WINTER OLYMPICS 'PENIS-GATE' SPARKS ANTI-DOPING CONCERNS

Extraordinary questions have arisen over the prospect of athletes injecting acid into the penis, which would theoretically increase the suit sizes of ski-jumpers and improve aerodynamics

The Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium, a key area at the 2026 Winter Olympics
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The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has responded to extraordinary questions over ski jumping athletes and whether they are injecting acid into their penises in a bid to gain an advantage at the Winter Olympics.

Preliminary events are underway in Italy, where the 2026 Games will begin in earnest on Friday, and already there have been unusual concerns around the men’s ski jumping, which is due to start on Monday.

German publication Bild has raised the question of whether athletes might inject hyaluronic acid into their penises, in a bid to increase the size of their genitalia – with the wider aim of enhanced suit sizes to improve aerodynamics.

These strange concerns come after Norwegian Olympic medallists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were suspended for three months, after the team were found to have secretly tweaked the crotch seams on their suits at the 2025 World Ski Championships.

Norwegian head coach Magnus Brevik, assistant coach Thomas Lobben, and fellow team member Adrian Livelten were banned for 18 months for their involvement. The tactic apparently made jumpers’ suits larger, thus reducing their rate of descent due to bigger wingspans.

According to a study in the scientific journal Frontiers, adding 2cm to the circumference of a suit would reduce drag by 4 per cent and increase lift by 5 per cent. In theory, a 2cm enhancement in suit size would give an extra 5.8m in jump length.

Bild quoted Dr Kamran Karim, who said: “It is possible to achieve a temporary, visual thickening of the penis by injecting paraffin or hyaluronic acid. Such an injection is not medically indicated and is associated with risks.”

Olivier Niggli, Wada’s director general, said on the matter: “I’m not aware of the details of ski jumping – and how this can improve – but if anything was to come to the surface, we would look at anything if it is actually doping related.

“We don’t do other means of enhancing performance, but our list committee would certainly look into whether this would fall into this category. But I hadn’t heard about that until you mentioned [it].”

Wada president Witold Banka said: “Ski jumping is very popular in Poland [Banka’s home country], so I promise you I’m going to look at it.”

The IOC and Milano-Cortina 2026 have been approached for comment.

- Alex Pattle

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VERSTAPPEN’S GIRLFRIEND KELLY PIQUET SHOWS OFF A REVEALING OUTFIT

Kelly Piquet left little to the imagination with her new outfit as Max Verstappen’s girlfriend says she has already made plans for Valentine’s Day.

Piquet posted a few photos on her Instagram in a revealing dress. The Brazilian model seems to be getting ready for next week, Saturday, February 14. That’s the day of love for many couples - Valentine’s Day. In the image, she’s wearing a black outfit paired with a chunky gold necklace. Her followers were incredibly enthusiastic about her look.

Verstappen likely to miss Valentine’s Day date

However, whether Verstappen will see his girlfriend in the outfit remains to be seen. The Dutchman has to spend the first test days next week from Wednesday, February 11 through February 13 at the Bahrain circuit.

Although in theory he would be free to jet home on Saturday, February 14, he will likely still have some preparation work to do for the second test the following week, also at the Bahrain circuit.

Piquet could then spend Valentine’s Day alone, unless she travels to Bahrain or Verstappen comes home for a few days.

The couple were also apart during the test days in Barcelona. Piquet had a photoshoot in Paris at the time while Verstappen was putting his new Red Bull through its paces in Spain.

Verstappen’s girlfriend also recently drew attention with another social media post. She did a Q&A with her fans where one follower asked the model what she is most proud of. Piquet quickly answered that, and she also shared a photo.

- Tobi Uiterwaal

LANDO NORRIS ISSUES SARCASTIC RESPONSE WHEN TOLD GEORGE RUSSELL IS FAVOURITE FOR THE 2026 F1 TITLE

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With the new F1 season now just weeks away, Lando Norris is looking to defend his F1 title for the very first time, but he is expected to face some stern competition from Mercedes’ George Russell.

Ever since making their F1 debuts together in 2019, both Lando Norris and George Russell have shown that the future of British drivers in the pinnacle of single-seater motorsport is in good hands.

