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Volkanovski and Sucupira back underdog Ruffy to knock out Tsarukyan at UFC 331
Mauricio Ruffy enters his UFC 331 co-main event bout against Arman Tsarukyan as a significant underdog, but former coach Pablo Sucupira and new training partner Alexander Volkanovski insist the Brazilian's overhauled takedown defence makes him a genuine knockout threat.
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UEFA to decide in Thessaloniki whether Wembley hosts 2028 or 2029 Champions League final
UEFA's Executive Committee is meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, to confirm the host venues for the 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals. Wembley Stadium, which has staged three previous finals, is among the candidates under consideration.
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Dana White adds $50K 'proper chaos' bonus to UFC 331 with no set criteria
UFC CEO Dana White has announced a special $50,000 'proper chaos' bonus for UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 19, awarded entirely at his own discretion and separate from the promotion's standard bonuses.
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Five players face injury doubt as Arsenal visit Ipswich in Carabao Cup third round
Arsenal travel to Portman Road on Tuesday for a Carabao Cup third-round tie against Ipswich Town, with Ben White, William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera among five players carrying injury concerns ahead of the match.
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Hokit demands Gane title fight as Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight belt due to eye injury
Josh Hokit has publicly called out interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane after Tom Aspinall relinquished the UFC title following eye-related complications that blocked his medical clearance. Both Hokit and Gane recorded stoppage wins at UFC Freedom 250.
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Suspended Without Knowing It, Fournier Costs PSG €13M Before Historic Comeback
In August 1997, PSG fielded Laurent Fournier against Steaua Bucharest despite him being suspended—an administrative error that cost the club €13 million and led to the removal of sports coordinator Guy Adam.
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Jérémy Jacquet, 21, Already in Zidane's Sights for France
Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, signed this summer for €70 million from Rennes, has been pre-selected by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad, according to L'Équipe.
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Ethan Mbappé offers fine Burgundy wine to Ancelotti to make amends for Champions League red card
Sent off during LOSC's defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologized to his teammates and on social media before presenting a bottle of Burgundy wine to his coach Davide Ancelotti.
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Jaap Stam calls out Rashford and three United stars for walking as 10-man City win derby
Manchester United's miserable start deepened with a 1-0 home defeat to 10-man Manchester City, as club legend Jaap Stam publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes for failing to track back in the build-up to Erling Haaland's controversial winner.
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James Milner returns to Liverpool Academy as Robertson prepares for emotional Anfield homecoming
James Milner has quietly returned to Liverpool's Academy in a coaching capacity after retiring this summer, while former captain Andy Robertson is set to face his old club at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round.
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OM absent from top 10 favorites ahead of Europa League debut
Projected 11th by statistical models, Olympique de Marseille enters the Europa League without being among the title favorites. The Marseille club faces Besiktas on Thursday, three days before the Classique against PSG at the Vélodrome.
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Scott Coker launches Ki MMA with 32-fighter global grand prix set for 2027
Former Bellator chief Scott Coker has unveiled Ki MMA, a new promotion launching in early 2027 that will centre on a 32-man featherweight World Grand Prix spanning four continents, with the inaugural champion required to win five fights.
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Thuram holds record for France wins despite Giroud and Griezmann's retirement
With 93 victories for France, Lilian Thuram remains the record holder for wins with the Bleus. Giroud (91) and Griezmann (90), now retired from international football, failed to surpass him.
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Dembélé's Ballon d'Or jab at Mbappé was carefully orchestrated
Ousmane Dembélé's remarks against Kylian Mbappé following PSG's victory at Brest were not spontaneous: the club and the player's entourage had imposed the Ballon d'Or question on the broadcaster before kickoff.
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Rashford blasted for lack of intensity as United slump to controversial derby defeat
Manchester United fell 1-0 to City at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Erling Haaland's offside-controversy winner condemned by VAR. Club legend Jaap Stam singled out Marcus Rashford and three team-mates for failing to track back in the build-up.
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Arsenal open talks with Pro Ref after Arteta's penalty fury as Gunners eye Nico Paz
Arsenal have entered talks with officiating body Pro Ref following Mikel Arteta's furious reaction to a controversial penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win at Sunderland. The Premier League leaders are also tracking Como's Nico Paz, though Real Madrid hold a buy-back option on the 22-year-old.
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Super Rugby Pacific 2027 draw confirmed: every Australian side's full schedule
The Super Rugby Pacific 2027 season draw has been released, revealing key dates for Australian derbies and cross-Tasman clashes. The Brumbies host the Waratahs in Canberra on February 12 to open the campaign.
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Sam Clarke steps up at first five-eighth as Jacomb's All Blacks call-up reshapes Taranaki
All Blacks Sevens back Sam Clarke has taken over Taranaki's playmaking duties in the 2026 NPC after Josh Jacomb was called into the All Blacks squad for their tour of South Africa, marking Clarke's first time directing a professional backline.
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Super Rugby Pacific unveils 2027 schedule with pre-Anzac Day blockbuster headlining expanded season
Super Rugby Pacific has released its full 2027 fixture list across an expanded 17-round, 80-game regular season. A standout scheduling move places a Queensland Reds vs Blues clash in Brisbane on 24 April, the day before the historic Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test.
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Ortega injury scraps Moicano fight from UFC 331, forcing lightweight to Oct. 31 card
Brian Ortega has withdrawn from UFC 331 in Los Angeles due to an undisclosed injury, ending his scheduled lightweight bout with Renato Moicano. Moicano has been rerouted to a UFC Fight Night main event against Tom Nolan on Oct. 31 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
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