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De Ridder returns to light heavyweight to face Dolidze at UFC Sacramento on Aug. 22

Reinier de Ridder makes his light heavyweight comeback against Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento on August 22 at Golden 1 Center, with both men moving up after back-to-back losses at middleweight.

MMA Jul 5

Tuchel's World Cup snub of Stones echoes the Man City exit that frustrated fans

John Stones has featured just once in a meaningful game at the World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel preferring Marc Guehi — the same centre-back who displaced him at Manchester City last season. The pattern is beginning to vindicate City's decision not to renew his contract.

Football Jul 5

Norris left shaking by Landostand reception as he starts sixth at home British GP

Lando Norris was visibly moved by the support of thousands of fans packed into his dedicated Landostand grandstand at Silverstone, admitting he was 'shaking a little bit' before lining up sixth on the grid for the British Grand Prix.

Formula 1 Jul 5

Mbappé interrupts warm-up to apologize to Paraguayan supporter

Before the World Cup 2026 round-of-16 match against Paraguay, Kylian Mbappé left his warm-up to comfort an opposing supporter whom he had accidentally hit with a shot.

Football Jul 5

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Football Jul 5

Bardella congratulates France in World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, users remind him of his attacks on Mbappé

After France's victory over Paraguay (1-0) in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Jordan Bardella posted a congratulatory message on X. The post backfired as users pointed out his recent jabs at Kylian Mbappé.

Football Jul 5

Townsend hails Scotland depth after five Lions sit out 47-38 win over Argentina

Scotland ran in seven tries to beat Argentina 47-38 in Córdoba without Finn Russell, Huw Jones, Duhan van der Merwe and Blair Kinghorn, all of whom toured with the British and Irish Lions last summer. Head coach Gregor Townsend said the result underlined the squad's growing depth ahead of next week's test against world champions South Africa.

Rugby Jul 5

Dumfries joins Real Madrid for €20m as fourth summer signing

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the transfer of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for approximately €20 million. The Dutch international has signed until 2030 and arrives to cover for the injured Dani Carvajal.

Football Jul 5

Horner returns to Silverstone paddock and refuses to rule out Alpine or BYD role

Christian Horner made his first F1 paddock appearance since leaving Red Bull in July 2025, speaking at the British Grand Prix about rumours linking him to Alpine and Chinese automotive giant BYD — but stopping short of any firm commitment.

Formula 1 Jul 5

Everton sign Tyrique George from Chelsea in £18m deal with £24m potential

Everton have agreed a fee with Chelsea to sign 20-year-old winger Tyrique George for an initial £18m, rising to £24m with add-ons, after the England Under-21 international impressed David Moyes during a loan spell last season.

Football Jul 5

Antar Yahia named Algeria manager after Petkovic's departure

The Algerian Football Federation is set to hand the reins of the national team to Antar Yahia, a former international defender with limited coaching experience. He will succeed Vladimir Petkovic, whose 2026 World Cup record was deemed insufficient.

Football Jul 5

Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick among eight youngsters to sign Manchester United scholarships

The sons of Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick were among eight teenagers to sign scholarship deals with Manchester United at a special scholars night held at Old Trafford on Friday.

Football Jul 5

Springboks fans booed the wrong England flanker in Ellis Park hostile reception for Pollock

South Africa's crowd spent a week targeting Henry Pollock ahead of England's 45-21 defeat in Johannesburg, but it was Bath flanker Guy Pepper who absorbed most of the jeering after supporters mistook him for their intended target.

Rugby Jul 5

Cunha's striker role at World Cup could open the door for Rashford at United next season

Matheus Cunha's emergence as a centre-forward for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup may reshape Manchester United's attacking options, with Marcus Rashford's potential return to Old Trafford looking increasingly plausible under Michael Carrick.

Football Jul 5

Munster sign Irish-qualified tighthead Kieran Brookes on two-year deal from Perpignan

Munster have completed the signing of 35-year-old tighthead prop Kieran Brookes on a two-year contract after his Perpignan deal was terminated early. The former England international brings extensive club experience to Clayton McMillan's front row.

Rugby Jul 5

12 million viewers for Paraguay-France, historic record on M6

The World Cup round-of-16 match between Paraguay and France drew 12.17 million viewers on M6, despite a 11 p.m. kickoff. A historic audience record for the channel, which broadcasts France's matches in the clear.

Football Jul 5

England sweat over Murley and Steward injuries ahead of Fiji clash after South Africa mauling

Steve Borthwick's England face a back-three injury crisis ahead of Saturday's Test against Fiji in Liverpool, with wing Cadan Murley and full-back Freddie Steward both doubts alongside the already-absent George Furbank, who underwent an emergency appendectomy in Johannesburg.

Rugby Jul 5

Spain U20 Mateo Aragón banned seven matches for racially abusing France fly-half at Junior World Championship

Spain under-20 player Mateo Aragón has been handed a seven-match ban after an independent disciplinary committee upheld a citing for racist verbal abuse directed at France fly-half Luka Keletaona during the World Rugby Junior World Championship in Kutaisi on 2 July.

Rugby Jul 5

John Stones enters England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico as a free agent

John Stones is without a club after his Manchester City contract expired, yet the 32-year-old centre-back remains in England's World Cup squad and is pushing to start their round-of-16 tie against Mexico.

Football Jul 5

Deschamps sends bench to shield Mbappe as France edge past feisty Paraguay

France beat Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but the match was marred by persistent fouling and a flashpoint at full-time that prompted Didier Deschamps to dispatch his two strongest substitutes to protect Kylian Mbappe.

Football Jul 5