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Gauff Targets Higher Level as US Open Title Bid Continues

American tennis star Coco Gauff says she is capable of raising her level when necessary as she continues her bid for a second US Open title. The fourth-seeded Gauff began her 2026 campaign with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 22-year-old, who won the US Open in 2023,

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Official: Mudryk Joins Tottenham on Loan

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has joined London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal. The move was officially confirmed by Chelsea as the Ukrainian international begins a new chapter after a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge. Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 and made 73 appearances for the club, scoring 10

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Swedish Tennis Star Collapses Twice, Forced to Retire From Match

Swedish tennis player Elias Ymer was forced to retire from his opening-round match at the Zhangjiagang Challenger in China after collapsing twice on court. Ymer was facing Taiwan’s Hsu Yu-hsiou when the incident occurred while he was serving for the second set at 5-3. The Swedish player suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness, prompting the umpire,

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NFF Says FIFA Accepts Resignations of Former Officials

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, says world football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of its former principal officers and members of the federation’s Executive Committee. The NFF disclosed this while dismissing a purported letter allegedly issued by FIFA concerning the circumstances surrounding the recent changes in the federation’s leadership. The federation described

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Como Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Chelsea Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez on Loan

Italian Serie A club Como have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea for the loan signing of Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. The proposed move comes after Chelsea signed Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa, leaving Sánchez facing increased competition for the number-one position at Stamford Bridge. (Complete Sports) Sánchez, who joined Chelsea from

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Dessers Scores Again as Panathinaikos Beat Levadiakos

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was on target as Panathinaikos secured a 2-1 away victory over Levadiakos in the Greek Super League on Monday night. Panathinaikos took an early lead after just three minutes when Levadiakos defender Giannis Kosti inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The hosts were reduced to ten men around

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Nigerian Youngster David Oludase Joins Swedish Club AIK

Swedish top-flight club AIK have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster David Oluwaseyi Oludase from Ikon Allah Football Academy. The 18-year-old winger has signed a contract with the Stockholm-based club that will run until December 31, 2029. Oludase will initially join AIK’s academy side as he continues his development, with the club expecting him to

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Alcaraz Reacts to Djokovic’s Shock US Open Exit

US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has described Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit from the tournament as a “big surprise,” but says he is focused on progressing one match at a time. Djokovic suffered a shock five-set defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, losing 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defeat marked Djokovic’s

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Sadiq Scores as Valencia Suffer 3-1 Defeat to Deportivo

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was on target for Valencia, but his effort was not enough as the Spanish side suffered a 3-1 defeat to Deportivo La Coruña in their La Liga encounter. Sadiq scored Valencia’s only goal after Deportivo had established a two-goal advantage. Deportivo had taken control of the match early and extended

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Brighton Intensify Pursuit of Femi Azeez

Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion have intensified their efforts to sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Millwall before the close of the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old has attracted strong interest following an impressive 2025/26 Championship campaign, in which he scored 11 goals and provided seven assists for Millwall. Brighton have reportedly had

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