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Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. walked a fine line between mutual respect and rising tensions at their Anaheim press conference. Both fighters insisted their match is genuine, not just a spectacle. Chavez Jr. boasted about his training and dismissed Paul's chances, while Paul called out Chavez's nerves under pressure.

Inter Milan knocked out River Plate from the FIFA Club World Cup with a tense 2-0 win in Seattle. After a red card to Lucas Martínez Quarta, Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni found the net, while River saw another player sent off and became embroiled in a post-match brawl.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup heads to the United States with a record 32 teams. The event, running from June 14 to July 13, spans 12 stadiums and adopts a format similar to the World Cup, promising top clashes like Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly. It features diverse clubs across continents with a ball designed for the American stage.

Kenya celebrated its 62nd Madaraka Day at the revamped Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, hosting leaders and thousands of citizens. The upgraded 12,000-seater facility welcomed President Ruto, Deputy President Kindiki, Raila Odinga, and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, marking Homa Bay's rising profile in national and international events.

San Diego FC toppled LA Galaxy 2-1 in a pulsating derby clash, sealing the win with Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano's 94th-minute header. After a back-and-forth game and Luca de la Torre's first-half equalizer, San Diego strengthened their Western Conference position and completed a season sweep of the defending champions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 in Game 3, led by a huge second half from Anthony Edwards and a triple-double from Julius Randle. Jimmy Butler III starred for the Warriors, still missing Stephen Curry. See how to watch the upcoming games and highlights from this clash.

The Denver Nuggets powered past the Clippers 131-115 in Game 5, thanks to Jamal Murray’s 43-point night and Nikola Jokić’s triple-double. The win gives Denver a crucial 3-2 series lead ahead of Game 6 in Los Angeles, as the Clippers struggle to keep pace despite big efforts from Ivica Zubac and Kawhi Leonard.

Fantasy Premier League managers are gearing up for Blank Gameweek 34, dealing with a reduced fixture list and tough squad choices. Standout assets from Nottingham Forest and Brentford offer value, while strategic Wildcards, smart transfers, and rotating goalkeepers could make or break the week.

Roma and Hellas Verona have announced their starting line-ups for their Serie A fixture. Roma line up with a 4-2-3-1 setup focusing on stability, while Verona counter with a 3-5-2 built for fast transitions. Key players include Dybala for Roma, and Mosquera and Sarr for Verona.

Bayern Munich stormed past Heidenheim 4-0, pushing nine points clear in the Bundesliga with just four games left. With clinical finishes from Harry Kane, Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman, and Joshua Kimmich, Bayern’s title hopes now look nearly unassailable. Heidenheim, however, languishes in relegation trouble.

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton forecasts a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Chelsea, citing Chelsea's rested lineup and United's offensive strength. He also predicts Newcastle's 2-0 win over Manchester United and Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town, offering insights based on tactical dynamics and historical trends.

Lyon managed a thrilling comeback victory against Lille, with a 2-1 score boosting them into a Champions League position. Their win was powered by a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette and a decisive goal from Corentin Tolisso, overcoming an early setback from Bafodé Diakité's strike for Lille. The match reshuffled the league standings, seeing Lyon claim fourth place while Lille fell to fifth.