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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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Neville warns United are 'stuck in a rut' but rules out relegation battle after Chelsea defeat
Gary Neville says Manchester United are not yet in a relegation battle despite sitting 17th in the Premier League on goal difference alone, with nine games without a win following a 2-0 loss at Chelsea.
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Thauvin set for France recall: Grimault predicts Zidane call-up on Friday
In excellent form with RC Lens at 33 years old, Florian Thauvin is poised to be recalled to the France squad. Journalist Dominique Grimault believes his call-up by Zinedine Zidane is "obvious" for the squad list unveiled this Friday.
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All Blacks mourn long-serving head of security Logan Cadwallader after Edinburgh hotel death
New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks have paid tribute to Logan Cadwallader, their head of security for over a decade, who died following a medical incident at the team's Edinburgh hotel. Head coach Dave Rennie led the tributes, calling Cadwallader "a big part of the All Blacks family".
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Whittaker returns to Sydney after 12 years to face Guskov at UFC Sydney co-main
Robert Whittaker makes his second light heavyweight appearance against Bogdan Guskov in the co-main event of UFC Sydney on February 6 at Afterpay Arena — his first fight in the city since 2014.
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Leeds United mourn Colin Westby, 68, who died after medical emergency at Elland Road
Leeds United have paid tribute to long-standing season ticket holder Colin Westby, 68, who suffered a medical emergency during the 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United at Elland Road on 18 October and died after life support was withdrawn.
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Montoya demands Ferrari punish Hamilton and Leclerc after first-lap clash gifts Verstappen Mexican GP win
Juan Pablo Montoya has called for Ferrari to impose formal consequences on Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after their first-lap collision at the Mexican Grand Prix handed Max Verstappen a victory the team should have claimed themselves.
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Wolff reveals two sponsors quit Mercedes over Antonelli promotion before his title triumph
Toto Wolff has disclosed that two sponsors walked away from Mercedes after the team chose then-18-year-old Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton for 2025 — a decision vindicated by Antonelli's world championship in just his second F1 season.
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Cadillac vow full investigation after Bottas suspension failure at high speed in Mexico
Valtteri Bottas escaped injury after his front-left suspension collapsed at top speed entering Turn 1 on lap 46 of the Mexico Grand Prix, triggering a red flag. Team principal Marcin Budkowski has pledged a full investigation to ensure the failure is never repeated.
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Tenerife vs Andorra abandoned in stoppage time after De Miguel suffers cardiac arrest on pitch
A Segunda División match between Tenerife and Andorra was abandoned in the seventh minute of stoppage time after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel was kneed in the head by goalkeeper Jesus Owono and suffered cardiorespiratory arrest. De Miguel was rushed to hospital and is currently stable in the ICU.
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Salary cap loophole could hand Tshiunza a route back into Wales squad for 2025 World Cup
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson says he is working to keep Christ Tshiunza at the club beyond this season while simultaneously exploring a regulatory pathway that could restore the flanker's Wales eligibility in time for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Mitchell and McParland injuries force Borthwick into double scrum-half reshuffle for Australia clash
Steve Borthwick has called up Ben Spencer and Harry Randall after Northampton pair Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland were ruled out of England's Nations Championship opener against Australia with hamstring and calf injuries respectively.
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Six England stars lead World Rugby Women's Dream Team of the Year for 2026
England dominate World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2026, claiming six of the 15 spots. New Zealand contribute five players, including Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker, while Canada and France also earn representation.
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Mainoo rallies United teammates behind Carrick as nine-match winless run deepens
Kobbie Mainoo has called on his Manchester United teammates to fight for manager Michael Carrick ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford, with United mired in their worst winless run since 1988.
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Scotland lose Ritchie and Millar Mills to knee injuries before Nations Championship opener against All Blacks
Scotland have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their Nations Championship opener against New Zealand on Saturday, with flanker Jamie Ritchie and prop Elliot Millar Mills both ruled out with knee injuries. Edinburgh's Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, Freddy Douglas and D'arcy Rae have been called up as replacements.
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Erasmus names experienced Springboks side to face Italy in Turin after Wallabies defeat
Rassie Erasmus has selected a settled, experienced lineup for South Africa's Nations Championship clash against Italy at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, with Siya Kolisi captaining the side as the Springboks look to bounce back from their loss to Australia.
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FIFA allegedly paid $4 million in taxes for Infantino, according to NYT and Le Monde
According to a joint investigation by the New York Times and Le Monde, FIFA allegedly covered nearly $4 million in tax obligations for president Gianni Infantino between 2024 and 2026 through a mechanism originally reserved for FIFA staff members.
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Unranked to title contender: Josh Hokit drops rap diss track ahead of UFC 334 heavyweight clash
Josh Hokit, who went from unranked outsider to UFC heavyweight title challenger in under a year, has released a rap track under the name J-Word targeting champion Ciryl Gane, Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, and others ahead of their Nov. 14 bout at Madison Square Garden.
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Arteta reveals Eze's injury scare made his Anfield squad place 'incredible' for Arsenal
Eberechi Eze was battling fitness concerns heading into Arsenal's win at Liverpool, yet pushed through to make the matchday squad. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the England winger's determination, calling his availability 'incredible' given the circumstances.
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Grealish sidelined again as Everton cite second 'breach of discipline' before Newcastle trip
Jack Grealish has been excluded from Everton's squad for Monday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park, his second successive absence following a reported breach of discipline that saw him miss training before last week's Carabao Cup win over Newcastle.
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