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British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe finalized a deal on Sunday to acquire a 25% stake in the renowned soccer club Manchester United. Along with the stake purchase, he has committed to investing $300 million in an effort to rejuvenate the club’s performance. This deal also involves Ratcliffe’s INEOS group assuming control of the club’s soccer operations. The agreement concludes over a …

The rising stars of tennis are rapidly gaining on Novak Djokovic, despite his nearly two-decade-long presence in the sport and current peak performance. In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz was the only player to prevent Djokovic from winning all four grand slams, marking the fourth time the 36-year-old Serbian nearly achieved a grand slam sweep. This year, Alcaraz triumphed at Wimbledon, while …

In a remarkable display of cricket, the Indian women’s team clinched an eight-wicket victory against Australia on the final day of their sole Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (Dec. 24). Chasing a modest target of 75, Indian players Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh partnered for a crucial 51-run stand for the second wicket, setting the stage for Jemimah …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again disallowed Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja from using imagery supporting Palestinians in Gaza during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This decision follows the ICC’s previous reprimand of Khawaja for wearing a black armband in the first match in Perth. Khawaja had initially sought permission to wear …

Simone Biles, facing nervousness and uncertainty, returned to gymnastics competition in a suburban Chicago arena last July, marking her first event in two years. Biles, acknowledging the pressure, found comfort and confidence as the competition progressed. Her comeback led to her claiming a national championship again by the end of August and, by October, she secured a world championship title …

Real Madrid and Barcelona are finding it difficult to garner support in their efforts to resurrect the Super League initiative. Following the European Union’s highest court ruling against UEFA and FIFA’s attempts to obstruct the formation of the breakaway league, both clubs were quick to declare victory and applaud the decision. However, their enthusiasm was not shared by other clubs, …

Ex-Pakistan cricket captain Waqar Younis has voiced concerns about the team’s weakening fast bowling as they gear up for a comeback in their three-match Test series against Australia. Following a significant loss to Australia in Perth, Pakistan is regrouping for the upcoming Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Their preparation for the MCG Test took a hit with …

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be absent from the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to tendinitis in his left ankle, as announced by the club. The 38-year-old power forward had an impressive performance in the previous game, contributing 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a 124-108 Lakers loss to the Chicago Bulls. The …