Breaking OJ Simpson dies aged 76, says family
Former American football player-turned-actor OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76, his family has said in a statement.
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History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan begins World Championship against Jackson Page
History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan will start the World Snooker Championship against Jackson Page as reigning champion Luca Brecel faces David Gilbert.
Ronnie O’Sullivan heads to Crucible with chance to cement status as best ever
Ronnie O’Sullivan may claim not to care about records, but the magnitude of his quest to eclipse Stephen Hendry and claim a record-breaking eighth world snooker title in the modern era cannot be understated.
Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves leaves prison after paying bail
Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, convicted of rape in Spain, has paid bail of €1m and can leave jail pending his appeal, a court has said.
Robinho arrested in Brazil, will serve rape sentence
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho has been arrested in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a decade ago.
Spanish court bails convicted rapist Dani Alves for €1m
Former Brazil international Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in a €1,000,000 bail agreement denounced by the victim's lawyer as "justice for the rich".
Top French union says will strike during Paris Olympics
French public sector workers will strike during the July-August Paris Olympics, the heavyweight CGT union federation has said, adding it would file formal strike notices next month.
Breaking Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves sentenced to prison for rape
Catalonia's top court has found former Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022, sentencing him to four and a half years in prison.