Antonio leaves West Ham after contract not renewed
Jamaica striker Michail Antonio has left West Ham United after his contract was not renewed at the end of last season, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
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Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England series decider
LONDON: Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday’s opening day of their series decider against England at the Oval.
After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
NAIROBI, Kenya: After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday. It is a historic moment for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, whose “Pamoja” — meaning “together” in Swahili — bid two years ago gave birth to the first Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournament in the region since 1976, and the first to be jointly hosted by three countries. The CHAN tournament, which runs to August 30, acts as a precursor to the continent’s main event, the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, also co-hosted by the three countries. CHAN features only players from domestic clubs, and cannot include anyone playing for teams abroad. Getting the five stadiums ready has been a struggle, with CAF delaying the tournament from its planned dates in February to give them more time to prepare. On a final inspection tour in Nairobi last week CAF general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba celebrated the three nations’ progress and co-operation. “I think we in Africa need to learn from this model. Three countries have pooled their efforts and resources to successfully deliver,” he told reporters.
Woad’s magic missing as Okayama, Takeda lead Women’s Open
PORTHCAWL, Wales: England’s Lottie Woad endured a frustrating start to the AIG Women’s Open as Japan’s Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda topped the first-round leaderboard at a sunny Royal Porthcawl on Thursday.
Napoli’s Osimhen completes 75mln euro move to Galatasaray
ISTANBUL: Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Thursday completed his permanent move to Turkish champions Galatasaray in a 75 million euro ($87.5 million) four-year deal.
Portugal’s Sousa named as Kuwait national team coach
KUWAIT: Portuguese Helio Sousa has been appointed as coach of the Kuwait men’s team, the country’s football association (KFA) announced on Thursday.
West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta cleared of spot-fixing charges
Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges related to alleged breaches of Football Association betting rules, his club West Ham have announced.
West Ham midfielder Paqueta cleared of alleged betting breaches by FA
LONDON :West Ham United's Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of four alleged breaches of betting rules after an independent Regulatory Commission hearing, the Football Association said on Thursday.