri Recounts Taribo's Confrontation with Lippi at Inter Milan

West said God wanted him to play. Former Inter Milan striker Christian Vieri has recalled an encounter between Taribo West and former coach Marcello Lippi, with the Nigerian legend claiming to have heard God's voice to play in a match. West joined Inter ...

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Georgia's Kirby Smart: Other Coaches Warn Recruits SEC Football Is 'Too Tough'

Kirby Smart believes football programs outside of the SEC utilize an interesting recruiting pitch, telling young players they would have a better chance to advance their careers if they don't join the SEC because it's too competitive and physical. The Georgia ...

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Sandro Tonali has Barcelona ready to break the bank, just how good is the 19-year-old Brescia star?

Brescia's 19-year-old sensation Sandro Tonali has Barcelona prepared to break the bank for his services and plenty more of Europe's elite lining up to sign him. As the footballing world has been drawn to a halt, plenty of clubs are carefully planning out their ...

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Transgender players kick down doors in Argentina football

La Plata (Argentina) (AFP) - Out on the pitch, they finally can feel like themselves. In addition to the sheer joy that football brings them, Mara Gomez and Marcos Rojo have the extra satisfaction of knowing that after a long and difficult journey, they are blazing a ...

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A JERSEY GUY: TB 12 amd Gronk Together Again--Without Belichick

In a perfect world, they would have ridden off together in the sunset, perhaps with another Super Bowl ring for a franchise which was becoming the image of a sports dynasty. Tom Brady, a strong candidate as the GOAT leader at QB in National Football ...

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2020 NFL Draft: Burrow leads 3 QBs in top six

1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on. Thursday. The first six picks included three quarterbacks -- Burrow, Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon's Justin Herbert. 2020 NFL Draft: Burrow leads 3 QBs in top six. American Football ...

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Mikel Obi distributes eggs as palliatives…encourages more philanthropic intervention

Former Chelsea Midfielder, Mikel Obi, has joined the train of philanthropic givers as he distributes crate of eggs to the less privileged in Nigeria, close to his farm as palliatives in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. He posted a picture on his Instagram account ...

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Live NFL Draft Round 1 Tracker and Pick Analysis

Brandon Aiyuk, a wide receiver from Arizona State, is headed to San Francisco after the 49ers trade up to No. 25. On the clock: the Miami Dolphins. Image. ESPN's coverage of the the N.F.L. draft was much more spartan than usual because of the coronavirus ...

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Tiger king: Bengals take Joe Burrow with No 1 pick in 'virtual' NFL draft

Associated Press. Published on Thu 23 Apr 2020 22.02 EDT. In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. For months, the national ...

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Kenya Faces World Cup Ban

Former coach Adel Amrouche wrote to Fifa yesterday to rule out any extension for Kenya to pay him delayed funds, so leaving the country on the verge of 2022 World Cup elimination. Kenya's football federation (FKF) has told Tidesports source it does not ...

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Gronkowski Thanks Patriots, Says 'Fire Is Back'

Tight end Rob Gronkowski posted a thank you and farewell to his former team, the New England Patriots, on Instagram on Thursday, two days after he was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "First and foremost, I want to thank the Patriots Organization for ...

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Balogun reveals 'crazy' exchanges with Rohr

Toni Ufoh. Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has revealed that he sometimes goes to the extreme when he has to stand for his national teammates against Gernot Rohr. The former Mainz man joined the national team in 2014 and since then has been a ...

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COVID-19: Cameroon Footballers To Get Financial Help

Cameroon's football federation, Fecafoot, has promised upto 40 million Fcfa, around $88,000, to 1,040 players and coaches in the country's domestic championships affected by the suspension of football due to Coronavirus. The funds will go to 44 clubs, with ...

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Buccaneers GM responds to OJ Howard trade rumors after Rob Gronkowski addition

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Rob Gronkowski in a trade with the New England Patriots earlier this week, many people speculated this move would lead to the NFC South team trading tight end O.J. Howard. The addition of Gronkowski gives the ...

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Tua Tagovailoa Drafted by Dolphins: Miami's Updated Depth Chart After Round 1

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be entrusted with the keys to the Miami Dolphins franchise after going fifth overall in the 2020 NFL draft on Thursday. Tagovailoa tossed 87 touchdown passes to just 11 interceptions during a stellar career with ...

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Jalen Rose reacts to Toni Kukoc's comments and speculates on Michael Jordan's drink

Jalen Rose and David Jacoby reacting to Toni Kukoc's comments from his interview with Yahoo and speculating on what Michael Jordan has been drinking during the The Last Dance documentary: ...

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Social media reacts to the virtual 2020 NFL Draft – follow live!

The wait is over – the 2020 NFL Draft is upon us! It's officially NFL Draft Day! pic.twitter.com/cO3btxA3dw. — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 23, 2020. Article continues below ... And tonight, we've got you covered with everything you need to know ...

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Gronkowski thanks Patriots, says 'fire is back'

Tight end Rob Gronkowski posted a thank you and farewell to his former team, the New England Patriots, on Instagram on Thursday, two days after he was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. FILE PHOTO: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski ...

