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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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Ballon d'Or winner Kane announces imminent Bayern Munich contract extension
A week after winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Harry Kane confirmed at a press conference that his contract extension with Bayern Munich is now just a matter of days away.
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Belhanda suspects agreement between Brahim Diaz and Mendy over AFCON final penalty
Former Morocco international Younès Belhanda claims that Brahim Diaz may have warned Edouard Mendy about his panenka attempt during the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal. The official winner of the final remains unknown, with the case currently before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Ruotolo gets ONE lightweight title shot against Christian Lee in just his third MMA fight
ONE Championship has confirmed Christian Lee will defend his lightweight MMA title against Tye Ruotolo at The Inner Circle 37 on November 6 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The 23-year-old Ruotolo, a two-time submission grappling champion, enters just 2-0 in professional MMA.
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Russell admits '2026 was not meant to be my year' after Antonelli clinches Mercedes title
George Russell has broken his silence following Kimi Antonelli's maiden Formula 1 championship, posting a candid message acknowledging a season derailed by bad luck and poor form despite entering 2026 as the clear title favourite.
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Cejudo and Burns slam referee after controversial stand-up costs Moicano at UFC Vegas 123
Referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand up Renato Moicano while he held back control with a body triangle in round two drew sharp criticism from Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns, and Caio Borralho — with Tom Nolan going on to finish Moicano by TKO in the third round.
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Olsen-Baker crowned World Rugby Women's Player of the Year to join Black Ferns' roll of honour
Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who topped 100 carries and 136 tackles in Super Rugby Aupiki, has been named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, becoming the latest Black Fern to claim the award following Monique Hirovanaa, Dame Farah Palmer and five others.
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Veteran referee McCarthy slams Miragliotta's stand-up that cost Moicano at UFC Vegas 123
Legendary MMA referee 'Big' John McCarthy has publicly criticised Dan Miragliotta for standing up Renato Moicano from dominant back control in round two of UFC Vegas 123, a decision that swung momentum toward Tom Nolan, who went on to win by third-round TKO.
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Fifa to share Infantino's confidential World Cup sell-off documents with Council members
Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom has invited Council members to view documents related to Gianni Infantino's abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, which sought private investment in the World Cup's commercial rights before being rejected by three confederations.
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Rami criticizes Putellas at Ballon d'Or, OM women's team speaks out
After mocking the length of Alexia Putellas's speech at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, Adil Rami drew criticism from Louise Fleury, striker for Olympique de Marseille's women's team.
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Former West Brom manager Pepe Mel in intensive care after stroke surgery at 63
Pepe Mel, who managed West Bromwich Albion during the 2013-14 Premier League season, is recovering in intensive care at a Seville hospital after undergoing successful surgery following a stroke on Sunday.
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Redknapp names Emery and Howe as only viable Carrick replacements at struggling Man United
Jamie Redknapp has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Unai Emery and Eddie Howe are the only credible candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, as the club sits just above the relegation zone after nine games without a win.
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Gordon vows to sign viral photo for Aguirre after World Cup 'f*** you' exchange
Anthony Gordon has promised to sign a print-out of his now-famous sideline exchange with Javier Aguirre from England's 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, after the Valencia manager requested a copy for his children.
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Springbok Women slip to 10th in world rankings after second defeat to Ireland
South Africa have dropped back to 10th in the World Rugby women's rankings after a 38-17 loss to Ireland at Athlone Stadium, their second defeat to the Irish side during the WXV Global Series campaign.
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Grealish dropped from Everton squad again as disciplinary breach punishment continues
Jack Grealish has been left out of Everton's travelling party for Monday's Premier League trip to Newcastle, days after missing the Carabao Cup win over the same opponents as punishment for an unauthorised absence from training.
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Gasperini refuses to write off struggling Man Utd ahead of Old Trafford Champions League test
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has warned his players not to be distracted by Manchester United's nine-match winless run, insisting Carrick's side remain dangerous at Old Trafford despite their poor Premier League form.
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Bonnington's stern talk with Antonelli sparked the turnaround that led to his 2026 F1 title
Race engineer Peter 'Bono' Bonnington has revealed that a blunt end-of-season conversation with Kimi Antonelli in 2025 proved the turning point in the Italian's career, one year before he clinched the Formula 1 world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix.
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Secret 2017 meeting photo emerges as Man City's key evidence in Premier League charges appeal
A photograph showing executives from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United dining together at a New York restaurant in October 2017 has emerged as central evidence in Manchester City's defence against Premier League financial charges, with sources close to the club alleging a coordinated campaign to undermine them.
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Arsenal target Kroupi and Yildiz in double January swoop to fuel title and Champions League push
Mikel Arteta has identified Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as priority January targets as Arsenal look to strengthen their forward line while competing for the Premier League title and Champions League.
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