In a blow to Arsenal’s transfer plans for the 2023 window, their primary target, Declan Rice, appears to be edging closer to a move to rival club Manchester United. The news has sparked speculation among fans, questioning the reasons behind the potential switch. Rice, who has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time, fueled the…
The ‘F1 in Schools’ competition, aimed at inspiring students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects, is experiencing a surge in participation, thanks to the Netflix docu-series ‘Drive to Survive.’ Organizers of the global not-for-profit program have reported a record number of teams registered for this year’s finals in Singapore, scheduled for September….
Dele Alli has revealed he was sexually abused at the age of six. In a candid and emotional interview, the 27-year-old also revealed he had an addiction to sleeping tablets and disclosed how he spent six weeks in rehab in the USA this summer. After winning the last of his 37 England caps in 2019,…
Organizers of the 2023 LIV Golf season have announced that the final event, originally planned in Saudi Arabia, will now take place at Trump National Doral in Florida. The season-ending team championship, offering a $50 million prize purse, will be held at the former US President Donald Trump’s Miami course from October 20 to 22,…
Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), owned by American billionaire hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, has completed the acquisition of Brazilian football agency TFM Agency. The acquisition, we gathered, was part of RNSI’s expansion into the South American football market. TFM Agency is home to global football stars including Vinicius Jr, Martinelli, and Endrick. With the acquisition, the…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is convinced that Kylian Mbappe has already reached an agreement to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next year, as confirmed by club sources. In a letter sent to Mbappe on Monday, PSG made it clear that they would sell him this summer unless he extends his contract by the end…
Multiple reports from Spain and Brazil confirm that Barcelona has finally completed the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, with only the official announcement pending. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will pay an initial fee of 30 million euros, along with an additional 31 million euros in various variables. Vitor Roque is expected to sign…
Ajax Football Club has provided the latest update on Edwin van der Sar after the Manchester United legend was reportedly rushed to hospital on Friday suffering a cerebral haemorrhage.Van der Sar was on holiday in Croatia and has since been admitted to the ICU. However, in a statement via its Twitter handle on Friday evening,…
Hall of Famer and Los Angles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will serve as the cover athlete for two editions of NBA 2K24 as announced earlier this week. Bryant will grace the cover of “NBA 2K24: Kobe Bryant Edition” and “NBA 2K24: Black Mamba Edition”. Bryant has been a cover athlete for the game in the…
Arsenal star player Bukayo Saka has reacted to the hit song by Asake off his second studio album ‘Work Of Art’ titled Sunshine. The buzz of Asake’s second studio album, Work Of Art, seems to go beyond fans, music enthusiasts and other artists as football stars are also catching the Mr. Money fever. England and…
The tragic passing of the legendary Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and the helicopter crew in 2020 sent shockwaves through the world. As fans mourned the loss of the basketball icon, there was an unprecedented surge in demand for his sneakers. Finding a pair of Kobe sneakers at a reasonable price became nearly impossible. The…
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is pushing to join Bayern Munich after holding positive talks with the club over a potential big-money transfer, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg reports. Spurs reportedly rejected Bayern’s opening £60-million offer for Kane on Tuesday and signaled they won’t accept less than £100 million for their leading scorer. They also haven’t…
The transfer window ahead of the 2023/24 season is not going according to plan for Manchester United and David De Gea Manchester United has turned the tables in the contract extension talks with Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea which raises questions about his future at the club. According to numerous reports, the Red Devils have…
Following a controversial end to the 2022/2023 finals of the UEFA Europa League, anticipation is at its peak ahead of the 2023/2024 season. The finals of the 2022/2023 season of the UEFA Europa League between Sevilla and AS Roma will be remembered for days to come; all eyes are, however, on the 2023/2024 season of…
Shaquille O’Neal, a towering presence in the NBA, struggled to find shoes that fit his size 22 feet until Reebok and their Shaq Attaq line came along. After seven years, Shaq left Reebok and turned down a $40 million deal to pursue making more affordable shoes, eventually finding a partner in TOMS. TOMS’ “buy one,…
Nike is reportedly eyeing Vitor Roque to become Barcelona’s new No.10 after Lionel Messi rejected a return to the club. The sportswear brand aims to boost shirt sales, which declined after Ansu Fati inherited the iconic jersey following Messi’s departure in 2021. Barcelona’s president and director are looking to relieve Fati of the pressure associated…
The Chicago Bulls are entering the offseason with the expectation that guard Lonzo Ball will not be ready to play next season, team vice president Arturas Karnisovas has revealed. Ball, 25, missed all of the 2022-23 season and underwent cartilage transplant surgery on his left knee in March, the third surgery on his knee since…
The selection of 19-year-old basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama by the San Antonio Spurs was a must-see. The first round of the NBA draft averaged a record 4,928,000 viewers on ESPN and ABC, according to Nielsen. This is the third year that the first round has been on both networks.It was also the most-viewed program across…
Lionel Messi revealed there is a ‘rift’ between Paris Saint-Germain supporters after his troubled two-year spell at the club came to an end. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was booed by pockets of PSG fans after a two-week suspension for an unsanctioned promotional trip to Saudi Arabia. Despite both former head coach Christophe Galtier and…
The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup….