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NFL draft 2020: Cincinnati Bengals take Joe Burrow with No 1 pick in virtual event – live!

8. Arizona Cardinals: Isaiah Simmons, lots of different things, Clemson. I was about to ask whether Simmons was going to be the player to unexpectedly fall this draft, but the Cardinals are one step ahead of me. It's impossible to summarize what exactly Isaiah ...

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Fernandes Confident To Make History

Having the chance to play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona leaves Matheus Fernandes at a loss for words, but he is confident of making history with the club. Barca agreed a deal to sign Fernandes from Palmeiras for an initial €7million in January, but with that ...

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I don't have coronavirus – Musa

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has debunked rumours making that he has contracted the coronavirus. The forward, who plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, just returned to the country with his family members alongside national ...

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Enyeama: I never wanted to attend 2018 World Cup

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has said he didn't put himself into consideration for the 2018 World Cup in Russia because he was not fit. There were reports prior to the trip to Russia that coach Gernot Rohr was persuading ...

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Newest Buc Rob Gronkowski says he's prepared to defend his WWE title

TAMPA — When the Bucs traded for Rob Gronkowski, they not only acquired one of the top tight ends in NFL history, but also a current WWE title-belt holder. Earlier this month, Gronkowski won the WWE 24/7 championship at Wrestlemania 36, professional ...

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NFL Draft 2020: First round live tracker, picks, analysis, grades, order, rumors

The NFL is on the clock. Mock drafts are over, and the real 2020 NFL Draft is finally underway! The scene is set with teams selecting players from living rooms across the country. Thanks to the wonders of technology, the draft can still take place despite the ...

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Adebayor: I won't donate towards COVID-19 fight in Togo

Nigeria-born former Premier League star, Emmanuel Adebayor, has vowed not to make any donations towards the fight against coronavirus pandemic in his adopted country, Togo. The French-speaking country has recorded a total of 88 cases, including six ...

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Musa rubbishes COVID-19 illness rumors

Super Eagles captain and Al-Nassr's forward, Ahmed Musa has rubbished claims of alleged COVID-19 rumours as he claims he's hale and hearty revealing his bitterness over people who uses such means to gain clout for themselves. In bid to quench such ...

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Tampa Bay turns heads again with reunification of Brady, Gronk

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Four-time All Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is back in the NFL, reunited with Tom Brady. Brady's new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completed a trade for the retired New England star, sending a fourth-round pick in this week's draft ...

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2020 NFL Draft: The best case scenarios for all 32 teams

Thirty-two NFL teams will be part of the most memorable draft in NFL history this week. COVID-19 has forced much of America into a national quarantine, which has disrupted the draft process to the point that many teams are flying blind. This has led to an ...

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ECB desperate for options to save summer

LONDON: England's cricket bosses are likely to push back the launch of its much-hyped domestic tournament – the Hundred – by 12 months. With budgets tight, the availability of overseas players likely to be limited and the opportunity for ticket sales reduced, ...

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Roberto Firmino has solved his Liverpool problem but there's something still missing

Roberto Firmino is a man of sharp contrasts. Ask the Brazil international for a minute of his time, post-match, and reporters are met with a shyness that betrays the supreme confidence upon which his game as a Liverpool star is built. His very obvious, outward ...

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Man Utd 'join chase' for Faitout Maouassa in transfer battle with Newcastle

Manchester United have reportedly joined Newcastle in the race for Rennes defender Faitout Maouassa. Maouassa has starred for Rennes this season, having helped the Brittany-based club to third place in Ligue 1 before football was suspended due to the ...

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Warriors' GM: 'The Last Dance' Shows 'It's Very Hard' to Maintain Dynasties

All sports dynasties eventually meet their end in one way or another, and NBA fans are getting a look into how the Chicago Bulls' 1990s championship run ended in the ESPN 10-part documentary The Last Dance, which, in part, covers the drama surrounding ...

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Ronaldinho Was 'Better Than Lionel Messi For A Couple Of Years,' Ex-Barcelona President Says

Barcelona's former president Sandro Rosell hailed Lionel Messi as greatest of all time but insisted that Ronaldinho used to be in the same breath. Many are convinced that when Ronaldinho came to Barcelona in summer of 2003, the club learned to dream ...

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Premier League 'recruiting cardiologists' to examine effects of coronavirus on players

The Premier League has reportedly recruited a team of cardiologists to look into the potential effects of coronavirus on its elite stars. Although it is not yet knowLn when football will return amid the Covid-19 pandemic, leagues across Europe are expected to ...

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2020 NFL Mock Draft 18.0: One Final Mock on the Eve of the Draft

The unpredictable nature of the NFL draft is what makes it so exciting, yet that doesn't stop us from trying to predict it. As one NFL general manager recently told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, “The media is wronger about mock drafts this year than you guys ...

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Manchester United morning digest as Klopp sends ominous warning

Klopp fires warning at Manchester clubs. Jurgen Klopp is confident that Liverpool can get even better under his leadership. The 2019 Champions League winners were on course to break a slew of records on their way to a first English league title in 30 years ...

