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Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is facing a preliminary investigation by French authorities regarding potential conflicts of interest related to Ligue 1 broadcasting rights. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed the inquiry, though both Al-Khelaifi and his network, beIN, have denied any wrongdoing. The case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny within European football administration and media rights distribution.
This investigation involves the head of one of Europe's most prominent football clubs and major broadcasting rights, potentially impacting leadership and media governance in French professional soccer.
Inglis and Ellis shine to steer Australia to one wicket win over Zimbabwe
Josh Inglis hit a century and Nathan Ellis contributed an unbeaten 36 runs to help Australia secure a narrow one-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in Harare. Australia successfully chased the target with just one ball remaining in the One-Day International match.
Isak ignites lacklustre Liverpool in win over Bournemouth
Sept 20 - Striker Alexander Isak scored the only goal of the game just before the hour mark to give Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League win away to AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, a victory that masked his side's struggles in attack.
Manchester City beat Sunderland in humdinger to maintain 100% league start
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 20 - Manchester City head into the first international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Antoine Semenyo's double sealed an enthralling 5-3 home win over Sunderland, for whom Brian Brobbey grabbed a hat-trick, on Sunday.
South Korea break Japan hearts to win Asian Games basketball gold
Lee Hyun-jun's 27 points, including five three-pointers, helped his team to a 67-57 triumph over the host nation.
Fleming puts England identity at heart of test rebuild
Sept 20 - England's new test coach Stephen Fleming said restoring the team's identity and standards would be as important as improving results, after a turbulent year for English cricket that brought renewed scrutiny of player behaviour and team culture.
WTA players lap up ‘amazing atmosphere’ ahead of Singapore Tennis Open
The Sept 21-27 tournament takes place at the OCBC Arena at The Kallang.
Acosta recovers from sprint exit to beat Martin for maiden MotoGP win in Austria
Pedro Acosta secured his inaugural MotoGP victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, overcoming an earlier sprint-race crash. He triumphed over championship leader Jorge Martin at the Red Bull Ring circuit, which serves as the home venue for KTM.
Race cards for Sept 21
The published race cards for September 21 provide the schedule and details for upcoming horse racing events. These listings outline competing horses, jockeys, and race times for the day's events.
Waller upbeat as five tackle Golden Rose
Trainer Chris Waller expresses confidence as he prepares a strong contingent of five horses for the upcoming Golden Rose Stakes. The group represents a significant portion of the race day focus for the prominent stable.
Haggas aims for breakthrough win with Maltese Cross in Arc
Trainer William Haggas is preparing the racehorse Maltese Cross for a potential victory in the prestigious Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. This bid represents an opportunity for Haggas to secure a significant milestone in his career with a win in the major European race.
Banker’s First in Charity Cup
A participant named Banker secured the top position in an event known as the Charity Cup. Further details regarding the specific nature of the competition or the sport involved were not provided in the announcement.
Iran ‘put hearts on the court’ to win Asian Games men’s basketball bronze
Players “speechless” following 79-70 win over China after months of war back home.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
French authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi regarding potential conflicts of interest. The inquiry focuses on his dual roles overseeing the football club and serving as the head of beIN Media Group.
Reloaded Exocet will not misfire this time around
An upcoming sports event or competition features a competitor nicknamed the Exocet, with supporters expressing confidence in improved performance compared to past outings.
From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan Hashimi
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 20 - For someone who had to disguise herself as a man, dodge thrown stones and eventually flee her homeland to pursue cycling, Fariba Hashimi's seventh-place finish in the women's individual time trial at the Asian Games carried profound personal meaning for the 23-year-old Afghan.
Kenya's Ngetich breaks women-only half marathon world record by one second
Kenyan runner Agnes Ngetich won the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen with a time of one hour, five minutes, and 15 seconds. Her performance established a new women-only half marathon world record by eclipsing the previous mark by a single second.
Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Carles Puyol watches
Wai Khin Hnin secured Myanmar's first Asian Games gold medal in teqball by defeating Indonesia's Sumaya in a closely contested women's singles final. The historic match took place under the observation of former Spanish football star Carles Puyol. This victory marks a significant milestone for the sport as it establishes its presence on the major multi-sport games stage.
China’s 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games
Yu, who turns 14 next month, romped home in the women’s 200m butterfly in 2min 05.08sec.
Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee wins historic 1,500m freestyle silver at Asian Games
The 23-year-old distance queen has been consistently delivering results in recent years.