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Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are nearing a deal for a heavyweight rematch on July 12 at Wembley, pending WBO approval, with all major titles at stake.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his career beyond sports by teaming up with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to launch UR MARV, an independent movie studio. The venture promises to blend technology and storytelling, creating fresh entertainment for global audiences.

Conmebol proposes expanding the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams, with Spain, Morocco, and Portugal as hosts, and opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, to mark the competition's 100-year anniversary and increase global participation.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract extension, ending speculation about a transfer. With 243 goals, Salah is among the club’s all-time greats. His renewal comes as Liverpool pushes for the Premier League title, with uncertainty still surrounding other key players.

Inter Milan claimed a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring, Thomas Müller equalized late, but Davide Frattesi’s 88th-minute winner secured a crucial advantage for the Italian side.

Arsenal stunned Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Declan Rice scoring two brilliant free kicks before Mikel Merino added a third. Eduardo Camavinga’s red card capped off Madrid’s nightmare evening.

Nigeria has expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. The bid requires full government support to move forward successfully.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles drop to sixth in Africa’s latest FIFA rankings after inconsistent performances. Meanwhile, Cote d’Ivoire climbs to fifth. See the latest standings and how teams are shaping up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice to help Barcelona defeat Girona 4-1, extending their unbeaten streak, moving three points clear of La Liga.

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final, winning 7-6, 7-6 to claim his first ATP title. The 19-year-old denied Djokovic his 100th career win in a dramatic match featuring a six-hour rain delay.

Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju collapsed in the ring during a fight in Ghana and later died. He was leading the match before the tragic incident. The boxing world remembers his dedication and contributions to the sport in Nigeria and beyond.

UEFA is investigating Real Madrid’s Rudiger, Mbappe, Vinicius, and Ceballos for post-match gestures against Atletico. A fine is likely.