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PHOTO:Nico Rosberg suffers at home, as Lewis Hamilton takes advantage to take home the Grand Prix

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The British driver started second on the grid but immediately overtook his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, who endured a torrid time at his home grand prix. Rosberg slumped to fourth off the start-line, which is where he ultimately finished, having started on pole. He was then later hit with a five-second time penalty for an overzealous pass on Max Verstappen. It means Hamilton heads into the summer break with a 19-point lead over title rival Rosberg – a remarkable turnaround considering the three-time world champion was 43-points adrift of his team-mate at one stage.

PHOTO:Manchester City has refused to up their £40m bid for John Stones, as Everton are insisting on £50m for the out of form defender

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According to media report, Manchester City have told Everton they will not be held to ransom over John Stones, as   City have had a £40million bid for the England defender turned down by  Everton , who want £50m. But    insist they will not go higher than their £40m valuation and will look elsewhere if that bid is not accepted. Stones is desperate to join up with new City manager Pep Guardiola and has told Everton of his desire to leave.

PHOTO:Romelu Lukaku looking to go back to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea bid £57million for the Everton striker

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r According to Chelsea have had a £57million bid for Lukaku rejected by Everton - but are confident of agreeing a deal to re-sign him this summer. The two clubs are haggling over a fee, with Everton holding out for a club-record £75million. But they  have  finally accepted the 23-year-old striker is determined to rejoin the club they bought him off two years ago. Chelsea’s bid for Lukaku is more than double the £28m they received for him when he moved to Goodison Park in the summer of 2014. Boss Antonio Conte has already landed one Belgium international striker, £33m Michy Batshuayi  from Marseille, this summer and remains confident of keeping Spain frontman Diego Costa  despite sustained interest from his former club Atletico Madrid

PHOTO: MAVINS Queen Tiwa Savage signs management deal with Jay Z's Roc nations

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According to media report, Mavins Record Queen, Tiwa Savage has become the first Nigerian to sign a record deal with Roc Nation, joining the likes of Rihanna, Meek Mill, and Drake!congratulations to her and Mavins records...more details to come...

PHOTO:Pogba’s Agent Mino Raiola latest tweet on Paul Pogba transfer to Manchester United

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  According to report, Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has suggested his client will complete a transfer to Manchester United but insists it’s not done yet. The Juventus midfielder has been strongly tipped to finalise a move to Old Trafford in the coming days, with latest reports claiming Jose Mourinho wants it done in 48 hours. However, Raiola believes the press in both the UK and Italy are jumping the gun and just competing to get the story out first, describing them as ‘parrots’.

DOPING SCANDAL:The International Weightlifting Federation has banned Russian competitors from taking part in the Rio Olympics after drug test shows a doping result

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According to media report, Russian athletes avoided a blanket ban from the Games but the IWF has taken action after 'extremely shocking and disappointing' doping results from Russian weightlifters. Weightlifting has become the first sport to impose an outright ban on Russian competitors in Rio. "The integrity of the weightlifting sport has been seriously damaged on multiple times and levels by the Russians," the IWF said in a statement. "Therefore an appropriate sanction was applied in order to preserve the status of the sport".   The eight spots allocated to Russian weightlifters have been offered to other countries.

PHOTO:Caitlyn Jenner now dating, as the transgender queen was spotted with a mystery man in London casino

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Caitlyn Jenner has only just arrived in London but she's already being treated to a spot of English chivalry. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 66, was spotted heading into a London casino by a rather dapper mystery man.   Caitlyn showed off her toned legs in a white dress that clung to her impressively slim frame as her companion gently placed his arm on her back and led her into the swanky casino.

PHOTO:German International and Manchester United player, Bastian Schweinsteiger has finally announced his retirement from international football, and also likely to leave United

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The 31-year-old,whose final game for Joachim Low's side was the 2-0 defeat to France at Euro 2016, is hanging up his boots after glittering career over 120 caps including the World Cup win in 2014. Schweinsteiger revealed the news on his social media platforms on Friday morning with a message for Germany fans. "Dear Germany fans, I have asked the manager not to consider me for inclusion in the natonal side any longer as I would like to retire. "My thanks go to the fans, the team, the DFB, the coaches and support team around the Germany national team. "I was able to run out for my country in 120 internationals and experience moments which were indescribably beautiful and successful.

PHOTO:Arsenal Coach, Arsene Wenger feels the Premier league this season will be a tough race and sees Arsenal doing better than just top four finish

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According to media report, Arsene Wenger and Gunners are hoping to go one better than the second place finish they recorded in the Premier League last season and land a first title win since 2004 next term. Speaking after the 2-1 victory over the MLS All-Stars on Thursday, Wenger suggest the EPL this time is going to be a ‘big ask’ for Arsenal and sees his team doing better. He said: ‘I personally believe that no matter what you do, it’s never enough. You have to give absolutely everything to take the best out of the team.  ‘I believe that we know what we have to do, because we were second last year, we had 18 teams behind us.

PHOTO:Leicester playmaker, Riyad Mahrez is alleged to have agreed personal terms with Arsenal and likely to move in the next 48hours

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According to media report, Arsenal hope of signing Riyad Mahrez could go through in the next 48 hours, as there are reports that the Leicester winger has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal. The Algeria international has been strongly linked with a  £40m  move to the Emirates   A source close to the player, told reporters that terms regarding salary, length of contract and bonuses have been in place for ‘some time already’, and is just a matter of time now, for the player to move. But I doubt if Leicester City would allow Mahrez leave, giving his vital contributions to the team last season…but they let Kante leave…

PHOTO:Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic refutes claims of him retiring after two seasons and says he can play until 40!

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According to media report, Manchester United Player Zlatan has refute claims he plans to  leave United after two season, due to his age. The 34-year-old will celebrate his 35th birthday before the new year and, as he prepares for life in the Premier League for the first time, the former PSG man has claimed his body is fit enough to keep going for another five seasons amid speculation he will move to MLS after his time in Manchester. ‘I would never rule out the MLS in the future. I have a contract with Manchester United, but I feel in great shape,’ .

PHOTO:Rio 2016 Football team Coach Siasia, cries out over unpaid salary, allowances for 5 months!

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  According to media report, the Coach of the Nigerian Dream team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil, has lamented on the conditions the Nigerian Football Federation has subjected him and his coaching crew to and want the President to come to their aid, as they look forward to fly the country flag in Rio. Nigeria will play their first match against Japan on 4 August, and the Coach is worried, the situation might affect the moral of his team and the entire preparation if nothing is done urgently. Siasia said Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) owes him and the coaches five months’ salary arrears, while no allowance has been paid to the team in the last five months, and the team have been abandoned in the USA, where they are preparing for the Olympics. The Coach was quoted to have said:

PHOTO:Transfer News Updates

Arnautovic agrees new Stoke deal Great news for Stoke fans. Marko Arnautovic has agreed a new deal at the Britannia and will be around for the next four years. Bournemouth delighted with Smith deal Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake is thrilled to have landed Brad Smith. “I am delighted to confirm that we have completed a deal to bring Brad to the football club,” he said. “Brad broke through at Anfield last season and impressed whenever he was called upon.   “He is another excellent young player that we believe can progress under Eddie and Jason’s guidance, but he also brings with him experience of playing at the highest level in both the Premier League and on the international stage with the Socceroos. “It is an exciting time for us as we bring yet another promising prospect into our progressive squad.”   Bournemouth sign Smith from Liverpool We have a Premier League done deal, friends! Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of Brad Smith, wh...