In a surprising move that blends global entertainment with British football, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and minority investor in Swansea City AFC, a Championship club looking to reclaim its place in the Premier League. The announcement was made official on Wednesday, just days after the 53-year-old hip-hop icon appeared as the headline model for Swansea’s new 2025–26 home kit. The California-born artist, known globally not just…

Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning women’s marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended following a failed drugs test, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Kenyan runner, who stunned the world with her record-breaking performance at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The substance, often used medically for fluid retention and high blood pressure, is prohibited at all times under the…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to full training with Nottingham Forest, giving the Premier League side a major boost ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 27-year-old had been sidelined since May due to a serious abdominal injury that required a complex two-stage surgical procedure. Awoniyi’s injury came at a crucial point during the final stretch of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, leaving Forest without one of their most…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been given a major boost at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with two of their key players, Rasheedat Ajibade and Ashleigh Plumptre, named in the Group Stage Best XI. The team for the tournament so far was selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Technical Study Group (TSG) following an intense and exciting group phase. Both players have been instrumental in Nigeria’s…

In a significant move to bolster their squad ahead of the new Premier League season, AFC Bournemouth have confirmed the £25 million signing of Serbian international goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea. The 25-year-old arrives at the Vitality Stadium on a five-year contract, becoming the club’s third major signing of the summer. Petrovic, who impressed on loan at French side Strasbourg last season, is expected to be the new number one…

Jannik Sinner has won his maiden Wimbledon title, overcoming reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping four-set final that confirmed the Italian’s rise to the pinnacle of men’s tennis. The 23-year-old world number one defeated Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court, avenging a heartbreaking loss to the Spaniard at last month’s French Open. That Roland Garros final saw Sinner squander a two-set lead and three championship points. But…

Chelsea have been crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions after a stunning 3-0 demolition of Paris Saint-Germain in a fiery final at MetLife Stadium. Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass, scoring twice and assisting a third as the Blues sealed their second major trophy under Enzo Maresca, following their UEFA Conference League triumph in May. This emphatic win caps off a remarkable resurgence for Chelsea, who were once mocked for their…

Nottingham Forest are threatening legal action against Tottenham Hotspur amid growing tensions surrounding the potential transfer of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. The Premier League side is investigating whether Spurs have breached a confidentiality clause in the player’s contract, specifically tied to his £60 million release clause. Sources close to the matter have told BBC Sport that Forest are furious with Tottenham’s approach and suspect a serious breach of protocol. The club…

Everton have completed the signing of highly rated France Under-21 striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal in a deal worth £27 million. The 22-year-old has signed a four-year contract, committing to the Toffees until June 2029. He becomes the Merseyside club’s first major signing of the summer transfer window and a key addition to their frontline following the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the end of his contract. Barry scored 11…

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has received a one-year prison sentence from a Spanish court for tax evasion but will not serve time behind bars. The 66-year-old Italian, who recently ended his second spell at Real Madrid to take over as Brazil’s head coach, was found guilty of failing to pay €1 million (£830,000) in taxes during his first stint at Real from 2013 to 2015. Ancelotti must instead pay a…

Botswana women’s national team head coach Alex Malete says his team will look to capitalise on any mistakes by the Super Falcons when both sides meet on Thursday in a crucial Group B fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Mares will face a daunting challenge against Nigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s football team, who started their WAFCON campaign in dominant fashion with a…

AC Milan have confirmed that veteran midfielder Luka Modric will join the Italian giants this summer following the end of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign. The 39-year-old Croatian legend, who announced in May that he would leave Real Madrid after 13 years, will begin a new chapter in Serie A under returning manager Massimiliano Allegri. Speaking at his first press conference since replacing Sergio Conceicao, Allegri was full of…