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Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire
Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire

Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire

Rebecca Cheptegei, who took part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, died after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire. The 33-year-old sustained burns to 80% of her body. Ugandan Olympic
2 days ago
Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse
Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse

Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse

Three Spanish football fans have been handed jail sentences after racially abusing Real Madrid and Brazil striker Vinicius Junior. It’s the first ever racism-related conviction in Spanish professional football. A court in
3 months ago
Germany allows border checks ahead of Euro 2024
Germany allows border checks ahead of Euro 2024

Germany allows border checks ahead of Euro 2024

Germany has announced additional controls along its borders ahead of the UEFA 2024 European football championship. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser cited Islamist terrorism and hooliganism as possible threats. German police began temporary checks
3 months ago
Rheinmetall becomes Borussia Dortmund sponsor
Rheinmetall becomes Borussia Dortmund sponsor

Rheinmetall becomes Borussia Dortmund sponsor

Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund have announced a three-year sponsorship deal with German arms manufactuer Rheinmetall. German football club Borussia Dortmund have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with leading German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. The Düsseldorf-based firm,
3 months ago
Bill Walton: Ex-NBA Hall of Fame player dies at 71
Bill Walton: Ex-NBA Hall of Fame player dies at 71

Bill Walton: Ex-NBA Hall of Fame player dies at 71

Basketball icon and former MVP Bill Walton has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. Tributes from his friends and former colleagues poured in on social media. Hall of Fame center Bill
3 months ago
Atalanta beats Bayer Leverkusen to win Europa League
Atalanta beats Bayer Leverkusen to win Europa League

Atalanta beats Bayer Leverkusen to win Europa League

Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick as Atalanta brought Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten season to an end with the Italian side winning their first ever Europa League title. Atalanta eased to a 3-0 victory
4 months ago
Germany's Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024
Germany's Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from football after this summer’s European Championship. The 34-year-old is considered one of the best German players of his generation. Real
4 months ago
Olympic flame arrives in France's Marseille by ship
Olympic flame arrives in France's Marseille by ship

Olympic flame arrives in France’s Marseille by ship

A ship bearing the flame has docked in the southern port of Marseille. Athletes, public figures and ordinary citizens will now carry the symbol of Olympic tradition to Paris in a relay
4 months ago
Lando Norris takes first-ever Formula One win in Miami
Lando Norris takes first-ever Formula One win in Miami

Lando Norris takes first-ever Formula One win in Miami

In a season dominated by Max Verstappen, it was a hugely popular win by the 24-year-old. The British driver also gave McLaren their first F1 win since Monza 2021. McLaren’s Lando Norris
4 months ago