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Friday 15 July 2016
Bastain Schweinsteiger weds Tennis star, Ana Ivanovic

Bastain Schweinsteiger exchanges marital vows with tennis superstar, Ana Ivanovic
The Manchester United midfielder tied the knot with the tennis star at the Venice City Hall.
Ana looked glamorous in her white dress while Bastian looked smart and sophisticated in a dark blue suit.
The couple have been together since 2014.
They reportedly didn't tell guests about the ceremony - they apparently told friends and family to come to the airport expecting a surprise!
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Wednesday 6 July 2016
Athletics: Oscar Pistorius sentenced to Six years in prison

South African athlete, Oscar Pistorius, has been sentenced to Six years in prison for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013.
This verdict comes after he was already sentenced on a Five year conviction for manslaughter, which was reverted to murder last December on appeal.
Oscar shot Reeva Steenkamp four times through a toilet door on the 14th of February, 2013.
Though, He admitted shooting her, but said he mistook her for an intruder and acted out of fear.
This Six year jail term hasn't gone down well as most celebrities like Piers Morgan have aired their views, and this is what he had to say: "If #Pistorius was black & non-famous, he'd have got life imprisonment. Saved by celebrity status".















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Sunday 3 July 2016
Tennis: Novak Djokovic crashes out of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic Crashes Out

After winning the Australian and French Open, one would easily tip Djokovic as favourite to clinch the Wimbledon title, but in the world of sporting activities there's always been surprises. And this was the case of Novak Djokovic, who was stunned by world No 41, Sam Querry, the US star produced a performance of his life to overcome the defending champion and world No 1, 6-7 1-6 6-3 6-7.
It was a pulsating clash, delayed by rain actually.








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Saturday 2 July 2016
Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester United

After 29 years at the club, from joining the academy at the age of 14, making his senior appearance in 1991 and becoming the most decorated player in the Premier League history as well as the most decorated British player of all time, making 963 appearances for Manchester United.
Amongst his accolades are 13 league titles ( a league title record that might not be achieved again in this English Premier League era), 2 European Cups, 4 FA Cups, 4 League Cups.



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Tuesday 14 June 2016
Sepp Blatter- Draws for Euro competitions rigged using hot and cold balls

Ex FIFA President, Sepp Blatter said, in his 18 year reign as FIFA president, no FIFA competition was fixed even when he had the power to do so. But from what he witnessed at the Uefa level, there was a great deal of rigging, in that, some balls were put in freezers, so when touched you can easily determine the hot or cold ones.
These are his words according to Argentinian Newspaper, La Nacion.
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Ronald Koeman to Everton

According to reports, Everton Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Ronald Koeman as their new manager, leaving the Southampton managerial position vacant.
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Saturday 11 June 2016
Another Ex Super Eagles Coach is dead

Amodu Shaibu, a four time gaffer of the Nigerian Super Eagles and Technical Director of the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation), is dead.
He died just 3 days after ex coach Stephen Keshi gave up the ghost, so sad.
News reaching us says that he complain of having chest pains on Friday and died in his sleep
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Wednesday 8 June 2016
Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi is dead

One of African's best and well known coaches in the footballing world, Stephen Keshi, is dead. He died today in Benin City.
Sources say that he died due to a heart attack.
May God grant him eternal rest. RIP boss.

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Saturday 4 June 2016
Friday 3 June 2016
Boxing- Muhammad Ali in Hospital, unable to breath properly

Muhammad Ali is in hospital and has been diagnosed with Respiratory problems


Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalised with a respiratory issue.
The 74-year-old has had ongoing health issues.
According to the family spokesperson  Bob Gunnell"Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition.
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World most famous athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the most famous athlete in the world according to sporting experts ESPN.
This stat was conducted and concluded using a method that combined salary and endorsements as well as social media followers and google search popularity.
Here is a list of the top 10 famous athlete in the world at the moment
PositionNameSport
1Cristiano RonaldoFootball
2LeBron JamesBasketball
3Lionel MessiFootball
4NeymarFootball
5Roger FedererTennis
6Kevin DurantBasketball
7Tiger WoodsGolf
8Virat Kohli Cricket
9James RodriguezFootball
10Rafael NadalTennis
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100k a Week for Harry Kane!