Nike released a statement in response to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for 25 games of the upcoming season, siding with the high-flying star “on and off the court.” Morant, 23, received the hefty suspension due to brandishing a firearm on social media a second time despite an eight-game punishment after the…
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford is set to become the club’s highest-paid player with a staggering new £375,000-a-week contract. Rashford is expected to commit his future to the Red Devils and put pen to paper on an extension, with boss Erik ten Hag confident the forward is keen to stay. However, it is increasingly unlikely…
At least 12 countries have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows the completion of qualifying fixtures with Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have booked their spots from Group A. The Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 3-2, while Guinea-Bissau won 1-0 at Sao Tome and Principe.Zambia joined South Africa as another COSAFA nation going…
Reigning champion Max Verstappen continued his dominance of the 2023 Formula 1 season, clinching his fifth pole position of the year during a wet qualifying session Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Dutch driver is attempting to defend a Canadian GP victory for the first time in his career.Nico Hulkenberg…
Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, is in the process of selling the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA franchise has announced. The team will be sold to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, with Plotkin already holding a minority stake in the Hornets since 2019. Schnall, on the other…
Romelu Lukaku has received a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal, worth up to £20 million per season.The Saudi Arabian club is also targeting Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as well as Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez. Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea, met with Al-Hilal officials in Paris on Monday…
The FLA Live Arena was buzzing with excitement as fans eagerly gathered to witness a unique showdown between two men with legendary surnames: Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. However, the outcome of the bout became insignificant as chaos unfolded within the arena. Mayweather and Gotti engaged in a six-round exhibition match. It quickly became…
French superstar Kylian Mbappe informed Paris Saint-Germain on Monday that he will leave the club as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2024, a source told The New York Times’ Tariq Panja. The decision could force the French champions to sell Mbappe this summer to avoid losing him for nothing a year…
Novak Djokovic had always been vocal about his goal to surpass the achievements of his fellow tennis legends, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. His drive and inspiration came from the desire to claim the biggest titles on the grandest stages in his sport. Finally, he stands alone, having surpassed every man who has ever wielded…
During Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, former UFC champion Conor McGregor found himself involved in a midgame bit that took an unexpected turn. McGregor inadvertently knocked out the Miami Heat mascot, known as Burnie, during a stoppage in the third quarter, causing concern and requiring medical…
Novak Djokovic will be competing in his seventh final at Roland Garros, facing Casper Ruud on Sunday. Let’s take a look back at Djokovic’s previous six championship matches at the tournament, where he has achieved two victories and suffered four defeats. In 2012, Djokovic lost to Rafael Nadal in a rain-delayed final that extended into…
Manchester City ended a sensational season by beating Inter Milan 1-0 to win the Champions League for the first time and complete the treble on a Saturday evening of frayed nerves. Spanish midfielder Rodri’s 68th-minute goal settled a cagey game which a far-from-fluent City dominated without ever looking comfortable against the three-times winners from Italy…
In a grand ceremony held at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Karim Benzema was officially unveiled as a player for Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad, with 60,000 enthusiastic supporters in attendance. The French striker follows in the footsteps of his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, becoming the second superstar to make the move…
The arrival of Lionel Messi in the United States has sparked a frenzy among fans, and ticket prices reflect the magnitude of “Messi mania.” The soccer superstar’s decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami took the sporting world by surprise, especially following speculations about a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia and rumors of…
Erling Haaland has revealed the inspiration behind his Champions League dream was Manchester United’s celebrations against Chelsea in 2007/08, as the striker prepares for his maiden final. Leading Manchester City to the European showpiece against Inter Milan, Haaland has enjoyed a remarkable first season in England, following what now looks like a bargain £51 million…
At the age of 81, Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, known by his ring name The Iron Sheik, has passed away. The renowned WWE legend, who was the sole Iranian champion in WWE history, achieved great success, including winning the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed….
