North Korea has held the Pyongyang International Marathon for the first time in six years, welcoming some 200 foreign runners to the streets of the reclusive country’s capital. The marathon, which was launched in 1981, took place annually in April to celebrate the birth of its founding leader Kim Il Sung. Before Sunday’s marathon, the...
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Messi’s Bodyguard Yassine Cheuko Banned from Touchline by the MLS
MLS has banned Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from entering the pitch during Inter Miami’s matches. The decision is because the league has decided to take charge of matchday security. Under the new rules, Cheuko is only permitted to enter mixed zones and the locker room. In a recent interview with House of Highlights, he...
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Haaland Sidelined for Several Weeks Due to Ankle Injury
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is expected to be out for five to seven weeks due to an ankle injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. He sustained the injury during Manchester City’s FA Cup quarterfinal win against Bournemouth, a match in which he scored. Haaland was substituted in the 61st minute after feeling discomfort in his left...
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Bournemouth Set £45m Price Tag on Milos Kerkez
Bournemouth has set a £45m asking price for Milos Kerkez. The Hungarian joined the club from AZ Alkmaar ahead of the 2023/24 season for £15m and played 33 games in all competitions during his debut campaign with the Cherries. The 21-year-old has already made 32 appearances this season, improving his attacking output with six assists...
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Thomas Müller Likely to Leave Bayern Munich After 17 Years
Thomas Müller is expected to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season as the club has no plans to extend his contract. The 35-year-old was keen on a one-year extension, but Bayern have decided against renewing his deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club’s decision is understandable, given that Müller is one of...
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Torpedo Bat Designer Says It’s More About The Players Than The Bat Model
For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate. The torpedo model — a striking design in which wood is moved lower down the barrel after the label and shapes the end a little like a bowling pin — became the talk...
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Sabalenka Wins First Miami Open Title, Defeats Pegula in Final
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula to win first Miami Open title of her career. Sabalenka cruised to victory with a 7-5, 6-2 win, claiming her 19th career title and eighth at the WTA 1000 level. The triumph earned her $1,124,380 in prize money. After the match, Sabalenka told the press: “Going into...
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Mensik Stuns Fritz to Reach First ATP Masters 1000 Final
Jakub Mensik shocked American Taylor Fritz to reach his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open. The Czech teenager secured his spot in the final with a hard-fought 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory over the No. 3 seed at the Hard Rock Stadium. After the win, Mensik told reporters: “I just cannot...
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Cultists Attack Lobi Stars Players Ahead of FA Cup Match
Lobi Stars players were attacked by suspected cultists during their training session in Makurdi on Monday evening, according to Poojamedia. The attack is believed to be linked to the team’s poor performance in the league this season. Sources revealed that the thugs stormed the training ground, issuing death threats to senior players while also physically...