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Nigerian hurdles champion Amusan wins Silesia Diamond League 

Nigerian hurdles champion Amusan wins Silesia Diamond League 

Nigerian track queen and 100-metre hurdles world record holder Tobi Amusan raced to victory at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland on Sunday. The 26-year-old, who recently retained her national title at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria's National trials earlier this month, finished ahead of former 100-metre hurdles world record holder Kendra Harrison with a time of 12.34 seconds. Amusan, who finished with the second-best time...

Done Deal: Declan Rice joins Arsenal for club-record fee

Done Deal: Declan Rice joins Arsenal for club-record fee

Arsenal have announced the signing of English midfielder Declan Rice on a long-term deal from West Ham for a British record fee of around £105 million plus add-ons. The 24-year-old moves to the Emirate Stadium after spending about nine years with the Hammers following his move from Chelsea's youth team in 2014. He becomes the most expensive English player and the second-most expensive Premier League singer...

Arsenal announce Rice signing with Odumodublvck’s song 

Arsenal announce Rice signing with Odumodublvck’s song 

Arsenal have announced the signing of English midfielder Declan Rice to the soundtrack of Nigerian Afrobeats star Odumodublvck. The 24-year-old moves to the Emirate Stadium from West Ham on a long-term contract for a British record fee of around £105 million plus add-ons. Odumodublvck, born Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, is a 29-year-old Nigerian rapper and songwriter who came into the limelight in 2022 and has since remained...

Former Man City defender Mendy cleared of rape charges

Former Man City defender Mendy cleared of rape charges

French defender Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of rape and attempted rape by a jury at Chester Crown Court in England. The former Manchester City player was accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in a bedroom at his Cheshire home in October 2020. Mendy was also charged with the attempted rape of a 29-year-old woman who had claimed he molested her at his home...

Done Deal: Arsenal signs Dutch defender Jurrien Timber

Done Deal: Arsenal signs Dutch defender Jurrien Timber

Premier League side Arsenal have announced the signing of young Dutch defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax on a long-term deal. The 22-year-old moves to the Emirates Stadium after 121 senior appearances with Ajax, winning two league titles and a Dutch Cup in his four seasons there. Timber, who is primarily a center back but can also play as a full back, departs the Johan Cryuff Arena...