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West Ham have signed striker Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, with Brighton receiving a significant loan fee and West Ham covering his wages. There is no option for West Ham to sign Ferguson permanently. Ferguson reunited with Graham Potter, his former coach at Brighton, and made his debut appearance for West Ham after returning from injury. Additionally, Brighton signed Nurnberg striker Stefanos Tzimas for £20m, with Tzimas remaining...

A trial is underway in Spain where former football federation boss Luis Rubiales faces assault and coercion charges for allegedly kissing World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso without her consent. The incident, which occurred after Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup final in 2023, sparked outrage and led to widespread protests. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of two and a half years for Rubiales, along with damages and a ban from working as a...

Eric Woodyard, ESPN Detroit Lions reporter and author, covers Claressa Shields' historic victory in capturing the undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Danielle Perkins, despite fighting with a shoulder injury. Shields became the first boxer in the four-belt era to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes and holds the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles. The Flint native showcased her skills and resilience in the ring, securing the win...

Your support enables The Independent to cover stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to factual reporting. Donations help fund on-the-ground reporters who provide unbiased coverage across the political spectrum, without paywalls. In sports news, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta may pursue a striker like Ollie Watkins, while Aston Villa secures Marcus Rashford on loan. Other transfer deadline moves include Brighton's Evan Ferguson to West Ham, Manchester City's signings, and potential deals...

Former Manchester City midfielder Alf-Inge Haaland took a dig at Arsenal after their 5-1 win over City, highlighting Arsenal's lack of recent silverware. The rivalry between Haaland and Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães escalated as Haaland scored City's goal but Arsenal dominated the match, with Gabriel celebrating in front of Haaland and a player imitating Haaland's goal celebration. Arsenal's win puts them six points behind Liverpool, while City sits in fourth place on the table. Full Article

The Sacramento Kings traded De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Zach LaVine, along with several draft picks and players, in a multi-team deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. The Spurs emerged as the winners of the trade, acquiring the best player in Fox and maintaining their youth and depth, while the Kings added offensive talent but may struggle defensively. Fantasy winners include Fox and Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs, while...