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1:26 AM ET And WhereSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @ EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica YAOUNDE, Cameroon – No team knows what it means to be Africa Cup of Nations nearly men quite like Senegal, the only … Read more
Mason Greenwood was released on bail Wednesday by police who questioned him on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman. The Manchester United player, who had been in custody since being arrested on Sunday, has been “released on bail pending further investigation,” Greater Manchester Police said. Greenwood was initially arrested on Sunday on … Read more
In April, the American was undergoing emergency surgery for endometriosis and had suffered an abdominal injury at the French Open. Fast forward to 2022 and the 28-year-old has just progressed into the semifinals of the Australian Open after she beat France’s Alize Cornet 7-5 6-1 on Wednesday. “It feels incredible. I think especially after some … Read more
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer. The clubs had been locked in talks ahead of the transfer deadline, with the 32-year-old flying into Catalonia on Monday in an attempt to push through a deal. Arsenal were keen to offload Aubameyang’s wage – which starts at £ 250,000 … Read more
Alfa Romeo’s 2022 Formula One car will not be officially launched until after the opening test of the season, but it will still appear at the three-day session in Barcelona in an interim livery. On Wednesday, Alfa Romeo announced that its new car, the C42, will not launch until February 27, the day after the … Read more
The 25-year-old raced into the Australian Open final on Thursday after crushing American Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 in just over an hour on court. Barty has yet to drop a set in the tournament and Australia is now anticipating a first home Australian Open singles champion since 1978. She will face Danielle Collins in Saturday’s … Read more
Raith Rovers signed David Goodwillie on Monday. Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group via Getty Images Scottish football club Raith Rovers have faced criticism and seen several members of staff resign over their decision to sign striker David Goodwillie, who was convicted of raping a woman in 2017. Two club directors, the captain of … Read more
The 28-year-old Collins overpowered the 7th seed in straight sets 6-4 6-1 and will meet world no.1 Ash Barty in Saturday’s women’s singles final at Melbourne Park. The 27th seed’s run to the final caps off a remarkable comeback story for Collins. In April last year, the American was undergoing emergency surgery for endometriosis – … Read more
The Russian was one of the tournament favorites following his US Open victory last year and he proved his credentials yet again by defeating his Greek opponent in four sets – 7-6 (5-7) 4-6 6-4 6-1. Medvedev has often been a divisive character on the tour and the best and worst of him was on … Read more
The 2022 NBA trade deadline (Feb. 10, 3 pm ET) has already started buzzing with some moves, including a voided trade, to put players with new teams for the 2021-22 regular season. The Atlanta Hawks traded Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for Kevin Knox II in a swap of former first-round draft selections. … Read more