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Napoli President

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Napoli President De Laurentiis to Stand Trial Over Osimhen, Manolas Transfers

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will go to trial in December 2026 after being indicted on alleged false accounting charges tied to the transfers of Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. Prosecutors allege Napoli inflated capital gains across the 2019–2021 financial years, focusing

November 22, 2025

Anthony

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Anthony Joshua nearing final chapter as Hearn hints at 2026 retirement

Anthony Joshua could retire from boxing in 2026, according to promoter Eddie Hearn, who says the former world heavyweight champion may have just three fights left in his career. Speaking to DAZNand The MMA Hour, Hearn outlined a final roadmap for the

by Olatunji Olajide

June 12, 2025

Alonso

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Alonso leads fresh-look Madrid into Club World Cup with point to prove

Xabi Alonso begins his Real Madrid tenure with the Club World Cup now central to the club’s hopes of salvaging pride from a season overshadowed by rivals Barcelona. The 43-year-old takes charge following the exit of Carlo Ancelotti and brings a new

by Olatunji Olajide

June 12, 2025

Indiana

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Indiana Pacers surge past Thunder to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers bounced back from their game-two defeat with a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, seizing a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to score 27 points, while Tyrese Haliburton

by Olatunji Olajide

June 12, 2025

LIVERPOOL

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Liverpool close in on record £114m move for Florian Wirtz

Liverpool are in advanced negotiations to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in a deal that could rise to £114 million. The Reds submitted a third formal offer last week, including £100 million guaranteed and a further £14 million in performance-based add-ons.

by Olatunji Olajide

June 11, 2025

SENEGAL

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Senegal beat Tuchel’s England in Nottingham

Senegal dealt Thomas Tuchel his first major setback as England boss with a commanding 3-1 win in Nottingham on Tuesday night, marking the Three Lions’ first ever defeat to African opposition. England were second-best throughout, despite an early lead from Harry Kane,

by Olatunji Olajide

June 11, 2025

RWANDA

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Luciano Spalletti Bows Out After Flat Italy Win and Brutal Self-Assessment

Luciano Spalletti’s time as Italy boss ended with a 2–0 win over Moldova, but the outgoing coach made no attempt to sugarcoat his tenure. Sacked in the aftermath of a damaging 3–0 loss to Norway just days earlier, Spalletti admitted he failed

by Olatunji Olajide

June 10, 2025

DE BRUYNE

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De Bruyne Seals It Late as Belgium Survive Scare Against Spirited Wales

Belgium made it two wins from two in their World Cup qualifying campaign, edging a chaotic 4–3 win over Wales in Brussels. The Red Devils raced into a 3–0 lead inside 35 minutes but were forced to dig deep after a second-half

by Olatunji Olajide

June 10, 2025

RWANDA

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Rwanda’s APR Annihilate Rivers Hoopers in BAL Quarter-Final Rout

Rivers Hoopers’ underwhelming 2025 Basketball Africa League campaign came to a predictable end on Monday, as the Nigerian champions were dismantled 104–73 by Rwanda’s APR in their quarter-final clash at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. The KingsMen had already shown signs of

by Olatunji Olajide

June 10, 2025

Tobi Amusan

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Tobi Amusan Shines with Season’s Best 11.18s at Racers Grand Prix

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continued her steady sprinting evolution with a season-best 11.18s run in the women’s 100m at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, early Sunday morning. Competing in just her second flat 100m of the year and only her third

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Shai Gileous

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Inspires Thunder Fightback to Level NBA Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a convincing 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, drawing the series level at 1-1. After suffering a heartbreaking last-second loss in Game

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Portugal edge

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Portugal Edge Spain on Penalties to Win Second UEFA Nations League Title

Portugal claimed their second UEFA Nations League crown on Sunday night after defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended 2-2 after extra time. The Iberian showdown, featuring two former champions of the competition, lived up to its billing

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Alcaraz

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Carlos Alcaraz Stuns Sinner in Epic French Open Final to Claim Fifth Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in Grand Slam history on Sunday as he fought back from two sets down and saved three championship points to defeat Jannik Sinner in an unforgettable French Open final. The Spaniard triumphed 4-6,

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Rivers Hoopers

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Rivers Hoopers Fall to Monastir in BAL Finals Opener

Nigerian Champions Rivers Hoopers began their Basketball Africa League Finals campaign with a narrow 89-81 loss to Tunisia’s US Monastir in a seeding clash at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday. In what was the fifth meeting between both sides in

by Olatunji Olajide

June 8, 2025

Pochettino

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Pochettino Shuts Down Spurs Return Talk Amid U.S. Struggles

Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed talk of a return to Tottenham Hotspur, calling the idea “not realistic” as he continues his early tenure as head coach of the United States national team. The Argentine has been linked with the vacant Spurs job following

by Olatunji Olajide

June 8, 2025

Gauff

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Coco Gauff Battles Back to Beat Sabalenka in French Open Final

Coco Gauff claimed her second Grand Slam title with a gutsy 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s French Open final, avenging her 2022 Roland Garros heartbreak in a match defined by resilience and grit. Gauff, ranked

by Olatunji Olajide

June 8, 2025

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