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Strickland's sparring head kick left Parsons barely able to train for Contender Series
Jonny Parsons has revealed that a head kick knockout from Sean Strickland in sparring six weeks before his 2021 Dana White's Contender Series fight left him doing almost no preparation — yet he still won by split decision to earn a UFC contract.
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Olympic gold medallist Woodman-Wickliffe moves into coaching at Ignite7 in Tauranga
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, the Black Ferns Sevens legend and two-time Olympic gold medallist, has been named as a Bolt Women coach at Ignite7 in Tauranga on November 7-8, less than a year after retiring from international sevens following Paris 2024.
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Rosas Jr. submits Covington in 40 seconds on one day's notice at Hype FC
Raul Rosas Jr. stepped in as a last-minute replacement at Hype FC in Rome on Tuesday, taking Colby Covington's back and finishing him with a rear-naked choke in just 40 seconds — Covington's first loss since leaving the UFC in 2024.
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Rising UFC prospect Lebosnoyani recalls training with McGregor at 17: 'I was gonna barf all over this guy'
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani has revealed he spent two weeks as Conor McGregor's training partner at just 17, ahead of McGregor's first Nate Diaz fight in 2016 — and nearly arrived on a full stomach of Mongolian barbecue.
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All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont on three-month medical joker deal
Ofa Tu'ungafasi has signed a short-term contract with Top 14 side Clermont as injury cover, reuniting with former Blues teammates Harry Plummer and AJ Lam. The 68-cap All Blacks loosehead will return to the Blues ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Kenya stun Australia in golden-point extra time to claim Youth Olympics sevens gold
Kenya's Rising Lionesses defeated Australia 17-12 in extra time at the 2026 Dakar Youth Summer Olympics, with Mitchelle Chemtai's corner try sealing a historic comeback. Madagascar also made history by claiming bronze — the first Olympic medal of any kind for the nation.
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Cheika returns to Waratahs 12 years on and reveals the questions that made his decision easy
Michael Cheika has been unveiled as NSW Waratahs head coach, 12 years after guiding the club to its maiden Super Rugby title. The experienced two-code coach revealed he quickly shifted from asking whether to take the job to asking how he would do it.
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Uncapped USA U20 captain Huntley earns first Eagles call-up for November Nations Cup
Scrum-half Spencer Huntley, who captained the USA Under-20 side, has been named in a 29-man Eagles squad for November's World Rugby Nations Cup matches against Hong Kong China, Romania, and Georgia.
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Cheika reveals NRL Grand Final conversation that sealed Crichton's rugby switch
Michael Cheika approached Angus Crichton about a code switch moments after the Sydney Roosters won the NRL Grand Final, asking the three-time premiership winner what position he wanted to play. Crichton has since signed with the NSW Waratahs for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Unbeaten champion Shaidulloev risks perfect record in farewell fight at Super RIZIN 6
RIZIN has confirmed a 10-fight card for its New Year's Eve show on Dec. 31 at Vantelim Dome Nagoya, headlined by featherweight champion Razhabali Shaidulloev's final appearance in Japan against rising contender Kyoma Akimoto before his move to MVP MMA in 2027.
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Stella admits poor qualifying cost McLaren a podium in Mexico City
McLaren principal Andrea Stella says a difficult qualifying session left both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri trapped in dirty air throughout the Mexico City Grand Prix, squandering the team's podium-capable pace and costing vital points in the Constructors' Championship battle with Red Bull.
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Barcelona and Atlético silence Champions League anthem to mourn Jesús de Miguel
Three Spanish clubs hosting Champions League fixtures on Tuesday — Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Villarreal — replaced the competition's anthem with a moment of silence after Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died following a cardiac arrest sustained in a second-division match.
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Leclerc accepts penalty but defends Turn 4 call after Hamilton clash at Mexico City GP
Charles Leclerc acknowledged his five-second penalty for leaving the track at Turn 4 was deserved but insisted keeping position ahead of Max Verstappen was the right tactical call, even as team-mate Lewis Hamilton was left visibly frustrated.
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Fernandes drops F-bomb and slams 'lies' as 10-game wait ends in Roma comeback
Bruno Fernandes scored a retaken penalty and set up Matheus Cunha's equaliser as Manchester United came from behind to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League, ending a 10-game winless run. The Portuguese midfielder then fired back at media speculation over his relationship with manager Michael Carrick.
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Cunha faces extra Champions League ban after sitting on ad board following Man United red card
Matheus Cunha scored twice to help Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Champions League, but his night ended in controversy — a second yellow card sent him off, and he was then spotted sitting on an advertising board, potentially breaching UEFA rules.
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PSG demolish Villarreal 6-0 to lead Champions League as Kane misses Ronaldo record
Paris Saint-Germain surged three points clear at the top of the Champions League table with a ruthless 6-0 dismantling of Villarreal, while Harry Kane drew a blank in Bayern Munich's 2-0 win at Atletico Madrid, missing the chance to match Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring in 11 consecutive European games.
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Fernandes concedes Carrick was right to drop him after United's 3-2 comeback over Roma
Bruno Fernandes admitted Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was justified in benching him last month after he publicly criticised the team's tactics. The United captain made the concession following a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Roma, their first victory in 10 matches.
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Antonelli seals youngest-ever F1 title as Mercedes apologise to Russell for battery failure
Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at the Mexico City Grand Prix, passing Charles Leclerc after a red-flag restart to clinch the 2026 title. The celebrations were tempered by a battery deployment failure that wrecked George Russell's race from the opening lap.
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Rosas Jr. submits Covington in 43 seconds at Hype Fighting grappling event in Italy
Raul Rosas Jr. tapped out Colby Covington with a rear naked choke just 43 seconds into their submission-only grappling match at Hype Fighting in Italy on Tuesday, stepping in on late notice after Dillon Danis withdrew.
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Sanchez and Undav embroiled in mass brawl as Galatasaray down Stuttgart in Champions League
A first-half altercation erupted in Istanbul on Tuesday as Galatasaray beat Stuttgart 2-0 in the Champions League, with former Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez and ex-Brighton forward Denis Undav among those involved in a mass confrontation between players and staff.
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