They have cemented themselves as two of the best drivers on the grid, with Norris claiming a maiden world title with McLaren in the most recent term.

On the other hand, the Mercedes driver hasn’t quite reached the same heights as his compatriot yet, but Russell is expected to win at least one title before he calls it a day in the cockpit of an F1 car.

Lando Norris gave a sarcastic response after being told George Russell is the favourite in 2026

With one week of pre-season testing now out of the way, Mercedes appears to have a relatively strong package at the early stages of F1’s new regulations.

Now, that could all change by the time the grid hits the track in Melbourne at the start of March, but it’s impossible to rule out the Silver Arrows as a genuine title contender in the upcoming campaign.

Martin Brundle believes Russell will fancy his chances of securing a maiden title this season, and according to Sky Sports F1’s Craig Slater, the British driver is the ‘bookmaker’s favourite’.

When asked for his thoughts on this by Slater during an interview at McLaren’s Woking-based headquarters, Norris couldn’t help but laugh.

He sarcastically responded to the journalist with, “He is the massive favourite, to be honest with you. I completely agree with the bookmakers.”

Mercedes are regarded as the benchmark in the upcoming season largely due to their impressive reliability at last week’s shakedown in Barcelona.

Between Kimi Antonelli and Russell, the new W17 clocked in the most mileage out of any team on the grid.

The Briton also led his rivals in the overall lap count, completing a whopping 265 laps from just a day and a half inside the cockpit.

Lando Norris also detailed how an F1 title fight with George Russell would impact their friendship

Norris and Russell have shared an amicable relationship throughout their respective careers, from the rivalry they shared as they both climbed the single-seater ladder.

The reigning world champion was also asked how their friendship would deal with them both going head to head for a title by Slater.

Norris replied, “We’ll see. I mean, you know, me and George get along well. It’s not like we talk every day, but I think we have a lot of respect for one another.

“I think he shows that towards me, and I completely believe he’ll win a championship in the future. So whether that’s this year or next year, whatever it may be.

I’ve enjoyed my battles with him and he’s a lovely guy. So I’ve enjoyed all of it.”

- Ashley Hambly

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NASSER HUSSAIN BLASTS ICC FOR PRESSURIZING BANGLADESH, PAKISTAN

LAHORE – Former English cricket captain Nasser Hussain has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its double standards and political influence in the sport.

Speaking out against the ICC’s handling of the Bangladesh and Pakistan situation, Hussain questioned, “If India had demanded a venue change like Bangladesh did, what would the ICC have done? Would they have excluded India from the event as well?”

He stressed that the ICC needs to treat Bangladesh and Pakistan equally, just as it does with India.

Hussain praised Bangladesh for standing firm on their position and for supporting their players. He also commended Pakistan for backing Bangladesh, calling it a commendable action.

 “Someone has to stand up and say enough with the politics, let’s play cricket,” he added.

Furthermore, Hussain pointed out that India’s sudden decision to exclude Misbah-ul-Haq from the squad due to political pressure was a clear example of politics interfering with cricket.

He emphasized that if Pakistan and Bangladesh are constantly pressured, the future of cricket itself could be jeopardized.

“Despite all the restrictions, Pakistan continues to perform exceptionally well,” he concluded.

- Pakistan Observer 

INDIA FAVOURITES AS T20 WORLD CUP TO BEGIN AFTER CHAOTIC BUILD-UP

Co-hosts India are the defending T20 World Cup champions (Indranil Mukherjee) (Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/AFP)

Cricket's T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh kicked out and Pakistan refusing to face arch-rivals and co-hosts India.

When the first ball is finally bowled after a chaotic lead-in, Pakistan will open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo.

Defending champions and tournament favourites India will make their tournament bow in the night match on day one against the United States in Mumbai, carrying the hopes of a billion-plus home cricket supporters.

Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India will start as firm tournament favourites and are expected to ease into the Super Eight stage from Group A.

But they will be wary of the United States, who are looking to take down another cricketing powerhouse, having shocked Pakistan to make the Super Eights in 2024.

Former champions Australia and England are also strong contenders to lift the trophy and deny holders India the title for a record second straight time.

