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Rodrigues outpoints Hernandez over five rounds to demand du Plessis or Chimaev
Gregory Rodrigues climbed from No. 15 to a likely top-five middleweight ranking with a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, then called out former champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 at home to Rodez, Der Zakarian dares board to sack him
FC Nantes suffered a humiliating 2-5 home defeat to Rodez on Saturday after leading 2-1 at half-time, extending their winless run to three games in Ligue 2. Der Zakarian, in open conflict with his squad, is challenging the board to fire him.
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Simeone confirms club kept Alvarez from fans after Arsenal target booed off in Atletico draw
Julian Alvarez was jeered by Atletico Madrid supporters and escorted down the tunnel by staff after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal. Manager Diego Simeone confirmed it was a club decision to keep the Arsenal-linked striker away from the post-match applause.
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Brighton fan, 72, dies after leaving Amex following 4-0 win over Aston Villa
A 72-year-old Brighton supporter collapsed in the coach park after the Seagulls' opening-day 4-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa and died despite prolonged CPR from emergency services and club staff.
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Masvidal's Gamebred FC lands major broadcast deal as four events confirmed
Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred FC has secured a new broadcast partnership, moving its events from YouTube to a major global streaming platform. Four events have been confirmed through December, spanning Russia, the Dominican Republic, and Miami.
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Jaissle calls stoppage-time Liverpool penalty 'not good for football' after St James' Park draw
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle disputed the 99th-minute spot kick that allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to snatch a draw for Liverpool at St James' Park, insisting Lewis Hall's challenge on Victor Munoz was too soft to award.
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Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool in Iraola's Premier League debut at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James' Park on Saturday, after Newcastle twice took the lead in new manager Andoni Iraola's first Premier League game in charge.
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Iraola left with 'strange feeling' as Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool at Newcastle
Andoni Iraola admitted mixed emotions after his Liverpool debut ended in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty to deny the hosts a statement opening-day win.
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Hurzeler concedes Brighton must 'face adversities' as United's £70m Baleba deal nears completion
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler hinted he is resigned to losing Carlos Baleba after Manchester United agreed a £70 million deal with the Seagulls on Friday, with the Cameroon midfielder set to become one of the club's most expensive signings.
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Haaland debuts buzz cut as City edge Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Erling Haaland ditched his trademark long hair for a buzz cut ahead of Manchester City's 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth at the Etihad on Sunday, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic joking the striker had 'lost a bet'.
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Norris wins two straight yet insists McLaren lacks the car to chase Antonelli's F1 title
Lando Norris claimed back-to-back victories and pole positions at the Dutch Grand Prix, yet the McLaren driver says he lacks the well-rounded car required to overhaul championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who holds an 83-point advantage.
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LOSC signs Orlando Gill, the goalkeeper at the heart of the Mbappé World Cup controversy
Lille is set to finalize the transfer of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo for approximately 4 million euros. An arrival that places Ethan Mbappé in a delicate situation, his brother Kylian having been at the center of a fierce controversy involving the goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balde signals Barcelona exit as Man United weigh cut-price Hall alternative
Alejandro Balde has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club after losing his place in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad, handing Manchester United a potential cut-price option as their pursuit of Newcastle's Lewis Hall stalls over a record-breaking fee demand.
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FIA defends safety car formation lap after Verstappen crash and driver backlash at Dutch GP
Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after misjudging a damp corner, while several drivers argued the FIA's hybrid start procedure left them unable to properly warm their tyres before a standing start.
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Antonelli admits Mercedes no longer F1's fastest as Norris wins Dutch GP
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli conceded Mercedes is 'clearly' no longer the quickest car on the grid after finishing second to Lando Norris at Zandvoort, where the McLaren driver claimed consecutive wins from pole with a heavily upgraded MCL40.
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Alvarez jeered by Atletico fans on return as Arsenal transfer push intensifies
Julian Alvarez was met with deafening whistles from Atletico Madrid supporters when introduced as a substitute against Villarreal on Sunday, as his bid to force a summer move — with Arsenal among the frontrunners — continues to sour his relationship with the club.
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Jaissle brands stoppage-time penalty 'really soft' as Newcastle are denied by Liverpool equaliser
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle criticised the 95th-minute penalty that allowed Liverpool to salvage a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park, calling the decision against Lewis Hall 'really soft' — a view rejected by pundits Gary Neville, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge.
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Manchester United seal £70m Baleba deal as Cascarino warns squad lacks Ferguson-era fight
Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal with Brighton to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba on a five-year contract, with pundit Tony Cascarino arguing the 22-year-old can restore the high-tempo pressing identity that defined the club under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Cejudo pins Dvalishvili in 36 seconds at RAF 12 to level wrestling series
Henry Cejudo avenged his stunning collapse in their first wrestling match by pinning Merab Dvalishvili in just 36 seconds at RAF 12 on Saturday, levelling the series at one apiece and setting up a potential trilogy.
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Monaco wins at Le Havre thanks to Dier in the 14th minute
AS Monaco began their Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 victory away at Le Havre on Sunday in the opening day. Eric Dier scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute.
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