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How Chelsea's attack could look under Xabi Alonso with Bowen, Kroupi and a Garnacho exit

Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea tenure on July 1 with the club finishing 10th in the Premier League and missing European football. Jarrod Bowen, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and already-agreed arrivals Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha are among the names shaping a potential summer overhaul.

Football May 28

Chiefs lock in prop Jared Proffit on two-year deal through 2028

The Chiefs have re-signed front-row forward Jared Proffit until 2028, rewarding the 32-year-old Maori All Black for a career-best 2026 Super Rugby season in which he has already surpassed his previous starts tallies combined.

Rugby May 28

Alvarez exit doubts grow as Arsenal target Rogers ahead of Champions League final

Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has cast doubt on Julian Alvarez's future at the club, boosting Arsenal's hopes of signing the Argentina striker. The Gunners are also being linked with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as they prepare for Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.

Football May 28

United face two Rashford swap proposals as Barcelona weigh permanent deal

Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford, including an exchange with AC Milan for Rafael Leão. Meanwhile, Barcelona are yet to trigger their £26m purchase option as negotiations over the fee continue.

Football May 28

Hutchison targets finals breakthrough as Australia head to Valladolid with renewed belief

Australia's sevens captain Henry Hutchison has acknowledged his side's persistent struggle to convert strong pool performances into deep finals runs, as the Wallabies Sevens prepare for the HSBC SVNS World Championship leg in Valladolid.

Rugby May 28

Jordie Barrett hints at Leinster return to pursue elusive Champions Cup title

New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett has opened the door to a second stint at Leinster, saying he "might have to try to go back and win one" after watching his former club lose the Champions Cup final 41-19 to Bordeaux.

Rugby May 28

Steveson faces Romanov in RAF 9 heavyweight main event alongside Covington-Weidman clash

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson makes his RAF debut against MMA veteran Alexandr Romanov in the RAF 9 main event at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Former UFC stars Colby Covington and Chris Weidman meet in the co-main event, with ex-champions Merab Dvalishvili and Frankie Edgar also on the card.

MMA May 28

Inigo Perez praises Rayo Vallecano fans after Conference League final defeat to Crystal Palace

Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez delivered an emotional press conference after his side's 1-0 Conference League final loss to Crystal Palace, crediting the club's supporters as the driving force behind their run while admitting the sight of fans in tears left him devastated.

Football May 27

Covington retires from UFC but rates MMA comeback at fifty-fifty odds

Colby Covington, who informed the UFC of his retirement last week after a 17-bout tenure, says there is a fifty-fifty chance he returns to MMA while shifting his focus to wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle.

MMA May 27

Kenya make two squad changes ahead of World Series promotion push in Spain and France

Kenya have named a reshuffled squad for the SVNS 2 legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior call-up and Chrissant Onjwang returning from injury as the Shujaa chase promotion to the 2026-27 HSBC SVNS World Series.

Rugby May 27

Werdum and Junior dos Santos set for grappling trilogy bout at Kings Championship 2

Former UFC heavyweight champions Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos will meet for a third time in a grappling match at Kings Championship 2 in Florianópolis on August 8, Kings MMA head Rafael Cordeiro has confirmed.

MMA May 27

Lions assistant Redelinghuys defends Nienaber as Leinster face URC quarter-final scrutiny

Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys has publicly backed Leinster defence coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of their URC quarter-final meeting, saying the South African is being unfairly blamed for Leinster's 41-19 European final defeat to Bordeaux.

Rugby May 27

Logan Paul faces six months out after surgery for torn triceps muscle

Logan Paul has undergone surgery to repair a torn triceps muscle and is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months. The WWE tag team champion documented the procedure on Instagram, saying he was awake throughout the operation.

MMA May 27

United close in on Ederson and target Tonali as Carrick rebuilds midfield

Manchester United are nearing a deal worth up to £38m for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and are reportedly ready to go 'all in' for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, as the club looks to overhaul its midfield under Michael Carrick this summer.

Football May 27

Jacquet acknowledges £60m Liverpool fee 'adds pressure' ahead of summer arrival

French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, signed by Liverpool for an initial £55m with £5m in add-ons in January, has admitted his price tag brings heavy expectations as he prepares to join the club this summer at the age of 21.

Football May 27

Stormers sweat on Willemse and Zas after training collision ahead of Cardiff quarter-final

Springbok centre Damian Willemse and wing Leolin Zas were sent for hospital scans after colliding at full speed during a Stormers training session, casting doubt over their availability for Saturday's URC quarter-final against Cardiff.

Rugby May 27

Mateta's second-half strike seals Conference League glory for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the decisive goal as departing manager Oliver Glasner ends his tenure with a third major honour.

Football May 27

Crystal Palace win UEFA Conference League to complete trophy double under Glasner

Crystal Palace claimed the UEFA Conference League title with victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, giving departing manager Oliver Glasner a second major trophy after last season's FA Cup triumph.

Football May 27

Ryan Garcia refuses to pay Arman Tsarukyan $40,000, says he was set up on stream

Ryan Garcia has flatly refused to honour a $40,000 bet with UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, claiming the April Kick stream challenge was manipulated after Tsarukyan substituted a trained fighter in place of an ordinary teammate.

MMA May 27

Crystal Palace win Conference League title as Glasner departs with historic trophy

Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig to claim the UEFA Conference League, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half rebound settling the final. It is the first major European trophy in the club's history and Oliver Glasner's last act as manager.

Football May 27