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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen surprise Soccer Aid crowd with Toy Story moment before kick-off
Hollywood icons Tom Hanks and Tim Allen made an unannounced appearance at Soccer Aid 2025 at London Stadium, with Allen delivering Buzz Lightyear's 'To infinity and beyond' catchphrase live on stage as the charity match marked its 20th anniversary.
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Blaydes eyes post-UFC boxing match with Ngannou as retirement goal
Curtis Blaydes has expressed a desire to close out his combat sports career with a boxing match against Francis Ngannou, while insisting he wants to remain in the UFC for as long as possible and retire with the organisation.
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Makhachev trolls Cormier after PSG beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ribbed Daniel Cormier on Instagram after PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final at Budapest's Puskas Arena on 30 May. Khabib Nurmagomedov joined Makhachev and Cormier at the game, with the two MMA stars backing PSG while Cormier supported the Gunners.
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Martinez says Jota's death has become a source of strength for Portugal's World Cup squad
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has spoken about the lasting emotional impact of Diogo Jota's death on his squad ahead of this summer's World Cup, saying the former Liverpool forward has become 'a real inspiration' whose standards and intensity the players are determined to honour.
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Kevin Lee says 2019 Bernie Sanders speech cost him his standing with the UFC
Former UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee claims his decision to campaign for Bernie Sanders in 2019 damaged his relationship with the promotion, leading to unfavourable bookings and his eventual release.
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Stephanie Han retains WBA title over Holly Holm in disputed majority decision rematch
Stephanie Han successfully defended her WBA lightweight belt against Holly Holm for the second time on Saturday in El Paso, Texas, winning a majority decision 96-94, 96-94, 95-95. Holm immediately contested the scoring, insisting she had won the fight.
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen make surprise Soccer Aid appearance at London Stadium
Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen dropped the ball for kick-off at Soccer Aid's 20th anniversary match at London Stadium on Sunday, with Allen raising laughs over his unfamiliarity with penalty shootouts. The charity fixture had already raised over £4.6 million for UNICEF.
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Ruben Peeters confirms Anfield exit as Liverpool's summer overhaul deepens
Liverpool physical performance coach Ruben Peeters has announced his departure from Anfield this summer, joining manager Arne Slot and defender Ibrahima Konate in leaving the club. Peeters, who arrived with Slot from Feyenoord in 2024, cited two "unforgettable seasons" in a LinkedIn statement.
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Asakura knocks out Smotherman in under two minutes at UFC Macau to earn first UFC win
Kai Asakura secured his first UFC victory at UFC Macau on Saturday, stopping Cameron Smotherman with a violent knockout inside two minutes of round one at bantamweight. The finish earned the former Rizin champion a $100,000 performance bonus.
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Pavlovich stops Teixeira in 39 seconds at UFC Macau to reclaim knockout identity
Sergei Pavlovich ended a run of cautious, underwhelming performances by finishing Tallison Teixeira in 39 seconds at UFC Macau, his first stoppage victory since 2023. The Russian heavyweight admitted that attempting a more technical style in recent fights had clearly not served him.
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Owen Williams' 14-point haul sends Nissa Rugby back to ProD2 after edging Stade Montois
Nissa Rugby, formerly Nice Rugby, secured promotion to the Pro D2 with a 31-26 win over Stade Montois in the promotion/relegation barrage playoff at Stade Marcel Volot, condemning the Mont-de-Marsan side to the French third division for the first time since 1998.
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Darren Huckerby, 50, shows off muscular physique decades after Premier League career
Former striker Darren Huckerby, who scored 140 goals across clubs including Coventry, Leeds and Norwich, has shared images revealing an impressively muscular build at the age of 50, well over a decade after retiring from professional football.
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Woodburn double fires Exeter past Leicester to keep play-off race alive
Olly Woodburn scored twice as Exeter Chiefs beat Leicester Tigers 35-26 at Sandy Park, ending Bristol's play-off hopes while leaving Leicester, Exeter and Saracens all competing for the two remaining Gallagher Premiership top-four spots.
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Liverpool sacked Slot days after agreeing to strengthen his coaching staff
Liverpool had reportedly agreed to bring Etienne Reijnen from Feyenoord to bolster Arne Slot's backroom team, yet sacked the Dutchman on Saturday. Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is now the favourite to take over at Anfield.
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Arsenal target four summer signings after Champions League final defeat to PSG
Arsenal lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest on Saturday, but the club are already planning an ambitious transfer window targeting a striker, a left-sided attacker, a midfielder, and a right-back.
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Manchester City win Women's FA Cup 4-0 against Brighton to complete domestic double
Khadija Shaw and Alex Greenwood inspired Manchester City to a commanding 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley, securing a domestic double after their WSL title triumph.
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Liverpool confirm Ibrahima Konate will leave after contract talks break down
Ibrahima Konate will depart Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, the club has confirmed. The France centre-back spent five years at Anfield after talks over a new deal collapsed.
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Teneti's five-try haul earns Black Ferns Sevens bronze after Australia upset in Valladolid
New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens recovered from a painful semifinal collapse against Australia to beat Canada 50-14 in the third-place playoff at SVNS Valladolid, with Kelsey Teneti crossing five times. The result leaves New Zealand well-placed heading into the World Championship finale in Bordeaux.
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Liverpool weigh up Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness alongside Iraola in manager search
Liverpool are targeting Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot's replacement after a fifth-place Premier League finish, but Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness has also emerged as a candidate following his remarkable turnaround at the German club.
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Barcelona renew interest in Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas with €10m release clause
Barcelona are reportedly interested for a second time in Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas, a versatile defender whose release clause stands at €10m. The 19-year-old helped Racing win promotion to La Liga this season and is represented by Jorge Mendes.
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