(photos)😭SAD:Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson killed in car crash in Alabama .

BY VICTOR ISIGUZO

Former NFL quarterback, Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. He was 36.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed the tragic news through Tennessee State University, where Jackson was a quality control and quarterbacks coach on the football team. 

 

According to law enforcement, Jackson's vehicle hit a tree just before 9 PM on Sunday causing the car to overturn. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead.

 

Jackson was a former second-round pick out of Alabama State by the Vikings in 2006. He spent five seasons in Minnesota, starting 20 games. The signal-caller generated his most prolific season as a 14-game starter for the Seattle Seahawks in 2011, throwing for 3,091 yards and 14 TDs.

 

Jackson, who was drafted in the second of the 2006 NFL Draft, played four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings from 2006 to 2010 before signing with the Seattle Seahawks as a backup to Russell Wilson from 2013-2015, where he earned a Super Bowl ring.

 

Jackson transitioned into coaching in 2018, joining Alabama State as a quality control coach and QB coach. He moved to TSU in 2019.

 

Russell Wilson tweeted about his former teammate early Monday morning saying, "TJack... you will be missed. Praying for your family...Love you man."

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Popular sports photographer, Anthony Causi dies of Coronavirus at age 48. See his last post from his sick bed

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Popular sports photographer Anthony

Causihas died of Coronavirus weeks after he took to Instagram from his sick bed to state his plans for when he recovers from the deadly virus.

 

Anthony Causi, a New York Post sports photographer, died on Sunday, April 12, from COVID-19 at North Shore University Hospital. He was 48.

 

Causi is survived by his wife, Romina, and their children John, 5, and Mia, 2, as well as his parents, Lucille and John Causi, and sisters Maria Marangelli and Dianna Marotto.

 

“Anthony Causi was our colleague, our friend, and a brilliant journalist,” said Stephen Lynch, The Post’s editor-in-chief. 

 

“He was, quite simply, one of the best sports photographers in New York City, capturing all the major moments of the past 25 years. Soft-spoken, funny, but most of all kind — he was respected by those he photographed and admired by those with whom he worked.

 

"The Post that you read, and the newsroom that we work in, are less colorful today because of his absence. Our hearts go out to his family, and we share their grief.”

 

Causi's job as a sports photographer brought him in close contact with a number of successful athletes, including the late Kobe Bryant.

 

Less than three months ago, following the death of Kobe, Causi was one of those who took to Instagram to mourn him while sharing a photo of them together.

Unfortunately, Causi contracted the deadly Coronavirus in March, but he had faith that he would recover and he even took to Instagram to share his plans for when he recovers.

 

Sharing a photo of him on his hospital bed, he wrote on March 22, "I never thought I would get something like this. I thought I was indestructible. If I do make it out of here, I promise you this, the world's not going to know what hit it."

Unfortunately, Anthony Causi's condition worsened and he died 3 weeks after he shared his last Instagram post.

 

Sports lovers, athletes, and Causi's former colleagues have gone online to mourn the much-loved sports photographer.

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Just in: Guardiola loses mother to coronavirus

By Victor Isiguzo

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has received a piece of bad news, as the mother of the former Barcelona boss has lost his mother to the deadly coronavirus.

The Premier League defending champions Manchester City announced the passing away of Guardiola's mother on their twitter handle, as the club send their heartfelt sympathy to the family.

The tweet from @ManCity reads: “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. She was 82-years-old.”

Then a tweet commiserating with the family followed: “Everyone associated with the club sends their heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.”

Dolors Sala Carrio is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters. The Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Pere Guardiola, Francesca Guardiola i Sala and Olga Guardiola.

God will give the family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss

I pray God give the family the fortitude to bare the loss

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Breaking News: Nigeria Professional Football League Player Shot

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Abia Warriors and Cameroonian player goalkeeper , Charles Tambe early this morning was shot by hoodlums in Ibadan and has been rushed to University College Hospital for medical attention. The goalkeeper who have played for Sunshine Stars, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Sharks FC and other teams was attacked by hoodlums.

Abia Warriors Sporting Director, Patrick Ngwaogwu, confirmed the incident and said that the club in on top of the situation, he said " Abia Warriors goalkeeper Charles Tambe was shot by hoodlums in Ibadan this morning, he has been rushed to UCH for medical attention, the club is on top of the situation.”

