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NFL’s Washington Football Team Now Called Commanders

The U.S. National Football League’s Washington franchise announced Wednesday it will now be known as the Washington Commanders, 18 months after dropping its previous name following years of complaints it was derogatory and racist.The team, founded as t…

Sundowns have ‘sealed’ the signing of Saavedra on mega-money deal

Published by TDPel Media The midfielder is expected to arrive in South Africa early soon to join Sundowns, with reports having previously suggested the Brazilians had secured the signature of Saavedra Flores from Bolivar on a deal reported to be…

Egypt objects to referee picked for African Cup semifinal

Published by Al-Araby Egypt has filed a complaint with the African soccer confederation against the appointment of a Gambian referee for the Pharaohs’ game against Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations semifinals on Thursday. The Egyptian Football Association did…

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Virus enters Tonga along with disaster aid, lockdown planned

Wellington, Tonga will enter a lockdown Wednesday evening after finding coronavirus infections in two port workers helping distribute aid arriving in the Pacific nation after a volcanic eruption and tsunami. The urgent announcement by Prime Minister Si…

AFCON ref on officiating blunder: I was close to a coma

Published by TDPel Media In a scenario that was hard to comprehend, Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe fist blew the full time whistle in the Afcon match between Mali and Tunisia after only 85 minutes of play. Despite the fact that…

ISL: Bengaluru FC strengthen their defence, announce signing of Cameroonian Yaya Banana

Published by TDPel Media Bengaluru FC have announced the signing of Cameroonian defender Yaya Banana on a short-term deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the Indian Super League season. The 30-year-old, who most recently…

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International cricket is about delivering and not grooming someone, says former India captain Gautam Gambhir

Published by TDPel Media Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has said that India should abandon their pursuit for a fast-bowling all-rounder and instead develop them in domestic cricket rather than replacing them frequently at the international level. Due to Hardik…

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AFCON: Mo Salah consoles Morocco player after Egypt win

Published by Al-Araby Mohamed Salah has been hailed by fans for consoling Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi following Egypt’s 2-1 victory over the Atlas Lions in the Africa Cup of Nations. Despite Morocco clinching an early lead, the Liverpool star secured…

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Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé

Barcelona, The last day of the winter transfer window arrived in Spain on Monday with Barcelona hoping to seal the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and find a buyer for Ousmane Dembélé.Aubameyang arrived to finalize negotiations with the Catalan cl…

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Cameroon Football Team Donates to Stadium Crush Victims

YAOUNDÉ — Cameroon’s national football team, the Indomitable Lions, Sunday donated $85,000 and dedicated their 2-0 victory over the Scorpions of Gambia to victims of the stampede that killed eight and injured 38 at Yaoundé’s Olembe stadium this week. T…