The 2021 winners Australia have been hit hard by the absence of pace spearhead Pat Cummins, who was ruled out with a lower back injury.

Pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages as he recovers from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

Led by Mitchell Marsh, the Australians should still ease into the next round from Group B against Ireland, who they play first on Wednesday, plus co-hosts Sri Lanka Oman and Zimbabwe.

Harry Brook's England, full of confidence after a 3-0 T20 series win in Sri Lanka this week, are expected to make the Super Eights from a Group C that also features two-time winners West Indies, debutants Italy, Nepal and Scotland.

Brook, under intense scrutiny after having to apologise for an incident with a night club bouncer in New Zealand last year, takes charge at a global tournament for the first time since he replaced Jos Buttler as white ball captain.

England, who start with a match against Nepal on Sunday in Mumbai, won the tournament in 2010 and 2022.

Scotland, after their 11th-hour call-up to replace Bangladesh, will take guard on the opening day when they face the West Indies in Kolkata.

Football powerhouse Italy will make an appearance at a cricket World Cup for the first time, and will kick off against the Scots in Kolkata on Monday.

South Africa, the runners-up in 2024, have never won a white ball World Cup, but are buoyed by winning the World Test Championship last year.

They will be a threat but must first emerge from a tough-looking Group D that contains dangerous opponents in New Zealand and Afghanistan.

They begin against Canada on Monday in Ahmedabad, with the UAE the other team in that group.

The top two teams from each of the four groups of five teams will advance to the Super Eights, with the top four making the semi-finals.

- Politics, pullouts -

There will be relief at the weekend when the action gets under way finally after weeks of political posturing that has dominated the build-up to 10th edition of the showpiece tournament.

Bangladesh refused to play in India, citing security concerns, as relations between the two countries soured and were kicked out by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from England's Group C.

The ICC is led by Jay Shah, the former Indian cricket board secretary and son of the powerful Indian home minister Amit Shah.

Pakistan, who had backed Bangladesh's plea to have their games moved to Sri Lanka, were cleared to play by the Islamabad government but they ordered the team not to play the marquee group clash against fierce rivals India on February 15.

According to media reports, the ICC is still waiting formal communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board on the boycott, leaving the door slightly ajar for a last-minute deal to get the game on.

If India are awarded a walkover, Pakistan will lose two points and take a big hit to their net run rate.

If any of their other three Group A games are lost to the weather then it could make it almost impossible for Pakistan to qualify.

Pakistan's pullout will result in a loss of millions of dollars in revenue for broadcasters, and will be a huge letdown for fans on both sides.

The crisis was triggered last month when India's cricket board ordered the IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders to drop Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, a move that deepened political strains between the neighbours.

The tournament will conclude with the final on March 8 in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan go that far.

- Faisal KAMAL

WBC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE VACANT FOLLOWING SHAKUR STEVENSON'S WIN AT 140

└Shakur Stevenson celebrates victory

Shakur Stevenson’s championship win at junior welterweight means he no longer has his world title at lightweight.

Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez this past weekend to capture the WBO title and the lineal and Ring Magazine championships at 140lbs, making him a four-division titleholder after reigns at 126, 130 and 135.

Stevenson entered the Lopez bout as the WBC lightweight titleholder, and he’d said that he had not decided whether he would remain at junior welterweight or return to 135 to defend there.

But the WBC’s latest downloadable monthly ratings update, released on February 3, shows the WBC lightweight title as vacant. As of February 4, so does the lightweight ratings section on WBC's website. 

Meanwhile, interim titleholder Jadier Herrera, who won that vacant secondary belt in January with a stoppage of Ricardo Nunez, has not been upgraded.

Nunez had previously been rated No. 1 by the WBC at 135lbs while Herrera was No. 3. The results of their match left a vacancy, and that allowed William Zepeda to move up from No. 2 to No. 1. 

Zepeda has been in this position before, dating back to fall 2024, before he beat Tevin Farmer in their first fight to win the WBC’s interim belt. Zepeda went on to beat Farmer in their rematch and then lost a clear decision to Stevenson last July.