Football activities are on break across the nation as directed by the Nigeria Football Federation and LMC, Abia Warriors and other clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football league are on break pending the end of COVID-19 pandemic. Many ugly incident has befallen Nigeria players this year, these includes; the death of Remo star player Kazeem Tiamiyu, Nassarawa United player Chime Martins that died on field of play, Ifeanyi George of Rangers that died with his friend on their way to Lagos. Dayo Ojo of Enyimba that was kidnapped was the last incident before this one.

Allah Is The Greatest"- Huge Excitement, As Footballer Wakes Up From Come After 2 Years (Photos)

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After two years and 9 months in a coma, 22 year old Morrocan/Dutch National, who is a professional footballer and Midfielder for Netherlands youth team and the Eridivisie Giants Ajax, Abdelhak Nouri, has finally woken up.

This is one of the best news in the world of football, if not the best news this week, the Dutchman collapsed on the pitch in July 2017 after suffering a cardiac arrhythmia attack, during their game against Werder Bremen. Reports has it that, he can now eat, sneeze and sleep, even though he is still very much dependent on his caretakers but can sit in his wheelchair and communicate with his family.

According to his brother, who spoke to the Dutch press: "He is no longer in a coma, he is now awake, he sneezes, he eats and he gives us signals with his eyebrows, but he does not get out of bed, he is very much dependent on us". Before the unfortunate incident, Abdelhak had made 45 appearances for the Ajax B team and scored 11 goals, and made 9 appearances for the Ajax senior team and has not scored any goal yet.

We hope to see him recover fully soon, and back on the pitch.

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Former Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini hospitalized after testing positive to Coronavirus

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Former Manchester United and Everton footballer Marouane Fellaini has tested positive to Coronavirus and is currently being hospitalized in China where he plays football in the Chinese Super League.

Fellaini, who joined Shandong Luneng FC last January from Manchester United, returned to China on Friday to join up with his club and has now contracted the virus.

Fellaini took to his Instagram page on Sunday afternoon to reveal he had been diagnosed with the deadly disease.

Posting on Instagram, he wrote; ''Dear friends, I have been tested for coronavirus and my test result is positive. Currently, I am back in China and being treated in the hospital. I can assure you that everything is fine for me now. Thanks to the fans, medical staff and the club for their care and attention. I will follow the treatment and hope to return to the game as soon as possible. Please everyone stay safe??????''

Fellaini is the first player in the country's top flight to have tested positive for the virus.

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Breaking news:Coronavirus Kills Former Serie C Club President

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A former President of Serie C side Pergolettese, Andrea Micheli, has died days after testing positive for Coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.

The Italian club confirmed the 37-year-old’s demise on Sunday, March, 2020 in a statement.

“It is a sad day for Pergolettese, who mourns the loss of Andrea Micheli, former President of the Company and always sponsor and fan. Best wishes to Cesare, Anna and the whole Micheli family,” the release read.

Micheli is the second club president to die of the dreaded virus in less than 24 hours following Saturday’s death of Lorenzo Sanz, a former Real Madrid president.

Italy reported nearly 800 coronavirus deaths on Saturday and saw its toll for the past month reach 4,825, the highest in the world.

Lombardy is the worst-affected region in the country with 3,095 deaths.

Globally, more than 13,000 people have now died from the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Breaking news: See the pictures of Rangers player Ifeanyi George that died today in a car accident.

By Victor Isiguzo

Tragedy did not only hit the Nigerian league today but Nigerian football as a whole following the shocking death of highly rated Rangers international utility player Ifeanyi George in a car accident on Sunday morning.

The player and two other of his friends were on their way to Lagos to observe the indefinite break of the league following the cases of Corona virus recorded in the country.

The player and his two friends were in a private car heading to Lagos before the fatal accident that claimed his life while the other two are seriously injured.

Ifeanyi George is one of the most promising young stars in the Nigeria premier league and he played a pivotal role for rangers international in their campaign in the CAF Confederations Cup.

The former Abia warriors and Enyimba player can play from the right full back, from central defense and as a striker which is the reason he was often called a utility player.

These are some of the pictures of the player ;

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Breaking! Ex-president Dies of Coronavirus!

By Victor Isiguzo

Ever since the outbreak of Covid-19, the whole world has been thrown into a state of helplessness. No one has been able to come up with the right answers. We just sit and watch and pray nothing bad happens. But the death toll has been on the rise every passing day.

One of the recent victims of this deadly virus is former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz died on Saturday March 21, 2020 after being hospitalized.

Sanz, 76, was president at the Bernabeu from 1995-2000, a period in which Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League twice.

Sanz signed some of Real Madrid's greatest ever players. The likes of Roberto Carlos, Clarence Seedorf and Davor Suker during his time in charge of the 33-time Spanish champions.

He lost the 2000 presidential election to Florentino Perez, which sparked Real's big-spending 'Galatico' era.

Sanz's son Fernando, played for Real Madrid from 1996-1999 before spending the final seven years of his career at Malaga.

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If you go home, you’re not coming back.” I said, “OK, I’m going home.”‘ Mikel Obi Fumes

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After former Super Eagles Captain, John Obi Mikel, departed Trabzonspor for his refusal to take down his post on social media calling on Turkish League authorities to put the season on hold due to the spread of COVID-19, the Super Lig was eventually suspended Thursday.

Now, the former Chelsea star is insisting he won’t return to Trabzonspor when the season resume from the forced vacation.

Mikel only joined the club as a free agent last summer, having penned a two-year deal, but parted ways with the Super Lig side by mutual consent.

His post on Instagram earlier this week read: “There is more to life than football. I do not feel comfortable and don’t want to play football in this situation.”

“Everyone should be home with their families and loved ones at this critical time. Season should be cancelled as the world is facing such turbulent times.”

Nevertheless, Turkey’s Sports Minister, Muharrem Kasapoglu, has since suspended matches indefinitely, bowing to pressure from players and coaches after many other countries called off sports events.

Mikel has since returned to London with his family and has vowed not to return to Turkey

The Nigerian told The Athletic: “They were really upset about the whole thing. I was told to meet with the president in his office one-on-one.

“He asked me to take it down (his statement). I told him I wasn’t going to do that. It’s my opinion. This is how I feel. We live in a free world. I have freedom of speech. I can express my opinion.

“I wanted to win the league too but at this point in time, we have to think about what is more important: to save peoples’ lives.

“I want to help in any way that I can to defeat this virus. For us to be out there playing; I don’t think we are helping the global situation. I don’t feel it is right for us to play football.”

“I told them I wanted to go home. They said, “If you go home, you’re not coming back.” I said, “OK, I’m going home.”‘

Galatasaray striker Radamel Falcao offered his support to Mikel after the social media statement, saying that “life is more important than football.”

But Mikel’s decision resulted in criticism from some Trabzonspor supporters, with the midfielder’s girlfriend choosing to share a shocking message she received on social media.

Her Instagram post confirming Mikel would soon be returning home was responded to by an unnamed user, who abused the player.

Action has come to a halt across the top five leagues in Europe to help prevent the spread of the virus and the domestic campaign in Turkey has now followed suit just as Mikel had suggested.

Sean Payton becomes the first NFL coach to test positive for coronavirus

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Sean Payton, the head coach of the New Orleans Saints has revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus. 

 The 56-year-old American football coach made the news on Thursday night via his Twitter page.

 "Appreciate the well wishes. I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home. #BEATCovid," he wrote, referring to the name of the disease caused by the virus.

 Payton also told ESPN that he was publicizing his case because he wants the public to follow the laid down rules to help limit the spread of the virus.

 “This is not just about social distancing,” Payton told ESPN. “It’s shutting down here for a week to two weeks. If people understand the curve and understand the bump, we can easily work together as a country to reduce it. Take a minute to understand what the experts are saying. It’s not complicated to do what they’re asking of us. Just that type of small investment by every one of us will have a dramatic impact.

 “I was fortunate to be in the minority, without the serious side effects that some have. I’m lucky. Younger people feel like they can handle this, but they can be a carrier to someone who can’t handle it. So we all need to do our part. It’s important for every one of us to do our part.”

 Payton’s case makes him the first NFL coach to have tested positive during the global coronavirus pandemic.

 "Our primary concern is for Sean’s health and well-being,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a written statement. “He did the right thing by seeking medical attention and we wish him a speedy recovery.

 “It shouldn’t come as a surprise as this pandemic continues that members of our NFL family will be directly impacted. This news underscores the importance of everyone following the advice from medical and public health experts to protect themselves and others.”

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Football Update:Former Arsenal player sacked by Swiss club due to Coronavirus fears.