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Daniel Jeremiah NFL Mock Draft 2020: Complete Results from NFL Network Guru

With only 24 hours remaining until the 2020 NFL draft officially kicks off, NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah unveiled his final first-round mock draft during a special on NFL Network. The latest board—complete with new trade scenarios—doesn't show much change ...

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Spurs' Aurier, Sissoko apologise for social distancing breach

•Ivorian Aurier shared a series of videos on social media of himself and Frenchman Sissoko doing shuttle runs together but later deleted them. •Spurs boss Jose Mourinho was photographed at an outdoor training session at Hadley Common with midfielder ...

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Patriots Talk Podcast: Did Pats get fair value in Rob Gronkowski trade?

As the NFL world tries to process the New England Patriots trading a suddenly unretired Rob Gronkowski to Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one question persists: Did the Patriots get fleeced ... or do the fleecing? New England traded Gronkowski -- who ...

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Quote: Israel Adesanya Would 'Whip' Jon Jones' Ass

One current analyst and former fighter believes Israel Adesanya would have his way with Jon Jones. Many are of the belief that Adesanya and Jones are bound to collide some day. Adesanya is the reigning UFC middleweight champion, while Jones holds the ...

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I want to be Africa's No 1 star –Chukwueze

Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed his main target is to be crowned the best player in Africa. “I want to be Africa's best in the next two years,” Chukwueze said in a social media post. Chukwueze and compatriot, Victor Osimhen failed to be ...

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Ex-Man United star Rafael: Neymar 'not a leader,' needs to listen more

Brazil can win the next World Cup but only if Neymar "listens" and makes football his top priority, according to former Manchester United defender Rafael. - Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+ - Stream every episode of 30 for 30: ...

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NFL Draft 2020 Predictions: Schedule, Odds, Order And First-Round Mock Predictions From A Vegas Pro

The 2020 NFL Draft begins tomorrow, an event that many have been looking forward to with most sporting events cancelled or delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although the league will not be holding the draft live in Las Vegas as originally ...

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Chukwueze targets CAF best player award

Johnny Edward. Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze says his main target is to be crowned Africa's best footballer in the near future. The 20-year-old Nigerian winger has impressed since breaking into Villarreal's first team in 2018, and is now one of the most ...

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I almost quit football – Onazi

Johnny Edward. Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has disclosed that he considered giving up on football when he ruptured his Achilles in 2018, The PUNCH reports. The Denzilispor midfielder, who recently returned from a 10-month injury lay-off, missed ...

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FC Barcelona's Ex-Winger Downplays Lionel Messi's Leadership: “The Dressing Room Doesn't Have That Much Power”

FC Barcelona's former winger Malcolm debunked a settled perception of Lionel Messi as an authoritative figure at Camp Nou. Amidst reports of disputes and demands involving the Spanish club's star captain, Malcom claimed Messi's presence did not ...

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Enyeama rules out Super Eagles return

Former Super Eagles goalie, Vincent Enyeama admitted that Daniel Akpeyi and Francis Uzoho are fantastic goalkeeping options for Gernot Rohr and it would be a slap on their faces should he return to take their spot. Enyeama is arguably Nigeria's greatest ...

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FIFA, CAF, NFF salute Mikel at 33

Bunmi Ogunyale. The world football governing body, FIFA has joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to celebrate former Super Eagles' captain, John Obi Mikel on his 33rd birthday. The midfielder, who ...

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Halle Berry: Valentina Shevchenko 'broke some bones' in movie fight scene

Halle Berry found out the hard way about the perils of being in the cage with Valentina Shevchenko, one of the world's best MMA fighters. Berry, the Hollywood A-lister, said Tuesday on The Tonight Show that she "broke some bones" during a movie fight ...

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WBC reinstates Devin Haney as lightweight champion

By Jeff Aronow: The WBC has reinstated Devin Haney (24-0, 15 KOs) as the WBC lightweight champion. The sanctioning body convened and made the decision to reinstate the 21-year-old Haney as the full WBC lightweight champion. Haney can now make a ...

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Sadio Mane opens up on what Jurgen Klopp is like amid claims he was 'unhappy' with him

Sadio Mane admits he shares a good relationship with Jurgen Klopp - despite claims he was 'furious' with the Liverpool boss. Mane was in the running to win the Ballon d'Or last season, after he helped the Reds taste Champions League glory for the first time ...

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USMNT: Export the key to success

The USMNT are looking to develop players that can build a team that is capable of challenging on the world stage. To do that, exporting their talent is key. The U.S. Men's National Team have some catching up to do. While football has been played extensively ...

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Bucks' George Hill, Marvin Williams not sweating possible loss of chance at NBA title run

Given the persistent unknowns, the potential cancellation of this NBA season due to the threat of the coronavirus -- including the loss of the 2020 playoffs -- would be a worst-case scenario for the entire league. The Milwaukee Bucks, though, might feel the ...

