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Makhachev survives Garry's grappling overhaul to retain welterweight title at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev edged Ian Machado Garry by decision in a gruelling five-round welterweight title fight at UFC 330, extending his UFC winning streak to a record 17 consecutive victories.
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Dern silences Robertson's grappling boast with dominant decision at UFC 330
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended the UFC strawweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, out-grappling challenger Gillian Robertson across five rounds to win a lopsided decision, despite falling short of the submission finish she sought.
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Magny's 25th UFC win ties Oliveira and leaves only Jim Miller ahead
Neil Magny rallied from an early scare to stop Ramiz Brahimaj by second-round TKO at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, reaching 25 UFC victories and drawing level with Charles Oliveira in second place on the all-time wins list.
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Fernando finishes Tobias at UFC 330 after wife talked him out of quitting MMA
Lucas Fernando (14-3) stopped Rafael Tobias in the third round on his UFC debut at UFC 330, finishing with a knee to the body and follow-up strikes. The Brazilian light heavyweight revealed his wife convinced him to stay in MMA after a 2023 Contender Series loss nearly ended his career.
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Carragher urges Man City to keep Rodri after Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield drubbing
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring after just 24 seconds. The result prompted Jamie Carragher to call on City to abandon plans to sell Rodri — though reports suggest a Barcelona deal is already close.
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Aliadiere urges Arsenal to sign Kroupi and restore their French connection
Former Arsenal forward Jérémie Aliadière has called on the club to pursue Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior Kroupi and PSG winger Bradley Barcola, arguing the Gunners must rediscover the French talent pipeline that defined the Wenger era.
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Manchester United reject Galatasaray's audacious £56m bid to prise away Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United have moved swiftly to rebuff an approach from Galatasaray for captain Bruno Fernandes, with the club insisting the Portuguese midfielder is not for sale despite a £56million release clause in his contract.
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Budkowski reveals he held talks with over half the F1 grid before joining Cadillac
New Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski has confirmed he negotiated with more than half of the Formula 1 grid before choosing the struggling debutant outfit, which sits bottom of the championship without a point after 11 rounds.
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Software glitch sent Russell's engine into freefall before Hungarian GP lights went out
George Russell's dismal Hungarian Grand Prix weekend was compounded by a Mercedes engine software fault that sent his revs spiralling out of control on the grid, triggering anti-stall and costing him multiple positions at the start.
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Steiner open to F1 return but only for a project he can shape himself
Guenther Steiner, sacked as Haas team principal in January 2024, says he would consider returning to Formula 1 — but only for a role that offers genuine creative ownership, not simply a job title.
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Domenicali dismisses battery graphics removal as fans 'just want to see overtaking'
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the gradual removal of battery state-of-charge data from TV broadcasts, arguing the vast majority of fans are not interested in technical readouts and simply want on-track action.
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Verstappen unveils Delftware-inspired helmet for final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
Max Verstappen has revealed a special white-and-blue helmet design inspired by traditional Dutch Delftware ceramics for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix — the last ever running of the race at Zandvoort, scheduled for 21-23 August.
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King Willem-Alexander to officially present trophy at Zandvoort's final Dutch Grand Prix
King Willem-Alexander will make his first official appearance at a Dutch sporting event to present the winner's trophy at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix — the last F1 race Zandvoort will host before dropping off the calendar in 2027.
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Man City accept £65m Barcelona bid for Rodri and begin race to replace him
Manchester City have accepted a £65.4m offer from Barcelona for Rodri, ending the Ballon d'Or winner's six-year stay at the Etihad. City now have two weeks to find a replacement, with Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi their primary target.
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Todibo ready to cut salary to facilitate his return to Ligue 1 with Marseille
Constrained by the DNCG to a summer transfer window focused almost exclusively on sales, Olympique de Marseille has a serious lead in defence: Jean-Clair Todibo, French international under contract at West Ham, would be willing to reduce his wages to join the Phocaean club on loan.
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Adeyemi scores on Barcelona debut after Man United snubbed £26.5m move
Karim Adeyemi marked his Barcelona debut with a goal and an assist in a 5-2 pre-season win over FC Basel, weeks after Manchester United opted against signing the German winger despite reported interest.
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OM doubles naming rights revenue with CEPAC deal worth €5M annually
Olympique de Marseille has more than doubled its naming rights revenue by partnering with CEPAC, a subsidiary of Caisse d'Epargne, in a deal valued at €5 million per year — more than double the previous Orange contract that expired on June 30.
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Strickland brands Din Thomas a 'shit coach' for retiring after Robertson's UFC 330 title loss
Sean Strickland has publicly attacked veteran MMA coach Din Thomas after Thomas announced his retirement from corner work in the immediate aftermath of Gillian Robertson's five-round loss to strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330.
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Cardiff owner Vincent Tan's £693m fortune dwarfs Ryan Reynolds ahead of Welsh Championship derby
Cardiff City host Wrexham in a Championship derby that pits two of the division's wealthiest owners against each other. Vincent Tan's estimated £693m net worth is nearly three times the £258m fortune of Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds.
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Barcelona eye Gyokeres transfer as Arsenal striker loses starting place to Havertz
Barcelona are reportedly weighing a move for Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, just one year into his five-year deal, after Kai Havertz reclaimed the starting striker role for the Gunners' biggest matches — including the Champions League final against PSG.
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