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Friday, May 1

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Declan Rice Faces UEFA Ban Following Controversial Comments After Atletico Draw

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Arsenal’s influential midfielder, Declan Rice, is facing the very real prospect of a disciplinary ban from UEFA, following candid remarks he made in the aftermath of the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their…

Wednesday, Apr 29

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UCL: How Arsenal Will Approach Semifinal Clash Against Atletico Madrid – Arteta

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed how his team will approach the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. When asked at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday how his team will…

Tuesday, Apr 28

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Joshua–Fury Megafight Finally Set To Ignite World Boxing

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After years of near-misses, false dawns and fraught negotiations, the fight British boxing has craved is finally on. Anthony Joshua will face long-time rival Tyson Fury in what is already being billed as the biggest bout in the history of…

Monday, Apr 27

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Joshua Announces First Fight After Fatal Crash

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Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will make his ring return following a fatal car crash against unheralded Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia in July. Two of Joshua’s close friends were killed in the crash in Nigeria in December,…

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Anthony Joshua Set For First Fight Since Deadly Car Accident

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Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring for his first fight since a tragic car accident in Nigeria on December 29, 2025, with the former heavyweight champion scheduled to compete on July 25 in Saudi Arabia as he builds toward a…

Friday, Apr 24

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Alcaraz Ruled Out Of French Open With Wrist Injury Blow

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Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss next month’s French Open after confirming he is still struggling with a wrist injury. The world number two sustained the issue during his opening match at the Barcelona Open, forcing him…

Tuesday, Apr 21

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Wrist Test ‘Crucial’ For Alcaraz French Open Hopes

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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says the results of the next test on his injured wrist will be “crucial” in determining whether he plays at the French Open. The world number two pulled out of the Barcelona Open last week after sustaining…

Boxing: Okolie Fails Doping Test Before Yoka Fight

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British-Nigerian boxer Lawrence Okolie failed a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka. The 33-year-old is scheduled to fight Frenchman Yoka, a 2016 Olympic champion, in Paris on Saturday, 25 April. Fight promoter…

Monday, Apr 20

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Konate Says He Is Close To Signing New Liverpool Deal

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Ibrahima Konate says he is “close to an agreement” with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a “big chance” he will remain at Anfield next season. The France centre-back’s current deal expires this summer, five years after he joined…

Sunday, Apr 19

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Raducanu Pulls Out Of Madrid Open

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Emma Raducanu’s absence from the WTA Tour will be extended by at least two more weeks following her withdrawal from the upcoming Madrid Open. The British number one has struggled to shake off a viral illness which first affected her at…

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Miettinen Dies In Seven-Car Crash During Nurburgring Race

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Racing driver Juha Miettinen has died after a seven-car crash during the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) qualifiers in Germany on Saturday. The race was initially halted by a red flag before it was eventually suspended an hour later…

Saturday, Apr 18

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Injury Rules Man Utd Defender Leny Yoro Out of Chelsea Clash

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Leny Yoro is set to miss Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea leaving Michael Carrick’s side with just one senior central defender for Saturday night’s game. The France Under-21 international, 20, has picked up an injury and has not…

Friday, Apr 17

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Alcaraz Withdraws From Madrid Open

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World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 Madrid Open, citing a lingering wrist injury he picked up during his campaign in Barcelona. The Spanish tennis star, who also missed last year’s tournament, said the issue is “slightly…

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French Open Announces Prize Money Increase

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Prize money at this year’s French Open will jump by 9.5%, taking the total purse to 61.7 million euros ($72.69 million), ‌organisers said on Thursday. The increase of 5.4 million euros compared to 2025 continues a steady rise in player…

Wednesday, Apr 15

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7-time Grand Slam Champion Murray Retires

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Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had not played since last August’s US Open, said he was “excited to…

Sunday, Apr 12

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Sinner Beats Alcaraz To Win Monte Carlo Masters, Returns To No 1

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Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world No 1 ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000…

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Alcaraz To Face Sinner In Monte Carlo Final

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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters, with the winner taking the world number one spot. The pair both came through Saturday’s semi-finals in straight sets, with Sinner defeating…

Friday, Apr 10

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Slot Insists On ‘Complete Backing’ Amid Anfield Struggles

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot maintains he has the “complete support” of the club’s hierarchy and fans, despite a recent slump in form and growing unease about his long-term future at Anfield. Slot, who took over from Jürgen Klopp in June…

Tuesday, Apr 7

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Sinner, Alcaraz Hit Top Gear On Monte Carlo Clay In Chase For No.1

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz made emphatic starts to their Monte Carlo campaigns on Tuesday, as the battle for the world No.1 ranking intensified ahead of the French Open. With sprint legend Usain Bolt watching from the stands, the two…

Sunday, Apr 5

Anthony Joshua Makes First Public Appearance After Fatal Car Crash

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has made his first public appearance since he survived a car crash in Nigeria that killed his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Joshua had kept a low profile since the accident on…

Friday, Apr 3

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World Cup Winner Löw In Advanced Talks For Ghana Coaching Job

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Former Germany national football team coach Joachim Low is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Ghana Football Association over the vacant Black Stars job. The GFA are urgently seeking a replacement for Otto Addo, who was dismissed…

Wednesday, Apr 1

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Raducanu Pulls Out of Another Tournament After Illness

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Emma Raducanu has delayed the start of her clay-court season as she continues her recovery from a viral illness, according to her representatives. It is understood Raducanu, 23, wants to focus on making a full recovery before returning to…

Sunday, Mar 29

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Tudor Departs Tottenham By Mutual Consent

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Igor Tudor has left his post as interim head coach of Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, the club announced on Sunday. Following some calamitous results, most notably a 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in the…

Friday, Mar 27

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Klopp Clarifies Story Of Wanting Brandt Over Salah

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Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has clarified rumours around him wanting to sign German winger Julian Brandt instead of Mohamed Salah in the summer of 2017. There were reports at the time that Klopp was eager for Liverpool to sign…

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Madueke Targets England World Cup Spot

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Noni Madueke has declared his determination to earn a place in England national football team’s World Cup squad, insisting he is ready to fight for his position ahead of the tournament. The Arsenal winger, 24, has already been included in…

Thursday, Mar 26

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AFCON 2025: Ighalo Slams CAF Verdict, Says Senegal Won It On The Pitch

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Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has criticised the Confederation of African Football’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting it will be difficult for the Teranga Lions to…

Iwobi Earns Premier League Player Of The Month Nomination

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Alex Iwobi has been shortlisted for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March following an impressive run of performances for Fulham FC. The Nigerian midfielder is among seven nominees, facing competition from Bruno Fernandes,…

World Cup 2026 Blow: African Fans Face Up To $15,000 US Visa Bond

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Supporters from several African nations could face a major financial hurdle ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with new United States visa rules requiring bonds of up to $15,000. Fans from countries including Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Cape…

Super Eagles: Osimhen’s Energy Is Irreplaceable – Okoye

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has hailed Victor Osimhen as a uniquely energetic presence in the national team. The striker, currently with Galatasaray, will miss Nigeria’s upcoming four-nation tournament due to injury. Speaking to…

Arsenal Need Luck To Complete Historic Treble – Materazzi

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Italian legend Marco Materazzi believes Arsenal FC must rely on both quality and fortune if they are to secure a historic treble this season. Arsenal’s hopes of a quadruple were dashed after defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup…