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Africa is one of the fastest growing continents on the planet so it’s no wonder that global streamers have viewed the vast territory as the last frontier of growth in recent years. A young population coupled with a growing middle class and increasing internet connectivity (albeit the latter very slowly) has seen companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Canal+ battle it out with more established local players such as MultiChoice’s SVoD platform Showmax.

It might not be the takeover that every Manchester United supporter wanted, but there is hope that Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement with the club can be a step in the right direction.

Manchester United players can expect an owner who is 'present' should Sir Jim Ratcliffe complete plans to acquire 25 per cent of the Old Trafford club.

Crime writer Val McDermid has dedicated her latest novel to the “heroic” female players who quit Raith Rovers FC after the club signed David Goodwillie.

wearing “specialty sweaters” representing any cause or special initiatives, such as Pride Night, on the ice.At the time, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman declared that controversy stemming from some players’ refusal to wear Pride-themed gear had become a “distraction.”Under the updated guidance, the NHL clarified that the restrictions apply to on-ice activity, saying that players “should be encouraged to express themselves off the ice.”The only off-ice restriction is that no player can be compelled to participate in events supporting “specialty causes,” such as a Pride night, because some players might fear retribution or embarrassment if they decline to participate.A source familiar with the updated guidance told ESPN that players and teams are permitted to “celebrate and support” specialty causes.Teams are also allowed to host the groups at games, such as an LGBTQ organization, while players are free to wear “whatever they want” as long as it falls within the guidelines of each team’s dress code.The guidance also says that a factor to consider when trying to ensure that individual players are not being coerced into supporting a particular cause can include “whether a Player (or Players) is required to be in close proximity to any groups or individuals visibly or otherwise clearly associated with such Special Initiatives.”In addition to Pride nights, the ban on expressions of support for specialty causes applies to other events, including Black History Night, Hockey Fights Cancer Night, and Military Appreciation Night.As noted by the LGBTQ sports website Outsports, the updated guidance — particularly its wording about players’ proximity to other people supporting a cause — might technically mean that players could refuse

Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor has heaped praise on Jess Park, Ruby Mace and Julie Blackstad following their impressive start to the season.

TV pundit Ian Wright has flagged up the roles played by Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho after the two Manchester United substitutes paved the way for a pulsating comeback win over Brentford.

Former defender Paul Parker has said that Manchester United's players let Rasmus Hojlund down after he scored twice in Tuesday night's 3-2 Champions League defeat by Galatasaray at Old Trafford.

Counter-Strike 2 players have aired their aggravation that the sequel is missing a number of features from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.Counter-Strike 2 was free for all players of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as an upgrade to Valve‘s Source 2 engine that was already running in its other games like Half-Life Alyx.Through it, the game got significant improvements including sub-tick architecture that instantly registers motion, shots, grenades and more as well as a total visual overhaul.Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was fortunately not deleted by Valve and remained as an offline “demo” in players’ Steam collections.

The Kansas City Chiefs are certainly one of the most headline-making teams in the NFL right now!

The New York Jets are ready for game day!

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most popular teams in the NFL.

Mason Mount has said Manchester United will look at areas to improve following their defeat against Crystal Palace.

Pep Guardiola has called on the players to take a stand if they want a reduction in the number of games in the schedule, insisting the authorities won't listen to the Manchester City manager or his fellow bosses.

Bernardo Silva won't be fit to return for Manchester City at Wolves this weekend and the Blues will also be without John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne for the trip to Molineux.

Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay are available for Manchester United in their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace.

Valve has stated that those who “associate” with Counter-Strike 2 cheaters will be subjected to penalties too.“When one or more party members get convicted of cheating and permanently banned, all their associates will be penalised with loss of Profile Rank and CS Rating,” Valve said in the Counter-Strike 2 release notes published on Wednesday (September 27) to Steam.This was in and amongst announcements about various changes to the sequel including the Training Day tutorial for new players, correcting footstep sounds in certain locations, separation of casual and deathmatch maps into different groups, animated eyes on player models, and chickens that will finally fall off the Vertigo map.The word “associates”, however, doesn’t offer much clarity about what that might mean. It could be a player that continually and consciously teams up with someone who’s proven to be cheating in order to gain a dishonest advantage in matches.If a player happens to be a part of a team that’s cheating, although they were unaware of that, it’s hoped that they’re not caught in the crossfire of the developer’s sanctions.At the time of writing Valve has not added any explanation on what “associating” with a cheater constitutes.

Manchester City have spent the day refocusing after suffering their first defeat since the Community Shield at the beginning of August, on Wednesday night.

Manchester United will assess Sergio Reguilon, Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay ahead of their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Manchester United will encounter another quick turnaround before resuming their Premier League push against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United overcame the same opponents - at that exact venue - in their Carabao Cup third round meeting on Tuesday night.

Pep Guardiola insists there is no disappointment at Manchester City's quadruple chances ending at the first hurdle - instead highlighting three players who took their chance at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

Erik ten Hag has urged his Manchester United side to erase the mistakes as they look to bounce back from a poor run of form at Burnley on Saturday evening.

Twelve months ago, Pep Guardiola wasn't happy. The Manchester City manager could see something wasn't quite right as his side drew two of their opening six games and lost twice before the World Cup break.

Today is the day Manchester United attempt to get their season back on track after an underwhelming start.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admits does not know why the squad's standards have regressed this season and admitted some players did not run "in the right moments" in the defeat to Bayern Munich

Manchester United will assess Raphael Varane, Mason Mount, Sofyan Amrabat and Harry Maguire in their final training session ahead of their Premier League match at Burnley.

The Federal Trade Commission has started to notify consumers that they may be eligible for refunds for in-game purchases on the popular multiplayer online game Fortnite.

The MEN's chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst was at the Allianz Arena to watch Manchester United play Bayern Munich in their Champions League group stage opener. Here are his player ratings from the game which ended 4-3.

Cyberpunk 2077, the developer has suggested that players “start fresh” with a new playthrough.Update 2.0 rolls out for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S tomorrow (September 21), five days ahead of the Phantom Liberty expansion. The changes it contains are vehicle combat, car chases, an improved police system, a redesigned perks and skill tree system, a cyberware overhaul, UI and UX improvements and a scattering of new weapons and other items.“While you’ll be able to continue the game with your current character on an existing save, we recommend starting a new game after [update 2.0],” advised CD Projekt Red in a post to X.

Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch has been subject to severe criticism from fans for its diminished fidelity.Mortal Kombat 1 released for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch today (September 19), however, the latter version has launched without the entirety of Invasions.A new game mode that features famous locations from previous entries in Mortal Kombat in a mix of tabletop and role-playing game mechanics, this also allows player to generate seasonal currency for the Kollector.Moreover, the visuals of the Nintendo Switch version are a point of contention in comparison to the game’s price. Though Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch is slightly cheaper than the other versions in the United Kingdom, those in the United States must shell out $69.99 for all versions of the game.Owing to the differences between the specifications of these platforms, it would never have been possible to replicate the graphics on the PS5 on the Nintendo Switch, for example.