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By Timothy Akintola

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Premier League clubs take big step in principle towards spending cap.

On Monday, Premier League clubs voted towards implementing a spending cap to bridge the financial divide between top and bottom teams in the league. This model will limit clubs to spending only a multiple of the funds accrued through television rights. According to reports, 14 of the 20 PL clubs voted in support of the plan with notable clubs like Manchester United, Aston Villa and Manchester City voting against the move and Chelsea abstaining from the vote. If this scheme is ratified at the general meeting in June, this new model will replace the Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).

Francis Ngannou announces the demise of his 15-month old son.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou has disclosed the death of his 15-month old son, Kobe. The boxer, without sharing the cause of his son’s demise, paid tribute to him on social media. He wrote, “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding”. This is such a heavy loss and many have taken to social media to offer sincere condolences to Ngannou.

Oklahoma City Thunder sweeps the Pelicans, advances to the second round.

The Eastern Conference 1st seed, Oklahoma City Thunder have swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury scare,  Oklahoma City was still able to secure a 98-84 win on the road in the game 4. The team has now advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They will face the eventual winner of the Los Angeles Clippers versus Dallas Mavericks’ matchup.

Manchester United to make final decision on Greenwood at the end of the season.

Mason Greenwood’s future at Manchester United continues to be a subject of discussion as the season wraps up. The youngster was loaned out to Getafe after his assault case was dropped, with many believing that he would never play for the club again. With the INEOS’ part-acquisition of the club, sources at Carrington have however confirmed that the board will make a final decision on the forward’s future at the end of the season. While United will be willing to cash in on him this summer, they are not ruling out integrating him back into the club if a suitable offer is not met.

Jamal Murray’s game winner eliminates the LA Lakers from the playoffs.

Reigning NBA Champions, the Denver Nuggets have advanced to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs after a close 108-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The Nuggets took a 3-0 lead in the series while the Lakers tried to make history as the first NBA team to win a playoff series after being down 3-0. Unlike last year’s Eastern Conference finals, the Lakers were able to avoid a sweep, winning game 4 of the series. However, Jamal Murray’s late shot proved to be the game and series winner for Denver who will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.

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