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Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships as Africa’s first
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will
Steve Ballmer Apologises To Clippers Fans, Pays $30M NBA Fine
Screenshot Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has apologised to fans over the controversy surrounding the NBA’s investigation into the team, while confirming he has paid his $30 million fine.
Canadian Boxing Legend George Chuvalo Dies At 89
Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo, a five-time national heavyweight champion, has died at the age of 89. Chuvalo died on Saturday, his birthday, according to Sully’s Boxing Gym in Toronto,
Leeds demolish Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle. A Lewis Miley
Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban
Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves about the death of Diogo Jota, his friend
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U-20 Women’s World Cup: Round of 16 fixtures [Full list]
Nigeria’s Falconets will take on England in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the knockout fixtures were finalised on Sunday. Nigeria booked its
Liverpool will have to accept ‘ups and downs’, says Iraola
Andoni Iraola admitted there would be “ups and downs” for Liverpool as he searches for consistency early in his Anfield reign following a stuttering start to the season. The former
I deserve Ballon d’Or this year — Barca’s Yamal
Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a trophy-laden year with
South Korea coach Moreno denies using ChatGPT to prepare games
South Korea’s new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country “happy” after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies. Former
Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded
