The convener of ‘Chess in the Slum’ Tunde Onakoya proudly announced the achievement of one of his mentee Jamiu who won at the senior category of Impact Coaching Network (ICN) Chess Championship in New York, ahead of 200+ USCF-rated players, and earned a $500 scholarship. Recall five students from the chess academy program have secured...
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Southampton Terminate Ivan Juric’s Contract After Relegation to the Championship
Southampton has parted ways with men’s first team manager Ivan Juric. The Saints confirmed their relegation into the Championship yesterday. They have had a horrible season, getting only ten points from a possible 31. Ivan Juric contributed to the club’s poor form. Since his appointment in December 2024, he won only one game out of...
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Fiorentina Set to Extend De Gea’s Contract Until 2026
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Fiorentina are set to extend David De Gea’s contract for another season. The new deal will be valid until June 2026. De Gea has played 28 league matches and kept 10 clean sheets, boasting a save ratio of 80.6%. The contract extension will include a salary increase. Since...
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NPFL Matchday 32: Rivers United Close Gap on Leaders, Relegation Battle Intensifies.
Matchday 32 in the NPFL didn’t disappoint, as it delivered lots of action. Rivers United beat the league leaders Remo Stars 1-0 to close the gap at the top of the table to five points. The Southwest derby between Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City ended goalless. Ikorodu City sits in 6th place, four points behind...
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North Korea Holds First International Marathon In Six Years
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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Derek Chisora Exclusive: “I’ve Already Planned My Ringwalk For Daniel Dubois Summer Showdown”
THERE is not a cloud in the Saturday sky as Derek Chisora, cigar in hand, responds to the IBF’s decision to install him as the next mandatory challenger for their heavyweight championship of the world. Other boxers have enjoyed Indian summers in their careers, but few have matched the one this 41-year-old from Finchley is...