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Medic urges Makhachev to retire after 17-fight win streak: 'You've accomplished everything'
Uros Medic says he is tired of watching Islam Makhachev dominate the UFC welterweight division and believes the two-weight champion, who has won 17 consecutive fights, has nothing left to prove and should walk away.
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Moicano plans MMA retirement after three fights, eyes influencer boxing move
Renato Moicano has declared he intends to retire from MMA once his current UFC contract expires, with three fights remaining on his deal. The Brazilian, who cited Tony Ferguson's prolonged decline as a cautionary tale, says he wants to transition into influencer boxing afterward.
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Moicano dismisses Nolan's hero worship after controversial UFC Vegas 123 stoppage loss
Renato Moicano has flatly rejected Tom Nolan's pre-fight praise, calling himself a journeyman and questioning the Australian's sincerity after suffering a third-round TKO loss at UFC Vegas 123 on 31 October.
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Barboza ends UFC retirement to face Magomedov in full-contact ACBJJ battle match
Edson Barboza is returning to competition just three months after retiring from the UFC, booked to face fellow octagon veteran Rashid Magomedov in a full-contact 'battle match' at ACBJJ 23 in Rio de Janeiro on November 13.
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Hamilton hugs Bonnington after former engineer guides Antonelli to maiden F1 title in Mexico
Lewis Hamilton was caught on camera embracing his former Mercedes race engineer Peter 'Bono' Bonnington at the Mexican Grand Prix, after Bonnington helped rookie Kimi Antonelli clinch his first Formula 1 championship. Hamilton, who finished second from pole, drew widespread praise for the gracious gesture.
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Pereira signs with Korean promotion ZFN for first fight since controversial UFC exit
Michel Pereira will return to action on December 19 at ZFN 5 in South Korea, facing former Road FC middleweight champion In Su Hwang in a middleweight bout — his first MMA appearance since a disputed UFC loss to Shara Magomedov in June.
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Mo'unga returns to All Blacks with Rugby World Cup 2027 redemption as his sole target
Richie Mo'unga has rejoined the All Blacks after three years in Japan, driven by the memory of the 2023 World Cup final defeat to South Africa. The fly-half has signed an 18-month deal through to the 2027 tournament in Australia.
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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel in intensive care after cardiac arrest during abandoned Segunda División clash
Jesus de Miguel, 30, suffered a cardiac arrest on the way to hospital after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono left him motionless on the pitch. The Segunda División match was abandoned in stoppage time with the score level at 2-2.
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Redknapp names only two managers who can rescue struggling Manchester United
Jamie Redknapp has argued that Eddie Howe and Unai Emery are the only realistic candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, as the club sit 17th in the Premier League after nine games without a win.
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Gerrard backs Arsenal to win Premier League title after 'huge' Anfield victory
Steven Gerrard has declared Arsenal capable of winning the Premier League title following their 1-0 win at Anfield on Sunday, with Kai Havertz's first-half goal moving the Gunners three points clear of Manchester City.
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Laharrague inspires France to Youth Olympics sevens gold as South Africa's late comeback falls short
France claimed men's rugby sevens gold at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, defeating a previously unbeaten South Africa 26-19. Simon Laharrague scored 16 points, including two tries, to power the French to victory despite a nervy finish.
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Holland's 24-tackle masterclass earns All Blacks coaching staff praise after omission
Lock Fabian Holland responded to being dropped for the first Bledisloe Cup Test with a game-high 24 tackles in the All Blacks' second-Test victory over the Wallabies in Sydney, drawing strong praise from assistant coach Jason Ryan ahead of the Northern Tour.
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Griezmann cuts ties with French media, Rothen calls on FFF to intervene
Since joining Orlando City in MLS, Antoine Griezmann has refused all contact with the French press. Former international Jérôme Rothen reacted strongly, urging French football authorities to go and explain themselves to the 2018 World Cup winner.
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Gasperini warns United as Carrick's future hangs on Roma and Villa results
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has backed his side's firepower ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit to Old Trafford, with United winless in nine games and Michael Carrick's position under growing scrutiny.
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Nicky Butt calls Lisandro Martinez a 'bluffer' and demands Man Utd sell him after Chelsea red card
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has launched a scathing attack on Lisandro Martinez, calling him a 'bluffer' and demanding the club sell him after the Argentine was sent off in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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Johnny Walker rules out UFC fight with half-brother Valter: 'I don't want to hurt my own blood'
UFC heavyweight Johnny Walker has flatly refused to fight his half-brother Valter Walker inside the octagon, saying the violence of MMA makes facing a family member unthinkable — even as tension exists between the two Brazilian fighters.
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Kane expects new Bayern Munich contract 'within days' after Ballon d'Or win
Harry Kane says a contract extension with Bayern Munich is imminent, telling reporters ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid that key terms have been agreed and only minor details remain.
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Chimaev and Masvidal reportedly set for submission-only grappling match in Dubai on Dec. 4
Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal are reportedly scheduled to meet in a submission-only grappling match on December 4 at The Agenda in Dubai, headlining ALF League's inaugural event, though the original announcement has since been deleted.
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Oliveira defends BMF title against Lopes as Pereira seeks redemption at UFC 335
The UFC has unveiled its official poster for UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, confirming Charles Oliveira's first BMF title defence against Diego Lopes and a heavyweight clash between Sergei Pavlovich and Alex Pereira in the co-main event.
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McCarthy says referee's stand-up call handed Nolan unfair advantage over Moicano at UFC Vegas 123
Veteran MMA official 'Big' John McCarthy has criticised referee Dan Miragliotta for ordering a stand-up during the second round of UFC Vegas 123, arguing the decision stripped Renato Moicano of a back-control position he had legitimately earned.
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