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Bowen admits childhood United ties as West Ham relegation fuels transfer speculation

Jarrod Bowen's past admission that he supported Manchester United as a boy has resurfaced amid reports linking him to Old Trafford, after West Ham's relegation from the Premier League on Sunday left the club facing a potential £100 million financial shortfall.

Football May 27

Lampard wins Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy as Arteta takes Premier League manager award

Mikel Arteta was named LMA Premier League Manager of the Year after guiding Arsenal to the title, but Frank Lampard claimed the overall Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for leading Coventry City to Championship promotion with 95 points.

Football May 27

Manchester United close in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Casemiro replacement

Manchester United have identified Atalanta's Ederson as their primary transfer target this summer, with the 26-year-old central midfielder reported to have agreed terms in principle and paused talks with other clubs to push through a move to Old Trafford.

Football May 27

Bearman qualifies 16th as Haas struggles to dial in new Canada package

Ollie Bearman could only manage 16th on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix after Haas spent the weekend fighting to get its new sidepods and floor upgrade working on Montreal's bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Team-mate Esteban Ocon was eliminated in Q1.

Formula 1 May 27

Rodriguez headlines UFC Belgrade after eight months in Mexican prison

Daniel Rodriguez will fight Uros Medic in the main event of UFC Fight Night 283 on August 1 at Belgrade Arena — the UFC's first card in Serbia — after serving roughly eight months in a Mexican prison following a border arrest in July 2025.

MMA May 27

Schilling retires mid-fight after headbutt dispute in PFL Brussels comeback

Joe Schilling's return to MMA after more than six years ended in bizarre fashion at PFL Brussels on May 23, when the 42-year-old refused to resume his light heavyweight bout against Donegi Abena following an illegal headbutt, resulting in a first-round TKO loss due to retirement.

MMA May 27

West Ham relegation softens £80m asking price for Mateus Fernandes as Man Utd circle

Manchester United are among several clubs interested in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Hammers' relegation to the Championship likely to reduce their £80m asking price for the Portuguese prospect.

Football May 27

England players and staff claim 1,000 tickets per World Cup group game for family and friends

England's players, management and support staff have taken up roughly 1,000 tickets for each of the Three Lions' three FIFA World Cup 2026 group matches, according to figures disclosed by the National Police Chiefs Council's football lead, Chief Constable Mark Roberts.

Football May 27

Hamilton cleared of impeding Gasly and keeps fifth on Canadian GP grid

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix from fifth on the grid after FIA stewards cleared him of impeding Alpine's Pierre Gasly during Q1 qualifying at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Gasly's team confirmed they did not consider the incident unnecessary impeding.

Formula 1 May 27

McGregor declares UFC gave him 'great deal' ahead of Holloway rematch at UFC 329

Conor McGregor says he is 'very, very happy' with a new contract signed with the UFC for his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas — his first octagon appearance in five years.

MMA May 27

Western Force eliminated from Super Rugby Pacific finals despite win over Drua

Western Force beat Fijian Drua 19-15 in Perth on Saturday but were eliminated from the Super Rugby Pacific finals race after Queensland's late win over Moana Pasifika ended their season with one round remaining.

Rugby May 27

Scott Hansen set to replace Rob Penney as Crusaders head coach in 2027

Former All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen has reportedly been appointed as the next Crusaders head coach, succeeding Rob Penney at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Hansen was relieved of his All Blacks duties in March 2026 and beat out fellow candidate Brad Mooar for the role.

Rugby May 27

Ewing targets third straight undefeated victim as Basharat fight confirmed for June 20

Ethyn Ewing, who has made a career of upsetting unbeaten prospects, will face 15-0 Farid Basharat at UFC Fight Night on June 20 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The bout was announced by the promotion on Tuesday.

MMA May 27

Scott Coker reveals tournament format and global schedule for new MMA promotion

Former Bellator and Strikeforce president Scott Coker has outlined plans for his new, as-yet-unnamed MMA promotion, including a tournament-based format, $60 million in capped funding, and a schedule that grows from 12 events in 2027 to 22 by 2029.

MMA May 27

Dana White insists McGregor-Holloway announcement timing was not a shot at MVP

Dana White has rejected claims that the UFC 329 headliner announcement was timed to overshadow Most Valuable Promotions' debut MMA card on July 16, saying the Conor McGregor-Max Holloway rematch was confirmed and revealed the moment it was finalised.

MMA May 27

Verstappen mocks McLaren's costly tyre gamble as Antonelli wins Canadian GP

Max Verstappen took third place at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal after McLaren's decision to start on intermediate tyres immediately backfired, leaving Lando Norris retired and Oscar Piastri 11th. Verstappen joked the call was "a great one" — for him.

Formula 1 May 27

Red Bull backs McLaren's push for stronger F1 team independence rules

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has expressed support for tighter governance around team alliances in Formula 1, aligning with McLaren CEO Zak Brown's formal letter to the FIA raising concerns over dual ownership and sporting integrity.

Formula 1 May 27

Manchester United sign £20m Betway training kit deal as finances show sharp recovery

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £20m-per-year training kit sponsorship with Betway, the most lucrative deal of its kind in football. The news coincides with the club posting an operating profit of £37.7m for the nine months to March 2026, reversing a loss from the same period a year earlier.

Football May 27

TNT Sports ends free YouTube tradition for Conference League final in Leipzig

Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday, May 27, with TNT Sports confirming the match will not be shown free on YouTube — ending a decade-long tradition for European finals in the UK.

Football May 27

Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Gvardiol as Manchester City weigh €75m sale

Josko Gvardiol is open to leaving Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's departure, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich all monitoring the Croatian defender. City, who paid €90m for him in 2023, are reportedly willing to accept around €75m.

Football May 27