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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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PFL heavyweight champion Goltsov booked against Djantou Nana for Chicago card on Oct. 16
2024 PFL heavyweight tournament champion Denis Goltsov will face rising contender Maxwell Djantou Nana at PFL Chicago on Oct. 16, the promotion confirmed. The matchup pits two ranked heavyweights weeks after Goltsov's 52-second TKO win at PFL Charlotte.
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Mbappé hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 demolition of Real Sociedad in La Liga
Kylian Mbappé opened his La Liga account in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, scoring three times as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Jude Bellingham contributing two assists.
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Tom Aspinall dismisses UFC departure rumours: 'I'm not leaving'
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall issued a public statement on Wednesday denying social media claims that he has relinquished his title and left the promotion, confirming he remains in daily contact with the UFC.
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Robertson set for emotional Anfield return as Spurs draw Liverpool in Carabao Cup third round
Andy Robertson will face his former club Liverpool in the Carabao Cup third round after joining Tottenham on a free transfer this summer. The draw also pits Coventry against Aston Villa in a Midlands derby and sends Arsenal to Ipswich.
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Tottenham crushes Charlton 5-1 in League Cup and silences critics
Under pressure after a 3-0 opening defeat to Brentford in the Premier League, Roberto De Zerbi saw his Spurs dominate Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup and qualify for the round of 16.
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Matfield insists Springboks dominated despite falling 1-0 to All Blacks in series opener
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield remains unconcerned after South Africa lost the first Test of the Greatest Rivalry series to New Zealand at Ellis Park, arguing the Boks controlled the set piece and attack but squandered three first-half scoring chances.
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Liverpool drawn against Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round
The Carabao Cup third round draw has been made, with Liverpool hosting Tottenham as the standout tie. Arsenal travel to Ipswich, while Manchester United host Brighton among the 16 fixtures.
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Chelsea weigh move for Emi Martinez as Aston Villa seek £10m exit before deadline
Chelsea are considering a move for Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez after Aston Villa made him available following their £27m signing of Zion Suzuki. The 33-year-old World Cup winner has also attracted interest from Manchester United, Juventus, Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray.
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Former UFC heavyweight Chris Barnett signs with Power Slap after UFC release
Chris Barnett, released by the UFC in 2025 following back-to-back losses, has signed with Power Slap. The 40-year-old combat sports veteran carries a 23-10 MMA record and an opponent is yet to be named.
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Sunderland make loan approach for Jack Grealish as Man City weigh up exit
Sunderland have submitted a loan proposal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, according to The Athletic, with the deal potentially including a permanent option when his contract expires next summer.
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Lyon ultras storm pitch after Guendouzi gesture in Fenerbahçe clash
During Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg at Groupama Stadium, several Lyon ultras breached security barriers in the North Stand to confront Fenerbahçe players, apparently provoked by a gesture from Mattéo Guendouzi after the Turkish side's second goal.
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LOSC-PSG inaugurates complete referee audio coverage, a first in Ligue 1
For Matchday 2 of Ligue 1, the clash between Lille and PSG will be the stage for a first in the French championship: the referee will wear a microphone capturing his exchanges with the captains, in addition to the on-body camera already deployed.
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10-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna on penalties to reach Conference League as Celtic's collapse haunts Scotland
Hearts qualified for the UEFA Conference League main phase after beating Rapid Vienna on penalties in Vienna, with goalkeeper Beau Reus saving twice in the shoot-out. The result came a night after Celtic surrendered a four-goal aggregate lead to LASK, dropping into the Europa League at a cost of at least £20m.
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Emery won't stay long if Villa keep selling top players, warns Merson
Paul Merson has warned Aston Villa that Unai Emery will not tolerate the club's continued exodus of key players, after a 4-0 opening-day hammering at Brighton exposed the squad's dramatic decline from last season's Europa League winners.
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Ex-Bellator fighter Alejandra Lara suspended nine months after cocaine metabolite test
Alejandra Lara has been handed a nine-month suspension and fined by the Nevada Athletic Commission after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, following her April loss at a Tuff-N-Uff regional event.
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Nico Gonzalez joins Newcastle for up to £52m as Man City's midfield exodus deepens
Manchester City have sold Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle United in a deal worth up to £52million, just 18 months after signing the Spanish midfielder from Porto for £50m. He becomes the fourth senior midfielder to leave the Etihad this summer.
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Guendouzi makes obscene gesture to Lyon fans before Champions League playoff
During the second leg of the Champions League playoff between Lyon and Fenerbahçe, Mattéo Guendouzi responded to insults from Lyon supporters with an obscene gesture captured by cameras. UEFA could sanction the French midfielder.
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