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Former UFC fighter Aspen Ladd signs four-fight deal with BKB bare-knuckle promotion
Aspen Ladd has signed a four-fight deal with bare-knuckle promotion BKB, continuing her shift away from MMA following a seven-fight UFC stint that ended with consecutive losses and a subsequent 3-2 run in the PFL.
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FIFA confirms rainbow flags permitted at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash in Seattle
FIFA has ruled that rainbow flags and other LGBTQ+ symbols are permitted inside the stadium for the Group G match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle on 27 June, despite strong objections from both nations' football federations.
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Pepe's brace sends Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 and ends Curacao's debut dream
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 in Philadelphia to advance from Group E as runners-up. The result eliminated tournament debutants Curacao, who had held Ecuador to a draw in their previous match.
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Beccacece climbs into stands to embrace family after Ecuador stun Germany 2-1 at World Cup
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece scaled the stands in New Jersey to celebrate with his family after his side's 2-1 upset of four-time champions Germany secured a round-of-32 place as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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Tornado warning forces Kansas City Stadium evacuation ahead of Netherlands vs Tunisia
Fans at Kansas City Stadium were ordered to seek shelter on Thursday after a tornado warning threatened to postpone Tunisia's clash with the Netherlands. The disruption follows France's group-stage match against Iraq being suspended for nearly two hours due to lightning in Philadelphia.
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Ecuador stun Germany to set up potential England Round of 32 clash at World Cup
Ecuador's 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in New Jersey has projected England to face the South Americans in the World Cup Round of 32, while Scotland edge closer to elimination after the result shifted Group E standings.
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Ivory Coast reach first-ever World Cup knockout stage after Pépé double sinks Curaçao
Nicolas Pépé scored in both halves as Ivory Coast beat Curaçao in Philadelphia to seal second place in Group E and a historic first appearance in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds.
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Manchester City shatter British record with £130m move for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a £130m deal with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson, eclipsing the British transfer record set by Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool last summer. Anderson is set to undergo a medical in New York on Friday.
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Katia Itzel Garcia to become third woman ever to referee a men's World Cup match
Mexico City native Katia Itzel Garcia will take charge of Tunisia vs Netherlands in Group F, making her World Cup debut and becoming only the third female referee in the history of the men's tournament.
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West Ham eye Fatawu as Summerville replacement, clearing path for Man Utd move
Manchester United's pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has gained momentum after West Ham identified Leicester's Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement. The Hammers are seeking around £50m for the Dutch winger, who attracted interest from AC Milan, PSG, Arsenal and Roma.
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Manchester City seal £130m agreement to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson for a reported £130 million, making him one of the most expensive transfers in Premier League history.
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Arsenal seal permanent Hincapié signing as Ecuador defender prepares for World Cup decider
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Ecuador left back Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen, completing the deal while the 24-year-old prepares for a crucial World Cup group stage match against Germany.
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England face 5,600-mile group-stage marathon as Tuchel defends Kansas City base
England have already accumulated more than 5,600 air miles in the group stage alone, based in Kansas City while playing in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey. The travel burden could intensify sharply if they advance deep into the knockout rounds.
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17-year-old Mora breaks 95-year record to spark Mexico's perfect World Cup group stage
Gilberto Mora became the youngest Mexican player to start a World Cup match as El Tri beat Czechia 3-0 on Wednesday, finishing Group A with a perfect nine points and their first-ever three-win group stage.
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Newcastle declare Bruno Guimaraes 'not for sale' as Arsenal weigh £100m approach
Newcastle United have told Arsenal that captain Bruno Guimaraes is not available for transfer, despite reports the Gunners intend to make a formal approach for the Brazil international, whose previous release clause was set at £100m.
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Eze reveals Tuchel's touchline message after making World Cup debut for England
Eberechi Eze described feeling 'blessed' after coming off the bench against Ghana in his World Cup debut, sharing the brief instruction Thomas Tuchel gave him before he entered the pitch. The Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League title has sharpened his confidence heading into the tournament.
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Gaethje earns sole MMA nomination at 2026 ESPYs after stunning Topuria for undisputed title
Justin Gaethje has been nominated for Best Fighter at the 2026 ESPY Awards — the only MMA fighter on the ballot — following a landmark year that included defeating Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed UFC lightweight gold.
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England fans flood Times Square as thousands descend on New York for Panama clash
Up to 25,000 England supporters are expected inside the New Jersey stadium for Saturday's World Cup group match against Panama, with tens of thousands more filling New York's bars and fan zones ahead of kick-off.
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Unbeaten prospect Nascimento calls Hooper 'easy money' ahead of UFC Baku debut
Jefferson Nascimento, 13-0 and a three-time LFA lightweight champion, accepted a short-notice welterweight bout against Tahir Abdullaev at UFC Baku on June 27 — and used the occasion to question why Chase Hooper holds a UFC roster spot he long coveted.
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Ecuador face must-win clash against group winners Germany to survive at World Cup 2026
Ecuador must beat already-qualified Germany at MetLife Stadium to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive, with the Group E decider kicking off at 9:00pm ET. Kelly Cates presents BBC's studio coverage alongside pundits Joe Hart, Daniel Sturridge and Lucas Leiva.
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