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Scientists name 98-million-year-old wasp species after McLaren's Oscar Piastri
Three palaeontologists have named a newly discovered Cretaceous wasp species Gwesped piastrii in honour of McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri, citing his Formula 1 achievements and the amber's resemblance to McLaren's iconic orange livery.
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Joe Rogan raises heat and bugs concerns over UFC's outdoor White House event
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has voiced strong reservations about the promotion's June 14 event at the White House, citing Washington D.C.'s summer heat — which hit 100 degrees on the same date last year — and the difficulty of managing insects during an outdoor fight card.
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Guardiola calls Klopp's Liverpool a 'nightmare' and plans first dinner with old rival
Pep Guardiola has described facing Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool as a 'nightmare' in every encounter, while revealing the two former rivals have never shared a meal together — something he intends to change now Klopp has left management.
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Ugarte faces Man United exit as Carrick plans two midfield signings this summer
Manuel Ugarte could leave Manchester United on loan or permanently this summer after Michael Carrick omitted him from the squad for the final Premier League game of the season. United are targeting two midfield additions, making the £50m Uruguayan's position increasingly precarious.
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Real Madrid target Ruben Dias as Manchester City defensive exodus looms
Real Madrid are monitoring Ruben Dias as a potential summer signing after the Portugal international reportedly asked his agent to explore a move away from Manchester City. The 28-year-old is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Franco Smith backs Dan Lancaster to start URC quarter-final against his father's Connacht
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has dismissed concerns about inside information, naming Dan Lancaster at fly-half for Friday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Connacht, the side coached by the 25-year-old's father Stuart Lancaster.
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Newcastle's pursuit of Ez Abde could hand Barcelona a €12m Gordon discount
Newcastle United are targeting Real Betis winger Ez Abde as a replacement for Anthony Gordon, who is joining Barcelona for €80m. A potential sell-on clause could see Barcelona recoup up to €12m of that fee.
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Neymar faces race to be fit for Brazil's World Cup opener after grade two calf injury
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed Neymar has sustained a grade two calf injury, ruling him out of warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt and putting his availability for the Group C opener against Morocco on June 13 in doubt.
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Ugarte faces Old Trafford exit as Carrick shapes United's summer midfield rebuild
Manuel Ugarte could leave Manchester United on loan or permanently this summer after being omitted from Michael Carrick's final Premier League squad of the season. The £50m signing from Sporting has struggled for form and impact since arriving in August 2024.
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Foster urges Manchester United to sign free-agent Lewandowski on a one-year deal
Former United goalkeeper Ben Foster has called on the club to sign Robert Lewandowski on a short-term deal this summer, with the 37-year-old set to leave Barcelona as a free agent. Foster also identified defensive reinforcements and a Casemiro replacement as priorities for Michael Carrick's squad.
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Antonelli's four-win streak draws comparisons to young Hamilton and Vettel
Former F1 broadcaster Will Buxton has likened championship-leading Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in their breakthrough seasons. The 19-year-old leads the 2026 drivers' standings by 43 points after winning his first four races consecutively.
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Neymar confirmed with grade-two calf injury that will rule him out of Brazil's World Cup opener
Brazil have confirmed Neymar Junior sustained a grade-two calf injury during Santos's defeat to Coritiba, leaving him likely to miss the Selecao's opening 2026 World Cup fixture against Morocco in New Jersey on 13 June.
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Hoddle questions Tuchel's decision to leave Wharton out of England's World Cup squad
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit Adam Wharton from the World Cup squad, arguing the Crystal Palace midfielder demonstrated exactly why he should be on the plane with a standout display in Palace's 1-0 Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano.
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Manchester United confirm private financing for planned 100,000-seat Old Trafford rebuild
Manchester United's third-quarter financial results, which showed an operating profit of £37.7 million, included a brief update confirming that private financing is being pursued for a proposed new 100,000-seat stadium estimated to cost around £2 billion.
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Premier League replaces PSR with Squad Cost Ratio rules from 2026-27 season
The Premier League is scrapping its Profitability and Sustainability Rules this summer and replacing them with a Squad Cost Ratio framework from the 2026-27 season. Clubs that breach the maximum spending threshold face an automatic six-point deduction and a non-negotiable fine.
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Jurrien Timber returns to full Arsenal training ahead of Champions League final against PSG
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has rejoined full team training ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, offering Mikel Arteta a potential option at right-back after 70 days out with a groin injury.
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Alex Codling leaves Munster to join Toulon after one season at Thomond Park
Munster forwards coach Alex Codling will depart at the end of the season to join French Top 14 club Toulon, filling the vacancy left by Sergio Parisse. The 52-year-old spent one full-time season at Thomond Park after initially arriving as a consultant in November 2024.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win creates Carabao Cup draw headache for EFL
Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig sealed the club's first European trophy and a Europa League berth, taking the number of Premier League sides in Europe next season to nine — and leaving EFL officials scrambling to restructure the Carabao Cup's opening rounds.
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De Zerbi targets Mason Greenwood reunion at Tottenham amid fan opposition
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pursuing a move for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, according to transfers journalist Nico Schira. The potential signing would rekindle their partnership from Ligue 1 but risks deepening tensions with sections of the Spurs fanbase.
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England drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in 2026 World Cup Group L
England will open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on 17 June, reuniting two sides who last met in the 2018 semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side also face Ghana and Panama to complete Group L.
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