Nikola Jokić continues to rewrite the history books with his exceptional performances, and Game 3 of the NBA Finals was no exception for the Denver Nuggets’ record-breaking star. In the Nuggets’ impressive 109-94 victory over the Miami Heat on the road, Jokić etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player ever…
Renowned journalist Loic Tanzi from L’Equipe has revealed that Lionel Messi has rejected an astonishing contract offer from Al Hilal worth €1 billion per year. Instead, the Argentine superstar is edging closer to a transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami. According to The Athletic, Messi has no interest in relocating to Saudi…
Real Madrid is approaching a crucial summer transfer window where they must address their lack of squad depth to compete with top teams like Manchester City. However, the club faces the challenge of retaining key players, such as Marco Asensio, to avoid further setbacks. Meanwhile, Chelsea, despite their recent disappointing season, have been active in…
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed a deal to leave the club, the Spanish giants said Sunday. The 35-year-old forward has been heavily linked this week with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.“Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable era as a player…
Diamond Sports, the owner of Bally Sports regional sports networks, has been ordered by a bankruptcy judge to make full media rights payments to four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in March, aimed to restructure its debt and reset its media rights deals with teams to reflect market rates…
Tyson Fury has expressed his frustration with Anthony Joshua for declining his offer to fight in September, labeling him a “p* boy.” The heavyweight champion claimed to have sent a draft contract to Joshua, but Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, stated that he never received the offer. Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, countered by asserting that Joshua…
Samuel Umtiti, the French international, recently opened up about his time at Barcelona, describing it as akin to being imprisoned for four years. Umtiti joined Barcelona in 2016 with high expectations, but he struggled to meet them and eventually found himself on loan at Lecce, a newly promoted team in Serie A fighting to avoid…
Jordi Alba, after an illustrious 11-year journey with Barcelona, has confirmed his departure from the club, marking the end of an era. The 34-year-old left-back, who joined Barcelona from Valencia in 2012, established himself as one of the best in his position. Throughout his time at the club, Alba celebrated numerous triumphs, including six La…
Former France international, Zinedine Zidane, has reportedly been offered a blank cheque book by Paris Saint-Germain to become the club’s new manager. According to El Nacional, PSG are obsessed with pursuing Zidane and the club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has met with current head coach Christophe Galtier and informed him he won’t be in charge of…
Manchester City are reportedly set to float the idea of selling Joao Cancelo on a permanent deal to Bayern Munich in order to bring Joshua Kimmich to the club. Cancelo, 28, joined the Bavarian outfit on loan in January, and while the Bundesliga giants are keen on keeping him, they are not willing to activate…
For one last time, Arsenal’s folly is Manchester City’s fortune. The Gunners’ 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday handed City their third consecutive Premier League title and fifth in six seasons, and officially brought an end to a race the north London side led for months before falling horribly off course. Given Arsenal have…
Brentford forward Ivan Toney was suspended for eight months and fined £50,000 with immediate effect for breaching betting rules, the Football Association announced Wednesday. The 27-year-old confessed to 232 breaches after initially being charged with 262 betting violations by the English football governing body late last year. The infractions took place between Feb. 25, 2017,…
Formula 1 made the difficult decision to cancel the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix this weekend due to heavy rain and devastating flooding in northern Italy. Officials issued warnings to residents, urging them to seek higher ground as rivers overflowed, towns were flooded, and power and communication services were disrupted. Tragically, at least eight people have lost…
Negotiations are also afoot to schedule a bout between Joshua and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia in December. Recall that Joshua’s last outing in April saw him defeat Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision at the iconic O2 Arena. This win marked his triumphant return to boxing since December 2020 and has sparked…
