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Diego Costa scores winner for Conte in West Ham win

Antonio Conte may still be keen to add another striker to his Chelsea squad, but Diego Costa sent his manager a message that, whether Romelu Lukaku joins or not, he is ready and willing to lead the line at Stamford Bridge.

Asamoah Gyan set for Besiktas move

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan will complete his loan move from Chinese side Shangai SIPG to Turkish side Besiktas on Tuesday, footballghana.com can exclusively report.

Crystal meth addict rebounds to take silver in long jump event at Rio

Luvo Manyonga took the lead on the long jump in Rio by soaring a personal best. It might have been enough to win gold, but his sixth and final attempt was a no jump and the South African could only watch as Jeff Henderson knocked him to silver on his last jump with a margin of victory of just 1 centimeter. 

Hull upset Leicester in EPL opener

Defending champions of the English Premier League, Leicester City today started the 2016/2017 season with 2-1 defeat to premier league returnees, Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. 

Messi in retirement U-turn

For "the love of the country", Lionel Messi has made a U-turn on his decision to retire from international football.

Pogba banned for Man United Opener – FA

Manchester United’s new signing Paul Pogba is suspended for his side’s Premier League opener at Bournemouth on Sunday, England’s Football Association announced on Friday.

Rio Olympics witnesses increased number of LGBT athletes

It's likely to prove one of Rio 2016's most memorable moments and it has nothing to with the winning of medals.

 

While rugby player Isadora Cerullo didn't secure a bronze, silver or gold medal, she won a partner for life after girlfriend Marjorie Enya, a volunteer at the 2016 Olympics, proposed to her in front of teammates, volunteers and media. Without hesitation Cerullo said yes and the Rio Games had it's first marriage proposal.

SEE: Armenian dislocates elbow during weightlifting event at Rio 2016

20-year-old Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan crashed out of the Olympics in agony after he suffered a terrible elbow dislocation during the 77kg weightlifting event. Described as one of the favorites at the event, his left elbow gave way during a second attempt to lift 195kg (429lbs).

Here’s Simone Biles: The U.S teen with 14 gold medals in gymnastics

A Black-American teenage girl, Simone Biles is making history in the world of gymnastics. She is 3 times reigning world champion and has 14 gold medals at the international level to her credit. Also, she is a proud winner of 10 gold medals since 2013. Biles’ success in the Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro will make her the fought straight American to will the Olympic all-around gold.

GFA Prez sues Countryman Songo, Abatey for defamation

Two sports presenters, Patrick Osei- Agyemang aka 'Countryman Songo' and Kofi Asare Brako aka 'Abatey', as well as their media outfit Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) have been sued by Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi for defamation.