After weeks of speculation, reports and denials, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) appears poised to announce it has been sold for the hefty price-tag of $4 billion USD making this the largest single deal in the history of sports. The league, which promotes mixed martial arts, is expected to announce as soon as Monday that it has sold itself to a group led by the talent giant WME-IMG. (more…)
After parading the Euro 2016 trophy in Paris last night, Champions Portugal landed in Lisbon on Monday afternoon amidst a stunning reception from fans who lined the streets to watch Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Quaresma and co parade the trophy in an open bus. More photos after the cut. (more…)
Following the public outcry on Twitter over the killing of scores of persons in communities in Benue state, the presidency has issued a statement from its Digital Strategy & Engagement Unit on Twitter. “Law enforcement agents are working to ascertain the accuracy of reports of fresh killings in Benue. The @PoliceNG will issue a statement,” it tweeted. (more…)
The money Kim Kardashian is making is no joke, and that has gotten her on the Forbes Magazine‘s latest cover, saying it’s #NotBadForAGirlWithNoTalent – Such a tremendous honor to be on the cover of @forbes! I never dreamed this would happen and know my Dad would be so proud.#NotBadForAGirlWithNoTalent (more…)
Count tennis champion Serena Williams among those who have lost money in wake of last month’s Brexit vote. Williams beat Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in Saturday’s Wimbledon final, her 22nd major title, tied with Steffi Graf for most in the Open Era. The winner’s prize is worth $2.59 million when converted to U.S. dollars, about $380,000 less than it was worth a few days before the tournament, on the eve of the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union. (more…)
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