Zepeda is followed in the WBC’s ratings at 135lbs by Lamont Roach Jnr, Andy Cruz, Dzmitry Asanau, Sam Noakes, Justin Pauldo, Nunez, Joe Cordina, Shu Utsuki, Bakhodur Usmonov, Lucas Bahdi, Jordan White, Alan Abel Chaves, Armando Rabi and Albert Bell.

- David Greisman

VICTOR WANYAMA EXPLAINS HOW BENNI MCCARTHY CAN LEAD HARAMBEE STARS TO AFCON 2027 GLORY

Victor Wanyama feels Harambee Stars can surprise at AFCON 2027.

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama is backing Kenya to surprise at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations due to a number of factors.

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has shared what gives him confidence of a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations for Kenya.

Kenya will be one of the co-hosts for AFCON 2027 alongside neighbours Kenya and Uganda and there is pressure to impress on home soil.

However, history suggests it might be a struggle to get out of their group given they have never gone past that level at all their previous six AFCON appearances.

Wanyama, however, feels Kenya do have enough quality and can spring a surprise when heavily motivated and pushed on by fans as seen during the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024).

What is Wanyama Banking on For AFCON Success?

“We hosted CHAN, and nobody expected the local players to perform the way they did. That showed that with fans behind them at home, anything is possible,” Wanyama said on the Obi One Podcast.

“I believe in the boys; they have quality, and with proper training and preparation, they can beat any team on home soil.

The former Southampton and Tottenham midfielder is calling on early and proper preparation for the national team ahead of the continental tournament if Kenya have to post positive results.

“With good preparation and the same spirit they showed during CHAN, coupled with the support they received then, we have the potential to be the best,” he further said.

CHAN Experience Will Be Vital For Kenya

“We need to invest in infrastructure, give young players opportunities, focus on grassroots football, establish strong and well-structured youth leagues, and support academies. That is how we can develop many quality players.”

Kenya had an impressive run at CHAN 2024, when they finished top of a group that had Morocco, eventual winners of the competition, DR Congo, Angola and Zambia, making it to the quarter-final where they lost to Madagascar on post-match penalties.

Identical 1-0 wins against DR Congo, Morocco and Zambia, coupled with a 1-1 draw with Angola saw Benni McCarthy’s team finish top of a ‘Group of Death’ that few gave them a chance of getting out of.

- Joel Omotto 

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KIM KARDASHIAN SHARES PHOTO OF GLAMOROUS PARIS TRIP AFTER VISITING CITY WITH LEWIS HAMILTON AMID ROMANCE RUMORS

Kardashian shared a glimpse behind-the-scenes of her trip to the French capital on Instagram

Kim Kardashian, Paris.

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NEED TO KNOW

• Kim Kardashian shared several Instagram Stories on Monday, Feb 2, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her recent trip to Paris

• The SKIMS founder showed the glittering Eiffel Tower as well as an image of her enjoying a slice of cheesecake in bed while watching the Netflix period drama Bridgerton

• Kardashian was spotted arriving at a hotel in Paris alongside F1 driver Lewis Hamilton that same day, according to video footage obtained by TMZ

Kim Kardashian is loving her time in the French capital.

On Monday, Feb. 2, the SKIMS founder, 45, shared clips and photos of her whistlestop trip to Paris on her Instagram Stories.

Kardashian posted a couple of videos of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, filmed from her hotel balcony. The All’s Fair star also shared a photo of herself watching the new season of Netflix's hit show Bridgerton while eating cheesecake in bed at the city's Hotel Costes.

“Bridgeton Season 4 and Hotel Coste cheesecake 🤤,” Kardashian wrote over the snapshot, referring to the luxury five-star French hotel where she stayed. 

Kim Kardashian posted a photo of her eating cheesecake after visiting Paris.
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Kardashian’s trip to Paris comes amid rumors she’s dating Lewis Hamilton, after the mogul flew to the U.K. for a “romantic meetup” with the F1 star days earlier, PEOPLE previously reported.

Kardashian and Hamilton, 41, were subsequently seen arriving together at a hotel in Paris after exiting the same SUV in a video obtained by TMZ on Monday, Feb. 2. The pair flew in from the U.K. to the French capital on a private jet, according to the outlet.

