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Mallett accuses All Blacks of 'basically cheating' in scrum row with Springboks
Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett has waded into the scrum controversy surrounding Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, accusing the All Blacks of deliberately collapsing scrums to avoid conceding penalties.
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Injury-hit Black Ferns hand rookie King starting role for historic Johannesburg double-header
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has named her squad for the Black Ferns' double-header against South Africa at FNB Stadium, with 2024 Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker ruled out by a shoulder injury. Test rookie Elinor-Plum King retains her starting spot after impressing on debut against the Wallaroos.
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Chelsea target free agent Wijnaldum to fill Fernandez void after deadline-day chaos
Chelsea lost Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in a £125m deal on deadline day and failed to sign a replacement, leaving Xabi Alonso short in midfield. The club have now contacted 35-year-old Georginio Wijnaldum, a free agent since leaving Saudi side Al-Ettifaq.
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Mike Dean admits playing secret whistle games during Premier League matches
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has revealed he used to challenge himself to go 20-25 minutes without blowing his whistle and once spent 15 minutes confined to the centre circle during live matches, drawing fierce criticism from fans.
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Manchester United loan teenager Chido Obi to Willem II after English deadline passes
Manchester United have confirmed 18-year-old striker Chido Obi will join Dutch side Willem II on a season-long loan, completing the deal a day after England's transfer window closed by using the Netherlands' later midnight deadline.
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Rodrigues calls out Du Plessis after four-fight streak, cites 'technical mistakes' to exploit
Brazilian middleweight Gregory Rodrigues has targeted former UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis as his next opponent, calling it the 'most logical matchup' after extending his win streak to four with a victory over Anthony Hernandez.
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Zaïre-Emery confronted Deschamps to avoid repeating his Euro nightmare
Frustrated by remaining on the bench during the World Cup in the United States, Warren Zaïre-Emery requested a one-on-one meeting with Didier Deschamps to understand his place in the France hierarchy.
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Mbappé Targeted by Kidnapping Plot Orchestrated from Prison Cell
An 18-year-old inmate held at Villepinte prison was running a criminal network from his cell targeting 26 wealthy individuals, including Kylian Mbappé. Arrested on August 19 after leaving Bobigny courthouse, he was charged with organized gang theft and assault conspiracy.
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Chimaev and Burns reunite on the wrestling mat four years after their UFC 273 classic
Khamzat Chimaev and retired MMA fighter Gilbert Burns will meet at Real American Freestyle 13 on Sept. 18 at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida — a rematch of their Fight of the Night clash at UFC 273 in 2022.
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Arsenal approached Lautaro Martinez in deadline-day scramble as Inter refused £73m sale
Arsenal made a late push to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in the final days of the transfer window, with assistant manager Gabriel Heinze contacting his compatriot directly. Inter refused to sell, and Martinez himself had little desire to leave the San Siro.
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Free-agent Sancho among ex-Premier League stars offered Dubai lifeline by Shelvey's Arabian Falcons
Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling and Paul Pogba are among the high-profile free agents approached by Dubai second-division side Arabian Falcons, managed by former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, to maintain match fitness while seeking new clubs.
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Laure Boulleau to Release Documentary on Violence in Football in October
Former French international and analyst Laure Boulleau is preparing a documentary on violence in football, set for release in October. The project will coincide with the launch of her own association dedicated to the issue.
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João Neves arrives at PSG in a van to deliver donations to charities
On Tuesday morning, PSG midfielder João Neves surprised supporters gathered at the Poissy Campus by arriving for training in a utility van loaded with supplies for associations supported by the PSG Foundation.
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Aline Pereira set to chase UFC contract against former One muay thai champion Sundell
Aline Pereira, younger sister of two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira, is reportedly booked to face Sweden's Smilla Sundell in a bantamweight bout on Dana White's Contender Series Week 10 on Oct. 13 in Las Vegas.
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Parnasse targets Hooker's aggression as perfect launchpad for UFC Paris debut
Salahdine Parnasse faces Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event on 5 September, with the former two-division KSW champion describing the veteran Kiwi as the ideal opponent to announce himself on the sport's biggest stage.
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Martinelli completes Al-Hilal medical as Sancho eyes Dubai move and Obi heads to Willem II on loan
Gabriel Martinelli has undergone a medical ahead of a £60m move to Al-Hilal, while free agent Jadon Sancho is being courted by Dubai side Arabian Falcons and Manchester United striker Chido Obi is set to join Eredivisie club Willem II on loan.
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Kemara leaves Crusaders to sign with Chiefs and fulfil childhood dream
First five-eighth Taha Kemara has signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs for the 2027 Super Rugby season, departing the Crusaders to return to Hamilton — the city where he grew up dreaming of playing for his home franchise.
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Lima dismisses Hasan's callout, claims UFC Shanghai rival avoided eye contact at hotel
Andre Lima has hit back at Bilal Hasan's post-fight callout following UFC Shanghai, claiming the flyweight newcomer walked past him with his head down at the fighter hotel before finding courage at the microphone.
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Mamardashvili's glowing Valencia verdict convinced Elliott to seal loan switch
Harvey Elliott has revealed that Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili played a key role in persuading him to join Valencia on loan this summer, with the Georgian's praise for the club and city proving decisive for the English midfielder.
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Sharaf accuses UFC of favouring Steveson over ex-Marine ahead of UFC 331 clash
Sean Sharaf has publicly challenged the UFC over its repeated promotional collaborations with Gable Steveson, questioning why he — a former Marine — receives no similar treatment ahead of their UFC 331 bout on September 19 in Los Angeles.
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