Thursday, 3 September 2026
FABRIZIO ROMANO PROMOTES NEW YOUNG AFRICANS' NEW JERSEY | TANZANIA PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Young Africans Sports Club has paid the world's sports news guru, Fabrizio Romano, who is an Italian citizen, more than $10,000 USD, which is equivalent to 25 million Tanzanian shillings, to promote their new jerseys.
According to Google, Fabrizio Romano charges $10,000 for each Instagram post that is published on his special #HereWeGo page dedicated to hot sports news.
Although there is still no public rate card from Fabrizio, it is estimated that he charges that amount for each post made on that page, according to investigative reports.
#AnothPaul #FabrizioYangaSC #NewJersey #CostsIncurredByYangaSC
ARYNA SABALENKA DRAMA AT US OPEN PRESS CONFERENCE
Aryna Sabalenka was not happy with a question she received during her U.S. Open press conference, ‘Think before you say stuff’
“How are you finding your mood now that the tournament has started? Obviously last week it’s lots of parties and fun and stuff like that..”
Aryna: “You guys are like a joke. Parties. Fun. Why would you even say that? Why would you even think about that? Like, what kind of question is that? Just because I posted some activities with brands and you think that I’ve been partying?”
“I’m not suggesting you were partying… I’m saying there are a lot of events and things like that. I’m not saying you go to the parties.”
Aryna: “You literally said that.”
“Excuse me? For everyone who’s unclear, I’m not suggesting that Aryna is having fun at these parties. I’m saying she makes a lot of appearances and there’s a lot to do.”
Aryna: “Mhmm. Okay.”
“Now that the tournaments started, do you find you’re getting quite serious and combative?”
Aryna: “Oh yeah, I wasn’t serious before that. Next question. Think before you say stuff.”
(via US Open Press)
LANDO NORRIS UNVEILS BRAND NEW F1 FEEDER SERIES TEAM CALLED 'LN4 FUSION'
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| Norris announces new Motorsport Venture |
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris is looking toward the future of Motorsport, co-founding a junior single-seater team and development programme called LN4 Fusion.
It’s been a big week for Norris, with the Briton announcing a contract extension to remain with McLaren until at least 2030, as well as launching a new pathway to help young racing talent on their way to the coveted F1 series.
LN4 Fusion is currently participating in a unique British Formula 4 testing programme, hoping to secure a grid spot in the coming seasons. Additionally, the team has entered the F2 team selection process ahead of the 2027 season.
But the British team has already secured entries into some of Motorsport’s most coveted Feeder Series. In the coming season, LN4 Fusion will feature in Italian F4, the Formula Regional European Championship and even Formula 3. Crucially, the team have acquired select assets of the current AIX Racing team, ultimately securing its place on the grid until the end of 2027.
Ahead of its inaugural season, LN4 Fusion has secured some of motorsport’s most exciting names. Leading the charge is Rene Rosin. The Italian has had 40 years of Motorsport experience, most well-known for his involvement with the iconic PREMA Racing team.
Meanwhile, Dan Hazlewood will lead LN4 Fusion’s UK operations. Hazlewood has successfully led the Fusion Motorsport Karting team in recent years, serving as a crucial figure for the upcoming team.
Alongside the new team, Norris is launching the LN4 Legacy Programme, an independent and fully funded driver development programme operated by ADD Management. Julian Rouse will lead the programme. It aims to identify and support outstanding young Motorsport talent, giving them access to elite coaching, mentoring and career support, all of which Norris deemed crucial on his journey to becoming an F1 World Champion.
Reactions from the LN4 Fusion team
When reflecting on the team, Norris highlighted the importance of this project to him. Emphasising that whilst Motorsport is a difficult path to follow for many, he hopes this new venture can create ‘new opportunities’ for the next generation.
“I’ve been really lucky to have some amazing people around me throughout my career, and I know that getting to Formula 1 takes so much more than just talent,” Norris explained.
“You need the right people around you, the right support and the right opportunities at the right time. That’s what these two projects are all about. LN4 Fusion is about building a race team that can compete with the best in junior motorsport, with great people and a great environment for drivers to develop.
“The LN4 Legacy Programme is about helping talented young drivers get opportunities they might not otherwise have.
“For me, they naturally fit together. I want to help create opportunities for the next generation, both on and off the track, and hopefully make a real difference to young drivers coming through the sport.”
Team Principal Rosin explained the importance of Norris’ involvement in the new venture. Claiming he is excited to build the team in the right direction.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute my experience to an independent, vision-driven sporting programme with strong backing, a clear long-term vision and the resources required to build it properly.
“Having Lando on board adds a further dimension to this project. He has come through the junior single-seater ranks and understands its demands. His involvement will make a real difference to the team.”
- Tiana Soans
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS, STEVE BALLMER AND KAWHI LEONARD HANDED BRUTAL PUNISHMENT AS NBA INVESTIGATION ENDS
The Los Angeles Clippers have been stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30million for breaching salary cap circumvention rules.
