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Frankie Edgar nearly quit competing entirely after BKFC pulled him from card
UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar says a late medical withdrawal by BKFC left him so disillusioned he almost walked away from all competition. He has since moved on, accepting a freestyle wrestling match against Merab Dvalishvili at RAF 9 in New Jersey.
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Konate's Liverpool exit leaves a defensive void and a stretched transfer budget
Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool next month after contract talks broke down over valuation, departing a club that now faces a central defensive crisis with two teenage signings, an ageing Van Dijk, and a forward line also in need of reinforcement.
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Hong Kong China stun Japan Select XV 33-29 to split series after 80-0 humiliation
Seven days after conceding 80 unanswered points to a Japan Select XV, Hong Kong China produced an 84-point swing to win the rematch 33-29 in Fukuoka, splitting the two-match series ahead of their Rugby World Cup debut in Australia.
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Russell and Antonelli tell Mercedes to trust them after Canadian GP tension
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli urged Mercedes to let them race freely following intense wheel-to-wheel battles at the Canadian Grand Prix, which prompted internal reviews and a sit-down with team principal Toto Wolff.
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Allegri set to replace Conte at Napoli as McTominay and Hojlund face new era
Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to take charge at Napoli following Antonio Conte's departure, bringing a new managerial era for former Manchester United pair Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund.
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ITV confirms World Cup 2026 punditry line-up with Postecoglou, Mata and Vieira joining Keane and Neville
ITV Sport has unveiled its full on-screen team for the 2026 World Cup, with Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata among the pundits alongside Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Patrick Vieira. The broadcaster will cover 29 group stage matches from its base by Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
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Song Yadong and Figueiredo make weight for UFC Macau bantamweight main event
All fighters hit the scales ahead of UFC Fight Night 277 in Macau on May 30, with Song Yadong (136 lbs) and Deiveson Figueiredo (135.5 lbs) both cleared for their five-round bantamweight headliner. It marks Figueiredo's return to the Octagon after three straight defeats.
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Verstappen beats NASCAR driver Zilisch in Miami sim racing challenge at the F1 weekend
Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and NASCAR Cup Series driver Connor Zilisch went head-to-head in a sim racing challenge at Miami, tackling the International Autodrome circuit in a virtual NASCAR stock car. Verstappen edged Zilisch by 0.76 seconds, while Hadjar failed to set a clean time.
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Arsenal's Premier League title parade set for Islington on Sunday 31 May
Arsenal will parade the Premier League trophy around Islington on Sunday 31 May, starting at 2pm BST. Both the men's and women's teams will take part, with the route running through Holloway Road, Seven Sisters Road and Upper Street.
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Arsenal's Emirates Stadium expansion to cost more than the original £390m build
Arsenal are planning to add around 20,000 seats to the Emirates Stadium's current 60,704 capacity at an estimated cost of £500m — exceeding the £390m it cost to build the ground in 2006. Owner Stan Kroenke has spoken publicly about the project, with chief executive Richard Garlick leading talks.
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URC referees' chief threatens zero-tolerance crackdown on player backchat in play-offs
United Rugby Championship referees' boss Tappe Henning has warned players that excessive shouting at officials will not be tolerated during the play-offs, saying zero tolerance remains an option if behaviour does not improve.
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Shearer 'not upset' as Barcelona agree £70m deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
Alan Shearer has expressed surprise that Barcelona can afford £70 million for Anthony Gordon, given the club's £2bn debt, but backed Newcastle's decision to sell after the forward made clear he wanted to leave.
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Cross-code centurion Sam Lousi signs new deal to remain at Scarlets
Sam Lousi, 34, has committed to the Scarlets beyond the current season after making 112 appearances for the Welsh region. The Tongan international second row joined in 2019 following stints in the NRL, Super Rugby, and reached his century against Pau in January.
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Rory Hutchinson set to join Northampton's 200-club against Gloucester in Premiership play-off clash
Rory Hutchinson will become the 82nd player in Northampton Saints' history to make 200 appearances for the club when they host Gloucester on 30 May, with a win securing Saints home advantage in the Premiership play-offs.
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Sio eyes Premiership title farewell as Feyi-Waboso returns for Exeter against Leicester
Scott Sio says winning the Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham would be a 'fairy tale finish' to his Exeter Chiefs career before he joins Cardiff this summer. The Chiefs travel to Welford Road on Sunday sitting three points clear of fifth-place Saracens.
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Barcelona agree personal terms with Bernardo Silva as Flick's approval remains pending
Barcelona have reached an agreement on personal terms with free agent Bernardo Silva, according to SportItalia, with agent Jorge Mendes given the go-ahead to finalise the deal. However, manager Hansi Flick is yet to give his blessing, having previously expressed concern over midfield depth.
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Titcombe handed first Premiership start at fly-half as Leicester face Exeter with two rookies
Charlie Titcombe will make his Gallagher Premiership debut at fly-half for Leicester Tigers against Exeter on Sunday, with Billy Searle out for the season and James O'Connor sidelined by injury. George Pearson also starts at full-back in place of the injured Freddie Steward.
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Roache's extra-time try seals Australia's nervy 15-10 win over Kenya in Valladolid
Dietrich Roache scored twice, including a match-winning sprint down the left sideline in the 16th minute of extra time, as Australia edged Kenya 15-10 in their Pool A opener at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid.
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Ederson deal, Elliot Anderson pursuit and new Old Trafford: Manchester United's summer questions answered
Manchester United are closing in on a £38m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and could spend up to £300m this summer, with up to five signings possible. The club also provided a minor update on plans for a new Old Trafford stadium.
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Montoya warns F1 rivals that Antonelli's winning comfort is hardest thing to stop
Juan Pablo Montoya says Kimi Antonelli's growing ease at the front of the grid should alarm the rest of the paddock after the 19-year-old claimed a fourth consecutive grand prix victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 43 points.
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