Sports Zone 27-06-2023

Enjoy the crew banter and discuss different stories around the world.

- With less than a month to FIBA Afrobasket Championship billed to hold in Rwanda from July 28 to August 6, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) may have begun the search for a new coach, who will lead the women’s national team, D’Tigress, to the competition following the uncertainty surrounding, the position of Coach Otis Hughley.

Nigeria’s track sensation and world record-holder in the 100-meter hurdles, Tobi Amusan says she could break the Ostrava Golden Spike meet record today.

It's a matter of class or money, as ordinary fans will not be able to drink alcohol at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games venues, while people in the VIP areas will be able to, under a French law dating back to 1991.

Deontay Wilder expressed his frustration with Andy Ruiz Jr and urged him to accept the fight proposal that was recently sent his way.

Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers are reportedly engaged in talks centered on the point guard's future -- and these talks could end with the superstar requesting a trade after over a decade with the Blazers.

Former Golden Eaglets star and FC Copenhagen of Denmark forward Akinkunmi Amoo has been sentenced to one-year in prison for sexual assault.

- Nigeria Champions, Enyimba have offered former Shooting Stars forward, Anthony Okachi a two year contract after the expiration of his deal with the Ibadan side.

- The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and FIFA have confirmed that all matches during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™ will take place in the city of Jeddah.

Kylian Mbappé has an uncertain future, while Real Madrid has been the team who has openly looked for him, Liverpool has also thrown their hat in the ring to have the World Cup champion commanded by Jurgen Klopp.

Real Madrid have announced Luka Modric's continuity with the club. The Croatian midfielder has renewed his contract with the club for one more season, extending his contract until June 2024.

- Kai Havertz is set to complete an intra-London transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal -- and the deal might be further along now than many previously realized.

Manchester City are working to sign RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol - but the German club want at least 100m euros (£85.77m) for the Croatia defender.

Manchester City stepped up their attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Declan Rice by making their first bid for the West Ham midfielder on Monday.

Roy Hodgson has agreed to stay on as Crystal Palace manager next season.

- Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have joined forces with an investor consortium to secure a significant 24 percent equity stake in Formula 1 team Alpine.

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