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Ferdinand hails Konsa as 'magnificent steal' while Martinelli-Yildiz swap deal emerges
Rio Ferdinand has backed Arsenal's £51m signing of Ezri Konsa as an 'absolute steal', while a separate report suggests the Gunners could offer Gabriel Martinelli to Juventus in a swap deal for winger Kenan Yildiz.
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Northland snatch Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury to end 46-year drought
Northland defeated Canterbury 35-12 at One NZ Stadium on Wednesday to claim the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979, with All Blacks Sevens star Rob Rush scoring twice in a dominant second-half display.
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Vieira calls UFC release 'unbelievable' after decade as elite bantamweight, signs with PFL to face Cyborg
Ketlen Vieira has described her UFC release as 'unbelievable' after spending a decade among the division's elite, winning 10 of 15 fights and defeating the likes of Holly Holm and Miesha Tate. She has since signed with PFL to face featherweight champion Cris Cyborg on August 22.
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Wallaroos target first-ever win over Black Ferns in historic 100th Test
Australia's Wallaroos travel to New Zealand for their 100th Test in team history, chasing a maiden victory over the Black Ferns after 30 consecutive defeats stretching back to 1994.
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Ronaldinho unveiled at third-tier Ravenna in front of 6,000 fans, a decade after retiring
Ronaldinho touched down in Italy on Thursday for a glitzy beachside presentation ceremony attended by around 6,000 fans, after the 46-year-old signed with Serie C club Ravenna — his first professional contract since leaving Fluminense in 2015.
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Atletico Madrid open to selling Alvarez to Arsenal but striker holds out for Barcelona
Atletico Madrid have shifted their stance and are now willing to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, with a Viktor Gyokeres swap reportedly on the table. The Argentina striker, however, remains determined to join Barcelona despite the Catalan club's €100m bid being rejected.
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Verstappen yet to hit his peak despite four titles, says former F1 team boss Szafnauer
Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion, is still improving and has not yet reached his ceiling — a claim that comes as Verstappen sits 110 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Pimblett vows to 'terrorize' Topuria and Tsarukyan while sparing Holloway and Oliveira
Paddy Pimblett has drawn a sharp line between rivals he respects and those he doesn't, promising to 'absolutely rinse their lives' if matched with Ilia Topuria or Arman Tsarukyan, while saying he would hold his tongue against Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira.
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Verstappen's 2030 Red Bull deal surprises Chandhok with its length amid team's dip
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract until the end of 2030, a decision analyst Karun Chandhok says signals Verstappen's belief in the team's in-house power unit project despite Red Bull currently running as the fourth-fastest car on the grid.
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Girondins de Bordeaux: administrative court delivers verdict on Friday
Relegated to Régional 1 after failed sporting appeals, Girondins de Bordeaux await Friday August 21 the Paris administrative court's decision, which could save them from judicial liquidation.
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OM Officially Announces Departure of Alessandro Antonello, General Manager for One Year
Olympique de Marseille announced Thursday evening the resignation of Alessandro Antonello, general manager of the club since July 2025. The Italian, recruited from Inter Milan, is leaving the club amid a major restructuring of its management.
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West Brom's Heggebo handed two-match ban for handball goal in Championship opener
Aune Heggebo has been suspended for two matches after an independent FA commission found him guilty of 'successful deception of a match official' for scoring with his hand in West Brom's 2-1 win over Norwich at Carrow Road.
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Manchester City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as £85m Savinho sale nears completion
Manchester City have identified Palmeiras winger Allan as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is in advanced talks to join Tottenham. The Brazilian has a €100m release clause, though City hope to negotiate a lower fee.
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Released despite a 5-1 UFC record, Daniel Marcos signs with PFL and faces Magomedov in Tampa debut
Daniel Marcos was cut by the UFC in May despite going 5-1 inside the promotion, with the 18-1 bantamweight admitting he still has no idea why no new contract was offered. He signed a multi-fight PFL deal within a day of his release and makes his league debut Saturday against Magomed Magomedov in Tampa.
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Messi faces MLS fine after swiping at Sullivan as Inter Miami draw extends winless run
Lionel Messi is under MLS disciplinary review for swiping at Philadelphia Union forward Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw at Subaru Park on Wednesday — a result that stretches Miami's winless streak to four matches.
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Man United's £65m Baleba bid signals a quieter, smarter transfer approach than the De Jong debacle
Manchester United have submitted a £65m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, continuing a low-profile summer that stands in sharp contrast to their drawn-out and ultimately failed pursuit of Frenkie de Jong in 2022.
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Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Minteh as Salah successor search intensifies
Liverpool have had a £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down as the club pursue multiple targets to replace Mohamed Salah. The Gambian, currently sidelined for around eight weeks, was identified alongside Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Sesko returns to training as Ugarte faces long-term absence ahead of United's Premier League opener
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several players before Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City. Benjamin Sesko and Karl Darlow are back in training, while Manuel Ugarte faces a lengthy spell out after knee ligament surgery sustained at the World Cup.
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George Russell reveals nerves and ring design behind Dutch GP engagement announcement
Mercedes driver George Russell has opened up about his proposal to long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt, revealing he lost his words when down on one knee at a candlelit beachfront dinner during the F1 summer break.
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Will Jordan confirms return as All Blacks 'switch flipped' ahead of Springboks series opener at Ellis Park
Will Jordan says a noticeable shift in intensity has swept through the All Blacks camp ahead of Saturday's Test series opener against South Africa at Ellis Park, with the record try-scorer returning from a back injury that kept him out of all three tour warm-up games.
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