Kim Kardashian in Paris on Feb. 2.
BACKGRID

On Feb. 2, The Kardashians star looked glamorous as she headed out for dinner in Paris wearing a black sheer lace bodysuit and matching leggings with a floor-length furry coat. Hamilton did not appear with Kardashian at the time, The Sun reported.

However, before travelling to Paris, the rumoured couple met up for a weekend getaway at the luxury hotel and private members’ club, Estelle Manor, in the Cotswolds, England.

A rep for Kardashian did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time.

Kardashian and Hamilton have known each other for many years and have been seen hanging out together on several occasions.

At the 2014 GQ Men of the Year ceremony, Kardashian was seen kissing Hamilton on the cheek. They were also pictured together at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards in 2021 and at Pharrell Williams’ debut show as creative director for Louis Vuitton menswear in 2023.

- Escher Walcott

RYAN ROZICKI REGAINS FIRST IN WBC'S CRUISERWEIGHT RANKINGS

Cruiserweight contender Ryan Rozicki poses in a brief break from a 2025 training camp

After an unfortunate 2025 that may have been even worse than his 2024, Ryan Rozicki is entering the second month of 2026 in a better position – as the WBC’s first-ranked cruiserweight.

That spot most recently belonged to Noel Mikaelyan, a former cruiserweight titleholder who won back the WBC belt in December, topping Badou Jack via unanimous decision in their rematch. Jack had won a disputed split decision in their first meeting last May.

Mikaelyan’s ascension left a vacancy, and Rozicki, who had been seated at No. 2, moved up to fill it in the WBC’s latest ratings update, which was released on February 3.

Rozicki, 20-1-1 (19 KOs), had previously been ranked No. 1 through last April but was bumped down when Mikaelyan lost to Jack. 

Rozicki was originally supposed to be Jack’s opponent on that May 3 date in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rozicki was also originally supposed to face Mikaelyan in 2024. Both of those bouts would have been for the WBC cruiserweight title.

This will require some explanation, though that explanation might cause more confusion rather than less. 

Jack initially won the WBC cruiserweight title by defeating Ilunga Makabu in February 2023. He went more than two years without defending it, however – and without fighting altogether. Instead, he was named “champion in recess” as he pondered a move to the bridgerweight division. 

Mikaelyan won the vacant WBC title in November 2023, also with a win over Makabu. But he was unable to defend against Rozicki in 2024 – the bout was postponed on several occasions, and then Mikaelyan pulled out one last time. Jack, meanwhile, wanted to return to the ring. So Mikaelyan and Jack changed places, Jack being reinstated while Mikaelyan became the “champion in recess” ahead of their initial bout last year.

Rozicki was out for the entirety of 2025, pulling out of the Jack bout because of a biceps injury, and then another injury caused him to withdraw from an October bout in his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, against Akani Phuzi.

Rozicki is scheduled to return on March 7 in Sydney against the 12-4 Gerardo Mellado.

Last June, Michal Cieslak defeated Jean Pascal to win the WBC’s vacant interim belt at 200lbs. Rather than Cieslak getting the next shot at the primary title, however, the WBC had ordered the winner to defend against Yamil Peralta. 

If that remains the case, then Rozicki may indeed get his shot at the title – that’s if he can finally get Mikaelyan in the ring.

Rozicki is followed in the WBC’s cruiserweight ratings by Peralta, Chris Billam-Smith, Mateusz Masternak, Leonardo Mosquea, Jack, Makabu, Brandon Glanton, Kevin Ramirez, Yuniel Dorticos, Viddal Riley, Floyd Masson, Aloys Youmbi, Mike Perez and Efetobor Apochi.

- David Greisman

YAMAHA HALTS SEPANG MOTOGP TESTING WITH ENGINE CONCERN

Yamaha has brought a halt to its Sepang MotoGP Test as a result of concerns with its V4 engine.

The Japanese manufacturer introduced its V4 MotoGP engine during the 2025 season when Augusto Fernandez rode with it at during tests and in wildcard appearances at Misano, Sepang, and Valencia. The race riders were also able to ride the V4 bike in private tests towards the end of last season, as well as in the post-season test in Valencia.

