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Football

Brandon Aiyuk declares he will join Washington Commanders if 49ers release him

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has publicly declared his intention to sign with the Washington Commanders if he is released, amid an ongoing contract dispute.

Bastian Schweinsteiger speaking into a microphone while working as a television pundit at the 2026 World Cup
Soccer

Bastian Schweinsteiger criticised for Ivory Coast comments at World Cup

Bastian Schweinsteiger has sparked outrage after describing Ivory Coast's playing style as "wild" during a World Cup broadcast. The controversy also prompted Jurgen Klopp to walk out of a live interview.

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Finance & Earnings

Golden Palace Bids for Brussels Viage Casino Concession

Golden Palace has applied for the 15-year concession to operate Brussels' Viage casino, proposing a 30 million euro redevelopment. Several established operators are competing for the license.

Ismael Kone in a wheelchair being wheeled onto the pitch at BC Place
Soccer

Canada’s Ismael Kone receives hero’s welcome following severe World Cup injury

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was greeted with a standing ovation at BC Place after making his first public appearance since suffering a double leg fracture at the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain fans lighting red flares in the stands during the Champions League final
Soccer

UEFA fines Paris Saint-Germain over Champions League final fan disorder

Paris Saint-Germain have been fined £78,380 and handed a suspended away-fan ban by UEFA for crowd trouble during their Champions League final victory over Arsenal.

Lionel Messi wearing the Argentina captain's armband looking thoughtful on the pitch
Soccer

Lionel Messi targets Los Angeles 2028 Olympics for Argentina retirement

Lionel Messi intends to end his international career with Argentina at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The 39-year-old believes the 2030 World Cup will be too late for him to compete.

A tennis player sitting at a press conference microphone, representing the ongoing media protests at Wimbledon.
Tennis

Top tennis players expand Wimbledon media protests over prize money

Leading tennis stars will limit media appearances to 15 minutes at Wimbledon, expanding protests over their share of Grand Slam revenues despite a record prize pot.

Said El Mala dribbling the ball for Koln during a match
Soccer

Newcastle target £43m Koln winger Said El Mala to replace Gordon

Newcastle United have identified 19-year-old Koln winger Said El Mala as a primary transfer target to replace Anthony Gordon.