By Sean Walsh Liverpool backed away from a deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United as they were reluctant to send them Jarell Quansah as part of the deal, according to a report. Newcastle are in need of selling players in order to comply with…
Islamic State killed 4,100 in Syria since 2019 defeat: monitor
Islamic State fighters have killed nearly 4,100 people in Syria since 2019 when the jihadists lost their last stronghold in the country, a war monitor said Saturday. IS overran large swathes of Syria and Iraq in 2014, proclaiming a so-called caliphate …
EU foreign policy chief Borrell to be replaced by Estonian PM
Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, is set to be replaced by Estonia’s current Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. On Friday, the bloc’s 27 national leaders selected Kallas as the EU’s n…
Gunmen abduct POS agent in Delta community as friend escapes gunshots
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a POS Operator simply identified as Biggy from his residence in Delta State. The incident occurred at 3pm on Friday at Egbo Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. The victim’s friend escaped from the scene when …
GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast: Purdue football recruiting, Edey analysis
In our June 29th edition, GoldandBlack.com’s Tom Dienhart breaks down what’s next in Purdue football recruiting, and Brian Neubert analyzes the impact of the Grizzlies’ ninth overall pick, Zach Edey. Audio only More on Purdue All-American Edey’s pickZa…
NFL insider: Alvin Kamara might not show up to Saints’ training camp amid contract dispute
Alvin Kamara reportedly wants a reworked contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. After Christian McCaffrey reset the running back market, Kamara could be in line for a different deal. However, there’s not much traction …
Aston Villa now submit £17m bid for ‘super’ Matty Cash rival who’s just like Kyle Walker
Aston Villa have now submitted a fresh bid for a player to rival or replace Matty Cash in the right-back position in 2024/25. Aston Villa have made a stellar start to the summer transfer window. Ian Maatsen was confirmed as their second signing on Frid…
Large brush fire breaks out north of Athens
A large bush and forest fire broke out on Saturday in a densely wooded area around 20 kilometres north of the Greek capital Athens. According to the fire services, helicopters and fire-fighting aircraft as well as hundreds of firefighters are working t…
Austria can reach Euro final, Krankl says as Rangnick turns 66
Austrian have the class to go a long way at Euro 2024, and much credit must go to coach Ralf Rangnick who turned 66 on Saturday, the nation’s football legend Hans Krankl has said. “Austria doesn’t have to hide from anyone. Anything is possible at this …
Report: Newcastle considering £42m bid for centre-back tipped to be ‘one of the best defenders in the world’
Newcastle United are in need of bolstering their defence this summer with Sven Botman remaining absent through injury. Eddie Howe‘s side will not need to consider European football for next season after narrowly missing out through their seventh-placed…