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Gabby Logan twice turns down Royal invitation to stay focused on World Cup duty
BBC presenter Gabby Logan has declined two separate invitations to collect her OBE because both dates clashed with her World Cup 2026 broadcasting commitments. Logan is set to become the first woman to lead coverage of a men's World Cup final on the BBC.
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Ackermann handed three-match ban after red card mars Stormers' URC semi-final exit
Stormers No.8 Ruan Ackermann has been suspended for three matches after his red card in the 21-12 URC semi-final defeat to Leinster, ruling him out of the Currie Cup's opening rounds. A guilty plea and clean record halved the original six-week sanction.
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Rob Green reveals Capello blanked him for rest of 2010 World Cup after USA howler
Rob Green has recalled how Fabio Capello dropped him and then refused to speak to him again after his goalkeeping error gifted the USA a 1-1 draw in England's 2010 World Cup opener in South Africa.
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Championship leader Antonelli spotted in Spider-Man mask watching Barcelona FP1 from the stands
Formula 1 fans are convinced Kimi Antonelli attended Friday practice in disguise at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, wearing a black Mercedes hoodie and a Spider-Man mask while Frederik Vesti drove his car under the rookie driver rules.
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Norris snatches FP2 top spot from Russell by 0.009s at Barcelona GP
Lando Norris edged George Russell by just 0.009 seconds to go fastest in second practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri a further 0.051s back to give McLaren a strong one-two-three showing on Friday.
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Bernardo Silva edges closer to Real Madrid move after nine-year Man City exit
Bernardo Silva has left Manchester City as a free agent following nine years at the Etihad, with reports in Spain suggesting the 31-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, where José Mourinho is set to take charge.
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JJ Gabriel set for tour debut as World Cup absences shape Manchester United's European pre-season
Manchester United will remain in Europe for pre-season this summer, facing Wrexham, Rosenborg, Atlético Madrid, PSG, Leeds and AC Milan across six fixtures. With 12 senior players at the World Cup, youngsters including JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are in line for extended opportunities.
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Wolff backs FIA's ADUO ruling after Red Bull tops rankings ahead of Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has endorsed the FIA's controversial ADUO verdict that placed Red Bull-Ford Powertrains at the top of the power unit rankings in Monaco, leaving the newcomer as the only manufacturer ineligible for Formula 1's catch-up development opportunities.
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Ronaldo hits back at critics before World Cup: "Didn't you watch the matches?"
Goalless in Portugal's two warm-up matches against Chile and Nigeria, Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed doubts about his form on Friday, on the eve of the squad's departure for the 2026 World Cup.
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Mercedes explores legal challenge after Gasly penalty reversal widens Russell's title deficit
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is consulting lawyers after FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium finish, a decision that cannot be extended to George Russell and leaves him 68 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Dembele defends Mbappe as France prepare to open World Cup campaign against Senegal
Ousmane Dembele has called criticism of Kylian Mbappe 'very, very unfair' and 'too far', backing his captain ahead of France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday. Dembele also praised outgoing coach Didier Deschamps and endorsed Zinedine Zidane as his successor.
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Wolff consults lawyers as Monaco penalty fiasco threatens Russell's title hopes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has spoken to the team's lawyers after FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix result, a decision that highlights the injustice suffered by George Russell, who was hit with additional penalties due to a faulty pitlane timing system.
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Salah's agent insists Liverpool exit star has not decided his next club
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer after nine years and 257 goals, but his agent Abaas says the 33-year-old has yet to settle on a destination, with Turkey and Saudi Arabia among the reported options.
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Lorenzi targets Magnetti, Pagis and Kanté to rebuild OM on a budget
Constrained by debt exceeding €100 million, Olympique de Marseille is exploring affordable options this summer. New sporting director Grégory Lorenzi is leveraging his Breton network to identify his first targets.
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Free-agent Sancho prioritises Premier League return despite Besiktas interest after United exit
Jadon Sancho, released by Manchester United after five years and 83 appearances, is targeting another Premier League club this summer. Turkish side Besiktas are reportedly preparing an offer, but the 26-year-old winger is said to prefer staying in England.
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Championship leader Antonelli reveals how Hamilton and Verstappen have guided his stunning F1 rise
Kimi Antonelli, 19, leads the Formula 1 drivers' championship by 66 points after five consecutive grand prix victories and has credited both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for their encouragement since he joined the sport.
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McTominay returns to training to boost Scotland ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay rejoined Scotland's squad for training in Foxborough on Friday after missing Thursday's session with an upset stomach. The Napoli midfielder is a key figure as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years against Haiti on Saturday.
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World Cup 2026 Day Two: Canada host Bosnia while USA face Paraguay in Group D
The second day of World Cup 2026 action features Canada taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto at 8pm UK time, followed by USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, kicking off at 2am UK time on Saturday.
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Man City weigh third bid for Elliot Anderson after £120m offer rejected by Forest
Manchester City remain the frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after a second bid worth £120m was turned down this week. Forest are holding out for a British-record fee above the £125m Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak.
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Fighters recall tense beach brawl in the rain as UFC White House card looms
With the UFC set to stage its first outdoor event on U.S. soil at the White House on June 14, fighters who have competed outdoors before are sharing stories of a chaotic 2010 Jungle Fight card in Brazil that was moved to a beach — and then hit by a storm.
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