Yamaha confirmed during the Valencia Grand Prix weekend that it would replace its inline-four engine with the V4 for the final year of the 1,000cc MotoGP regulations in 2026.

No reliability issues were reported with the engine during last year, although there were continuous reports that the engine had not been run at full power.

During the Sepang test, however, Yamaha has discovered technical issue with the engine significant enough for it to pause its test on the second day.

“The team is still investigating the technical issue from yesterday,” Yamaha told Crash.net. 

“As a precaution, and until all checks are completed, the test is temporarily on hold.

"We expect to resume as soon as possible.”

Crash.net reports that the technical issue on Monday mentioned by Yamaha was related to the engine.

Additionally, The Race reports that it was told by Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team director Massimo Meregalli that the halt to its testing was “for a pure safety matter” to give engineers time to understand the issue.

The issue was found on the bike of Fabio Quartararo, who crashed at turn five late on Tuesday, but Meregalli said the issue was not “related” to the Frenchman’s crash that left him with a broken finger and thus out of the remainder of the test even before Yamaha decided to, at least temporarily, stop its Sepang test.

With Quartararo ruled out through injury, Yamaha still had five riders lined up to test today: test riders Augusto Fernandez and Andrea Dovizioso; and race riders Toprak Razgatlioglu, Alex Rins, and Jack Miller.

- Alex Whitworth

FLOYD MAYWEATHER SUES SHOWTIME AND STEPHEN ESPINOZA

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Floyd Mayweather filed a lawsuit against Showtime Networks and its former sports president Stephen Espinoza. 

The lawsuit alleges $340 million of his career earnings was misappropriated. The complaint accuses Showtime and Espinoza of acting as enablers in a fraud that allegedly funneled money away from Mayweather’s personal accounts.

Mayweather claims that funds generated were routed directly into accounts controlled by Al Haymon rather than being paid to the fighter. The suit specifically targets several causes of action, including “aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment.”

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The Lawsuit

Central to the dispute are Mayweather’s two highest-grossing fights: the 2015 against Manny Pacquiao and the 2017 bout with Conor McGregor. The lawsuit alleges that despite these bouts, Mayweather’s final compensation did not reflect the actual revenue generated. 

While Al Haymon is not currently named as a defendant in this specific filing, legal action could follow. Mayweather’s attorney, Bobby Samini, has stated that the retired 50-0 champion is prepared to “go the distance” in the courtroom to recover the funds he rightfully earned.

“Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws. He generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime. Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring,” Bobby Samini (Mayweather’s attorney)

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Finances

The filing comes after Mayweather denied claims he was broke, as the boxer continues to face scrutiny over his finances. 

“I work hard to build my name, to build my reputation, and I’m not going to let anyone go out there and speak my name or talk bad about me, my family, or my companies. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. If we call having two private jets, owning a hundred buildings, and being able to do what you want bankrupt, then I’m pretty sure everybody wants to live like that,” Mayweather stated

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JAMES HARDEN TRADED TO CLEVELAND CAVALIERS IN BLOCKBUSTER MOVE

The deadline-day deal sends the “Beard” to Cleveland while Clippers secure Darius Garland.

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Summary

• The Los Angeles Clippers have officially traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for All-Star guard Darius Garland

• This seismic swap addresses the Clippers’ need for a younger backcourt cornerstone and provides Cleveland with a veteran playmaker for a deep playoff push

• The transaction marks a definitive shift in strategy for both franchises as the league approaches the final stretch of the regular season

The NBA landscape shifted dramatically at the trade deadline as the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers finalized a blockbuster deal centered on James Harden and Darius Garland. In a rare “star-for-star” swap, the Clippers are pivoting toward a younger core by acquiring the 26-year-old Garland, while the Cavaliers are betting on Harden’s elite playmaking and veteran experience to elevate their postseason ceiling. The move ends Harden’s tenure in Southern California and provides the Cavaliers with a championship-caliber orchestrator to lead their talented frontcourt.

