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Jorginho signs a new one year contract extension with Arsenal.

Italian midfielder, Jorginho has penned down a short-term contract extension with Arsenal until 2025. The 32 year-old player joined the North London club in January 2023 after a five year spell at Chelsea. Since signing for Arsenal, the Italian has played a significant role in the team who is in contention to win their first league title in 20 years. Announcing the news, Mikel Arteta stated that Jorginho was a role model with great leadership skills and a unique playing ability that makes everyone around him better. Jorginho, who has won many team and personal titles in his illustrious career will be looking to add a Premier League title to his accomplishments.

Brazil drops official squad list for the upcoming Copa América.

Ahead of the upcoming 2024 Copa América, Brazil has just released its final 23-man squad list, leaving out some surprise names. Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker will lead the line as the first choice between the sticks with Ederson and Bento as the next choices. The defenders include Real Madrid’s Militão, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Guilherme, and Danilo. The midfield positions include João Gomes, Bruno Guimarães, Douglas Luiz, Andreas Pereira and Lucas Paquetá. The stacked forward includes Raphinha, Martinelli, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr and Endrick. Star players like Casemiro, Gabriel Jesus, Bremer and Neymar have all missed out on the list. While Brazil has gone through some challenges in recent competitions, they will be looking to re-entrench their dynasty by having a successful tournament.

Mike Budenholzer set to join the Phoenix Suns as new head coach.

Former Milwaukee Bucks’ coach, Mike Budenholzer is set to be appointed as the head coach for the Phoenix Suns. Bud, who has been out of work for a year after being sacked by the Bucks have agreed to a five year, $50 million plus contract with the franchise which he beat in the 2021 NBA finals. He will replace Frank Vogel, who was fired on Thursday after a year. The Phoenix Suns, despite advancing to the finals on three different occasions, have never won a Championship. The franchise and Bud will be hoping to change this trajectory.

Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers clinch first win in playoff semis.

On Friday evening, the Nuggets secured their first win of the semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After going two games down at home, Jokić led the Nuggets to a dominant 117-90 road win, nearing a triple-double with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists, bringing the series to 2-1. In the Eastern conference, Tyrese Haliburton also showed up, scoring 35 points to help Indiana Pacers secure a 11-106 win at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse Arena to also bring the series to 2-1.

Luke Shaw suffers another major injury setback during recovery.

Manchester United’s left back, Luke Shaw has missed a major part of the season due to his injury crises and with Tyrell Malacia also out, United has mostly been without a left back defender. After reports of a potential return for the England international, Erik ten Hag has just confirmed that Shaw has suffered another injury setback during his recovery. While the details of this new setback remains unknown, there are major doubts concerning his fitness ahead of the derby clash in the FA Cup final.

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