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Verstappen explains Austria qualifying crash: 'As I turned the wheel I was gone'
Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull into the barriers at Turn 9 during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, costing him two grid positions. The world champion said the snap came without warning, having also suffered a loose rear through Turn 6 earlier on the same lap.
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PFL CEO John Martin admits Bellator acquisition and shifting focus have stunted brand growth
PFL CEO John Martin has openly acknowledged that the promotion's repeated changes in direction since 2017, compounded by a troubled Bellator integration in 2023, have held back its brand. Martin, who joined last year, says building the PFL as a brand — not promoting individual fighters — is now his central mission.
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Yakhyaev wipes out Walker in eight seconds to record second-fastest finish in UFC light heavyweight history
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev remained unbeaten at 10-0 by demolishing Julius Walker just eight seconds into their UFC Fight Night 280 prelim in Baku, Azerbaijan, registering the second-fastest finish in light heavyweight history.
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Leipzig slap £100m tag on Diomande as four World Cup stars draw Premier League interest
RB Leipzig have valued 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande at £100m after his standout performances at the World Cup, with Liverpool among the clubs tracking him. Brighton's Yasin Ayari, Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and one other emerging talent are also attracting serious Premier League attention.
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Maresca begins work at Man City before official confirmation as Guardiola's successor
Enzo Maresca has been visiting Manchester City's training ground and studying squad data ahead of pre-season, even as the club finalises a compensation agreement with Chelsea to confirm his appointment.
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Jones urges retired Poirier to stay busy after airport arrest and alcohol admission
Jon Jones has publicly backed Dustin Poirier following his arrest at Atlanta airport for public drunkenness, urging his fellow retired fighter to keep occupied and praising him for openly acknowledging he needs help with alcohol.
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Ferdinand urges Tchouameni to choose Man United over Real Madrid exit rivals
Rio Ferdinand has publicly called on Aurélien Tchouameni to make Manchester United his next club if he leaves Real Madrid, claiming to have held private conversations with the midfielder. Reports from Spain suggest Madrid are open to selling the 26-year-old, valued at around £60m.
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Yakhyaev ties second-fastest KO in UFC light heavyweight history with 8-second finish at Baku
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev knocked out Julius Walker in just eight seconds at UFC Baku on Saturday, tying James Irvin for the second-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history and remaining undefeated at 10-0.
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Newcastle target £73m Dortmund midfielder Nmecha as Guimaraes and Tonali exits loom
Newcastle have shortlisted Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a potential midfield replacement, with Arsenal pursuing Bruno Guimaraes and Tottenham closing in on Sandro Tonali. Manchester United are also tracking the 25-year-old Germany international.
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PFL CEO praises MVP's casual-fan pull and opens door to reciprocal cross-promotion
Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin has acknowledged that Most Valuable Promotions outperformed his organisation in attracting casual fans at its debut MMA card in May, crediting Jake Paul's profile and MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian's brand-building — and says a cross-promotional deal is possible, provided it benefits PFL fighters equally.
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Ugarte World Cup injury threatens Manchester United's third midfield signing this summer
Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the World Cup, dealing Manchester United a significant blow as they pursue Mateus Fernandes and two other midfield additions this summer.
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Russell takes Austrian GP pole after Verstappen crash disrupts qualifying
George Russell claimed pole position for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix after a Max Verstappen crash shaped a chaotic qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton line up second and third on the provisional grid.
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Ruziboev chokes out Pulyaev in under four minutes to extend UFC win streak to three
Nursulton Ruziboev secured his third consecutive UFC victory at UFC Baku on Saturday, submitting Andrey Pulyaev with a rear-naked choke at 3:58 of the first round to improve his promotional record to 5-1.
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Austrian GP qualifying head-to-head: How every F1 team-mate battle stacks up in 2026
Following qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix, here is the updated 2026 season tally of every team-mate head-to-head battle across all F1 teams, from McLaren and Mercedes to Red Bull and Ferrari.
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Vieira names Manu Kone best midfielder in France and backs Arsenal summer move
Patrick Vieira has publicly endorsed Arsenal target Manu Kone, calling the Roma midfielder the best in France ahead of Tchouameni and Rabiot. Reports suggest the 25-year-old has already agreed personal terms on a move to the Emirates.
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Russell snatches Austrian GP pole after Verstappen crash triggers yellow-flag inquiry
George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a 1m06.113s lap, surviving a stewards' review over yellow-flag conditions caused by Max Verstappen's crash. Charles Leclerc lines up second, with Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli on row two.
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Man City agree £116m Anderson deal as Rodri uncertainty clouds midfield rebuild
Manchester City have agreed a £116m flat fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, but midfield questions persist with Rodri hinting at a possible exit and Bernardo Silva already gone.
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Ferdinand urges Tchouameni to snub Real Madrid and seal Manchester United move
Rio Ferdinand has made a direct public appeal to Aurelien Tchouameni to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United, as reports from Spain suggest the club are open to selling the £60m-valued France midfielder this summer.
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Scaloni rests Messi for Argentina's final group game against Jordan at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi, who has scored all five of Argentina's goals at the tournament, will begin their final Group Stage match against Jordan on the bench, with manager Lionel Scaloni confirming the 39-year-old will enter as a second-half substitute.
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Lightning forces abandonment of New Zealand U20 vs Japan U20 with Baby Blacks leading 38-21
New Zealand's World Rugby U20 Championship Pool B match against Japan in Kutaisi was abandoned due to lightning strikes near the AIA Arena. World Rugby confirmed the final score stands at 38-21 to New Zealand.
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