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Pearson backs Northampton Saints to end six-year Premiership back-to-back drought
Tom Pearson says Northampton Saints have 'all the ingredients' to retain the Gallagher Premiership title, which no club has managed since Saracens in 2019. The England A back-rower points to squad continuity as the key advantage heading into the new season.
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McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery as Napoli confirm two-week return timeline
Scott McTominay has had an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital to correct a mild benign arrhythmia, with Napoli confirming the operation was a complete success and the midfielder expected back after the international break.
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UEFA Quietly Tweaks Iconic Champions League Anthem
As the Champions League resumes, UEFA has unveiled a slightly reworked version of its emblematic anthem, originally composed in 1992 by Tony Britten. A few additional notes are enough to catch the ears of the most attentive listeners.
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Arsenal risk UEFA fine after travel chaos forces Champions League press conference cancellation
Arsenal's opening Champions League campaign against Napoli has been disrupted before a ball is kicked, with the Gunners missing their mandatory pre-match press conference after air traffic control problems caused severe flight delays at Gatwick and Heathrow.
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Over 100,000 sign petition demanding Fifa probe into Infantino's alleged Trump ties
Human rights organisation FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with Fifa's Ethics Committee, backed by more than 100,000 signatures, accusing president Gianni Infantino of abuse of power and failing to remain politically neutral in his dealings with Donald Trump.
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Rugby Canada strikes Champ Rugby deal to sharpen players ahead of 2027 World Cup
Rugby Canada have agreed a formal partnership with Champ Rugby to place Canadian players at English second-tier clubs, covering relocation costs and guaranteeing national-team availability as the side builds toward Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
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Manchester United sign record sleeve deal with SumUp after Premier League kit rule breach
Manchester United have agreed their largest ever sleeve sponsorship deal with financial technology firm SumUp, resolving a Premier League kit rule violation that saw the club leave one sleeve blank during their opening fixture against Hull City.
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Manchester United fan group calls protest at derby over season ticket ban 'fiasco'
The 1958 supporter group is urging all United fan groups to unite in a peaceful protest outside Old Trafford before Sunday's Manchester derby, following the club's controversial attempt to revoke season tickets over alleged touting.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: 30 nominees revealed, Mbappé and Rodri among top contenders
France Football has unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony set for London on October 26. Kylian Mbappé, the World Cup's top scorer, and Rodri, captain of world champion Spain, are among the main favorites.
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Whittaker admits he couldn't watch Page's UFC Paris points win: 'I didn't even want to'
Robert Whittaker has praised Michael 'Venom' Page's technical brilliance while confessing he finds his fights almost impossible to watch live, after Page ground out a dull decision over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris — potentially his final fight under contract.
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Sunderland host Hull City in Carabao Cup third round with Diarra and Ansah both ruled out
Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 8 September in the Carabao Cup third round. Midfielder Habib Diarra misses out with a hamstring injury, while Hull's new signing Ilyas Ansah is sidelined by a spinal problem.
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McLaren to review driver rules after Norris and Piastri clash at Monza cost team ground on Verstappen
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed the team will review its terms of engagement between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after the pair tussled for position in the closing laps of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with Stella admitting the in-fighting allowed Max Verstappen to pass both cars.
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Kane leads 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist as first English favourite since Owen in 2001
Harry Kane headlines the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also among the leading contenders. The ceremony takes place in London on 26 October.
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Women's Ballon d'Or 2026: Bonmatí absent, three French players in 30-player shortlist
The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or was unveiled Tuesday. Aitana Bonmatí, a three-time consecutive winner, is absent due to a lengthy injury, while Selma Bacha, Wendie Renard and Melvine Malard represent France.
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Ballon d'Or 2026 longlist revealed: Kane, Bellingham and Haaland among 30 nominees
The 30-man longlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has been officially announced, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland among the nominees ahead of next month's ceremony in London.
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Baxter backs RFU overseas ban as Borthwick's England selection headache grows
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has urged the RFU to retain its rule barring overseas-based players from England selection, arguing the policy is essential to the long-term health of the Premiership — even as Steve Borthwick remains unable to call on players such as Jack Willis, Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam.
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Springbok Women find credibility in defeat as Johannes-Haupt backs new coaching setup
Co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt insists the Springbok Women 'established credibility' despite a 52-20 loss to the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, pointing to a dominant scrum and forward display in the opening 30 minutes as proof of progress.
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McFarland pledges attacking rugby as he rebuilds Newcastle with 23 new signings
New Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland has described his rebuilding project as a 'start-up', warning fans it will take time but promising the rugby will not be boring. The former Kobelco Steelers title-winner has brought in 23 new players ahead of the Gallagher Premiership season.
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Hokit blasts Pereira's rematch push after UFC White House demolition: 'Make them earn it'
Heavyweight Josh Hokit launched a blunt social media attack on Alex Pereira after the former two-division champion lobbied for an interim heavyweight title rematch with Ciryl Gane, arguing Pereira and Ilia Topuria should have to fight their way back after both were finished at UFC White House in June.
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Sheringham warns Carrick that pressure at Manchester United is already 'huge'
Teddy Sheringham, a treble winner with Manchester United, says Michael Carrick faces enormous expectations at Old Trafford, with supporters unwilling to settle for anything short of major silverware.
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