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Nicaragua to host live boxing event with fans separated by 1 meter

Nicaragua will host a live boxing event on Saturday amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Professional boxing will return at the Alexis Argüello Sports Center in Managua with an eight-fight card organized by Boxing Bufalo Promotions. "Here in Nicaragua ...

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A sharp rise in footballers reporting depression symptoms

•FIFPRO said that 22 per cent of women players and 13 per cent of men players who took part in a survey reported symptoms “consistent with a diagnosis of depression”. •It said that 18 per cent of women players and 16 per cent of men reported symptoms of ...

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Ighalo may lose £120000 pounds-a-week

Should the deal between Manchester United and former Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo fails, and he returns to Shanghai Shensua, the striker will most likely have to take a massive pay cut of 30%, which could translate to as much as £120,000 a week.

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Chukwueze interested in future Chelsea move

Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze has suggested that he is open to a future transfer to Chelsea. Having contributed 12 goals from 67 appearances for Villarreal in all competitions, the 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a future move to the Premier ...

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Carmelo Anthony Says Jerry Krause's Vision for Michael Jordan's Bulls Backfired

After ESPN aired the first two parts of its documentary miniseries on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance, on Sunday, much of the public conversation turned to the contentious relationship between general manager Jerry Krause and star players ...

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OFFICIAL: Experienced defender Nuru Sulley rejoins Hearts of Oak

Hearts of Oak have confirmed the signing of experienced defender Nuru Sulley in the ongoing transfer window. Sulley is joining the Phobians for a second spell after penning a two-year deal with the club till the end of the 2021/22 season. The 27-year-old ...

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NBBF confirms Dinwiddie's D'Tigers interest

Ebenezer Bajela. The Nigerian Basketball Federation has confirmed reports that Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is interested in playing for Nigeria in the Olympics. Dinwiddie, who confirmed his intention to acquire a Nigerian passport to be eligible to ...

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FOX NEWS: Lululemon apologizes after art director promotes 'bat fried rice' T-shirt during coronavirus

Lululemon apologizes after art director promotes 'bat fried rice' T-shirt during coronavirus



Fitness apparel brand Lululemon is apologizing, according to a report, for a senior staffer online promoting a T-shirt design for “bat fried rice” during the coronavirus pandemic.

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German football plans May return but debate rages

German football authorities are set to announce plans on Thursday for Bundesliga matches to restart on May 9 in empty stadiums, but the potential return in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is meeting some opposition. Borussia Moenchegladbach plans ...

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Why Steve Kerr is 'almost embarrassed' to be included in 'The Last Dance' ads

Though Steve Kerr logged just 22.4 minutes per game for the 1997-98 Bulls (and didn't make a start in his five-year tenure in Chicago), his penchant for big shots, dry humor and decorated resume as a head coach make him one of the more notorious faces ...

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Fidelis Okereke of King/Drew is headed to Cal State Northridge

Basketball dreams do come true. Take the case of Fidelis Okereke, a 6-foot-7 senior at King/Drew High. On Tuesday, he announced he has committed to Cal State Northridge. Three years ago was the first time he started playing basketball competitively.

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Davies' agent explains why Bayern pushed to lock up the Canadian star

Bayern Munich announced on Monday that the team reached a contract extension with Canadian Alphonso Davies, that will keep him with the Bundesliga side until 2025. The 19-year-old's original deal was slated to expire in 2023. Davies' agent Nick Househ ...

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Crows coach admits unease over Stengle

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his AFL club could have been more transparent about the drink-driving charge of forward Tyson Stengle. Stengle has been suspended by the Crows for four matches after being caught by police on April 9. The club didn't ...

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Man Utd's top 10 most expensive players as Bruno Fernandes comes fourth

Manchester United house some of the world's most expensive players. And even though the coronavirus pandemic has seen everyone in the game's market value plummet, there is still some serious money at Old Trafford. TransferMarkt lists the value of ...

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Ighalo impressed with Fernandes, Martial performances

Toni Ufoh. Striker Odion Ighalo has assessed the names of his Manchester United teammates who have been most impressive. The former Watford striker said both Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes have been spectacular since hie arrived from Chinese ...

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I cried after Chelsea's UCL defeat to United – Chukwueze

Ebenezer Bajela. Villarreal striker Samuel Chukwueze says he is a big fan of Chelsea and admitted that he cried after watching the English giants lose in the Champions League final to rivals Manchester United in 2008. Chukwueze added that he was on the ...

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Present day athletes need to work harder to achieve their dreams – Falilat Ogunkoya

Former African 400 metres athletics queen, Falilat Ogunkoya has advised the present generation of Nigerian athletes to work harder in order to achieve their career dreams. Responding to a myriad of questions via the social media, the athletics icon explained ...

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Report: Illinois reaches out to Oregon transfer Francis Okoro

Illinois may re-recruit in-state native Francis Okoro. According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello, the Illini are one of many teams that have reached out to the Oregon rising junior since he entered the transfer portal last week. Borzello reports that Okoro, due to shoulder ...

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Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Enyeama offers advice to Lille's Osimhen

Former Super Eagles and OSC Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has urged forward Victor Osimhen to stay one more season at Lille before considering moving away from the club. Osimhen has been phenomenal in his debut season in France notching 18 ...

