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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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Blocked by Atlético, Barcelona turns to Arsenal's Gyökeres as Plan B
Still unable to secure Julian Alvarez, held back by Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona has added Viktor Gyökeres to its list of backup options, according to Marca. A meeting between the Argentine and Atlético's board is expected this week.
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Makhachev's coach says Garry deserves to stay No. 1 contender despite UFC 330 defeat
Javier Mendez, trainer of UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, has backed Ian Garry to retain his No. 1 ranking after the Irishman pushed Makhachev to the limit before losing by decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
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Charles Johnson eyes Brandon Royval rematch to avenge 2018 LFA defeat after UFC 330 Scottish twister
Charles Johnson delivered only the second Scottish twister submission in UFC history at UFC 330, then immediately called for a rematch with Brandon Royval — the man who beat him under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner seven years ago.
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PSG drop Barcola asking price to £120m as Liverpool push to seal deal
Paris Saint-Germain have lowered their asking price for Bradley Barcola from £145m to between £110m and £120m, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reporting that a move to Liverpool will now 'accelerate'.
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Guardiola fought back tears after Walker confronted him in Anfield dressing room
A new Prime Video documentary reveals the explosive dressing-room row between Pep Guardiola and Kyle Walker following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in December 2024, an argument that hastened the defender's departure from the club.
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Guardiola casts doubt on management return after decade at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has admitted it will be "difficult to come back" to management after leaving Manchester City, revealing in a new documentary that he needs time away from football to focus on his personal life.
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Amorim jokes about 'boring' press conferences after AC Milan rout Manchester United 4-2
Ruben Amorim returned to haunt his former club as AC Milan beat Manchester United 4-2 in Wroclaw on Saturday, with the Portuguese coach quipping to reporters that pressers at Old Trafford are 'more boring now' under Michael Carrick.
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All 10 fighters clear weight as Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 goes official
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 is set after all 10 fighters successfully made weight. The five-bout card features a welterweight headliner between Namo Fazil and Kaik Brito, with UFC contracts on the line for standout performers.
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Galatasaray prepare Fernandes bid as Barcelona circle Rashford again before United's opener
Manchester United face a turbulent final fortnight of the transfer window, with Galatasaray readying a £43m offer for Bruno Fernandes and Barcelona reportedly still in contact with Marcus Rashford's representatives despite signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
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Dern retains UFC strawweight title but slams her own performance after unanimous decision over Robertson
Mackenzie Dern successfully made the first defence of her UFC strawweight title at UFC 330, outpointing Gillian Robertson across all three rounds, yet the champion was openly critical of her cardio, striking and grappling — and believes she should have secured a finish.
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Tsarukyan backs Nurmagomedov to beat every UFC lightweight except himself
UFC top-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan says undefeated PFL free agent Usman Nurmagomedov would defeat almost the entire 155-pound roster — including champion Justin Gaethje — but stops short of conceding his own name to the list.
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Barcelona prepare imminent Gyokeres bid as Arsenal weigh up Nwaneri exit
Barcelona are set to make an offer for Viktor Gyokeres in the coming hours as Arsenal navigate a busy final fortnight of the transfer window, with Ethan Nwaneri also expected to depart before the September 1 deadline.
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Turner signs new five-fight UFC deal after 39-second knockout at UFC 330
Jalin Turner has revealed he signed a fresh five-fight UFC contract after his previous deal expired with a first-round knockout of Edson Barboza last December. The lightweight followed it up with a 39-second finish of Kaue Fernandes at UFC 330, earning a $100,000 performance bonus.
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Walker confronted Guardiola in X-rated dressing room row before leaving Man City
A new Amazon documentary reveals Kyle Walker exploded at Pep Guardiola after a 2-0 defeat at Anfield in December 2024, accusing his manager of singling him out in team meetings weeks before his loan exit from Manchester City.
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Usman insists he can dethrone Makhachev despite slipping down welterweight rankings
Kamaru Usman has declared himself a dangerous stylistic matchup for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, even as a lengthy Octagon absence has seen him overtaken in the title queue by Ian Garry, Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
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Erasmus and Peyper push back on Springboks' slow-game accusations ahead of All Blacks series
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and technical consultant Jaco Peyper have defended South Africa's tempo of play, insisting they have received zero negative referee feedback about slowing the game in 2026 and pointing to the 30-second set-piece law as their guide.
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Mokaev claims four elite grapplers backed out before Boleian steps up for ACBJJ title
Muhammad Mokaev says he agreed terms with four opponents in a single week — Adriano Moraes and three UFC flyweights — only for all of them to withdraw the following day. The undefeated flyweight will now face Moris Boleian for the ACBJJ 60kg Grand Title on Aug. 30 in Istanbul.
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Rennie backs All Blacks scrum to match Springboks' set-piece power in Ellis Park Test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has expressed confidence in his forwards ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Ellis Park, insisting New Zealand's scrum and discipline will be equal to the Springboks' renowned set-piece threat.
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