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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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Musiala diagnosed with absence seizures after collapsing twice in Bayern Munich warmup games
Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from neurological absence seizures after collapsing in consecutive Bayern Munich pre-season friendlies against Leipzig and Heidenheim, casting doubt over his availability for the German Supercup and the Bundesliga opener.
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Rodriguez withdrawal hands Delgado first UFC main event at Noche UFC on home soil
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of the Noche UFC main event on September 12 for undisclosed reasons, with Jose Delgado stepping in to face Jean Silva at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Mourinho dismisses Rodri's Barcelona move as Real Madrid close transfer window
José Mourinho insists Real Madrid do not need Rodri after the Spain captain completed a move to Barcelona from Manchester City, with the returning Madrid manager revealing the club made 'a very good offer' before the midfielder chose their rivals.
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Howard Webb 'really troubled' by Trump-pressured World Cup red card reversal as corruption claims spread
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has spoken out against the overturning of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card following political pressure from Donald Trump, warning that the episode is fuelling dangerous conspiracy theories about corruption in football.
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Nuno Mendes suspended three matches and ruled out of clashes with Rennes, Lille and Monaco
The LFP disciplinary commission has sanctioned PSG's left-back with a three-match ban following his elbow on Skoras during the Trophy of Champions lost to Lens (1-0).
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Rashford thanks Carragher for defending him as Barcelona loan move collapses
Marcus Rashford has publicly thanked Jamie Carragher on X after the Liverpool legend pushed back against Gary Neville's repeated focus on the forward. Rashford is set to remain at Manchester United for 2026/27 after Barcelona declined to trigger his £26m purchase clause.
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Tottenham close in on Savinho and Marmoush in double Man City swoop under De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions to sign Manchester City winger Savinho and striker Omar Marmoush, according to The Athletic, as Roberto De Zerbi targets further reinforcements after a summer that has already seen more than £200m spent.
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Alvarez omitted from Atletico Madrid's La Liga opener as Barcelona exit talk intensifies
Julian Alvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad entirely for their La Liga opener against Malaga, with Diego Simeone citing a need for more training time — though the absence has sharpened speculation that the Argentine striker is heading for the exit.
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Retired UFC champion Cejudo makes boxing debut against Deen The Great on September 26
Henry Cejudo, a two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, will make his professional boxing debut against influencer boxer Deen The Great on September 26 at James L. Knight Arena in Miami under the Misfits Boxing banner.
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Rashford backs Carragher's plea to stop obsessing over his Man United future
Marcus Rashford has publicly sided with Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender snapped at Gary Neville for repeatedly raising the United forward's name on their Stick to Football podcast. Rashford reposted the clip on X, saying he just wants to play football.
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Tottenham target double Man City raid for Savinho and Marmoush in De Zerbi's attacking overhaul
Tottenham are pursuing both Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City as Roberto De Zerbi seeks to rebuild a forward line at a club that narrowly avoided relegation last season.
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Jones fires back at Cormier over GOAT debate: 'Your jealousy runs so deep through your blood'
Jon Jones responded sharply on social media after Daniel Cormier used Jones' disqualification loss to Matt Hamill as a talking point while arguing Khabib Nurmagomedov's 29-0 record makes him the greatest of all time.
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PSG vs Rennes threatened with relocation due to unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes
Four days before Ligue 1 kicks off, the Parc des Princes pitch is reportedly in deplorable condition due to summer heat. The opening match between PSG and Stade Rennais could be reversed and played in Rennes instead.
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Arsenal close in on Man United pair Scanlon and Ogunneye in youth recruitment push
Arsenal are in advanced negotiations to sign Manchester United youngsters James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye, the latest moves in a broad summer drive to strengthen their under-21 ranks with emerging talent.
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Jesus snubs Napoli move as Arsenal weigh £20m sale with contract expiring
Gabriel Jesus has rejected interest from Napoli despite being available for £20 million with one year left on his Arsenal contract. The Brazilian forward is weighing all options before the September 1 transfer window deadline.
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Reijnders departs Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal after one frustrating season
Tijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City for Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah in a £52million transfer, just one year after arriving from AC Milan for £47m. The Dutch midfielder made 47 appearances last season but struggled for consistent starts under Pep Guardiola.
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Cyborg refuses to confirm retirement as PFL contract ends and free agency beckons
Cris Cyborg faces Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Saturday in the final bout of her PFL contract, but the 41-year-old legend — chasing a women's MMA-record 30th pro win — says she will not commit to hanging up her gloves for good.
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Lawson earns surprise Red Bull recall at Zandvoort after rebuilding career at Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull for the Dutch Grand Prix, replacing the injured Isack Hadjar at the circuit where the New Zealander made his F1 debut in 2023. The call-up comes after a difficult demotion earlier in 2025 and a steady resurgence at Racing Bulls.
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All Blacks and Springboks unveil split trophy that honours a drawn series
New Zealand Rugby and SA Rugby have confirmed that a drawn series in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour will stand without a tiebreaker. A specially designed two-piece trophy, joinable by magnets, will be split between the nations if each side wins two of the four Tests.
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