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Rodriguez withdraws from Noche UFC 4 main event, Jose Delgado steps in against Jean Silva
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of his scheduled main event bout against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, with unbeaten UFC prospect Jose Delgado stepping in as a late replacement.
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Sevens star Maddison Levi set to debut for Wallaroos in historic 100th Test against Black Ferns
World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Maddison Levi is named to make her Wallaroos debut against the Black Ferns in Auckland, with Australia's 100th Test also set to feature the first cap of former New Zealand international Pia Tapsell.
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Hat-trick hero Elinor-Plum King earns Black Ferns debut against Wallaroos in Auckland
Flanker Elinor-Plum King starts for New Zealand after scoring a hat-trick against the Black Ferns XV, with two further uncapped players — Amarante Sititi and Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a — named on the bench for the O'Reilly Cup Test.
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Ballymore to become permanent home of Australia Sevens and Wallaroos ahead of 2032 Olympics
Rugby Australia, Queensland Rugby Union and the Queensland Government have announced a major redevelopment of Ballymore, relocating the men's and women's Sevens programs and the Wallaroos high-performance unit from Sydney to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Tupou scores two tries as Wallabies demolish Japan 56-17 in Townsville
Taniela Tupou crossed for a first-half double as Australia ran in eight tries against Japan in Townsville, with the tighthead scoring in consecutive Tests for the first time since 2021. Commentator and ex-Wallaby Morgan Turinui had flagged Tupou's imposing presence even during the pre-match warm-up.
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Michael Page and Shlemenko swap striking for wrestling at RAF 14 in Las Vegas
Former Bellator standouts Michael Page and Alexander Shlemenko will compete in a wrestling match at RAF 14 on October 3 in Las Vegas — a sharp departure from the striking styles that defined both men's MMA careers.
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Read reveals how Argentina's blueprint could help All Blacks dismantle the Springboks
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read believes Argentina's narrow 17-10 defeat to South Africa in Buenos Aires exposed a clear tactical roadmap for beating the Springboks, pointing to Los Pumas' edge-based attacking game and six line breaks in the opening 30 minutes.
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Tsarukyan names Chandler as ideal tune-up for Topuria before lightweight title return
Arman Tsarukyan has suggested Michael Chandler as the right comeback opponent for Ilia Topuria following his shock defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House in June, calling it an "easy fight" before Topuria re-enters the title picture.
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Carmouche rematches Bishop for vacant PFL flyweight title after Ditcheva fractures both hands
Liz Carmouche will defend the vacant PFL women's flyweight title against Jena Bishop in a rematch at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on October 16, after original frontrunner Dakota Ditcheva fractured both hands at PFL New York.
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Duran's double fires Celtic to 3-0 first-leg lead over LASK in Champions League play-off
Colombian forward Camilo Duran scored twice as Celtic beat LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off at Celtic Park, giving Martin O'Neill's side a commanding advantage ahead of next week's second leg in Linz.
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Ferdinand backs Arsenal to retain Premier League title after £51m Konsa signing
Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal's £51m deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is 'an absolute steal' and has convinced him Mikel Arteta's side will win back-to-back Premier League titles in 2026/27.
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Unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes: Rennes hosts PSG instead
The LFP decided on Wednesday to swap the Ligue 1 opening match between PSG and Rennes after deeming the Parc des Princes pitch unsafe for players. The match will be held at Roazhon Park this Sunday, August 23 at 8:45 p.m.
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Kang-in Lee breaks deadlock for Atlético against Malaga, Baena seals the win
Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over promoted Malaga on Wednesday, thanks to a goal from Kang-in Lee in the 70th minute and a free kick from Alex Baena in the 85th. The Colchoneros provisionally climb to the podium in La Liga.
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Ederson says he 'doesn't know what happened' after knee concern ended £39m Man United move
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has spoken publicly for the first time about his failed transfer to Manchester United this summer, saying he remains baffled after a knee issue discovered during his medical caused the Reds to walk away from a £39m deal.
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Premier League CEO Masters urges patience on Man City charges as Arsenal demand clarity
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says the independent commission investigating Manchester City's alleged 115 financial rule breaches must be given "time and space," even as Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick calls for a swift resolution more than three years after City were charged.
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Ederson insists he passed his United medical as £39m transfer collapse leaves him baffled
Atalanta midfielder Ederson says his tests went well and he still does not know why Manchester United pulled out of a £39m deal, after the club cited a knee problem discovered during his medical.
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Arsenal, United and Chelsea striker sales hinge on Napoli offloading their own forward first
Napoli are pursuing Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Zirkzee and Nicolas Jackson as potential summer signings, but must first sell a forward of their own before any deal can progress — leaving all three Premier League clubs in a holding pattern ahead of the September 1 deadline.
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Waratahs warn staff to brace for 'wake-up call' as Cheika returns to restore glory
NSW Waratahs high-performance manager BJ Mather has placed players and staff on notice ahead of Michael Cheika's return as head coach in November, describing the 2014 Super Rugby-winning mentor as a 'proven winner' who demands full commitment and sustained success.
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Howard Webb warns Premier League clubs referees will penalise grappling all season, not just in August
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has told all 20 Premier League clubs that officials will take a firmer line on grappling from set-pieces throughout the 2025-26 season, with players shown video evidence of last term's offences and warned penalties will follow.
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Renata's scrum dominance drives Northland to first scoreless win over Division 1 side since 1980
Tighthead prop Marcel Renata helped Northland dismantle Taranaki 42-0 in Whangarei on Friday, their first shutout of a Division 1 NPC opponent in 46 years, as a sharpened set piece continues to transform the Taniwha's fortunes.
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