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Basketball

Chicago Bulls appoint Tiago Splitter as head coach to succeed Billy Donovan

The Chicago Bulls are finalising the appointment of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach following his impressive interim spell in Portland.

Spanish footballer Rafa Mir
Soccer

Rafa Mir jailed for eight and a half years over violent sexual assault

Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison by a Spanish court following a violent sexual assault conviction.

Newly appointed Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Cesar Peixoto issuing instructions from the touchline
Soccer

Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Cesar Peixoto as head coach on two-year deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers have named Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two-year deal. He replaces Rob Edwards ahead of the new Championship campaign.

A tactical view of a football match showing players structured in a 4-4-2 defensive formation
Soccer

World Cup teams revive classic 4-4-2 formations to overcome tactical challenges

Twelve games into the tournament, nations are reverting to classic 4-4-2 formations to combat extreme climates and modern tactical challenges.

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Crypto

Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 19,105 BTC

Strive purchased 73 bitcoin for $4.7 million, bringing its total treasury to 19,105 BTC. The acquisition was disclosed in a Form 8-K filing.

Serena Williams smiling on a grass tennis court during her professional comeback
Tennis

Serena Williams enters Berlin Open doubles alongside Karolina Muchova

Serena Williams will partner Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Open as the 23-time Grand Slam champion continues her return to professional tennis.

Basketball

NBA prospect Darryn Peterson limits pre-draft visits to Washington Wizards

Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has limited his pre-draft meetings exclusively to the Washington Wizards. The former Kansas guard will not visit the Utah Jazz or any other lottery teams.

Kylian Mbappe pointing and issuing instructions while playing for the France national team
Soccer

France captain Kylian Mbappe promises increased defensive work at World Cup

France captain Kylian Mbappe has pledged to improve his defensive work rate at the World Cup following recent criticism. The striker admits he must take an 'extra step' for the team.