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Year: 2023

Len Bias, an NBA draft prospect whose overdose transformed America,

Len Bias, a basketball player, had spent his entire young life anticipating this day. He was seated next to his father in a room filled with anticipation and anxiety while wearing an all-white suit. Bias was 22 years old in…

Mason Mount: Chelsea rejects Manchester United’s second £50 million approach for England midfielder

Manchester United’s second proposal for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, valued up to £50 million, has been rejected. Mount, 24, is a priority target for United boss Erik ten Hag, who is looking to bolster his squad after qualifying for next…

Following the UK inflation shock, interest rates are projected to climb.

Interest rates are expected to rise again after data revealed that inflation remained stubbornly high. Inflation, which measures the rate at which prices grow, was 8.7% in the year to May, the same as in April. The surprising amount was…

Manchester City and Chelsea reach a £30 million agreement to bring Mateo Kovacic to the club.

After agreeing to a deal with Chelsea worth up to £30 million, Mateo Kovacic is almost ready to join Manchester City. The 29-year-old midfielder from Croatia is expected to sign a £25 million deal with the Premier League champions, with…

Why is Washington laying out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States has taken on new significance in the midst of global economic and geopolitical headwinds. The White House is going all out to greet Mr Modi, who is on…

The Ashes 2023: England gives fast bowler Lauren Filer her debut against Australia at Trent Bridge.

Lauren Filer of the Western Storm will make her England debut in the Ashes Test against Australia, which begins on Thursday at Trent Bridge. Filer, a 22-year-old right-arm pace bowler, with eight wickets in four Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy games…

Ronaldo scores the game-winning goal in his historic 200th appearance.

Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Portugal, scored a last-minute winner to become the first men’s player to win 200 international caps in their Euro 2024 qualification win over Iceland. From close range, the 38-year-old converted Goncalo Inacio’s header. The goal was…

Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1 billion in slander.

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is said to have filed a $1 billion lawsuit against the automaker. Mr Ghosn’s filing is his latest attempt to defend his name after being fired from the company in 2018 and jailed in Japan…

Hunter Biden will plead guilty to tax evasion and admit to a gun offense.

After a five-year inquiry, US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is likely to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax offenses and admit to illegally carrying a gun while a drug user. The US Attorney for the District of Delaware…

French police raid the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics organizers.

The headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizers are being searched by French police. The raids, according to officials, are part of two preliminary corruption investigations. According to the BBC, the police are investigating claims of favoritism and misuse…