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Taumoefolau reaches 10 NPC tries as Tasman Mako demolish Southland 41-17
Tasman Mako winger Kyren Taumoefolau scored his 10th try of the NPC season on Saturday, adding a fifth-minute finish to his record-equalling five-try haul from the previous round as Tasman eased past Southland.
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Dakota Bush targets PFL lightweight rankings after 34-second debut KO
Dakota Bush returns to PFL action at PFL Tampa against Morquez Forest, riding the momentum of a 34-second knockout in his promotional debut. The former UFC and LFA lightweight says he is ready to climb the rankings and become a long-term fixture in the promotion.
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Undefeated Irish giant Eoin Sheridan targets PFL welterweight title run ahead of Tampa bout
Standing 6'5" and unbeaten at 5-0, Irish prospect Eoin Sheridan faces James Vake in a welterweight showcase at PFL Tampa, with the self-styled 'sniper' eyeing championship contention as early as 2027.
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Carrick expects no Manchester United departures before transfer deadline despite Zirkzee interest
Michael Carrick says no Manchester United player has asked to leave before the summer transfer window closes, even as Joshua Zirkzee attracts interest from Italy and the club pursues further incomings.
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Arsenal close in on three young signings as Atletico soften stance on Alvarez sale
Arsenal are nearing deals for Blackburn teenager Igor Tyjon and two Manchester United prospects, while Atletico Madrid have reportedly agreed to enter negotiations over a potential move for Julian Alvarez.
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Lancaster's first NPC try helps Hawke's Bay demolish Manawatu 59-17 to stay perfect
Wallaby back Darby Lancaster scored his maiden NPC try as Hawke's Bay ran in nine tries to crush Manawatu 59-17 at McLean Park, keeping the Magpies the only unbeaten side through four rounds of the 2026 competition.
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Zaragoza Galaxy pay tribute to Djedy Sidibe, 19, killed in four-fatality road crash in Spain
Amateur footballer Djedy Sidibe, 19, was one of four young people aged 18 to 21 killed when their car collided with a lorry on the N-122 near Borja, Spain, on Monday 17 August. A fifth occupant was seriously injured; all five had been returning from volunteering at a YMCA summer camp.
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Rafael dos Anjos targets 50th fight and end of three-bout skid against Hernandez at UFC 332
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos returns from a torn ACL to face Alexander Hernandez in a welterweight bout at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3, with the milestone 50th professional fight of his career on the line.
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Messi fined for slapping Philadelphia Union player in heated 2-2 MLS draw
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Ian Fray have both been fined by MLS for making contact with Philadelphia Union players in the head and neck area during stoppage time of Wednesday's 2-2 draw.
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Tzolis dazzles on Arsenal debut as Gunners demolish Coventry 3-0 to open title defence
Christos Tzolis was the standout figure as Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over Coventry City at the Emirates, the Greek winger contributing to two goals and drawing praise from Mikel Arteta.
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Usain Bolt registers to play for Stephen Ireland's Manchester Sunday league veterans side
Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt, 40, has been registered by the FA as a player for Wythenshawe Vets, a south Manchester Sunday league side managed by former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland and featuring a host of ex-Premier League stars.
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Odegaard laughs off poor 2023-24 as two goals in two games signal Arsenal revival
Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal's third in a 3-0 win over Coventry on Friday, taking his tally to two goals in as many games — already surpassing his entire return from last season. The Norwegian captain admitted 2023-24 was a "big struggle" but says he is now fully fit and ready to challenge for the title again.
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Arsenal crushes Coventry 3-0 and launches Premier League season in style
The defending English champions dominated promoted Coventry 3-0 at Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, with goals from Havertz, Saka and Odegaard inside the first hour of play.
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De Zerbi backs £300m Tottenham to challenge for the title after summer overhaul
Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham have the quality to compete for the Premier League title after a summer spending spree set to exceed £300m, including the signings of Sandro Tonali, Savinho, and Omar Marmoush.
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De Zerbi tells unhappy Tottenham players to leave after £300m summer overhaul
Roberto De Zerbi has warned Tottenham's existing squad to embrace fierce internal competition or seek a move elsewhere, as Spurs close in on deals for Savinho and Omar Marmoush to push their summer outlay beyond £300 million.
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Ronaldo marks World Cup return with 977th career goal for Al-Nassr as substitute
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 977th career goal just 22 minutes after coming on as a substitute in Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League opener, his first appearance since the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Netflix sets October 2026 release for Schumacher '94 documentary on his first F1 title
Netflix has confirmed that Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, a German-language feature documentary on Michael Schumacher's maiden world championship season, will stream globally on 2 October 2026. The film will also cover the tragic 1994 Imola weekend and feature testimony from his wife Corinna.
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Retired Burns targets Covington rivalry in RAF wrestling after post-MMA life begins
Gilbert Burns, who retired from MMA earlier this year before tapping out Horlando Monteiro in his UFC BJJ debut, says he is open to competing in freestyle wrestling promotion RAF — with Colby Covington his preferred opponent.
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Manchester United seal £70m Carlos Baleba deal as Brighton midfielder set for medical
Manchester United have agreed a fee of £65m plus £5m in add-ons with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba. The 22-year-old Cameroon international will travel to Manchester this weekend for a medical, becoming United's fourth major signing of the summer.
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Manchester United agree £70m deal to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba as third midfield addition
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brighton to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba for £65m plus £5m in add-ons, making him the club's third midfield signing of the summer and taking their total spend to £155m.
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