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FOX NEWS: NY, NJ airports have highest number of TSA employees testing positive for coronavirus

NY, NJ airports have highest number of TSA employees testing positive for coronavirus



John F. Kennedy International Airport -- the largest airport in New York -- has the highest number of employees in the country who have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Point guard Darius Perry, No. 21 in ESPN's transfer rankings, heads to Central Florida from Louisville

Point guard Darius Perry will transfer from Louisville to Central Florida, he announced on Monday. Perry, No. 21 in ESPN's transfer rankings, averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 assists this season with the Cardinals, and will have one season to play with the Golden ...

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Mikel Arteta details David Luiz coaching path as Arsenal star eyes future role

David Luiz is preparing for a future role as a coach, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The Brazilian joined the Gunners last summer in a surprise deal after leaving London rivals Chelsea for a second time, and although the manager who signed him, ...

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Rangers' Chris Kreider says recovery from foot fracture going well

New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider offered a positive update on his fractured foot Monday, saying during a videoconference that it's healing well and noting that he should be ready to play if the NHL season resumes. "My foot feels good," Kreider said, ...

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South Korea's K-league allows practice matches as virus fears ease

Seoul (AFP). South Korean football clubs will be allowed to hold practice matches behind closed doors from Tuesday, the K-League said, with the season delayed by two months so far over the coronavirus epidemic. South Korea endured one of the worst ...

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Chris Wagner Gets Chirped After Trying To Score Points With Cam Neely

What happens when four NHL players from the Boston area have a video call on Patriots' Day? A lot of chirps and thick accents. Boston Bruins winger Chris Wagner, who was born in Walpole, Mass., joined fellow NHL Boston natives Kevin Hayes ...

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Notes and Quotes from 'The Last Dance' Part Two; Scottie Pippen was Jordan's Best Teammate

'The Last Dance,' a 10 part documentary series that features the 1997-1998 Bulls season, aired Sunday night. While watching the show, I made it a point to write down notes and highlights of the film that were incredibly important at the moment. Michael ...

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VCU top scorer Santos-Silva says he will transfer

VCU junior starting forward Marcus Santos-Silva, the team's top scorer last season, said on Monday that he's transferring from the school. "My decision has nothing to do with the team or coaches, they're always going to be family to me," Santos-Silva wrote in ...

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Rohr confirms NFF contract offer

Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he has received a contract offer with conditions attached from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to remain as coach of the Super Eagles. Nigerian Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick stated that they were willing to ...

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James Rodriguez's future at Real Madrid didn't look promising

James Rodriguez's future at Real Madrid didn't look promising after he returned from Bayern Munich last summer. Zinedine Zidane didn't want him, but the inability to sell him meant the Colombian was part of the club's plans. Zidane was willing to start over ...

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Why Kenyan sport should ride on Mutahi Kagwe's momentum to root out drug cheats

Last month, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Board declared that Kenya remains on the list of five countries classified in Category 'A' on the global anti-doping watch list for 2020. Other nations in this category, that will remain in the Monaco-based watchdog's ...

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UFC's Amanda Nunes Won't Fight Felicia Spencer on May 9 Because of COVID-19

UFC women's bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes won't fight May 9 should UFC stage an event on that date. "Actually, I'm not fighting May 9," Nunes said to CBS Sports' Brian Campbell on Monday. "I'm going to fight, [but] I don't know ...

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“The Last Dance” was the first big game we've had in months

In the final seconds of the 1982 National Championship, Michael Jordan sank a beautiful jump shot against Georgetown to win the title for UNC. This is common knowledge, the stuff of sports legend. And yet, watching the clip again in “The Last Dance” — the ...

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NFL Draft 2020: John Lynch says 49ers open to trading first-round picks

“We'll trade anything, just not those fifth rounders, those have been good to us,” 49ers general manager John Lynch joked in his pre-draft conference call with local media. The fifth round of NFL draft has been great to the 49ers. Both All-Pro tight end George ...

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Charlie Nicholas tips Manchester City to join Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang race

Former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas believes that Manchester City will join the race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is out of contract at the Emirates next summer. The Gabon international has been the subject of widespread speculation ...

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Ex-International Faults NFF Over Rohr's Contract

Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje has faulted the way the terms of the contract of Genort Rohr was spelt out in the public. Speaking to Tidesports source exclusively, the former Nigeria defender stated that contract terms should be between the coach ...

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French Football Plans To Resume Season, June 17

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has announced their plans to resume the 2019-20 Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons on June 17, while awaiting a final decision on whether or not fixtures will be played out behind closed doors. French football's top two ...

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Fury Has Exposed Wilder's Weaknesses-Joshua

Anthony Joshua believes that WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was able to “expose” some of Deontay Wilder's weaknesses. Fury took Wilder's WBC title with a seventh-round knockout in Las Vegas in February. Joshua, who holds the WBA, IBF and ...

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Transfer Talk: Juventus' move for Icardi may see Higuain arrive at PSG

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Juve plan Higuain, Icardi swap. The next step in the career of Mauro Icardi is one of ...

