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Zahabi dismisses O'Malley's striking threat ahead of UFC White House bantamweight clash
Aiemann Zahabi says Sean O'Malley's striking holds no fear for him, pointing to his recent win over Jose Aldo as proof he can handle the division's best. The two bantamweights meet this Sunday at UFC White House, with Zahabi chasing an eighth consecutive victory.
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ITV sneak Arctic Monkeys' 'Fake Tales of San Francisco' into World Cup 2026 coverage
ITV played 'Fake Tales of San Francisco' from Arctic Monkeys' debut album during their World Cup 2026 broadcast ahead of Switzerland vs Qatar — a knowing nod to the match's San Francisco venue.
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Danis predicts McGregor knocks out Holloway inside three rounds at UFC 329
Dillon Danis, one of Conor McGregor's former training partners, has predicted the Irishman will knock out Max Holloway within three rounds at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas — despite McGregor entering the welterweight main event as a +300 underdog.
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Barcola requests PSG exit as Liverpool and Arsenal circle £60m winger
Bradley Barcola has reportedly asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, alerting Liverpool and Arsenal to the availability of the 23-year-old France international, who is valued at around £60million.
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Cucurella packs wife's pyjamas as lucky charm for Spain's World Cup campaign
Marc Cucurella, whose assist set up Spain's winning goal in the Euro 2024 final, is bringing his wife's pyjama top — worn during that European triumph — to the World Cup as a lucky charm. Spain open Group H against Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday.
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Verstappen qualifies fifth as Red Bull halves deficit to Mercedes in Barcelona
Max Verstappen and Red Bull locked out the third row of the grid for the Barcelona Grand Prix, finishing 0.35 seconds off pole. Verstappen admitted he cannot fully explain the performance swing after a tyre overheating issue cost him grip through the final sector.
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Brendan Allen targets Strickland rematch, insisting he has outgrown the champion who beat him in 2020
Brendan Allen says he has evolved far beyond the fighter Sean Strickland defeated in 2020 and believes he can now beat the two-time middleweight champion in every area. Allen also claims recent opponent Edmen Shahbazyan is stylistically superior to Strickland.
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Makhachev says he accepted Topuria fight instantly before manager's pay demand killed the booking
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has doubled down on his account of the collapsed White House bout, claiming he agreed to face Ilia Topuria without hesitation before Topuria's manager Malki Kawa demanded what Makhachev called an "insane" purse.
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History-making Honduran referee Said Martinez to oversee Qatar vs Switzerland at World Cup 2026
Said Martinez will become the first Honduran-born referee to take charge of a World Cup match when he oversees Qatar's Group B opener against Switzerland at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Baxter's half-time belief fuels Exeter's 16-point comeback to stun champions Bath
Exeter Chiefs overturned a 16-point half-time deficit to defeat Premiership champions Bath 27-26 at the Rec, with replacement prop Ethan Burger's 68th-minute try sealing a dramatic comeback and a place in the final against Northampton.
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Balogun brace fires USA to 4-1 rout as Canada earn first ever World Cup point
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States demolished Paraguay 4-1 on day two of the 2026 World Cup, while Canada claimed a historic first World Cup point after Cyle Larin's 78th-minute equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Garcia targets featherweight title shot with upset win over Lopes at UFC White House
Steve Garcia (19-5) opens the UFC White House card against No. 3-ranked Diego Lopes on Sunday, believing a victory over the two-time title challenger would vault the seven-fight winner into the 145-pound title picture.
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Two-belt champion Elisandra Ferreira targets PFL strawweight title on Nigeria debut
Elisandra Ferreira, holder of the Invicta FC and Karate Combat titles, makes her PFL debut this Saturday in Lagos against undefeated Nigerian prospect Juliet Ukah, with her sights set on adding a third championship belt to her collection.
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Arsenal lead race for 16-year-old Leicester attacker Monga despite Brentford and Newcastle hijack bids
Arsenal remain the frontrunners to sign England U18 international Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, with sporting director Andrea Berta heavily involved in the pursuit despite late interest from Brentford, Newcastle, and a German club.
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Hokit fires back at Pereira with eight-fight UFC deal after 'scared' jibe
Unbeaten heavyweight Josh Hokit has dismissed Alex Pereira's suggestion that his UFC career is on the line, revealing he recently signed an eight-fight contract and accusing the champion of being afraid of him ahead of UFC White House: Freedom 250.
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Arsenal schedule £60m talks for Lille's Bouaddi as Arteta pushes to beat PSG
Arsenal are preparing to hold formal transfer talks over an £60m move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Mikel Arteta's side confident they can outmanoeuvre Paris Saint-Germain for the 18-year-old's signature.
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Alonso qualifies last at home in Barcelona as Aston Martin's woes leave him 'exhausted'
Fernando Alonso ended a 42-race streak of outqualifying Lance Stroll by taking 22nd — last — in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, with Aston Martin four seconds off pole and no relief expected until a summer upgrade package arrives.
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Russell snatches Barcelona pole on instinct after ditching Antonelli's data-led approach
George Russell claimed pole position for the Barcelona Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third and three tenths adrift. Russell credited a deliberate "big reset" — abandoning data analysis and trusting his instincts — after a difficult run that left him 68 points behind his teenage team-mate.
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Balogun nets twice as USA demolish Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup 2026 opener
Folarin Balogun scored twice and Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie also contributed as the United States routed Paraguay 4-1 in front of 70,492 fans at Los Angeles Stadium, matching their entire 2022 World Cup goal tally inside the first half.
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Mbappé reveals childhood flute playing and promises unique celebration against Senegal
In a Carpool Karaoke episode filmed in Madrid with James Corden, Kylian Mbappé revealed he played the flute for one or two years as a child and promised to mime playing it if he scores against Senegal.
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