Additionally, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been banned from all NBA and team activities for a year and player Kawhi Leonard has been ordered to pay the league $700,000.
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| The Clippers have had the book thrown at them by the NBACredit: Getty |
The punishments come following the conclusion of an investigation that found the Clippers got around salary cap rules to sign Leonard as a free agent back in 2019.
NBA statement
An official release from the NBA read: "The NBA announced today that the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have been penalized for violating the salary cap circumvention rules contained in the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
"This determination was based upon information developed through an independent investigation conducted by the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz.
"The investigation found a pattern of misconduct and multiple significant rules violations by the Clippers organization, a prior offender of the salary cap circumvention rules. As described in a summary report prepared by Wachtell Lipton, available here, the Clippers broke the rules by:
"Affirmatively initiating off-court income opportunities between Mr. Leonard and four companies doing business with the team: Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics, and Lockton Insurance;
"Facilitating endorsement agreements between these companies and Mr. Leonard;
"Inducing the companies to enter into these agreements by offering them business from the team;
"Paying personal expenses on behalf of Mr. Leonard and his representatives; and
"Failing to report improper solicitations for off-court income opportunities made on Mr. Leonard’s behalf through his then-business manager, Dennis Robertson.
"Mr. Leonard, through the conduct of Mr. Robertson on his behalf, violated the circumvention rules by pressuring the Clippers to assist him in obtaining off-court income opportunities, successfully obtaining those opportunities, and failing to reimburse payments by the Clippers for personal expenses.
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| Ballmer must cough up an eye-watering $30mCredit: Getty |
"Based on this misconduct, the NBA has imposed the following penalties:
"The Clippers shall forfeit five first-round draft picks, one in each of the 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, and 2033 NBA Drafts.
"The Clippers are fined $30 million.
"Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for one year for knowingly seeking to help Mr. Leonard obtain off-court income opportunities, for approving a business deal that he knew was a precondition for Aspiration to enter into an endorsement agreement with Mr. Leonard, and for his failure to create conditions under which his organization abided by the NBA’s circumvention rules.
"Clippers President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker is suspended without pay for one year for being primarily and directly culpable for the impermissible endorsement arrangements and for providing false and misleading statements to investigators.
"Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank is suspended without pay for six months for his involvement with the impermissible endorsement arrangements and for approving impermissible expenses incurred by Mr. Leonard and his family.
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| Leonard, meanwhile, has been hit with a six-figure fineCredit: Getty |
"The Clippers organization and personnel are subject to a compliance and monitoring program overseen by the league office for a period of five years.
"In connection with his violations, Mr. Leonard is required to pay the league $700,000.
"Mr. Robertson is banned from conducting business or otherwise engaging with NBA teams and their affiliates on behalf of or with respect to any player, employee, or other league or team personnel for a period of five years."
It was also revealed that the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) made an agreement confirming the penalties.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said: “The NBA’s collectively bargained system for determining player compensation is a fundamental component of the basketball competition that the league oversees for the benefit of the teams and players and ultimately the fans.
"I am deeply disappointed by the flagrant violations of our rules and by the Clippers’ institutional and leadership failures that led to this misconduct. The severity of the penalties reflects the seriousness of the violations."
- Tom Hancock
UNIFIED SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 🥊 | NAVARETTE VS. FOSTER
🇲🇽 Emmanuel Navarrete vs O'Shaquie Foster⚡️
#NavarreteFoster | Oct 24 | Live on DAZN.com/Homeofboxing
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
LEWIS HAMILTON HAS RESCUED A FERRARI F40 ABANDONED "FOR OVER THRIRTY YEARS"
“I don’t have any cars anymore,” said Lewis Hamilton back in 2025. “I got rid of all my cars. I’m more into art nowadays. If I was going to get a car, it would be the F40. But that’s a nice piece of art.”
Strong agree, Lewis. Now we learn the seven-time Formula One world champion has finally bagged himself a nice piece of art, because he’s just revealed he’s now the owner of a Ferrari F40.
The car he was pictured next to dressed like a mafia boss last year. The car that adorned a million bedroom walls in the Eighties. A car that Gerhard Berger once said was ‘easy to drive… if you are experienced with racing cars’.
We’re lightly certain Hamilton’s experienced with racing cars. And now he gets to work on his very own F40. “This is the car of my dreams and has been for as long as I can remember,” he said in his post. “As a kid I dreamt of having one. When I joined Ferrari last year I made sure to have one with me on my first day at Maranello. That’s how much it means to me.
“These cars are works of art and incredibly rare, so when I found this one, covered in dust after being sat in a garage for over thirty years, I knew I had to bring her home.
“First to Maranello, where the master engineers and mechanics at the factory worked for weeks to bring her back to life. Massive thank you to everyone who had a hand in this project. This has truly been a dream come true. I can’t wait to share more with you all.
“Stay tuned…”
Is this the beginning of his long-held ambition to build an F40-based 'F44' supercar with a manual gearbox? Stay tuned indeed.
- Vijay Pattni
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