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A legal dispute involving Anthony Edwards has taken a new turn, with one of his former partners submitting evidence from another in an ongoing child support case, according to court documents. Filings show that Ayesha Howard, who shares a daughter with the Minnesota Timberwolves star, presented a declaration from Alexandria Desroches, who also has a child with him. Howard is seeking to have child support determined in Los Angeles County, while Edwards has argued the matter should be handled in Georgia. In her declaration, Desroches stated that Edwards had been making voluntary monthly child support payments to her, allegedly via wire transfers from a bank account based in Beverly Hills. Howard’s legal team argues that this indicates the player has sufficient ties to California, contr...

Nico Gonzalez’s stunning strike fired Manchester City into the FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola’s men produced a late fightback to beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday. The Saints appeared heading towards a first FA Cup final since 2003 when Finn Azaz’s brilliant finish put the Championship side in front 11 minutes from time. However, City avoided the same fate that Arsenal suffered in the quarter-finals to remain on course for a domestic treble. Jeremy Doku’s deflected effort quickly levelled before Gonzalez rifled in from long range three minutes from time. The defeat ends Southampton’s 20-game unbeaten run that has propelled them into contention for an immediate return to the Premier League. The Saints also knocked out City’s title rivals Arsenal in the previous round and wi...

Former heavyweight champion David Haye has emphasized the necessity of a showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, calling it the most significant matchup available for both fighters.Interest in the potential bout surged earlier this month after the two heavyweights exchanged words at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a moment that reignited a rivalry that has seen several previously scheduled matches fall through. The renewed tension followed Joshua's appearance at Fury’s recent victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, further stoking public demand for the clash.Speaking to Sky Sports, Haye noted that the timing might actually benefit the fighters financially, admitting, “Maybe they will earn more money now than they would have done when it was first talked about.”Beyond the financial incentives,...

Chelsea FC interim coach Calum McFarlane has expressed confidence that the club’s season can still be turned around, despite a difficult spell that led to the dismissal of Liam Rosenior earlier this week. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final clash with Leeds United, McFarlane called for calm following recent struggles at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head into the match after losing five consecutive Premier League games without scoring. A 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday marked the end of Rosenior’s short 106-day tenure. There was brief confusion on Friday when the club’s website mistakenly advertised Rosenior’s press conference before McFarlane addressed the media. When asked about reports of unrest in the dressing room and whether players had stopped pla...

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal FC remain firmly in the Premier League title race despite slipping behind Manchester City in the standings. City moved to the top of the table following a 1-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday, leaving Arsenal level on points but trailing on goals scored. The Gunners can return to first place if they avoid defeat against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 25. Just weeks ago, Arsenal were widely considered favourites to secure their first league title since 2004 after opening up a nine-point lead. However, recent defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City have left their title hopes no longer fully in their control. Despite the setback, Arteta remains confident his side can respond. “Win tomorrow, game one win and then we’ll be...

A number of high-profile footballers are facing injury setbacks that could rule them out of the 2026 World Cup, set to kick off in June, leaving national teams anxiously monitoring player fitness. According to reports, the growing injury concerns span across several top football nations, with some players already ruled out and others racing against time to recover. Spain, Germany Deal With Early Setbacks Spain were briefly alarmed after teenage sensation Lamine Yamal picked up a hamstring injury while scoring for FC Barcelona. However, there is optimism he will regain full fitness in time. Germany, on the other hand, are facing a tougher situation, with goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen struggling with a persistent hamstring problem that casts doubt on his availability. Brazi...

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has cautioned Cesc Fabregas against taking up the vacant managerial position at Chelsea FC following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Fabregas, who currently manages Como 1907, has been linked with the Chelsea job amid ongoing instability at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard has earned recognition as one of Europe’s rising young coaches after guiding Como toward potential Champions League qualification. Speaking in an interview, Petit urged Fabregas to prioritize a future opportunity with FC Barcelona instead, describing Chelsea as a difficult environment for a developing manager. He stressed that Barcelona, despite its pressures, offers more stability compared to the current situation in west London. Meanwhile, Chelsea legend John Terry has expre...

Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has tragically passed away at the age of 40 after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna, where the ex-international was taking part in a game. Eneramo had reportedly come on as a second-half substitute before suddenly collapsing on the field without any physical contact. Eyewitnesses said attempts to revive him at the scene were unsuccessful. He was later rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead. Eneramo previously played in the Nigeria Premier Football League with Lobi Stars before moving abroad to join Tunisian club Espérance Sportive de Tunis. He went on to spend much of his professional career in Tur...

Abdoulaye Traore, a former Ivory Coast international footballer, has been handed a three-year prison sentence after being found guilty of rape, according to an Ivorian women’s rights group. Traore, popularly known as Ben Badi and a member of the squad that won the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations, remains a notable figure in Ivorian football history. In a statement, the Ivorian League for Women’s Rights confirmed that a court in Bouaké delivered the verdict, describing it as a major step forward in tackling impunity related to sexual and gender-based violence. Beyond the prison term, the court also ordered Traore to pay 15 million CFA francs in compensation to the victim and imposed a five-year ban preventing him from entering the central region of the country. A judicial source reve...

Fenerbahçe have reportedly submitted a complaint against rivals Galatasaray over the protective face mask worn by Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, arguing that it could endanger other players ahead of their highly anticipated derby clash. Osimhen recently returned to action after injury, making a brief substitute appearance in Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup loss to Gençlerbirliği S.K.. He featured for 13 minutes, wearing a bandage on his arm under a long-sleeved shirt after spending over a month on the sidelines. With both Istanbul giants set to face off in what could be a title-deciding encounter, Fenerbahçe have escalated their concerns to the Turkish Football Federation. According to Turkish outlet HT Spor, Fenerbahçe believe the hard material of Osimhen’s mask poses a potential ris...