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Pollock blasts six in charity T20 as Northampton's Sri Lanka tour takes a cricketing turn
Henry Pollock showcased his batting skills in Colombo on Monday, hitting 13 runs off four balls for the International Rugby Stars in a charity T20 against Sri Lanka's 1996 Cricket World Cup winners, though his side fell short of the 140-run target.
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OM wants to sell Gouiri despite brace, Villarreal declines
Author of a brace in Olympique de Marseille's 4-0 victory over Strasbourg, Amine Gouiri is nonetheless set to leave. OM has offered him to several clubs, including Villarreal, for a fee between €30 and €35 million.
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Vowles vows Williams rebuild will be his 'life's journey' as Albon and Sainz commit
Williams team principal James Vowles has pledged to dedicate his career to restoring the Grove outfit to championship-winning form, describing the rebuild as his 'life's journey' while confirming contract extensions for both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
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Knee Contusion for Gavi, Barcelona Relieved After Elche Scare
Gavi limped off before half-time during Barcelona's emphatic 5-0 victory over Elche in La Liga on Sunday. Medical examinations on Monday ruled out serious injury: the 22-year-old midfielder is suffering from a simple right knee contusion.
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Bath captain Ben Spencer ruled out for start of season after shoulder surgery
Ben Spencer, who skippered Bath to the Premiership title in 2025, will miss the opening rounds of the 2026/27 season after undergoing shoulder surgery this summer. The club says the scrum-half will return 'later in the autumn.'
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Hulkenberg narrowly avoids Bortoleto in 'slow motion' near-miss at Dutch Grand Prix
Nico Hulkenberg described a 'scary' near-miss with spinning Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto at Zandvoort, saying only a combination of luck and instinct prevented a race-ending collision between the two cars.
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Brundle backs Hamilton's tense Dutch GP radio outburst as title pressure mounts
Alex Brundle has defended Lewis Hamilton's frustrated team radio exchanges during the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where the Ferrari driver finished fourth behind race winner Lando Norris and the Mercedes pair of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
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Neville demands Wirtz and Isak 'sort themselves out' after Liverpool's opening-day draw at Newcastle
Gary Neville has called out Liverpool's £250m front two after Florian Wirtz was substituted at the hour mark and Alexander Isak failed to make an impression in a 2-1 defeat at St James' Park on the opening day of the Premier League season.
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Scotland lock McMillan retires at 29 after rejecting contract over pay and mental toll
Louise McMillan has retired from international rugby at 29 after turning down a Scotland contract that would have required a significant pay cut. The Saracens lock cited financial reality, exhaustion from combining club rugby with a full-time job, and a loss of confidence under previous coaching staff.
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Bella Mir targets UFC title, Olympic gold and a legacy as the greatest athlete of all time
Frank Mir's daughter Bella, 23, is preparing for her Contender Series main event debut while simultaneously chasing a spot at the World Wrestling Championships — and she has Dana White's backing to pursue UFC gold and Olympic glory simultaneously.
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Alonso charges from 18th to ninth at Dutch GP to reignite GOAT debate
Fernando Alonso earned two championship points with a ninth-place finish at Zandvoort, driving from 18th on the grid on pure pace. The 45-year-old's performance prompted widespread fan acclaim, with many labelling the two-time champion the greatest of all time.
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Erasmus confirms Kolisi and Kolbe doubts as five Springboks face late fitness tests
Rassie Erasmus has left the door open for last-minute squad changes ahead of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand, with captain Siya Kolisi and winger Cheslin Kolbe both racing to be fit, while Ben-Jason Dixon, Canan Moodie, and Grant Williams are also sidelined.
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Wolff admits Mercedes lacks budget to match McLaren and Ferrari's 2026 upgrade pace
Toto Wolff has conceded that Mercedes does not have the remaining cost-cap budget to accelerate development of its W17, as McLaren and Ferrari pile on upgrades that have eroded the Silver Arrows' early-season advantage.
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Jack Singleton nears rugby return a year after cardiac event but will leave Gloucester
England hooker Jack Singleton is entering the final phase of rehabilitation almost 12 months after suffering a cardiac event in training, with Gloucester confirming he will not be retained beyond the current season.
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Rod Stewart pays £10 to watch non-league Bishop's Stortford in crowd of 322
Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart turned up at Bishop's Stortford's Grundon Community Stadium to watch the Southern League side face Alvechurch, paying the over-60s reduced admission of £10 to support a close friend of his son Alastair.
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Edinburgh complete new-look coaching staff by signing ex-Australia 7s international Hodge
Michael Hodge, a former Australia Sevens player and ex-IRFU under-20 assistant coach, has signed a two-year deal as Edinburgh's skills and contact coach, completing head coach Sean Everitt's revamped backroom team ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.
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Prochazka denies confirmed fight booking after UFC 327 knockout loss to Ulberg
Jiri Prochazka has dismissed circulating reports of a booked return bout, posting on Instagram that 'fight is not confirmed yet' as he continues preparations following his stunning knockout defeat to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 in April.
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Van Dijk urges Liverpool to sign 'quality' players as Barcola pursuit stalls with one week left
Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool to bring in quality reinforcements before the transfer deadline, with manager Andoni Iraola still without his primary target after PSG's £145m demand for Bradley Barcola forced the club to explore alternatives.
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Arsenal set £50m price tag on Lewis-Skelly as Man Utd retain transfer interest
Manchester United remain hopeful of signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer, with the Gunners reportedly willing to sell the 19-year-old midfielder if a club meets their valuation of more than £50m.
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Fiji Rugby opens permanent head coach search with Rugby World Cup 2027 in sight
Fiji Rugby has publicly advertised for a permanent Flying Fijians head coach, with the successful candidate contracted through to December 2027 and tasked with guiding the ninth-ranked nation at the next Rugby World Cup.
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