A federal judge on Friday granted final approval to a landmark $2.8 billion settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), paving the way for colleges to pay student-athletes for the first time for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken in Oakland, California, resolves a long-standing legal battle between the NCAA and current and former student-athletes. In her…

France secured third place in the UEFA Nations League with a composed 2-0 win over hosts Germany in Stuttgart, thanks to a goal and an assist from captain Kylian Mbappé. The Paris Saint-Germain forward marked a personal milestone in the process, becoming only the third Frenchman to score 50 international goals. The MHPArena played host to a match filled with drama, missed opportunities, and video assistant referee (VAR) interventions. While…

Jack Grealish’s Manchester City story looks set to end just four years after it began with a record-breaking £100m move from Aston Villa. The England international, once a centrepiece of Pep Guardiola’s attacking puzzle, is now on the fringes — and preparing for a new chapter. Grealish, now 29, played just 715 Premier League minutes in the 2024–25 season. Plagued by injuries and poor form, he failed to make a…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is seriously considering a surprise exit from Old Trafford to join Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal, in a deal that could be completed as early as next week. Sources close to the situation confirm that Fernandes’ representatives recently held discussions with Al-Hilal officials about a potential move that would not only double the midfielder’s current salary but also allow him to participate in the upcoming…

Erik ten Hag is set to make a dramatic return to the dugout as he prepares to replace Xabi Alonso as manager of Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutchman, who has been out of work since his sacking by Manchester United in October, is reportedly close to finalising terms with the German club. If confirmed, the appointment will mark Ten Hag’s first managerial role since ending a mixed stint at…

In a pulsating first leg of the African Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pyramids FC delivered a stunning stoppage-time equaliser to deny Mamelodi Sundowns a crucial home victory. The match ended 1-1, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg in Cairo on 1 June. The South African hosts looked set to take a commanding advantage after Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro opened the scoring in the…

Bayern Munich were left stunned after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in a pulsating 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig that denied them an early Bundesliga title celebration. With Bayern needing just one more win to reclaim the title from current holders Bayer Leverkusen, it appeared Vincent Kompany’s side had pulled off a stunning comeback at the Red Bull Arena. But Yussuf Poulsen’s dramatic 94th-minute goal left Bayern’s champagne on ice —…

Lando Norris topped the timesheets for McLaren in Friday’s second practice session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda suffered a dramatic crash late in the day. Tsunoda, who recently stepped into the Red Bull seat vacated by Liam Lawson, lost control at the final corner of the Jeddah Street Circuit. After clipping the inside wall, the Japanese driver was launched into the barriers on the…

The Nigeria-UK Golfing Association (NUGA) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 tournament over the weekend of April 12, 2025, at the scenic Worsley Park Golf Club in Manchester. The event brought together members from both the North and South of the UK and was well attended by friends and supporters — all united by a shared love for golf and a commitment to the association’s core values of Friendship, Integrity, and…

Christian Chukwu, the iconic footballer who captained Nigeria to its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 and later served as head coach of the Super Eagles, has died at 74. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that Chukwu died in the early hours of Saturday at his residence in Enugu, his home state in southeastern Nigeria. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed. During his…

Liverpool are on the verge of agreeing a new contract with star forward Mohamed Salah, bringing a fresh wave of optimism to Anfield as the club looks to secure the long-term future of one of its greatest ever players. While no final agreement has been reached, sources close to the negotiations reveal that significant progress has been made in recent weeks. Talks between the club and Salah’s representatives are described…

As the summer transfer window approaches, the Saudi Pro League is growing increasingly confident about securing a deal for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. The 32-year-old Egyptian forward, whose contract with the Reds expires this summer, has long been a target for Saudi clubs, and reports suggest he is open to making the move. Salah’s departure would mark the end of an era for Liverpool, where he has been instrumental in their…