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Real Madrid Target £27M Arsenal Star William Saliba as Key to Summer Defensive Overhaul
Real Madrid have made Arsenal center-back William Saliba their top defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports from Spain. The French international, signed by Arsenal for £27 million in 2019, has become one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League and was instrumental in Arsenal's recent Champions League victory over Madrid. Real Madrid have made Arsenal center-back William Saliba their top defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports from Spain. The French international, signed by Arsenal for £27 million in 2019, has become one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League and was instrumental in Arsenal's recent Champions League victory over Madrid. -
Travis Kelce Makes NFL Retirement Decision, and Commits to Chiefs for Another Season
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will return for another NFL season, ending months of speculation about his potential retirement. The 35-year-old confirmed his decision in a text message to ESPN's Pat McAfee, who read it on air during The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will return for another NFL season, ending months of speculation about his potential retirement. The 35-year-old confirmed his decision in a text message to ESPN's Pat McAfee, who read it on air during The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. -
Justin Bieber Stuns Fans by Brawling with NHL Star at Charity Hockey Game Amid Health Rumors
Justin Bieber took center stage at a charity hockey game in Los Angeles on Sunday, not for his skills on the ice, but for an unexpected fight with former NHL star Jeremy Roenick. The moment, which played out at the Skate for LA Strong event at Crypto.com Arena, shocked spectators as Bieber dropped the gloves and engaged in a playful scuffle with the hockey legend. Justin Bieber took center stage at a charity hockey game in Los Angeles on Sunday, not for his skills on the ice, but for an unexpected fight with former NHL star Jeremy Roenick. The moment, which played out at the Skate for LA Strong event at Crypto.com Arena, shocked spectators as Bieber dropped the gloves and engaged in a playful scuffle with the hockey legend. -
Trump Announces Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali Statues for National Garden of American Heroes
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali will be honored with statues in the planned National Garden of American Heroes, a tribute site dedicated to commemorating significant figures in American history. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali will be honored with statues in the planned National Garden of American Heroes, a tribute site dedicated to commemorating significant figures in American history. -
Seven Chileans Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Burglary Spree Targeting Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes
Federal prosecutors have charged seven men from Chile in connection with a nationwide burglary spree that targeted the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday. The suspects are accused of stealing more than $2 million in valuables from the residences of multiple sports figures while they were away for games. Federal prosecutors have charged seven men from Chile in connection with a nationwide burglary spree that targeted the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday. The suspects are accused of stealing more than $2 million in valuables from the residences of multiple sports figures while they were away for games. -
New Emails Reveal Saints’ Deep Involvement in Clergy Sex Abuse Cover-Up
Newly disclosed internal emails reveal that the New Orleans Saints played a far more extensive role than previously acknowledged in assisting the Archdiocese of New Orleans with its public relations strategy during the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse crisis. The revelations, made public through documents obtained by The Associated Press, show top Saints executives actively helped craft messaging, shape media narratives, and even consulted with local prosecutors regarding the release of a list of accused priests. Newly disclosed internal emails reveal that the New Orleans Saints played a far more extensive role than previously acknowledged in assisting the Archdiocese of New Orleans with its public relations strategy during the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse crisis. The revelations, made public through documents obtained by The Associated Press, show top Saints executives actively helped craft messaging, shape media narratives, and even consulted with local prosecutors regarding the release of a list of accused priests. -
Oakland A’s Icon Rickey Henderson Dead at 65 After Bout with Pneumonia
Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history and a cornerstone of the Oakland Athletics, has passed away at the age of 65. Henderson, who had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia, died Friday in the Oakland area, leaving the baseball world mourning the loss of a Hall of Famer whose impact on the game was unparalleled. Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history and a cornerstone of the Oakland Athletics, has passed away at the age of 65. Henderson, who had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia, died Friday in the Oakland area, leaving the baseball world mourning the loss of a Hall of Famer whose impact on the game was unparalleled. -
LeBron James Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Links to P. Diddy Amid UFC Fighter’s Claims
LeBron James, the four-time NBA MVP and star of the Los Angeles Lakers, finds himself at the center of a growing controversy linking him to embattled music mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. The situation began after UFC fighter Colby Covington resurfaced comments James made in a livestream years ago, praising Diddy's legendary parties. The remarks, coupled with recent allegations against Combs, have led to speculation about James' association with the music producer. LeBron James, the four-time NBA MVP and star of the Los Angeles Lakers, finds himself at the center of a growing controversy linking him to embattled music mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. The situation began after UFC fighter Colby Covington resurfaced comments James made in a livestream years ago, praising Diddy's legendary parties. The remarks, coupled with recent allegations against Combs, have led to speculation about James' association with the music producer. -
Randy Moss Steps Aside from ESPN’s NFL Coverage to Focus on Health, Seeks 'Prayer Warriors'
Randy Moss, the Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who for nearly a decade has been a central figure on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," is stepping away from the broadcast booth to address a personal health issue. The network announced the decision on Friday, saying Moss would be gone for "an extended time," and while no specific timetable has been set, both ESPN and Moss himself have made it clear that he has the company's full support in his absence. Randy Moss, the Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who for nearly a decade has been a central figure on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," is stepping away from the broadcast booth to address a personal health issue. The network announced the decision on Friday, saying Moss would be gone for "an extended time," and while no specific timetable has been set, both ESPN and Moss himself have made it clear that he has the company's full support in his absence. -
56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Stampede Amid Soccer Match Chaos
A catastrophic stampede at a soccer stadium in Nzérékoré, Guinea, has claimed the lives of 56 people and left numerous others injured. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday during the final of a local soccer tournament, an event organized to honor Guinea's military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability as authorities investigate the root causes of the disaster. A catastrophic stampede at a soccer stadium in Nzérékoré, Guinea, has claimed the lives of 56 people and left numerous others injured. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday during the final of a local soccer tournament, an event organized to honor Guinea's military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability as authorities investigate the root causes of the disaster.