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AFGHANISTAN QUALIFY FOR FIRST WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL AT AUSTRALIA’S EXPENSE
Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history by beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent. The victory sees them progress as runners-up from Super 8s Group 1, while putting their opponents and heavyweights Australia out of the tournament. Entering the match needing a win…
METS’ EDWIN DIAZ FACES A 10-GAME SUSPENSION AFTER BEING EJECTED FOR A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON HIS HAND
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is facing a 10-game suspension after being ejected from the team’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night. The right-hander came on in the ninth to try to seal the victory for the Mets, but was tossed by third-base umpire Vic Carapazza before throwing a pitch after an inspection…
ANGEL REESE LEADS SKY TO 88-87 WIN OVER FEVER DESPITE CAITLIN CLARK’S FRANCHISE-RECORD 13 ASSISTS
Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat Indiana 88-87 despite 17 points and a franchise-record 13 assists for the Fever’s Caitlin Clark on Sunday. Reese has posted a double-double in eight consecutive games, extending her WNBA rookie record. She is the first rookie since A’ja…
WALES SACK ROBERT PAGE AS MANAGER AFTER MISERABLE RUN OF RESULTS
Robert Page has been sacked as manager of Wales after a disappointing sequence of results, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced on Friday. “The Football Association of Wales has taken the decision to end Rob Page’s contract as Men’s National Team Head Coach,” read a FAW statement. Page guided Wales to their first World…
MILLWALL GOALKEEPER SARKIC DIES AGED 26
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26. Sarkic, a Montenegro international, joined the Championship club from Wolves in August 2023 and made 33 appearances last season. He last played for his country in a 2-0 friendly defeat by Belgium on 5 June. The Montenegro Football Association (FSCG) said Sarkic died suddenly…
EX-ARSENAL AND EVERTON STRIKER CAMPBELL DIES AGED 54
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54 after a short illness. Campbell scored 148 goals in 542 appearances across spells with eight clubs during his career. He won four major trophies with Arsenal and also played for Leyton Orient, Leicester, Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor, Everton, West Brom and Cardiff….
CHARLES BARKLEY SAYS NEXT SEASON WILL BE HIS LAST ON TV
Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals. The Hall of Fame player has spent the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT, which could lose the rights to broadcast NBA after next season. But no matter where…
U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: FLAMINGOS CONFIDENT AHEAD OF LIBERIA’S CLASH
Bankole Olowookere, the Head Coach of Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, has expressed confidence in the team’s chances of qualifying for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup following their recent match against Burkina Faso’s U17 girls in Bamako, Mali. Despite ending in a 1-1 draw, Olowookere praised the support of Nigerians based in Bamako, which bolstered…
CONOR MCGREGOR VS. MICHAEL CHANDLER OFF UFC 303 CARD DUE TO INJURY
Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon will have to wait. UFC announced Thursday that his fight against Michael Chandler will no longer headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29 because of injury. Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his belt against Jiri Prochazka in the new main event, UFC CEO Dana White announced…
RONALDO LAUCHES 8TH PERFUME COLLECTION
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese professional footballer, has launched his new perfumed fragrance collection named ‘Discover’. The 39-year-old took to his social media pages on Wednesday to announce the release of the new addition to his perfume line. “Happy to announce my new fragrance. Feel the power of DISCOVER and get ready for your summer!” he wrote. This is not…