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Wolff credits Verstappen himself, not Red Bull's upgrade, for Austria podium threat
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Max Verstappen's mastery of the Red Bull Ring — where he has won five times — was the primary reason Red Bull emerged as the main challenger in Austria, rather than the major upgrade the team brought to Spielberg.
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Hamilton and Leclerc slide out of contention as Ferrari's tyre woes wreck Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both fell out of podium contention at the Austrian Grand Prix after unmanageable rear tyre degradation forced Ferrari into damage-limitation mode. Hamilton slipped to a three-stop strategy that never worked, while Leclerc tumbled from second to eighth.
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Joyagear clears Pereira after fan-snubbing claims at London seminar
Alex Pereira faced social media backlash after fans accused him of refusing photos, skipping autographs, and cutting short a UK seminar. Organiser Joyagear has since issued a statement taking full responsibility, saying a miscommunication on their side meant Pereira was never told those extras were expected.
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Antonelli recovers to third in Austria after chaotic opening laps cost him more
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Austrian Grand Prix despite going off the track three times in the opening two laps, dropping to fifth before staging a recovery drive at the Red Bull Ring.
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Aliskerov outpoints Ferreira at UFC Baku and calls for a marquee name in Abu Dhabi
Ikram Aliskerov earned a unanimous decision over Brunno Ferreira at UFC Baku on Saturday and immediately called for a high-profile opponent at the UFC's October card in Abu Dhabi, telling the promotion he will fight anyone they suggest.
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Mason Mount set to stay at Man Utd as Milan transfer reports catch his camp off guard
Reports linking Mason Mount with a move to AC Milan have been denied by those close to the Manchester United midfielder, who is training in Spain ahead of pre-season and is expected to remain at Old Trafford.
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Ugarte tears ACL at World Cup to end any hope of Manchester United summer sale
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a torn cruciate ligament during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup group stage on Friday, with an MRI confirming the long-term injury and ruling out a likely summer transfer.
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Yakhyaev floors Walker in 8 seconds at UFC Baku and targets top-10 light heavyweight bouts
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev delivered one of the quickest finishes in UFC history, knocking out Julius Walker in just 8 seconds at UFC Baku on Friday to earn a $100,000 performance bonus. The undefeated 25-year-old is now calling for top-10 opposition.
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Verstappen credits Red Bull's Austria upgrades but blames rear-axle issues for missing first 2026 win
Max Verstappen finished on the podium at the Austrian Grand Prix — his best result of 2026 — but revealed rear-axle handling problems in the second half of the race cost him a genuine shot at beating George Russell's Mercedes.
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Jones backs Makhachev to defend welterweight title at UFC 330, names him a GOAT contender
Jon Jones has predicted Islam Makhachev will successfully defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, citing Makhachev's elite wrestling as the decisive edge — and placing him alongside himself in the GOAT conversation.
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Ugarte tears ACL at World Cup, throwing £50.5m Man United midfielder's future into doubt
Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury, with reports in Uruguay confirming an ACL tear, after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup group-stage defeat to Spain. The £50.5m Manchester United midfielder's expected summer transfer now looks in serious jeopardy.
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Atlético must sell Sørloth, Almada and possibly Giménez to fund summer rebuild
Atlético Madrid face a summer of difficult outgoing decisions, with Alexander Sørloth, Thiago Almada and José Giménez all identified as likely departures. Sporting director Mateu Alemany needs the sales income to finance further signings after two arrivals already confirmed.
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Goretzka offered to Atlético Madrid but €15m salary demand clouds free transfer
Leon Goretzka's representatives have proposed the 31-year-old to Atlético Madrid as he departs Bayern Munich on a free transfer, but his reported €15m annual salary sits beyond what Los Colchoneros can realistically offer.
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Manchester City sign Mathys Tel for £21.5m from Troyes before sending him straight to Monaco on loan
Manchester City have completed the signing of 19-year-old French forward Mathys Detourbet from sister club Troyes for around £21.5m. The teenager has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad but is expected to join Monaco on loan for the 2025-26 season.
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Magomedov survives early knockdown to outwork Pereira at UFC Baku
Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov was dropped by a right hand in the opening round but recovered to dominate Michel Pereira over the final two rounds, earning a unanimous decision victory in the UFC Baku co-main event on Saturday.
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Mbemba warns England that DR Congo will be ready for Atlanta World Cup showdown
DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba has put England on notice ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 clash in Atlanta on Wednesday. Congo, who recorded their first ever World Cup win by beating Uzbekistan, face England after Gareth Southgate's side topped their group with a 2-0 victory over Panama.
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Russell ends Austrian GP drought with commanding win as Wolff hails his "cold-blooded" drive
George Russell converted pole position into a dominant victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, ending a winless run since the season-opener in Australia. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised the 28-year-old's composure and tyre management throughout the race.
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Piastri summoned by Austrian GP stewards over slow reconnaissance laps
Oscar Piastri and a McLaren team representative have been called before the Austrian Grand Prix stewards after the Australian allegedly drove unnecessarily slowly during his reconnaissance laps. A fine or reprimand is the most likely outcome, leaving his fourth-place finish intact.
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Russell's Austrian GP win cuts Antonelli's championship lead to 40 points
George Russell claimed his second victory of the 2026 season at the Austrian Grand Prix, trimming Kimi Antonelli's drivers' championship lead to 40 points. Max Verstappen's runner-up finish was his best result of the year, while Mercedes extended their constructors' advantage to nearly 100 points over Ferrari.
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Fiziev dismisses UFC's Meta AI rankings as 'elephant sh*t' after knockout win in Baku
Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres in the UFC Baku main event on Saturday, then used his post-fight platform to publicly condemn the promotion's new Meta AI rankings system, which had left him outside the top 15 heading into the fight.
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