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LA agrees $29m settlement with Kobe Bryant’s widow

LA agrees $29m settlement with Kobe Bryant’s widow

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of former Los Angeles Lakers star and basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has settled her outstanding claims with the Los Angeles County police over photos they shared after his unfortunate demise three years ago. The LA County deputies made the graphic pictures of the fatal helicopter crash available to the public and they have now agreed to pay Kobe’s widow approximately $29 million...

Former France striker Just Fontaine dies aged 89

Former France striker Just Fontaine dies aged 89

Former French footballer Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single FIFA World Cup tournament, has died at the age of 89. Fontaine netted 13 times in just six matches for Les Bleus on their way to a third-place finish at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden; a record made more impressive seeing as he played in just one World...

Kwara Falcons fall to Stade Malien in four-team invitational

Kwara Falcons fall to Stade Malien in four-team invitational

Nigerian Premier League Basketball champions Kwara Falcons have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Basketball Africa League (BAL) with participation in a four-club invitational tournament in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Falcons played their first game on Tuesday and it ended in a 84-69 defeat to Mali’s Stade Malien.   Half time at the Tournoi championship. HT Kwara Falcons 27 - 49 Stade Malien pic.twitter.com/whIKnkl32Q — Kwara...

Ronaldo named player of the month in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo named player of the month in Saudi Arabia

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Month for the first time following his outstanding performance in the month of February.   What a start! 🤩 Debut goal ⚽️ Two assists 🪄 Hat-trick 🔥 Super hat-trick 🐐 Ronaldo is the player of February in @SPL 🌟 In his first month with @AlNassrFC 💪 pic.twitter.com/7lQhgwghRb — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) February...