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UFC: Alex Pereira debunks ‘fake’ retirement claim tweet

UFC: Alex Pereira debunks ‘fake’ retirement claim tweet

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has debunked claims of a possible retirement, adding that his social media was hacked after a tweet hinted at it. Pereira, who recently lost his title to Magomed Ankalaevin in March in Las Vegas and is eyeing a rematch against the Russian, said in a post on Wednesday that he was "disheartened" with the UFC and was having "thoughts of...

Tottenham’s James Maddison ruled out for rest of season 

Tottenham’s James Maddison ruled out for rest of season 

Tottenham Hotspur will be without midfielder James Maddison for the remainder of the season, manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed ahead of Thursday's Europa League semifinal tie at Bodo/Glimt. Maddison suffered a knee injury in Spurs' 3-1 win over the Norwegian club in the first leg last week, and the midfielder will be reportedly sidelined for at least a month, ruling him out for the rest of the...

UCL: PSG edge Arsenal to reach second-ever final

UCL: PSG edge Arsenal to reach second-ever final

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) put in another solid display as they defeated Arsenal 2-1 and 3-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The French capital outfit were in top form when they won the first leg last week at the Emirates Stadium 1-0, and after early pressure from their North London opponents in the return leg, extended their...

UCL: PSG edge Arsenal to reach second-ever final

‘Extra bit sweet’ – Harry Kane reflects on winning first career trophy

Harry Kane has described the feeling of winning the first trophy of his prolific career as "extra bit sweet" after lifting the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, Afrosport reports. Kane has enjoyed a career laden with goals as the all-time top scorer of Tottenham Hotspur (280 goals) and the England national team (71 goals), winning lots of individual accolades along the way. A major trophy had however...