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Accountant Alex Apodaca pulls off biggest upset in Contender Series history — then heads to work
Alex Apodaca stunned heavily favoured Bella Mir on Dana White's Contender Series on 25 August to earn a UFC contract, then revealed she had a 7:30 a.m. work call the next morning — and has no plans to quit her day job.
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Dvalishvili says Russian flag in Octagon upset him, not Makhachev's UFC 330 win
Merab Dvalishvili has clarified that his visible frustration after Islam Makhachev's UFC 330 title defence against Ian Garry was directed at Makhachev's team bringing a Russian flag into the Octagon, not at the champion himself.
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Liverpool's approach for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr rebuffed as Barcola pursuit continues
Liverpool have had an initial approach for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr turned down, according to The Athletic, with under a week remaining in the transfer window. The Reds continue to pursue PSG's Bradley Barcola as their primary attacking target.
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Roberto Martinez offers his services to Algeria, disrupting Poyet talks
As the Algerian Football Federation prepared to appoint Gustavo Poyet, Roberto Martinez spontaneously offered his services to take charge of the Fennecs, even accepting a reduction in his salary demands.
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Guendouzi makes 'Jul' gesture at Lyon fans, sparks mass brawl after Fenerbahçe win
After Fenerbahçe's 2-1 victory over Lyon at Groupama Stadium, Mattéo Guendouzi made provocative gestures toward the home supporters, triggering a mass brawl involving players and staff from both clubs.
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Vieira refuses to take office in Senegal before contract is signed
Appointed Senegal head coach on August 18, Patrick Vieira has not yet officially taken up his position. The 1998 World Cup winner is conditioning his first public appearance on the finalization of his contract with the FSF.
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Australian player presence in New Zealand's NPC surges 237 per cent since 2021
Twenty-seven Australian-born players have appeared in New Zealand's NPC across the first three rounds of the 2026 season, a rise of more than 237 per cent since 2021, with Rugby Australia's high-performance director welcoming the trend.
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Three surgeries and a retirement scare: Rafael dos Anjos returns at UFC 332
Rafael dos Anjos endured three knee surgeries following his October 2023 loss to Geoff Neal, admitting he briefly considered retirement. The former UFC lightweight champion now faces Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City.
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UFC newcomer Ronald Humphrey reveals he mentally sizes up strangers for fights at the grocery store
Ronald Humphrey, fresh off a submission win over Alexis Miranda on Dana White's Contender Series that earned him a UFC contract, says he 'embodies violence in a healthy way' — including mentally assessing every non-fighter he passes in public.
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Balde chooses to stay at Barcelona as Zirkzee expects United exit before deadline
Manchester United's pursuit of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has collapsed after the Spain international told the club he wants to remain at the Camp Nou. Separately, striker Joshua Zirkzee is expected to leave Old Trafford before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Brady warns Prates lacks the wrestling defence to trouble Makhachev at welterweight
Sean Brady has studied Carlos Prates on tape and believes Islam Makhachev will take the Brazilian down and dominate him, while arguing that unbeaten Michael Morales poses a far trickier puzzle for the UFC welterweight champion.
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Delgado vows to 'put Silva down like a dog' as Noche UFC 4 main event heats up
Jose Delgado has launched a sharp verbal attack on Jean Silva ahead of their Noche UFC 4 headline bout on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, calling the Brazilian a 'coward' hiding behind a manufactured persona and predicting a stunning knockout.
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Bella Mir vows to rebound after Alex Apodaca stuns her in biggest DWCS upset ever
Bella Mir has responded publicly after suffering her first professional MMA loss, a unanimous decision defeat to Alex Apodaca at Dana White's Contender Series — the biggest upset in the show's history. The -6000 favourite says no single loss will define her career.
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Arsenal's Alvarez pursuit intensifies as Atletico release angry Barcelona statement
Atletico Madrid have declared a "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially clearing the path for Arsenal. A swap deal involving Gunners players is also emerging as the transfer deadline approaches.
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Chelsea eye Alex Scott signing and £270m in sales to close a hectic transfer window
Chelsea have already spent around £350m this summer but now face an urgent need to sell, with over 39 senior players on the books ahead of the Premier League's 25-man registration deadline on September 1.
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Brady defends Din Thomas but questions timing of live retirement announcement after Robertson's UFC 330 loss
Sean Brady says he disagrees with how Din Thomas publicly announced his retirement from cornering moments after Gillian Robertson's strawweight title loss at UFC 330, but insists he still welcomes Thomas in his corner for his Nov. 7 clash with Gabriel Bonfim.
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Ladd accuses UFC of neglecting women's MMA while signing fighters too soon
Former UFC bantamweight Aspen Ladd has criticised the promotion for a lack of care toward its women's divisions, arguing that green prospects are being rushed to the big stage before they are ready. The 12-5 veteran, now signed with BKB, also offered cautious optimism about the PFL-MVP merger and Scott Coker's upcoming promotion.
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Four New Zealanders among 30 international prospects chasing MLR dreams in 2026 College Draft
Major League Rugby's 2026 College Draft features 73 prospects, including four New Zealanders and players from South Africa, Australia, Zimbabwe and beyond, all bidding for a professional contract in the United States.
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Bella Mir vows to return stronger after upset Contender Series decision loss to Apodaca
Bella Mir, the 23-year-old bantamweight prospect and daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, dropped a decision to Alex Apodaca at Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday, ending her 4-0 start. Mir addressed the defeat on Instagram, crediting Apodaca and promising the loss would not define her.
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Nic White steps into coaching as Western Force name staff for Super Rugby AUS 2026
Twice-retired Wallabies scrum-half Nic White has joined the Western Force coaching staff for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS campaign, alongside Academy Manager Damian Steele, veteran fly-half Jono Lance, and scrum specialist Chris Heiberg.
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