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'The Last Dance' Highlights How Underpaid Scottie Pippen Was During Chicago Bulls Dynasty

Michael Jordan is the star of the show in ESPN's The Last Dance, but one must never forget how important Scottie Pippen was to those Chicago Bulls championship teams. Pippen was a key focus of the premiere episodes on Sunday night, with his contract ...

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Rashford the reason United won't meet Kane asking price – Paper Round

Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Gareth Bale and Thomas Partey feature in Tuesday's Paper Round, which also looks at the Premier League's return. Who needs Kane? Not United. Manchester United will not spend £200m on Harry Kane because manager Ole ...

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Why Manchester United Should Be Wary Of Pursuing Harry Kane

Whether it is Harry Kane or Odion Ighalo or another centre forward, it is clear that Manchester United will go into this summer's transfer window with a firm eye on padding out the position. The Nigeria international, signed initially on-loan on deadline day from ...

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TJ Oshie on being in a hospital for the birth of son during coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic currently gripping the world, just about the last place a healthy person wants to be right now is at the hospital. For T.J. Oshie, however, there was no avoiding it in March when his wife, Lauren, went into labor.

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Latest Chelsea transfer rumours: Roman Abramovic ready to sanction striker signing, Sancho blow

Here are your Chelsea transfer rumours for Monday, April 20. Blues handed fresh Sancho blow. Manchester United have reportedly won the race to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, according to the Sun.

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Asamoah Gyan reveals relationship strained with coach Kwesi Appiah over Black Stars captaincy

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed that his relationship with former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has been damaged because of the way he was stripped of the captaincy of the side. Gyan, who led the national team for more than five years, was ...

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Last Night on 'The Last Dance': Episodes 1 & 2

If we could conjure up a metaphorical watercooler right now—a place where we gather (observing social distancing of course), grouse and gab—would the word Jordan be on most of our lips? Is there a comparison to be made with a long-ago Monday ...

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2020 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons team preview

Everything Atlanta Falcons fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. VITALS. Head Coach: Dan Quinn. General Manager: Thomas Dimitroff. 2019 Record: 7-9. 2020 DRAFT PICKS. 1 (16). 2 (47). 3 (78). 4 (119). 4 (143, from BAL). 7 (229, from TB) ...

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I did bricklaying job to survive –Osimhen

Lille goal sensation, Victor Osimhen has shared his history to fans about his humble beginnings. He told how his background and experiences almost frustrated and rubbed him of playing the round leather game. The Nigerian forward opened up on an ...

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Ogu's prayers answered, arrives Nigeria with Ahmad Musa

Super Eagles of Nigeria players; John Ogu and Captain Ahmed Musa, who play their football in Saudi Arabia have on Saturday, arrived Nigeria via a private jet. Sports247 had earlier reported that there had been some distress calls from Nigerians leaving ...

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Minister, Gumel mourn Weightlifting Federation boss

Bunmi Ogunyale. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare commiserated with the family of the late president of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Yahaya Muhammed, who passed away on Saturday in Kano. The minister noted ...

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G League Enticed Isaiah Todd Away From Michigan

Days after five-star forward Isaiah Todd spurned the Wolverines for a one-year career in the G League, Sports Illustrated's director of recruiting Jason Jordan broke down the details of the deal and explained why it all happened: Three days after he told Sports ...

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Barcelona should be awarded La Liga title if coronavirus finishes season - Rakitic

The Blaugrana were top of the league when the season was suspended and the Croatian feels they should be crowned winners if it doesn't restart. Ivan Rakitic believes Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champions if the season cannot be finished due to ...

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'He makes it so easy' - Rooney believes Messi is better than Ronaldo

Wayne Rooney believes Lionel Messi is a cut above the "incredible" Cristiano Ronaldo because the Barcelona superstar "will torture you before he kills you." Rooney and Ronaldo tormented defences during time as team-mates in an outstanding Manchester ...

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Top 10 African transfers that didn't happen

Yaya Toure to Arsenal. Back in 2003, as the best of 14 Ivorian players at Belgian side Beveren, Toure went on trial to Arsenal, and even played for the Gunners on trial against Barnet. The midfield powerhouse delivered an unremarkable display, described by ...

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Setien speaks about Barcelona's chances of signing Lautaro Martinez

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien said he was neither "pessimistic or optimistic" about potentially signing Inter forward Lautaro Martinez. Martinez, 22, is linked with a move to the La Liga giants after scoring 16 goals in 31 games for Inter this season.

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James Rodriguez told to make Man Utd transfer this summer

James Rodriguez should hold out for a move to Manchester United this summer, according to his fellow Colombian Faustino Asprilla. The attacking midfielder returned to Real Madrid from a two-year loan at Bayern Munich at the beginning of this season, ...

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Jeremie Boga: Sassuolo the perfect project for me

The midfielder has been linked with a return to former club Chelsea. But he says: “Sassuolo are the perfect project for me. “I felt that everyone wanted me: from the coach and board to the players. “I was shy at the beginning and, when I arrived, I spoke very ...

