Josko Gvardiol close to making £77.5million move to Manchester City – reports
Manchester City are closing in on a 90million euro (£77.5million) deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, according to reports. Leipzig were said to be holding out for a fee of 100m euros (£86m) for the Croatia international. However, it appears City have been able to push the transfer through and Gvardiol is expected have a medical later this week. Gvardiol would add competition on the left side of City’s defence, having helped Croatia reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup and then the final of the Nations League, where they were beaten by Spain. Midfielder Mateo Kovacic is so far City’s only summer signing, with the Croatian having moved from Chelsea during June. City saw captain Ilkay Gundogan leave for Barcelona on a free transfer and Riyad Mahrez last week completed a switch to Saudi Arabia club Al-Ahli in a £30m deal. The Premier League champions will take on Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
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Katie Taylor’s rematch with Chantelle Cameron made official as Irish icon eyes revenge
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron will return to Dubin’s 3Arena for a rematch in November, six months after Cameron retained her super-lightweight titles against the Irish icon. Cameron beat Taylor via majority decision at the 3Arena in May, remaining undisputed champion and handing the 37-year-old her first professional loss in the process. Now Taylor, who is undisputed at lightweight, will get another shot at Cameron’s belts, when the pair square off on 25 November. “I’m delighted the rematch has been made,” said Taylor, “and I really can’t wait for another huge night in November. I relish challenges like this. These are the occasions I live for.” Meanwhile, England’s Cameron said: “Last time out I pulled off one of the best ever away wins against the best female fighter on the planet. To go over to Ireland for her homecoming, with my belts on the line, and beat her was a brilliant experience – but beating her on 25 November will surpass that. “I’ve boxed at that high level with a huge amount of pressure on me and the crowd against me,” added the unbeaten Cameron, 32. “I’m going to go in there with more aggression and energy, and I’m confident of getting the job done in better fashion. I’m going to be a lot better in the rematch. “I said it last time: I think I’m all wrong for Katie. I’m too big, I’m too strong, and my will to win is too strong. I’m going to be there all night long.” Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Conor Benn may face extra hurdle to fight, Eddie Hearn and British Boxing Board reveal Errol Spence Jr drops hint over next move in social-media update Terence Crawford’s masterclass puts him in conversation to be an all-time great
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Abkhazia media guide
An overview of the media in Abkhazia, including links to broadcasters and a newspaper.
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Browns tackle Joe Thomas was an iron man, Cleveland's own on his NFL journey to the Hall of Fame
Joe Thomas was always there for the Cleveland Browns
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Review of NCAA's business pushes association to get creative in supporting schools, athletes
A review of the NCAA’s business suggested the association should find creative ways to support member schools
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Manchester City reportedly close to signing Croatia center back Josko Gvardiol
Manchester City is ready to make a big move in the transfer market just days before the start of the new season
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Wasted welfare money sparks candidates' feud in election for Mississippi governor
The Democrat trying to unseat Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is pushing hard to tie the Republican incumbent to tens of millions of dollars in welfare misspending that happened while Reeves was lieutenant governor
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Brewers activate Wade Miley from injured list and send Owen Miller to the minors
The Milwaukee Brewers have activated left-hander Wade Miley from the 15-day injured list and optioned utilityman Owen Miller to Triple-A Nashville
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Latino player alleges racist head-shaving in 10th hazing lawsuit against Northwestern University
Ten athletes are now suing over alleged hazing incidents at Northwestern University
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The NCAA's first girls basketball academy is packed, players and coaches call it 'groundbreaking'
The NCAA's first girls basketball academy is being called a big success
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Chechnya media guide
An overview of the media in Chechnya, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Marta Cox scores Panama's first-ever Women's World Cup goal against France
Panama captain Marta Cox has made history by scoring her country's first goal in the Women's World Cup
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