For the Clippers, the acquisition of Darius Garland represents a strategic investment in the franchise’s post-Intuit Dome future. Garland, a dynamic scoring threat and savvy distributor, brings a needed injection of pace and perimeter shooting to a roster that has leaned heavily on veteran production. By moving on from Harden, Los Angeles secures a primary ball-handler who aligns more closely with the age curve of their secondary talent, allowing the team to remain competitive in the grueling Western Conference while maintaining long-term flexibility.

Conversely, the Cleveland Cavaliers are doubling down on “win-now” mode. By bringing in James Harden, the Cavs add one of the most prolific offensive engines of the modern era. The pairing of Harden with Cleveland’s dominant defensive anchors creates a fascinating dynamic in the Eastern Conference, as the veteran guard’s ability to manipulate pick-and-roll coverages should provide significant open looks for the team’s shooters. While the move carries risk given Harden’s impending free agency, the Cavaliers are clearly prioritizing immediate contention over future development.

Check out the highlights above. Darius Garland is expected to make his Clippers debut on Thursday, while James Harden is slated to join the Cavaliers’ lineup for their upcoming road trip.

- Joyce Li

KAI HAVERTZ SHINES AS ARSENAL SINK CHELSEA TO REACH LEAGUE CUP FINAL

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

Arsenal beat Chelsea in the League Cup semifinal© AFP

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side had put themselves in pole position in the first leg and Havertz came off the bench to finish the 4-2 aggregate victory in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium. It was a cathartic triumph for the Gunners, who had lost their previous four semi-finals in the 2025 Champions League and League Cup, the 2022 League Cup and the 2021 Europa League. In their first final for six years, Arsenal will face Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22.

City hold a 2-0 lead over Newcastle ahead of Wednesday's second leg at the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal haven't won the League Cup since 1993, losing in their last three final appearances.

Now they have the chance to end that drought by winning the club's first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.

That remains the sole silverware won by Arteta since he was hired in December 2019.

"We knew it was going to be a real battle out there. That resilience, that clarity to understand what kind of game we had to play, we did so well," Arteta said.

"There was a special atmosphere inside our stadium. It makes such a difference. We've been waiting a few years to get into this position and we're certainly going to enjoy it."

It is shaping up to be a memorable season for Arsenal, who are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and reached the Champions League last 16 by winning all eight of their group matches.

Despite their success, Arsenal have attracted criticism for their reliance on goals from corners and set-pieces.

Arteta launched a passionate defence of Arsenal's style of play this week, revealing he has a "massive book of people" who feel his side are the "most exciting in Europe".

Tuesday's war of attrition will hardly silence Arsenal's critics, but Arteta won't care about that after leading his team to Wembley.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior had won six of his seven matches in all competitions since arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca.

But Rosenior was unable to solve his Arsenal conundrum, with the Gunners handing him the only two defeats of his brief reign.

"Arsenal know they were in a game, over both ties. We dominated the areas we wanted to in the second half, but we didn't find that quality moment," Rosenior said.

"It's painful to lose. We just need to keep making improvements, which I'm seeing from the first leg to the second."

- Knockout blow -

Without captain Martin Odegaard, sidelined by a muscle problem, and winger Bukayo Saka, who was injured in the pre-match warm-up at Leeds on Saturday, Arsenal weren't at their best but still ground out the win.

Rosenior's switch to a three-man central defence allowed Chelsea to stifle Arsenal in a scrappy first half.

The Gunners briefly shook off their shackles as Piero Hincapie's curler from just inside the area was palmed away by Robert Sanchez.

It rained so heavily in the first half that Rosenior had to take off his soaked glasses to see what was happening.

Squinting through the squall offered Rosenior an alarming view as Malo Gusto's misjudgement let in Gabriel Martinelli before the Chelsea defender scrambled back to block the shot.

It took 43 minutes for Chelsea to muster a shot on target when Enzo Fernandez's long-range blast was punched clear by Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea needed to push for a goal and Rosenior sent on Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian after an hour, ditching his back three.

Estevao immediately set up Fernandez for a curler that flashed over, but Chelsea's threat petered out.

Havertz delivered the knockout blow in the final seconds of stoppage-time, rounding Sanchez to slot into the empty net after Chelsea were caught on the counter.

- Agence-France Presse 

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