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Nike Allegedly Contemplated Paying Zion Williamson $35K To Join Duke
Stovall's response: "Langford - 20, Zion - 35 plus and (redacted name of minor) -15". Avenatti's team did not produce any evidence in the filing that the payments were actually made, as Avenatti has previously alleged . The celebrity lawyer was charged with extortion, and federal investigators characterized his conduct toward Nike as a "shakedown" - accusing Avenatti of threatening to release e... [Full Article...]
Alexis Sanchez: Manchester United forward will 'come good' this season - Solskjaer
As good as the win against Chelsea was, Solskjaer will recognise the scoreline exaggerated the performance a little and so he'll have to ensure his players remain focussed for their next opponents. He'll be gradually integrated into more and more playing time but we'll have more behind closed-doors games because with one game a week now it's hard to keep everyone ticking. [Full Article...]
Messi, Ronaldo, Van Dijk nominated for UEFA award
Van Dijk , who lifted the Champions League trophy with Liverpool and racked up a quite remarkable record for not being dribbled past in the process, is on the shortlist for the first time and among the favourites for the Ballon d'Or. The shortlist was selected by a jury of 80 coaches from clubs involved in the Champions League and Europa League group stages, plus 55 journalists from UEF... [Full Article...]
Federer beaten by Russian qualifier Rublev in Cincinnati
On Thursday, the world No. 3 was sent back to the drawing board when qualifier Andrey Rublev knocked out the seven-time champion, 6-3, 6-4, in the third round. The men's bracket has become a qualifier's dream. Qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka followed his upset of sixth-seeded Kei Nishikori _ a player he called his hero _ by beating Alex De Minaur 7-5-6-4. [Full Article...]
Mike Tyson Smokes $40,000 Worth of Marijuana Each Month
In an excerpt from his podcast , Hotboxin with Mike Tyson , the famed boxer says they smoke $40,000 worth of marijuana each month at his ranch. " What do we smoke a month? " the former heavyweight champion asked his co-host, Eben Britton . [Full Article...]
Talks between women's team, U.S. Soccer end without resolution
The bill would deny federal money for any aspect of the 2026 World Cup - including support for a host city and for U.S. Soccer - "until the date on which the United States Soccer Federation agrees to provide equitable pay" for the women's and men's players. [Full Article...]
Chelsea condemn racist abuse towards striker
A statement released expressed that the club were "disgusted by the abhorrent posts we have seen" directed towards Abraham on social media. "It has no place at this club and where there is clear evidence of Chelsea season ticket holders or members involved in such behavior, we will take the strongest possible action against them". [Full Article...]
Daniel Sturridge will choose a new club this week
The 29-year-old was reported to have suitors all over Europe, though remaining in the Premier League appeared an increasingly unlikely option. Several football clubs would like to have this player signed. Sturridge struggled with injuries during his time at Anfield after joining the club from Chelsea in January 2013. He has also had loan stints with Bolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion. [Full Article...]