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Premier League's transfer market bubble set to burst

London (AFP) - The financial squeeze put on Premier League clubs by the coronavirus crisis could be felt across the continent in the coming months as the well to fund massive transfer fees runs dry. For each of the past four summers, Premier League clubs ...

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The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 1 and 2 of ESPN's Michael Jordan series

“Sirius” is a synth-driven instrumental from the Alan Parsons Project, but for me and untold numbers of other kids obsessed with the Chicago Bulls, it was our personal anthem. At the end of the first episode of ESPN's “The Last Dance,” the epic 10-part Bulls ...

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Emre Can pinpoints "bitter" aspect to Liverpool's Premier League title wait

Former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can says he feels sympathy for his old teammates amid their wait to find out if they'll be given the chance to complete their Premier League title quest. With football rightly on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, Reds players ...

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Laloko Rubbishes Idea Of Recalling Westerhoff

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director Kashimawo Laloko has said that the idea of Clemens Westerhof returning to the Super Eagles should be immediately rejected, and he has also criticised current manager Gernot Rohr. Dutchman ...

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Hub Arkush: Edge rusher group has boom-or-bust potential

By Hub Arkush. harkush@shawmedia.com. EN-US. An error has occurred. Subscribe to the DIGITAL. paper. Only $.99 for the first 3 Months! Subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login for unlimited access. The three kids at the top -- Chase Young, Yetur ...

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Juve's Pjanic flies back to Italy ahead of possible Serie A return

The Serie A has been on hold since last month due to the coronavirus outbreak, but May 4 has been set as a possible date to get the ball rolling again. Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic flew back to Italy ahead of the possible resumption of Serie A. Serie A ...

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Kevin Durant's favorite Michael Jordan moment? When MJ came to DC

I think we can all agree that Michael Jordan had a significant impact on the game of basketball. Trending Now. 1:01 · Urban Meyer believes Dwayne Haskins can be a great player · 2:00 · Wall and Beal look forward to playing together again · 1:20 · Ovechkin ...

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Who are the greatest Zimbabwean players ever?

As the Southern African nation celebrates Independence this weekend, Goal rank the greatest players to ever represent the Warriors. Zimbabwe has been has had celebrated football stars who have excelled in both club football and the national team. It was a ...

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Stefon Diggs, Marquise Brown learn their opponents in Madden NFL 20 Celebrity Tournament

The Madden NFL 20 Celebrity Tournament is officially underway with ESPN releasing the bracket. Trending Now. 1:01 · Urban Meyer believes Dwayne Haskins can be a great player · 2:00 · Wall and Beal look forward to playing together again · 1:20 ...

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North West mourns two members on Handball, Weightlifting Boards

The North West Zone of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development says it is shocked by the demise of two members representing it on the national Handball and Weightlifting Federation Boards. Alhaji Abdullahi Idris, its Zonal Coordinator, who ...

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Proud Kilimanjaro was Africa's best heavyweight and earned a fight with Lennox Lewis, but could have been so much ...

Proud Kilimanjaro is the forgotten African heavyweight, as mighty as the mountain, who had his big opportunity against Lennox Lewis cancelled just moments before a punch was thrown and also had his dreams dashed of fighting Mike Tyson. His tale is one ...

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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Latest coronavirus sports news... Premier League return plan scrutinised · International rugby faces revamp ...

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Kelechi Iheanacho rumoured in shocking move to Mikel Obi's former club

Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, may leave the club to join John Mikel Obi's former club, Trabzonspor. According to Turkish outlet, Fotospor, Trabzonspor wants Iheanacho to join the club this summer transfer window after terminating Mikel Obi's ...

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It became known when Lunin will return to real Madrid: revealed intentions Zidane against Ukrainian

Following the French media about the imminent comeback of Ukrainians in Madrid announced Spain. Following the French media about the imminent return of Andrei Lunin in Madrid said the Spanish media. According to them, in the next season, the ...

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Barcelona think Philippe Coutinho transfer to Premier League is 'ideal scenario'

Barcelona believe a move back to the Premier League is the ideal scenario for Philippe Coutinho. Chelsea and Tottenham are in the forefront for his signature as his agent Kia Joorabchian scurries around for a new club for his client.

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Liverpool still waiting for £52m midfielder as Jurgen Klopp patience tested

Paul Gorst - 6. Another difficult season to truly judge what Naby Keita is capable of. Fleeting flashes of genius are followed up by long spells of inactivity, with the odd injury setback or three also thrown into the mix for good measure.

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By the numbers: Ronaldo's Champions League goals record

For Manchester United, Real Madrid and now Juventus, the Portugal superstar has brought his gifts to bear against the continent's finest. A five-time winner in Europe's top competition, Ronaldo scored his 100th Champions League goal against Bayern ...

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African club football finals postponed due to coronavirus

CAIRO: The African Champions League and African Confederation Cup finals, due to take place in May, were postponed because of the spread of the coronavirus, officials announced. "The finals of the Confederation Cup and Champions League 2019/20 ...

