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Diego Sanchez arrested on aggravated DWI charge months after firearm probation deal
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Socorro County, New Mexico, on 7 September on charges of aggravated DWI and probation violation, months after pleading guilty to a separate firearm incident and receiving five years of supervised probation.
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Schmeichel hails revitalised Rashford as United seal record sleeve sponsorship deal
Peter Schmeichel has praised Marcus Rashford as a "new signing" after the winger's impressive return to form, while Manchester United have announced a record-breaking sleeve sponsorship agreement with fintech firm SumUp.
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Signed for €95M, Bouaddi struggles to find playing time at Manchester City
Transferred from Lille to Manchester City for €95 million this summer, 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi has managed only 22 minutes across his first two Premier League appearances, overshadowed by fellow recruits Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson.
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Bouaddi's composed Champions League debut helps City seal 2-0 win at Porto
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, impressed on his first Champions League start as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0, with manager Enzo Maresca praising the £85m signing's remarkable composure and crediting the club for making the transfer happen.
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Alvarez returns to form at Atletico as Arsenal's failed summer pursuit fades
Julian Alvarez has reportedly rediscovered his best form in training at Atletico Madrid after a turbulent summer that saw moves to Barcelona and Arsenal both collapse. Simeone says he hopes the saga has been a learning experience for the 26-year-old.
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Undefeated Natividad earns UFC contract in 70 seconds on eight days' notice
Christian Natividad needed just 70 seconds to finish Colton Loud with a liver shot on Dana White's Contender Series Week 5, earning a UFC contract after stepping in on eight days' notice — and becoming the second member of his family to sign with the promotion.
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PFL tournament winner Popov faces unbeaten first-round finisher Rahmani in Dubai
Oleg Popov, fresh off winning the PFL 2025 heavyweight tournament, will face undefeated Pouya Rahmani — who has stopped all five opponents inside round one — at PFL Dubai on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena.
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Jean Silva calls Diego Lopes knockout loss his favourite UFC fight despite the defeat
Jean Silva has named his second-round stoppage loss to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3 as his favourite fight, praising Lopes for standing and trading with him. Silva, now 17-3, headlines Noche UFC 4 against Jose Delgado on September 12.
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Dana White confirms UFC will not re-sign Michael 'Venom' Page after Paris win
Michael 'Venom' Page has been released by the UFC despite winning his final contracted bout at UFC Paris on Saturday. Dana White confirmed on Tuesday that the promotion has no plans to re-sign the 39-year-old Briton, who enters free agency on a four-fight winning streak.
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Canada coach eyes World Cup boost as Champ Rugby deal opens doors for 15 players
Rugby Canada's new strategic partnership with England's second-tier Champ Rugby competition, announced on 8 August, could see around 15 Canadian internationals move to professional clubs in England ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Pasley earns UFC contract as Dana White draws Jon Jones comparison at DWCS Season 10 Week 5
Four fighters secured UFC contracts at Contender Series Season 10, Week 5 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Unbeaten 24-year-old Quentin Pasley headlined with a brutal stoppage of Arlind Berisha, drawing an effusive Jon Jones comparison from Dana White.
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Williams reveals MRSA spine infection nearly left him in a wheelchair before Crusaders return
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has opened up on a terrifying battle with MRSA that ate through a spinal disc, required four screws and a fusion, and left doctors warning he might never walk again. The 27-Test tighthead is now targeting a 2027 Crusaders comeback.
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Fiji assistant Bai reports strong camp spirit as Flying Fijians begin PNC title defence in Japan
Assistant coach Seremaia Bai says preparations have been positive as defending champions Fiji gear up to face Canada in Osaka on Saturday, with a place in the Pacific Nations Cup Final in Tokyo at stake.
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Arsenal's Champions League travel to Naples thrown into chaos by UK air traffic control outage
Arsenal's flight to Naples was delayed by a UK-wide air traffic control failure that cancelled more than 400 flights, forcing the squad to remain at their training ground before departing late ahead of their Champions League opener against Napoli.
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Rennie forced into All Blacks reshuffle for Baltimore as Savea, Jacobson and Tupaea head home injured
Dave Rennie has confirmed multiple changes to the All Blacks squad for the Baltimore Test, with captain Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson and Quinn Tupaea all ruled out through injury and sent home from the tour.
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Messi closes in on full takeover of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 100 per cent stake in La Liga 2 side CD Eldense, according to Spanish outlet AS. A formal announcement could come within days, which would make it his second club ownership after fifth-tier Cornella.
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Porto boss claims Guehi and Gvardiol should have been sent off in City's 2-0 Champions League win
Francesco Farioli insisted Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol both deserved red cards as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure the win.
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Haaland becomes City's third all-time scorer as brace sinks Porto in Champions League
Erling Haaland's two goals moved him to third on Manchester City's all-time scoring list as City beat FC Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi impressing on his full debut.
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Maresca deflects tunnel fracas blame onto Porto bench after City's 2-0 win
Enzo Maresca suggested Porto staff were the aggressors during a feisty Champions League clash in which Ruben Dias appeared to push coach Francesco Farioli at half-time and three City players were booked.
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Undefeated rivals Pasley and Berisha clash at DWCS for UFC contract
Quentin Pasley and Arlind Berisha, both unbeaten as professionals, met in the light heavyweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with a UFC contract on the line.
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