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Tottenham sign Gray from Leeds for about £30m

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

Tottenham Hotspur have signed midfielder Archie Gray from Leeds United for about £30m, with defender Joe Rodon moving in the opposite direction in a deal worth about £10m. Gray has signed a contract until 2030 with Spurs, who Leeds said had “met a release clause that was triggered by the

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I’ve been offered Makhachev in October – Chandler

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

Michael Chandler says he has been offered a fight against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in October but is prioritising a September bout with Conor McGregor, if he is fit. American Chandler, 38, was set to face McGregor at UFC 303 last week but the matchup was cancelled after the 35-year-old Irishman pulled out with […]

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Arsenal sign Barcelona forward Caldentey

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

Arsenal have signed Barcelona and World Cup-winning Spain forward Mariona Caldentey. The 28-year-old joined Barca in 2014 and has since won six Liga F titles, three Champions Leagues and six Spanish Cups. She has made 302 appearances for the Catalan side, scoring 114 goals – making her Barcelona’s fifth all-time top scorer. Caldentey was also […]

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Pogacar claims thrilling stage-four win to regain Tour lead

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

Tadej Pogacar regained the leader’s yellow jersey in thrilling fashion as he soloed clear to win stage four of the Tour de France. On the first big mountain stage of the Tour, Pogacar produced an explosive attack 800 metres from the summit of the iconic Col du Galibier and extended his lead on the 20km […]

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Netherlands see off Romania to reach quarter-finals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo got his third goal of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands see off a spirited Romania and reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in 16 years. Liverpool forward Gakpo opened the scoring with a brilliant finish midway through the first half, cutting inside […]

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Little boy’ – Joshua riled by Dubois as security steps in

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2024 0

Anthony Joshua threatened to throw a chair across the face of Daniel Dubois as the two heavyweights were restrained by security during a heated interview. Dubois, 26, will defend the IBF world title against his fellow Briton at Wembley Stadium on 21 September. Broadcaster Dazn released a short clip of the interview, recorded before Thursday’s […]

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Fans racially abused Weah after red card in US loss

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2024 0

The United States Soccer Federation condemned the online racist abuse suffered by several of its players following a 2-1 defeat by Panama at the Copa America. Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards and Juventus pair Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie were all targeted online after the hosts lost the Group C match […]

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LeBron James’ son Bronny drafted by dad’s LA Lakers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2024 0

Bronny James was picked in the second round of the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers where he could play alongside his legendary father LeBron. The 19-year-old was the 55th choice of the draft in New York on Thursday after weeks of speculation about which team he would end up on. Four-time NBA champion […]

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McGregor in ‘deep mental pain’ to miss UFC 303

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2024 0

Conor McGregor says he is in ‘deep mental pain’ to watch UFC 303 fight week go on without him. The Irishman was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler as the headline event in Las Vegas on Saturday, before injury forced him to withdraw. McGregor, 35, is instead watching the week unfold from Ireland as he continues […]

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Euro 2024: Netherlands overestimated self – Van Dijk

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2024 0

Captain Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands may have overestimated themselves going into Euro 2024. The Dutch only qualified for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed finishers after losing to Austria on Tuesday. “I can completely understand the criticism,” Van Dijk said. “Things overall can and should be better. Maybe we overestimate […]

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Verstappen beats Norris to Austrian GP sprint pole

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2024 0

Max Verstappen edged out Lando Norris by just 0.093 seconds to take pole position for the sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen, the last of the front-runners to cross the line, despite being unhappy with his tyres as a result of a chaotic end to the session and crowded track. Oscar Piastri made […]

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‘Unusual environment’ – booed Southgate on cups thrown at him

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2024 0

Some England fans’ reactions to the team’s performances at Euro 2024 are “creating an unusual environment”, says manager Gareth Southgate. His side finished top of Group C on Tuesday after a goalless draw against Slovenia followed a 1-1 stalemate with Denmark in their previous group-stage game. Southgate’s side were booed off, and some empty

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Arsenal great Henry in frame to be next Wales boss

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2024 0

Legendary former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry is one of the names being considered to succeed Rob Page as Wales manager. Henry, who has managed Monaco and Montreal Impact, is in charge of France’s Under-21 side and is preparing to lead his country’s Olympic team in the Games in Paris next month. The 46-year-old […]

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Mbappe hits first Euros goal as France finishes second in group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2024 0

A masked Kylian Mbappe scored his first-ever Euros goal but France were held to a draw by an already-eliminated Poland to finish second in Group D. France needed all three points in order to seal top spot, but Robert Lewandowski’s 79th-minute penalty cancelled out Mbappe’s spot-kick 11 minutes into the second half. Ralf Rangnick’s Austria […]

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Austria stun Netherlands ro progress to last-16

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2024 0

Austria produced a hugely impressive performance that will make others take notice at Euro 2024 as they beat the Netherlands to progress to the last 16 as Group D winners. Despite being handed a tough draw with the Dutch and France, Ralf Rangnick’s side won two of their three games to finish top of the […]

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Australia’s Warner bows out of international cricket

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2024 0

David Warner’s international cricket career is over after Australia were eliminated from the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan’s dramatic victory over Bangladesh ensured they progressed from the Super 8s to the semi-finals at the expense of the Aussies. It denied 37-year-old opening batter Warner the possibility of two more matches at the tournament, including the

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Scotland must shake fear to keep Euros dream alive

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 June 2024 0

Scotland will try to shake the “fear” which led to their Euro 2024 opening collapse when they face Switzerland on Wednesday, says captain Andy Robertson. The Scots go into the match in Cologne knowing defeat against the Swiss would leave them needing a miracle to progress from Group A. And off the back of the […]

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Guler stunner helps Turkey beat Georgia in thriller

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 June 2024 0

Teenager Arda Guler scored on his European Championship debut as Turkey broke Georgia’s hearts with a thrilling Group F victory in Dortmund. Right-back Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute with an outrageous volley into the top corner, leaving Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili no chance. But seven minutes later, Georges Mikautadze scored […]

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Ronaldo appears at record sixth European Championship

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 June 2024 0

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by appearing at a record sixth European Championship. The 39-year-old forward was in the starting XI for his side’s Group F opener against Czech Republic in Germany on Tuesday. Ronaldo’s international team-mate Pepe also started, meaning at the age of 41 and 113 he becomes the oldest player […]

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Kanu spoils Enyimba with N2m and supporter transport ahead NPFL final

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Enyimba is vying for the NPFL title with Rangers as it stands as the leaderboard runner up. The squad aims to replicate their 2021 victory over Rangers with a 1-0 win by Chukwuemeka Obioma. Enyimba Chairman Nwankwo Kanu has arranged five coaster buses for supporters travelling to Sunday’s derby in Enugu. Kanu is known for […]