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Not finishing Bundesliga would be 'absolute disaster' - Leipzig CEO Mintzlaff

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff believes it would be an "absolute disaster" if the Bundesliga is unable to complete the season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Germany has started easing lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of ...

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Michael Jordan: A timeline of the NBA legend

A look at the Hall of Fame career of Michael Jordan: Feb. 17, 1963: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to parents James Sr. and Deloris Jordan. 1979: Cut from the varsity team at Laney High in Wilmington N.C.. 1981: After two varsity seasons, is selected a McDonald's ...

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Borussia Dortmund make move to stop Jadon Sancho from joining Manchester United

Borussia Dortmund are ready to offer Jadon Sancho a significant payrise if he turns down a move to Manchester United, according to reports in Germany. Sancho is one of United's priority targets for the summer transfer window but Dortmund are demanding ...

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Anthony Joshua says Deontay Wilder will not accept step-aside offer to avoid Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua is confident that Deontay Wilder will not accept a step-aside offer to avoid Tyson Fury. The Bronze Bomber has activated his rematch clause to set up a third fight with Fury and present a chance to win back the WBC heavyweight title he lost in ...

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Trabzonspor wants Iheanacho

Turkish club Trabzonspor is looking to acquire the services of Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho in the summer. According to reports in the Turkish media, the Super Lig outfit have identified the 23-year-old as a possible replacement for Alexander ...

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UFC: 'I'm planning for Costa,' says Israel Adesanya

UFC middleweight champion is in lockdown in New Zealand, but is mentally preparing to defend his title against Paulo Costa. Adesanya last earned a unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 248, which was the last pay per view event the UFC ...

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Capturing Michael Jordan unfiltered is the best part of 'The Last Dance'

Nearly seven hours into ESPN's “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan's voice starts to crackle, the natural light in his waterfront mansion glistening off his reddening eyes. Jordan's been talking about how he is perceived — that along with being a winner, he was ...

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Buccaneers superfan Jackie Riles, known as the 'Pillow Lady,' dies at 82

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers superfan Jackie Riles, known as the franchise's iconic "Pillow Lady," died at the age of 82, the team announced Saturday. Her death was due to natural causes, the team said. Since the Bucs' inception in 1976, Riles ...

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There are some BIG names on United's wish list. But there's one PL star who they no longer want

Manchester United are prepared for a big knock-on effect from the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to the next transfer window, writes Sky Sports reporter James Cooper. United have already identified the positions they want to fill and the players who ...

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Roberto Mancini explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is 'on Messi and Ronaldo's level'

Roberto Mancini has remarkably claimed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is "on the same level as" Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo have dominated European football for over a decade and boast 11 Ballon d'Or titles between them. Many fans ...

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Will an Illini be drafted? NFL mock drafts are bearish

If an Illinois football player(s) gets drafted next week, he'll bust some mock drafts because no Illini currently is listed in the latest seven-round mock draft for CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, NFL.com nor Sports Illustrated. An Illini has not been selected in three of ...

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'Ibrahimovic on the same level as Messi & Ronaldo' – Swedish striker 'one of the greatest', says Mancini

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is at “the same level” as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says Roberto Mancini, with the former Inter boss considering the Swede to be “one of the greatest forwards of all time”. Those qualities helped the Nerazzurri to two Serie A titles ...

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Liverpool icon Ian Rush's damning verdict on matches played behind closed doors

Ian Rush fears that many players will lack motivation if the season is completed behind closed doors. The Liverpool goalscoring legend confesses that he would need the stimulus of a big crowd to bring the best out of him. He accepts that the Premier League ...

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Nebraska Legends Participate in Virtual Spring Football Game Amid COVID-19

Saturday was supposed to be Nebraska football's annual spring game. In past years, that's meant former coach Bo Pelini walking out dressed as a meme of himself, sellout crowds and plenty of hope for next season. The Cornhuskers weren't about to do away ...

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Champions League: UEFA says August 29 is looking like a good date to conclude

Time is healing all it seems and more confidence is being shown by UEFA and those making the decisions in football. Restart dates are becoming clearer, as well as dates for finals of the Champions League. Positivity is setting the mood around some parts of ...

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Nigeria abandoned me when I had injury that ended my career –Amuneke

Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, in an interview on a Whatsapp group, NSM Rebranded, which was monitored by CHARLES OGUNDIYA, said that despite the country not coming to his aid when he sustained the injury that ended his career ...

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EPL clubs agree to finishing season

Premier League clubs have reiterated their desire to complete the 2019/20 season – but have not yet agreed on a deadline to resume action. All top-flight clubs convened on Friday morning as the sport continues to grapple with the unprecedented ...

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COVID-19: Sports minister tasks NFF on protection of players, domestic league

Emma Njoku. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, on Thursday, engaged the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), via video conference, on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerian football, and urged them ...

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Ndidi dares coronavirus

Bolaji Okunola. Super Eagles' midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has stated he is in the right frame of mind to tackle the coronavirus pandemic which forced football leagues across the globe to be suspended indefinitely. The Leicester City of England power man ...

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