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly offered Harry Kane a new contract worth £100 Thousand a week in other to fend off interest from top clubs including Manchester United for their goal poacher.
Interesting. 
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Thursday 2 June 2016
Pep Guardiola completes first signing

Manchester City have completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan for a fee of around £21m, Pep Guardiola's first signing since taking over as manager of the club. This will definitely cast doubt over the future of Yaya Toure as a City player next season.
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Wednesday 1 June 2016
Euro 2016: England's 23 man Squad, Rashford In, Drinkwater Out

England's Euro 2016 full squad list


England's Euro 2016 final 23 man list is out, but it has brought about a couple of mixed reactions as in-form Danny Drinkwater of Leicester City was shown the exit door and Arsenal man, Jack Wilshere who at the moment is still struggling for form was included in that list.
Here is a full list of the 23 selected player:
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Tom Heaton (Burnley).
Defenders: Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool).
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).
Strikers: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United). 
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Tuesday 31 May 2016
Rio Olympics to go on despite Zika virus concerns-WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed reports that the Rio Olympics should be moved to a later date or called off due to growing concerns of zika virus.
Last week, 150 public health experts penned a letter to the organisation warning that the risk of infection from the virus – which has links to birth defects and brain abnormalities in babies – was too great for the event to be held safely.
Despite the letter’s claims that allowing the Games to proceed would “pose an unnecessary risk to 500,000 foreign tourists”, the WHO said hosting the event in the Brazilian city as scheduled would “not significantly alter the international spread of the Zika virus”
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Marcus Rashford contract extension, Juan Mata imminent departure


Marcus Rashford, due to his impressive form for Man Utd in the just concluded season, has been rewarded with a new four year deal worth £25,000 a week.
On the other hand, Juan Mata seems to be on his way out as he doesn't seem to fit into Jose Mourinho's plans for the upcoming season. Juan Mata along side Daley Blind would probably be in search of new clubs.

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Monday 30 May 2016
EURO 2016 missing EPL XI and subs


Goalkeeper: Rob Elliot (Newcastle and Rep of Ireland), Defenders: Kurt Zouma (Chelsea and France), Vincent Kompany (Man City and Belgium), Dejan Lovren (Liverpool and Croatia), Chris Brunt (West Brom and Northern Ireland), Juan Mata (Man Utd and Spain), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal and Spain), Morgan Schneiderlin (Man Utd and France), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal and England), Diego Costa (Chelsea and Spain), Mario Balotelli (Liverpool and Italy).

Subs: Jack Butland (Stoke City and England), Gokhan Inler (Leicester City and Switzerland), Jesus Navas (Man City and Spain), Kevin Mirallas (Everton and Belgium), Gael Clichy (Man City and France), Fabio Borini (Sunderland and Italy), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal and Spain)...

How will the Euro 2016 tournament be without these stars?
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Hector Bellerin could make Spain Euro 2016 squad

According to Spanish Coach, Vincente Del Bosque, there's still hope for Arsenal young star, Hector Bellerin to make it to the Euro 2016 tournament if Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid right-back) does not regain full fitness before the competition begins.

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Friday 8 April 2016
EPL Player and Manager of the Month

Claudio Raineri and Harry Kane have both been named manager and player of the month respectively.
Raineri, manager of the high flying Leicester City has guided his team to a series of 1-0 victories over the likes of Watford, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Southampton, that has seen the foxes maintain a comfortable 7 point lead at the top of the premier league.
A well deserved award for the gaffer.

Kane, the EPL's top goal scorer at the moment, has been in top form, banging lots of goals and has helped Tottenham maintain 2nd position on the log, well deserved as well.

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Tuesday 9 February 2016
Kenya threatens to pull out of Rio Olympic games due to Zika Virus concern


Kenya could pull out of this year's Rio Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil, the head of Kenya's Olympics committee said on Tuesday.
Kenya boasts some of the best middle and long-distance runners in the world and the East African nation topped the medals table at the 2015 World athletics championships.
"Obviously, we are not going to risk taking Kenyans there if this Zika Virus reaches epidemic levels," Kipchoge Keino told Reuters.
Meanwhile the United States Olympic Committee told U.S. sports federations that athletes and staff concerned for their health over the Zika virus should consider not going to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in August.
News via REUTERS.
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Monday 8 February 2016
Kanu listed among world legends


Nwankwo Kanu has been named among the top 48 legends of football worldwide by the IFFHS (The International Federation of Football History and Statistics).

The first set of names on the list includes Brazilian greats Pele and Ronaldo da Lima. Other Africans on the list include former World player of the year  George Oppong Weah, Roger Milla, Rabah Medjer, Muhammed Aboutrika, Mohmud El-Khatub and former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe.

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