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Football

Former Alabama player faces charges over $20m NFL identity fraud scheme

Former Alabama defensive end Luther Davis is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate three NFL players in a $20m loan fraud scheme.

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri looking on from the stands at Hillsborough
Soccer

Dejphon Chansiri opens talks to avert Sheffield Wednesday points penalty

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has entered talks with prospective buyers Arise in a bid to help the club avoid a 15-point deduction next season.

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Basketball

Damon Jones to plead guilty in NBA insider betting information scandal

Former NBA player Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to providing sports bettors with nonpublic injury information regarding stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta speaking at a press conference
Soccer

Union Berlin appoint Marie-Louise Eta as historic first female head coach

Marie-Louise Eta has made history by becoming the first female head coach of a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues at Union Berlin.

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi looking thoughtful on the pitch during a match
Soccer

Lionel Messi buys Spanish third-tier club UE Cornella in full takeover

Lionel Messi has completed a 100 per cent takeover of Spanish third-tier side UE Cornella, strengthening his historic ties to Catalonia.

Liverpool transfer executives Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes standing at Anfield
Soccer

Liverpool retain transfer chiefs Hughes and Edwards for summer window

Liverpool's key decision-makers Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards will remain in their roles to oversee a critical summer transfer window at Anfield.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals looking on during an NHL ice hockey match
Hockey

Alex Ovechkin expects to delay NHL retirement with Washington Capitals

The NHL's all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin says he is "pretty sure" he will not retire following the Washington Capitals' season finale.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo looking focused during a Premier League football match
Soccer

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo agrees new contract until 2033

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has agreed a new long-term contract running until 2033. The deal secures the Ecuador international's future amid recent uncertainty surrounding other first-team players.