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FIA clears Macarena wing concept but forced Red Bull to prove safety after Verstappen crashes
The FIA has confirmed it will not act against F1's rotating rear wing designs, but required Red Bull to provide additional safety evidence following Max Verstappen's consecutive crashes at Spielberg and Silverstone.
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Tsarukyan accuses Oliveira of using teammate's death to dodge UFC rematch
Arman Tsarukyan has publicly questioned Charles Oliveira's withdrawal from their planned rematch, suggesting the Brazilian used the death of Chute Boxe teammate Alan Nascimento as cover to pursue an easier fight against Diego Lopes instead.
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BKFC chairman backs McGregor to switch codes after final UFC fight
BKFC chairman Dave Feldman says Conor McGregor is keen to compete in bare-knuckle boxing once he fulfils his remaining UFC obligation, though the Irishman faces a lengthy recovery from ACL and meniscus surgery before he can return to the Octagon.
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Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano to host 2027 Champions League final for second time
UEFA has confirmed Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano as the venue for the 2027 Champions League final on June 5, beating out Baku's Olympic Stadium after a protracted two-stage bidding process that began in 2023.
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Prates vows to knock out Makhachev and become Brazil's first UFC welterweight champion
Carlos Prates confronted Islam Makhachev ringside at UFC 330 in Philadelphia and promised to knock out the welterweight champion, targeting a December title shot before a potential defence against Michael Morales in April.
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Boehly in talks to sell his 12.8% Chelsea stake to majority owners Clearlake Capital
Todd Boehly is reportedly in discussions to sell his stake in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, the club's majority shareholders. The move comes amid a reported rift between Boehly and Clearlake's Behdad Eghbali, with the club now valued at £5bn.
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McGregor hails Garry's 'champion mindset' after UFC 330 title loss to Makhachev
Conor McGregor has publicly praised Ian Garry's defiant response to his unanimous decision defeat against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 welterweight title main event in Philadelphia, calling it a 'champion mindset'.
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Sheffield United face 12-point deduction threat as ex-owner pursues £35m court battle
Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad, who sold Sheffield United for over £100m in December 2024, is seeking to wind up the company that bought the club, alleging £35m in unpaid instalments — a dispute that could trigger a 12-point EFL deduction.
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Suaalii, Ikitau and Jorgensen near fitness as Kiss names Argentina squad
Australia's two-Test tour of Argentina, beginning in San Salvador on August 29, is set to be bolstered by the likely returns of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau and Max Jorgensen from injury, with head coach Les Kiss expected to name his squad on Wednesday.
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Leone Nakarawa returns to Fiji to join Drua for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season
Three-time Rugby World Cup player Leone Nakarawa is heading home to Fiji to play for the Fijian Drua in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 38-year-old lock, capped 68 times, was named in the 2015 World Cup team of the tournament.
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Arsenal weigh five-player Brighton swap to beat Man United to Hinshelwood
Arsenal are exploring a swap deal involving up to five players to sign Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, with Manchester United also competing for the £51m-rated 20-year-old.
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FairSquare officially demands Infantino's ineligibility for FIFA presidency
NGO FairSquare has formally written to FIFA's Governance Commission demanding that Gianni Infantino be declared ineligible for the presidential election in March 2027, arguing he is already serving his third and final regulatory term.
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Dressing-room rows, De Bruyne's tears and Guardiola's breakdown: inside City's fall from the top
A new eight-part Amazon series produced by City Studios captures Manchester City's collapse after four consecutive Premier League titles, featuring a furious dressing-room confrontation between Kyle Walker and Pep Guardiola, and an emotional farewell interview with Kevin De Bruyne.
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Hansen drafts in Bayle and Love as injuries disrupt Black Ferns ahead of Wallaroos clash
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has called up halfback Ariana Bayle and prop Pip Love after Tara Turner and Mo'omo'oga Palu were ruled out of Saturday's Test against Australia at Mt Smart Stadium with hamstring and concussion injuries respectively.
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UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith pleads not guilty to four felony charges in Nebraska
Anthony Smith, a former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, has entered a not guilty plea to four felony charges arising from an alleged domestic incident in Gretna, Nebraska, on July 26. Smith is due back in court for a status hearing on September 21 in Sarpy County.
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Mbappé and Haaland co-lead FC 27 with 91, Messi climbs to 89
EA Sports has unveiled the FC 27 ratings, due out September 25. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland share first place with 91, ahead of a group of players rated 90 including Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé.
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Din Thomas apologizes to Gillian Robertson for stealing her moment after UFC 330 title loss
Din Thomas has publicly apologized to Gillian Robertson after facing widespread backlash for announcing his retirement from cornering during the UFC 330 post-show, moments after Robertson was dominated by Mackenzie Dern in her title bid.
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Makhachev fires back at Holloway's two-belt dig with cutting Instagram reply
Islam Makhachev clapped back at Max Holloway on Instagram after the former featherweight champion questioned why the UFC welterweight champion was holding two belts at UFC 330, where Makhachev defeated Ian Garry by unanimous decision in Philadelphia.
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Moorby expects Springboks to mix set-piece power with wide threats in first Test
All Blacks winger Josh Moorby has outlined New Zealand's expectations of South Africa ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, anticipating a blend of Springbok physicality and ball-in-hand danger rather than a purely attritional game.
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Galatasaray's £43m Fernandes bid to be rejected as Rashford eyes Barcelona return
Manchester United will rebuff Galatasaray's reported £43m offer for captain Bruno Fernandes, with club sources insisting he is unavailable at any price. Meanwhile, Barcelona are said to remain in dialogue over a potential return for Marcus Rashford despite signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
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