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Antonelli leads Norris by two tenths in red-flag-hit Belgian GP practice
Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the pace in FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix, clocking a 1m45.944s to edge Lando Norris by 0.190 seconds. Pierre Gasly's crash in the closing minutes brought out a second red flag and cut short the teams' long-run programmes.
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McGregor dismisses pre-fight injury claims after UFC 329 loss, targets Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor has rejected suggestions he entered UFC 329 already compromised, calling the theories 'nonsense' after suffering a knee injury seconds into his comeback fight against Max Holloway. The Irishman is now awaiting MRI results ahead of surgery, but has already named Holloway as his preferred final UFC opponent.
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Chase Hooper misses weight for first time in career ahead of UFC Oklahoma City
Chase Hooper came in at 157.5 pounds for his lightweight bout against Mitch Ramirez, marking the first weight miss of his MMA career. His fight will proceed as a catchweight contest, with Hooper forfeiting 20 percent of his purse.
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Quesada's ban halved to one match after disciplinary hearing over referee criticism
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has had his suspension reduced from two matches to one following an independent disciplinary hearing. He will miss Italy's Nations Championship clash against Australia in Perth on 18 July.
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Kolo Muani back at PSG, his future still uncertain ahead of summer transfer
Randal Kolo Muani is training again with PSG's reserve squad after unsuccessful loan spells at Juventus and Tottenham. The Paris club is seeking an exit for the striker, who is under contract until 2028.
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Hasselbaink blames England players' mentality, not Tuchel, for Argentina World Cup exit
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former assistant to Gareth Southgate, has argued that England's players bear greater responsibility than Thomas Tuchel for the semi-final collapse against Argentina, singling out a defensive mentality shift after the opening goal.
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MetLife smog row exposes four stadiums better suited to host World Cup final
Hazardous wildfire smog from Canada has blanketed New York and New Jersey ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, with FIFA insisting air quality will improve despite conditions currently rated 'very unhealthy'.
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Santos set for debut as United name 25-man squad to face Wrexham in Helsinki
Manchester United have named a 25-man travelling party for Saturday's pre-season opener against Championship side Wrexham in Helsinki, with new signing Andrey Santos included and in line to make his debut.
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Championship leader Antonelli opens up on fame's pressures ahead of Belgian GP
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who leads the Formula 1 drivers' championship by 25 points, has spoken candidly about the downsides of his rising profile in Italy, admitting there are moments when he wishes he could go unrecognised.
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Zidane inherits disappointing Dembélé World Cup as priority issue
Despite a hat-trick against Norway, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a World Cup below his Paris Saint-Germain level. Zinédine Zidane, whose appointment as France manager could be made official next week, will need to elevate the Blues winger's performance.
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Atletico CEO insists no fee will prise Julian Alvarez away, leaving Man City windfall in doubt
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has publicly declared that no offer — not even £170m — will be enough to sell Julian Alvarez this summer, casting doubt on a potential windfall for Manchester City, who hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause from his 2023 departure.
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Wales lock Alaw Pyrs commits to Gloucester Hartpury for a second PWR season
Twenty-year-old Wales lock Alaw Pyrs has re-signed with Gloucester Hartpury for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season, extending a debut campaign in which she made five league appearances and scored one try.
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Lyon discovers potential third qualifying round opponents in Champions League draw
Fourth in Ligue 1 last season, Paulo Fonseca's side will be seeded in Monday's Champions League third qualifying round draw. Union Saint-Gilloise, Sparta Prague, NEC Nimègue and the winner of Sturm Graz-Heart of Midlothian are among the possible opponents.
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PSG submits third offer to Monaco for Akliouche
Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a third proposal to AS Monaco for attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, moving closer to the €50 million demanded by the Monégasque club. A deal could be finalized as early as next week.
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Undefeated Navajo Stirling steps in to face Jan Blachowicz at UFC Belgrade co-main event
Unbeaten City Kickboxing prospect Navajo Stirling (10-0) has been booked to face former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event of UFC Belgrade on August 1, after original opponent Bogdan Guskov was moved to UFC Abu Dhabi.
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Ocon reveals Spider-Man helmet to Tom Holland ahead of Belgian and Hungarian GPs
Haas driver Esteban Ocon has unveiled a custom Spider-Man: Brand New Day-inspired helmet to actor Tom Holland, which he will wear at the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix on 17-19 and 24-26 July.
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FIFA raises World Cup 2026 winners' prize to £37m as Spain and Argentina meet in final
FIFA has increased the prize for winning the 2026 World Cup to £37 million, up nearly £6 million on the 2022 payout to Argentina. Spain and Argentina contest Sunday's final, with players in the winning squad set to share roughly £17 million between them.
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Germany withdraws support for Infantino ahead of 2027 FIFA election
The German Football Association (DFB) has refused to sign a letter of support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat. The Swiss president, the only declared candidate so far, remains the overwhelming favorite.
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Szoboszlai signs new five-year Liverpool deal after Premier League title triumph
Dominik Szoboszlai has committed his future to Liverpool, signing a five-year contract that keeps the Hungary captain at Anfield until he is 30. The £60m midfielder had entered the final two years of his previous deal.
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Two former UFC champions du Plessis and Usman make weight for Oklahoma City middleweight clash
Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman both cleared the 186-pound limit at Friday's UFC Oklahoma City weigh-ins in Las Vegas, clearing the way for their non-title middleweight main event on Saturday.
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