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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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Fermín López backs himself as false nine to fill Barcelona's goalscoring void
Fermín López has told Ara he is willing to play as a false nine for Barcelona following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, naming himself, Dani Olmo, Raphinha and new signing Anthony Gordon as players who can fill the goalscoring gap.
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Arsenal chief admits club would consider selling Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly if right offer arrives
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has acknowledged the club would entertain offers for academy graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, though he insists Arsenal are not actively seeking to sell either player.
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Maguire urges Manchester United to keep Rashford and sign more players before window shuts
Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to retain Marcus Rashford and continue strengthening their squad, even at the cost of his own starting place, with the Premier League season less than three days away.
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Premier League CEO signals 3pm Saturday blackout could end before 2030 TV deal
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has indicated a decision on scrapping the long-standing 3pm Saturday broadcast blackout will be made within 18 months, with the FA and EFL also required to agree any change.
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Webb warns Balogun red card controversy will fuel Premier League conspiracy theories
Premier League referees chief Howard Webb says the Folarin Balogun red card saga — in which Donald Trump intervened with Fifa to delay a World Cup suspension — has made officials' jobs harder by giving conspiracy theorists fresh ammunition heading into the new season.
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Reijnders departs Manchester City for Saudi Arabia after just one season at the Etihad
Manchester City have sold Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah for around £51 million, just one year after signing the Dutch midfielder from AC Milan for £46.5 million.
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Kane wins second Golden Boot with 36 Bundesliga goals
Harry Kane received the Golden Boot for the 2025-2026 season at a ceremony in Munich. The Bayern striker scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga matches, matching his total from his first award in 2023-2024.
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Barcelona circle as Kane seeks three-year deal to stay at Bayern Munich
Harry Kane has entered the final year of his Bayern Munich contract and is seeking a three-year extension, with Barcelona and Al-Hilal monitoring the situation as talks are set to begin.
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Konsa set for Arsenal medical as £51m deal with Aston Villa nears completion
Ezri Konsa is expected to undergo a medical at Arsenal after the Gunners agreed a fee of around £50m plus add-ons with Aston Villa for the England centre-back. The 28-year-old could make his debut against his former club at Villa Park on August 31.
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Delap and Jackson among 12 Chelsea players exiled from Alonso's first-team group
Chelsea have split their squad into two training groups, with strikers Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson among 12 players separated from Xabi Alonso's first team as the club looks to move several of them on this summer.
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Real Betis reject €50m bid for Antony, costing Manchester United £13m sell-on windfall
Manchester United have missed out on a £13m windfall after Real Betis turned down a €50m approach for Antony from an unnamed non-Premier League club. A 50 per cent net sell-on clause inserted in last summer's €25m permanent deal would have triggered the payment.
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Sheffield United face 12-point deduction after takeover company wound up by High Court
A High Court judge placed COH Sports Bidco Ltd into liquidation on 19 August after the company failed to pay £35m in outstanding instalments from its £100m purchase of Sheffield United, triggering an EFL review that could result in a 12-point Championship deduction.
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Woodley defends coach Din Thomas and plots MMA return for one last run
Tyron Woodley has publicly backed embattled coach Din Thomas following the UFC 330 controversy and revealed he intends to compete in MMA again, describing it as one final run in his career.
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South Africa Women name 26-player squad for inaugural 'A' tour to Brazil
SA Rugby have confirmed a 26-player squad for the first-ever South Africa Women 'A' tour, with back Mary Zulu captaining the side for back-to-back fixtures against Brazil 'A' in São Paulo on 24 and 29 August.
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33-year-old man found dead in Charlton Athletic stadium stands, accidental fall suspected
A body was discovered Tuesday morning in the stands of The Valley, Charlton Athletic's stadium in London. The 33-year-old man was pronounced dead upon the arrival of emergency services; investigators are favoring the theory of an accidental fall.
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Manchester United submit £65m Baleba bid despite Rooney's call for a taller midfielder
Manchester United have tabled a £65m offer for Brighton's Carlos Baleba, even as club legend Wayne Rooney publicly urged them to prioritise a physically imposing midfielder following the departures of Casemiro.
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Liverpool set to launch fresh £120m bid for PSG's Barcola with Mbaye deal also close
Liverpool are expected to submit a new offer for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola by the end of the week, with PSG valuing the 23-year-old France international at £120m. The Reds are also closing in on a separate deal for PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye.
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