Archive: 2024 / 08 - Page 2

South African pageant star Adetshina faces paternity fraud allegations, garnering public support amid claims of misidentification as a father. This case underscores the emotional and legal complexities involved, with many advocating for compulsory paternity testing to avoid such issues in the future.

Chelsea secures the promising 19-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino in a £15.6m deal. The young talent will develop further on loan at Boca for the 2024/25 season. Anselmino debuted in June 2023 and already has 10 senior appearances. This acquisition is part of Chelsea’s active transfer window, which also saw them generate £90 million from key departures.

Businessman and political figure Jimi Wanjigi experienced a tense evening as police officers surrounded his home in Muthaiga. Accusations and denials flew as Wanjigi questioned the motives and legality of the raid. This latest incident continues a pattern of confrontations between Wanjigi and law enforcement, stirring debates on political persecution in Kenya.

Ethan Katzberg, a young athlete who recently secured a gold medal, has sparked widespread curiosity and debate over his remarkable resemblance to Adolf Hitler. This speculation has led to calls for a DNA test to determine if there is any biological link, raising ethical and personal questions.

Sheffield United’s Sander Berge is drawing financial interest from Burnley, who are reportedly negotiating a major transfer. Berge joined United in 2020 for £22 million and has since become a key player. Burnley aims to strengthen its midfield with this high-stakes deal, potentially altering both teams' futures this season.

Celtic kicked off their Scottish Premiership title defence in impressive fashion with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock. Goals from Reo Hatate, Liam Scales, Nico Kuhn, and Anthony Ralston highlighted the match, showcasing Celtic's potent offence and solid defence. Manager Brendan Rodgers acknowledged the team's strong performance but stressed room for improvement, hinting at Celtic's high ambitions this season.

On the opening day of track events at the 2024 Olympics, Peruth Chemutai and Winfred Mutile Yavi smoothly advanced in the 3000m steeplechase. Their commanding performances mark an exciting start to a competition filled with high expectations and impressive talents.

On August 3, India's athletes will strive for more medals and historical achievements at the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker aims for a third medal in the women's 25m pistol final, while Nishant Dev seeks a crucial victory in the men's 71kg boxing quarterfinal. Archers Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur look to continue their winning form, and India's presence extends across shooting, archery, boxing, golf, and sailing events.

Novak Djokovic overcame concerns about his surgically repaired right knee to win a match against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He secured the victory with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). Despite recurring knee issues, Djokovic continues to compete at a high level, moving forward in the Olympic tournament.

Chelsea will face Club America at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as part of their USA Tour 2024. This match sees Chelsea's new manager Enzo Maresca trying to turn around a string of poor pre-season results. The game won't be broadcast on TV but is available online. The kick-off is set for 12:30 am on August 1, 2024.