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Striker Jackson faces unsure summer as Chelsea aims to trim squad
LONDON, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca refuses to rule out selling Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, saying that "anything can happen" over the future of the player who scored 13 goals last season. Chelsea has brought in Liam Delap...

‘Nina Roza,’ ‘Lóngquán: The Dragon Spring’ and ‘Dark Chocolate’ Scoop Prizes at Locarno Pro Industry Awards
Locarno Pro, the industry platform of the Locarno Film Festival, has announced this year’s winning projects. In the work-in-progress section First Look, this year focusing on Canadian cinema, “Nina Roza” by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles has made...

Integrity: The Word We Love to Use but Struggle to Live
We say it at funerals. We print it in citations. We announce it proudly at farewell dinners. “He was a man of integrity… She was the very picture of honesty…” But in truth, integrity is more than a ceremonial compliment. It is the rarest and most...

'Reug Reug' finds added motivation to continue world title reign: "I'm very happy now that I'm a father"
'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane has discovered a new source of inspiration for his championship reign after becoming a father since his last victory over Anatoly Malykhin. The 33-year-old reigning ONE heavyweight MMA world champion will defend his crown...

Newcastle want to sign "brilliant" Wilson replacement who has 68 PL goals
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your FootballFanCast account Newcastle United supporters are waiting to see who could replace Alexander Isak at St James' Park. Still, Eddie Howe is also interested in filling the void left by Callum Wilson's...
Uganda coach eager to rewrite history at FIFA U17 World Cup
KAMPALA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's U17 national team head coach Brian Ssenyondo says his team will go all out to make an impactful history at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup this November in Qatar. With Uganda having qualified for the tournament for...

Antonio on joining TNT Sports and why England must select Bowen for World Cup
The former West Ham forward joins Gareth Bale, Fara Williams, Anita Asante and Jen Beattie as the new faces to provide their footballing expertise on TNT Sports and discovery+. The 35-year-old joins the team for our domestic and European football...

Center Street Daze locks in its lineup for the 2025 festival
With its 27th annual event fast approaching, the Center Street Daze Festival shared a pile of details about this year’s shindig, including the 30+ artists scheduled to perform. “The festival has grown since its inception as a block party 27 years...

Delaware artists need community as much as community needs artists
A.T. Moffet In June I was invited back to my alma mater, the University of Oregon, to give the commencement address to the School of Music & Dance. It was an honor to celebrate the milestone with the graduates. The experience prompted me to think...
Kadialy Kouyate’s “Toña” Balances Heritage, Healing, and Innovation
Kadialy Kouyate – Toña (ARC Music, 2025) Senegalese kora player, singer, and composer Kadialy Kouyate returns with Toña, his ninth album and perhaps his most introspective to date. The title means “truth” in Mandinka. It reflects the album’s...
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Leeds United discuss move for ex Celtic player, Rangers agree 'personal terms' with defender
The latest transfer stories for Celtic and Rangers ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Premiership action. Celtic got their campaign off to an ideal start by picking up three points against St Mirren. Meanwhile, Rangers already have ground to make up...
'We'll come back to Nigeria if we play like this' - Eric Chelle warns Super Eagles players after loss
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has delivered a frank assessment of his side’s performance following their 1-0 loss to Senegal in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D opener on Tuesday evening. Speaking at the post-match...

GFA Exco Member Fred Achie fires critics over third term saga
Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Acheampong, also known as Fred Achie, has lambasted persons who are criticizing the third term proposal. The GFA’s proposal to change the statutes to allow an extension of the...

New Podcast ‘Future of Africa’ Amplifies the Voices of African Youth Re-shaping Our World
Launched by the African Union Youth Envoy, the United Nations Foundation, and The Elders in collaboration with The Global Dispatches Podcast. The United Nations Foundation today announced the launch of Future of Africa, a new podcast series that...

Nsimalen airport: Presidency blocks Tchi...
The one-time Minister of Communication and Government's Spokesperson, was blocked by police officers at the airport, said to be acting on firm instructions from the Presidency of the Republic. It was not immediately disclosed why the former Biya...
Super Eagles player ratings: Mustapha costly, Leonard exposed, Alimi and Ijoma ineffective
Nigeria suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal in their African Nations Championship opener at the Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar City on Tuesday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performance of the players. The starters Goalkeeper Lawal Mustapha:...

CAPPA Seeks Higher Tobacco Tax To Protect Public Health
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the federal government to increase the excise tax on tobacco products to 100 percent, warning that failure to act swiftly will continue to cost Nigeria thousands of...

Nigeria Sees Growth In Creative Industry As Sector Contributes Over $7bn To Economy
Nigeria is gradually experiencing growth in the creative industry which is now recognised globally. According to Donna McGowan, Country Director, British Council Nigeria, ‘Nigeria’s creative industry contributes over $7 billion to the economy,...

AP Strange SummaryBrief at 12:30 p.m. EDT
A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it GENEVA (AP) — A wealthy driver caught for going way too fast on a Swiss city street is facing a fine of more than $110,000. That’s because the speedster is...

SuperSport to Broadcast TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024
SuperSport has announced securing the broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), PAMOJA 2024 — bringing one of the Africa's international football tournaments directly into African homes. From Saturday, 2...