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Former Arsenal and Cameroon midfielder Alexander Song was sent packing by swiss club Sion after player refused to take Pay cut in his wages due to Coronavirus pandemic that is affecting European clubs financially.

According to reports 8 player along with 2 former Arsenal players Alex Song and Johan Djourou, Meanwhile the former gunner midfielder claims he regrets leaving Arsenal to Spanish side Barcelona which saw his career messed up.

The former Cameroon player left Arsenal to join Barcelona in 2012 only made 39 appearances for the Spanish side between 2012 to 2016, Song who was Arsenal fans favorite and they also saw him as the next Viera at the club after breaking into Asene Wenger's team in 2010 where he had a fantastic season which saw them finish 4th on the Log and Manchester United crowned champions.

Alex song was loaned twice during his time with the Spanish giant to English club West ham because of lack of games at the club, he also had the chance to return to Arsenal but the gunners chiefs never wanted him back at the club after he forced himself out of the club where he issued a transfer request to the London Club and also stated he was not going to play for them again ,which made Arsenal letting him leave because he unhappy.

In 2011 Alex song was key member of Arsene Wenger's Squad ,he made a Superb start of the season which he was the main rock infront of the gunners back four ,the following season saw the departure of club captain Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona which finally paved way for the Cameroon International to cement his place in the squad and was also used as the main creator of goals in the midfield by Arsene alongside Ramsey and Flamini .

Song was signed by Barcelona in August 2012 for just £15million due to his contract expiring at the end of the season and also player wanting to leave. After a disappointing spell with the Spanish club, the player moved to Russia club Rubin karzan in 2016 before heading to Swiss club Sion in 2018.

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Ex-Arsenal star sentenced to 26 months in prison after stealing a woman £3,700 credit card

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Former Arsenal star Jaydon Roshai Thorbourne sentenced to 26 months in prison by London court after stealing a woman £3,700 woman’s American Express credit card.

The 22-year-old talented left back was desperate to keep up his lavish lifestyle after his career was wrecked by injury.

According to the Sun claims that Thorbourne a former defender indictment comet accidentally met a young girl at the bar before both of them went to the Dorsett City Hotel in the Aldgate area in downtown London to talk. 

While he was sleeping soundly one night, the ex-Gunners star stole a credit card and went shopping indiscriminately with a bill of up to £ 3,700 as he tried to continue the “certain lifestyle.

The fire after finding out Thorbournedisappeared with a credit card, the poor girl had to call the bank to lock the card and notify the police but he seized when he was hiding in a house in Hornsey area, north of London.

 It was shocking that Jaydon was re-offended just after finishing the suspended sentence for similar behavior. 

"Jaydon clearly acted in spite of everything, Jaydon's behavior needs to receive appropriate punishment for systematic recidivism," the London court representative said.

Thorbourne trained with Arsenal first team players of Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott when he was 18 where he was watched by Arsene Wenger before a spell at Crystal Palace but his career was wrecked by injury.

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‘I miss you baby’ – Oshoala cry out

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Super Falcons goal machine, Asisat Oshoala has openly confessed that she misses her baby, saying “everything is boring without you.”

The Barcelona Femeni striker posted on her Instagram handle on the ongoing health crisis caused by Coronavirus which has put a stop to sporting activities all over the world.

shoala posted a picture of her kissing football in a Barcelona shirt and said “I miss you baby…. Everything is boring without you but it’s always better to be safe. #StayAtHome #CoronaOut.”

The post ultimately explains Oshoala’s love for football and how she is enjoying life in Barcelona.

The striker has scored 21 goals in 22 matches this season for Barcelona female team (20 goals in 19 appearances in the Premira Divisíon and 1 goal in 3 UEFA Women’s Champions League).

She is currently observing the self-isolation mode because of the outbreak in Barcelona.

FC Barcelona decided last Friday that it will no longer hold training sessions for the first-team squad due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.

The club explained in the communication that “given the current situation and following the recommendations of the medical staff at the club, the first team has suspended all activity until further notice,” as quoted by Xinhua news agency.

The suspension was taken after “a meeting between the football first team, President Josep Maria Bartomeu, Dr. Jaume Padros, president of the Barcelona Medical College, head of workers’ health at FC Barcelona and Dr. Antoni Trilla, head of Preventative Medicine and Epidemiology at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona.

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