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In 2023, Kudus signed for English Premier League side West Ham United for just under 40 million pounds. Money well spent since he soon impressed with some spectacular goals becoming a fast favorite of the West Ham fans. Not surprisingly, West Ham is having a hard time in trying to keep hold of their young Ghanaian superstar. Teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and other European giants are looking closely into the prospect of signing him when he becomes a free agent next year. As a result, West Ham has slapped a £100 Million-pound transfer fee on his head, and it would seem that many teams are willing to pay the price.
Ola George for YAME DigitalIn 2024, Paris put on a spectacular Olympic show that thrilled the world. Athletes who had trained for years to reach such heights excelled in sports as varied as gymnastics, breakdancing, and thrilling battles on the athletic track. Years from now, all eyes will be on Los Angeles for the 2028 games, and the wheels are already in motion to make it not only an athletic 'tour de force' but also a cultural one.
Ola George for YAME DigitalThe NBA announced on Monday that Hall of Famer, humanitarian, and legendary shot blocker Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58. The cause of death was brain cancer, which he was diagnosed with back in Oct. 2022. Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed. Mutombo, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, became one of the best defensive players of all time over his 18-year career.
Liz Roscher | September 30, 2024 at 12:57 PMMystik Dan took the roses in a three-horse photo finish, winning the 150th Kentucky Derby in a stunning upset. Mystic Dan outran Sierra Leone and Forever Young in one of the closest finishes in Derby history, ending in a finish so close that the winner wasn't immediately obvious.
By Theo EdwardsAt least some good news: The horse named Sierra Leone won the 2024 Toyota Blue Grass Race in the U.S. The Toyota Blue Grass (G1), for 3-year-olds at 1+1/8 miles on the dirt, ran on Saturday, April 6, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY.
By Theo EdwardsObama’s investment in the league will be used to support youth and leadership programming for the Obama Foundation across the continent, reports CNN
yahoo!news (by Biba Adams)Becoming CEO of NBA Africa is a compelling opportunity to join the NBA – a widely-respected and admired globally-oriented sports enterprise, said Williams.
NBA CommunicationsVictory over favorites England sealed a second world title for Springboks. Winning a world title on foreign soil is never easy, thus forever cementing their place in Africa sporting folklore.
YAME, Editorial BoardWhen a star player such as Danny Rose of Spurs and England declares his love of the game has diminished due to abuse, it should sadden all of us.
Soccer is the world's number one sport. Fans flock from all over the world to watch in big cities and in small villages to see their heroes in action. Influential players such as Pele, Maradona, Renaldo, and Messi have thrilled us. True fans live and die with their team's experiences in both victory and defeat. Many fans have become disenchanted with the state of the game. Astronomical costs for tickets and merchandise have skyrocketed over the years. This pricing has left many ordinary fans unable to attend games or even offer support by purchasing a team shirt. The European governing body (UEFA) has been even less conspicuous in the big money grab.