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Carabao Cup third round draw: Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and United learn opponents
The nine Premier League clubs competing in European football this season enter the Carabao Cup at the third round stage, with Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa among those discovering their opponents in tonight's draw.
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Hadjar's Dutch GP withdrawal shows confidence, not weakness, says former Red Bull mechanic
Isack Hadjar sat out the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with a wrist injury, but former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas argues the decision reflected the rookie's self-assurance rather than fragility, with a return at Monza anticipated.
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Chelsea prepare second Alex Scott bid as £120m Enzo Fernandez exit to City edges closer
Chelsea are set to test Bournemouth's resolve with a fresh offer for Alex Scott, their primary target to replace Enzo Fernandez, after Manchester City indicated they are willing to meet the midfielder's £120m asking price.
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Holloway, Pimblett and Steveson each fined $2,500 for jumping the cage at UFC 329
The Nevada Athletic Commission fined Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson $2,500 each after all three leapt outside the octagon to celebrate their victories at UFC 329 in July. The rule traces back to Khabib Nurmagomedov's post-fight brawl at UFC 229 in 2018.
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Chelsea in talks to sign Martinez as Sanchez's errors force Aston Villa goalkeeper rethink
Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez after Robert Sanchez's costly error in Monday's 3-2 win over Fulham. Villa are willing to sell the Argentina World Cup winner following the arrival of Zion Suzuki as their new long-term number one.
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Apodaca stuns Bella Mir with unanimous decision to earn UFC contract as history's biggest Contender Series underdog
Alex Apodaca pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history on Tuesday, outworking Bella Mir over 15 minutes at Contender Series Week 3 to win a unanimous decision and earn a UFC contract — despite entering as the heaviest underdog in the show's history.
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Liquidation looms, Girondins de Bordeaux pin all hopes on FFF executive committee
After their appeal was rejected by the Paris administrative court, Girondins de Bordeaux have only one option left: convince the French Football Federation's executive committee to reopen their case to avoid judicial liquidation.
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Ferrari's upgraded engines ready as team weighs Monza debut for Leclerc and Hamilton
Ferrari has assembled two updated power units under F1's ADUO system for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, but a final decision on whether to race them at the Italian Grand Prix will not be made until the end of this week.
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FIA confirms Red Bull-Ford holds F1's most powerful engine after ADUO Period 2 review
The FIA has published its second ADUO evaluation covering races from Melbourne to Budapest, confirming the Red Bull-Ford internal combustion engine as the benchmark. Mercedes is 2-4% down on power, while Audi, Ferrari and Honda trail by more than 4%.
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Real Madrid becomes official partner of Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix after 45 years away
Real Madrid has partnered with the Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled for September 11–13 on the Madring circuit, marking F1's return to the Spanish capital for the first time in 45 years. The club will make several of its facilities available to race organizers.
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Barcelona scrap World Cup tribute to back Catalan independence after police clash with fans
Barcelona have cancelled a planned ceremony honouring their World Cup-winning Spain players before Thursday's home match against Athletic Club, after police clashed with a fan displaying a Catalan independence flag at last weekend's La Liga opener. President Joan Laporta says the club will instead distribute Catalan flags across the Spotify Camp Nou.
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FIA confirms Red Bull-Ford leads F1 engine rankings after second ADUO assessment
The FIA's second ADUO power unit evaluation, covering races from Australia to Hungary, confirms Red Bull-Ford holds the benchmark engine in Formula 1. Mercedes sits 2–4% behind, while Audi, Ferrari and Honda trail by more than 4%, though no new homologations were awarded this cycle.
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Dembélé excluded from squad after altercation with Luis Enrique at Rennes
Substituted at half-time during PSG's 2-2 draw at Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé confronted Luis Enrique in the dressing room. The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner will miss the trip to Lille as a result.
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Barcola, Fernandez, Yildiz: Ten transfers that could reshape the Premier League before deadline day
With the summer transfer window closing on 1 September, clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are still chasing major signings. PSG winger Bradley Barcola and Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz are among the names in play.
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UEFA set to lift World Cup boycott after FIFA drops Infantino's tournament sell-off plan
UEFA is poised to end its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving guarantees that Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup has been permanently shelved.
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Liverpool turn to Crystal Palace's Sarr after £60m Minteh bid rejected by Brighton
Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr as their search for a Mohamed Salah replacement intensifies. The Senegalese international has attracted Reds interest before, while Brighton have already turned down two bids — of £50m and £60m — for Yankuba Minteh.
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Lee Sharpe picks Zirkzee over Fernandes as the United star he wished he'd played with
Manchester United legend Lee Sharpe has named Joshua Zirkzee as the current Red Devil he would most have loved to line up alongside, praising the Dutchman's footwork and ability in tight spaces despite his struggles for regular first-team football.
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Carabao Cup third round draw: ball numbers confirmed as 32 clubs learn their fate
The Carabao Cup third round draw will be split into two parts, with a pre-draw for the eight UEFA clubs at around 7.20pm and the main draw following at approximately 10.30pm. All 32 ball numbers have been confirmed.
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Raya vows Arsenal will chase Champions League and Premier League title defence after 22-year wait ends
David Raya has declared Arsenal want to become serial winners after claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years last season, with the goalkeeper naming the Champions League and domestic cups as targets for the campaign ahead.
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Atlético Madrid slams door shut on Barcelona for Julian Alvarez: "0% chance"
After Joan Laporta publicly confirmed an offer for Julian Alvarez, Atlético Madrid responded firmly: the Argentine World Cup winner will not be sold to FC Barcelona, "regardless of the sum offered".
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