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Cortes-Acosta seeks to end two-fight skid as Walker targets back-to-back wins at UFC Vegas 124
All 28 fighters hit the scales ahead of Saturday's UFC Vegas 124 card in Las Vegas. Heavyweight headliners Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Johnny Walker must come in at or under 266 pounds, with top strawweight contenders Tatiana Suarez and Virna Jandiroba meeting in the co-main.
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Haise backs Cahuzac after Lens's historic 9-1 defeat in Champions League
Stade Rennais manager Franck Haise publicly supported his successor at RC Lens, Yannick Cahuzac, after the club's 9-1 loss to Como—the heaviest defeat in French club history in the Champions League—drawing on his own experience of a 6-0 thrashing at Arsenal in 2023.
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Bertrand Latour and the Lens-Como bet: legal, but risky for a journalist
Caught betting live on the Lens-Como match he was commentating, journalist Bertrand Latour broke no French law. The Sports Code only prohibits betting for competition participants, not for the media covering them.
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McLaren unveils new wings at Brazilian GP to reclaim third and shape 2027 car
McLaren has introduced revised front and rear wings at Interlagos as it bids to recover third place in the constructors' championship from Red Bull, with the aero package also feeding directly into the development of its 2027 car.
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Zidane reveals squad for France-Italy and France-Turkey with seven major absences
Zinédine Zidane announces on Friday at 6 p.m. his squad for the next two UEFA Nations League matches, against Italy in Milan (November 12) and Turkey in Bordeaux (November 15), with numerous injuries opening the door to new faces.
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Makhachev hints at retirement, says mother's word will be final after UFC 336
Islam Makhachev has suggested his fighting career could end on his mother's terms, echoing how mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov retired in 2020. The UFC lightweight champion, 29-1 and holder of four consecutive title defences, says he is approaching the finish line.
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Ballon d'Or and Bayern Contract Extended, Kane Remains a Priority for Tottenham
Named Ballon d'Or 2026 and under contract with Bayern Munich until 2029, Harry Kane could still return to Tottenham: the Spurs reportedly hold a right of first refusal on their former striker in the event of a departure from Bavaria.
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Russell reveals why he fled Mexico City after Antonelli's title-clinching win
George Russell has explained skipping his post-race media duties at the Mexican Grand Prix, an absence that earned Mercedes a €5,000 FIA fine. The Briton, who entered 2026 as title favourite, said he simply needed to step away after another painful near-miss.
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Man United cool on Eddie Howe as Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness emerges as managerial target
Manchester United are reportedly less keen on Eddie Howe than previously assumed, with Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness now emerging as a highly rated alternative as Michael Carrick's position remains under pressure.
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All Blacks captain Taylor vows to honour fallen security chief Cadwallader at Murrayfield
Codie Taylor says New Zealand's squad has channelled grief into preparation after the sudden death of long-time All Blacks head of security Logan Cadwallader, with the team set to wear black armbands and perform the Ka Mate haka in his memory against Scotland.
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Spain's opposition leader demands withdrawal from 2030 World Cup if Morocco hosts the final
People's Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has called on Spain to abandon its co-hosting role at the 2030 World Cup if FIFA awards the final to Morocco rather than the Bernabéu or Camp Nou.
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Exhausted Russell takes five-place grid penalty at Brazilian GP as tough 2026 season grinds on
George Russell will drop five places on the Brazilian Grand Prix grid after Mercedes fit a sixth internal combustion engine to his car. The penalty is the latest blow in a difficult 2026 season in which Russell has been outperformed by newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli.
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Zidane reveals France squad Friday to face Italy and Turkey
France manager Zinedine Zidane will announce his selection for November's international break on Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m., with several notable absences through injury ahead of two decisive Nations League matches.
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Jorge Jesus claims no guilt in Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus rejected any responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement announced on Thursday, stating that the decision could have come at any time during the Nations League campaign.
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New Zealand-raised Jones starts at fly-half as Canada name squad to face Georgia in Nations Cup
Canada head coach Stephen Meehan has named a 23-man squad to open the inaugural Nations Cup window against Georgia in Tbilisi, with New Zealand-raised Spencer Jones starting at fly-half and Nic Benn earning a first cap since 2025 on the wing.
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Jesus admits he expected Ronaldo to return, not retire from Portugal duty
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus revealed he had planned to recall Cristiano Ronaldo to the national squad, saying he was not anticipating the 41-year-old's international retirement announced on Thursday after a public falling out between the pair.
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Mary Earps reveals secret pregnancy as partner Kitty Forrest gives birth to baby boy
England and London City Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced the birth of a baby boy with partner Kitty Forrest, having kept the pregnancy entirely private until now. The 33-year-old shared the news via a video post on 6 November, the day after the birth.
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Alonso backs Palmer after Tuchel drops Chelsea attacker from England squad again
Thomas Tuchel left Cole Palmer out of his England squad for the November international break, citing too many missed opportunities to impress. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso responded by expressing full confidence in the 22-year-old's form and attitude.
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Ruotolo drops and submits Christian Lee in three minutes to claim ONE lightweight title
Tye Ruotolo became a two-sport ONE champion in Bangkok on Friday, finishing Christian Lee with a rear-naked choke in just over three minutes to add the ONE MMA lightweight belt to his existing grappling title.
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Iraola admits Liverpool are 'too honest' as fouls stat exposes Reds' struggles
Brentford manager Andoni Iraola has conceded his Liverpool squad can be 'sometimes too honest' after it emerged they have conceded the most fouls in the Premier League this season — 128 — while winning fewer than almost every other top-flight side.
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