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Bella Mir suffers historic upset loss as Dana White cites lack of deep water experience
Bella Mir, the biggest betting favourite in Contender Series history, was outpointed by Alex Apodaca in a unanimous decision on Week 3 of the show. UFC CEO Dana White, a long-time supporter of Mir, said the defeat exposed her inexperience at the highest level.
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Shearer sees 'small window' for Arsenal to snatch Alvarez as Atletico block Barcelona move
Alan Shearer believes Arsenal have a realistic chance of signing Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid blocked a move to Barcelona. The Argentine, valued at up to £128m, missed training on Wednesday through illness and was booed by his own fans at the weekend.
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Lens-Auxerre: Refereeing Authority Confirms Lens Penalty Was Unjustified
The French Football Federation's Refereeing Authority has acknowledged that a penalty awarded to RC Lens in the 10th minute of their 5-2 victory over AJ Auxerre in Ligue 1's opening round was an error. The contact was initiated by Lens player Ismaëlo Ganiou on Auxerre defender Arthur Piedfort's arm, making the handball call incorrect.
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Mercedes dig into data after Antonelli's W17 balance woes cost him at Zandvoort
Kimi Antonelli finished second at the Dutch Grand Prix but admitted to a "difficult second half" as his Mercedes W17 developed progressive oversteer with each tyre stint. The team has launched a data review ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
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Stella dismisses Wolff's budget excuse as McLaren closes in on Mercedes in 2026
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly challenged Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes lacks the budget to accelerate car development, pointing to an additional $3m cost cap allowance available to all teams ahead of the 2027 regulation changes.
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Mourinho blocks Endrick exit as Liverpool seek two forwards before deadline
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out loaning or selling Endrick, ending Liverpool's reported interest in the Brazilian striker. The Reds continue to pursue Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh ahead of next week's transfer deadline.
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Barcelona threatens to cancel World Cup champions tribute at Camp Nou
On the eve of hosting Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou, FC Barcelona is considering suspending the ceremony planned to honour its eight Spanish World Cup winners, following incidents involving a Catalan supporter and police in Elche.
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Bielle-Biarrey closes in on two-year Bordeaux extension with 2027 World Cup in his sights
Louis Bielle-Biarrey is nearing a contract extension that will keep him at Bordeaux-Bègles until 2029, with the 23-year-old France winger citing the 2027 Rugby World Cup as his ultimate ambition.
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Yildiz ruled out with metatarsal fracture, Turkey without star player against France
Kenan Yildiz, Juventus forward and key player for Turkey, has suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. The Turkish international is expected to undergo surgery and will miss Turkey's home match against France on September 25.
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Bisping slams NSAC as 'a crime' for threatening to withhold Holloway, Pimblett and Steveson purses over cage celebrations
Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson face hearings with the Nevada State Athletic Commission over fence-climbing celebrations at UFC 329 on July 11, with their fight purses potentially at risk. UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has condemned the rule as "absolute dogshit" and called for it to be scrapped.
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Ocon defends Zandvoort overtake on Albon but slams F1 restart rule that wiped out his gain
Esteban Ocon insists his pass on Alexander Albon during the Dutch Grand Prix yellow-flag zone was legal, but argues the F1 rule that reset grid positions at the second start cost him a place he had legitimately earned.
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Man City's £81m Bouaddi deal inadvertently blocks Newcastle's pursuit of Fernandez-Pardo
Manchester City's £81 million signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille has transformed the French club's finances, leaving Newcastle United unable to leverage Lille's need to sell as they negotiate for forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
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Versatile teenager Xavi Espart earns Barcelona first-team promotion after impressing Flick
Barcelona have promoted 19-year-old academy defender Xavi Espart to the first team after his pre-season displays won over head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco. Espart, who can play across defence and midfield, takes the No. 12 shirt.
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UEFA rule prevents Liverpool from hosting Real Madrid at Anfield for third consecutive season
Under paragraph 16.03 of the Champions League regulations, Liverpool cannot host Real Madrid at Anfield in the 2025/26 league phase, having already welcomed the Merengue in the two previous seasons.
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Rees-Zammit targets big Bristol season with 2027 World Cup firmly in his sights
Louis Rees-Zammit says his second season at Bristol Bears is a major one, with the Wales wing determined to hit top form ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after returning from NFL stints with Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Newcastle targets two Maghrebi wingers to replace Gordon
Seeking attacking reinforcements for manager Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle is interested in Algerian Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord) and Moroccan Ez Abde (Betis) before the transfer window closes on September 1.
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Arsenal open £128m talks for Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid finally agree to negotiate
Atletico Madrid have reversed their stance and are willing to discuss selling Julian Alvarez for £128m, opening the door for Arsenal to pursue a deal for the 2022 World Cup winner who has publicly requested a move away from the Spanish capital.
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Stella dismisses Mercedes' budget excuse as McLaren pressure mounts: 'I don't believe you'
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly questioned Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes lacks the budget to accelerate car development, pointing to a $3m cost-cap allowance tied to 2027 regulation changes that he believes the Silver Arrows could deploy immediately.
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Manchester United in talks to loan teenage striker Chido Obi to Feyenoord
Manchester United are in discussions with Feyenoord over a loan move for 18-year-old striker Chido Obi, according to Dutch publication De Telegraaf. Obi made seven senior appearances last season but manager Ruben Amorim admitted the youngster was exposed to first-team football too soon.
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Denisot pays tribute to journalists removed from unrecognizable 'Équipe du Soir'
The return of L'Équipe du Soir sparked widespread disappointment among viewers, prompting Michel Denisot to publicly salute the emblematic journalists — Duluc, Lions, Penot, Bielderman — who are no longer part of the cast.
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