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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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Tuipulotu rejects All Blacks underdog label ahead of four-Test Springboks series
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu has pushed back on suggestions New Zealand enter the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series as underdogs, insisting both teams arrive in South Africa as equals fighting for the world's top ranking.
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All Blacks forwards coach admits Springboks own the world's best scrum ahead of first Test
Jason Ryan has candidly acknowledged that the Springboks possess the best scrum in the world, while insisting the All Blacks have made meaningful progress at set-piece ahead of their first Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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Guardiola reveals divorce confession to players after exhausting decade at Man City
Pep Guardiola has opened up about his separation from ex-wife Cristina Serra in a new documentary, revealing he told his Manchester City squad about the split mid-season and admitting the demands of the job left him exhausted after 10 years and 20 trophies.
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Guardiola told Walker 'you don't understand' as Man City captaincy feud erupts in new documentary
A new Prime Video documentary captures the dressing-room argument between Pep Guardiola and Kyle Walker during Manchester City's catastrophic run of nine defeats in 12 games in autumn 2024, which ultimately ended Walker's time at the club.
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Man City chairman admits he was too angry to speak to Guardiola after 10-change Leverkusen defeat
Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed he was furious with Pep Guardiola for making 10 changes in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League home loss to Bayer Leverkusen in November, calling it "one of the lowest points" of the manager's reign.
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Bortoleto earns fan praise for deadpan honesty in Passenger Princess driving episode
Audi F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto appeared on Amelia Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess YouTube series during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, teaching the presenter speed control while candidly discussing pre-race nerves, childhood sacrifices and his deep discomfort at being a passenger.
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Christian Horner launches UK memoir tour after abrupt Red Bull exit
Christian Horner has announced an autumn UK book tour to mark the release of his memoir Drive, offering fans live Q&A sessions covering his 20-year tenure at Red Bull Racing, which ended when he was replaced by Laurent Mekies on 9 July 2025.
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Premier League to air player-referee audio during live matches for first time
The Premier League will allow referee microphone audio to be broadcast during live games this season, expanding the RefCam system that debuted last year. One or two incidents per round of fixtures are expected to be shown, with live audio still barred under current IFAB rules.
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Manchester United open contract talks with Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray's £17m approach
Manchester United have entered contract discussions with captain Bruno Fernandes, whose deal expires at the end of this season. The talks follow a reported £17 million offer from Galatasaray, though Fernandes is said to want to remain at Old Trafford.
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Yael Trepy, Cagliari Striker, in Induced Coma After Drowning in Sardinia
The 20-year-old French striker for Cagliari in Serie A nearly drowned on Sunday in a private pool on the Costa Smeralda. Airlifted to hospital, he has been placed in intensive care and induced into a therapeutic coma.
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Aubameyang scores on official debut with Deportivo, but La Corogne draws 1-1 against Elche
Transferred from Marseille this summer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first goal in a Deportivo shirt in the 21st minute against Elche. The Galician club, promoted to La Liga, could not secure victory (1-1) on their return to Spanish top flight.
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Formula 1 launches 'Five Lights' campaign narrated by Colin Farrell ahead of Dutch GP return
Formula 1 has unveiled a 90-second global marketing film narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Colin Farrell, featuring all 22 current drivers and set to run across digital platforms and major advertising locations in the UK and US until 13 September.
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Brady vs. Bonfim set for five-round UFC main event on November 7 in Las Vegas
Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim will headline a UFC card at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on November 7 in a five-round welterweight bout. The matchup pits Brady's top-10 ranking and 19-2 record against Bonfim's five-fight winning streak.
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Liverpool agree personal terms with PSG's Mbaye as £165m Barcola double deal takes shape
Liverpool have reached an agreement with PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye on a five-year contract, according to Fabrice Hawkins, as the club simultaneously pursues a £120m move for Mbaye's team-mate Bradley Barcola.
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Fofana to Roma: Lyon and Italian club agree on €40m transfer
According to Fabrizio Romano, AS Roma and Lyon have reached an agreement for the transfer of Malick Fofana, valued at €40 million. The Belgian winger has also negotiated the terms of his contract with the Roman club, but no official offer has yet been submitted.
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Anthony Smith pleads not guilty to four felony charges after July domestic incident
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith has entered a not guilty plea to four felony charges, including terroristic threats and two counts of first-degree false imprisonment, stemming from a domestic incident in Gretna, Nebraska, on 26 July. His next court appearance is scheduled for 21 September.
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FIFA sacks chief operating officer Lamour weeks after he called on Infantino to resign
FIFA has confirmed the departure of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who last month accused president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff over a now-scrapped plan to sell the World Cup to private investors and publicly called for Infantino to step down.
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Manchester United open contract talks with Fernandes after Galatasaray's £17m approach
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with captain Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray reportedly offered the Portugal midfielder £17 million. Club sources insist Fernandes is not available at any price and wants to remain at Old Trafford.
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Ibrahim Mbaye chooses Liverpool over Bayer Leverkusen, personal agreement reached
PSG's 18-year-old Senegalese striker Ibrahim Mbaye has reached a personal agreement with Liverpool on a five-year contract, preferring the Reds to Bayer Leverkusen. The two clubs must now agree on the transfer fee.
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