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Pereira says Hokit went silent when they met without security at UFC White House press conference
Alex Pereira claims Josh Hokit turned and walked away when the two crossed paths without security at last month's UFC White House press conference, days after Hokit's unprovoked rant prompted Ilia Topuria to throw water at him.
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England vs Costa Rica threatened by flooding and lightning storms in Orlando
England's final warm-up friendly before their World Cup campaign against Croatia has been thrown into doubt after severe storms flooded the pitch in Orlando, with a lightning warning issued at the stadium hours before kick-off.
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Gane dismisses Aspinall's cheater claims ahead of Pereira interim title fight
Ciryl Gane has shrugged off Tom Aspinall's accusations of deliberate eye poking, saying 'this is his opinion' as the French heavyweight prepares to face Alex Pereira for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the UFC White House card on Sunday.
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F1 stakeholders agree phased ICE power boost for 2027 and 2028 amid energy management concerns
Formula 1's governing bodies, teams, and power unit manufacturers have agreed to increase internal combustion engine output in two stages — a 5% fuel flow rise in 2027 and a 13% jump in 2028 — to ease driver workload and energy management demands under the new 2026 regulations.
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Topuria vows first-round knockout as Gaethje promises to expose him before UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has doubled down on his prediction to knock Justin Gaethje out inside the opening round of their lightweight title unification bout at UFC White House: Freedom 250 on June 14, while Gaethje insists the fight going past round one will silence his rival.
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McKenna resigns as Ipswich boss weeks after securing Premier League promotion
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town head coach just weeks after guiding the club to a second Premier League promotion in three seasons. The 39-year-old cited a desire to take time away from management after five years at Portman Road.
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Casemiro set to mentor Ederson in Brazil camp before Man Utd farewell
Casemiro is entering the final weeks of his Manchester United contract, but the Brazilian still has a role to play — guiding incoming signing Ederson during their shared time in the Brazil World Cup squad.
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Topuria warns Gaethje's aggressive game plan hands him an easy knockout
Unbeaten lightweight champion Ilia Topuria says Justin Gaethje's stated intention to press forward at UFC White House on June 14 is exactly the invitation he needs, predicting a finish inside two minutes.
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Kieran McKenna resigns as Ipswich Town manager to take break from football
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town head coach after five seasons, citing a desire to spend time with his family. The 40-year-old guided the club to two Premier League promotions and had been linked with the vacant Fulham job.
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Atlanta bans right turns on red to protect World Cup pedestrian crowds this summer
Atlanta has installed 'No Turn on Red' signs at busy downtown and Midtown intersections ahead of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to reduce crashes and protect the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected this summer. Violations carry fines of up to $265.
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Baleba held private talks with Fernandes and Cunha as Man Utd weigh £100m return
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba spoke with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha after the final Premier League game of the season, reviving speculation over a move to Old Trafford that collapsed last summer.
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RC Lens passes DNCG financial review ahead of Champions League season
RC Lens received unconditional approval from the DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, during its annual review on Wednesday. The northern club, qualified for the Champions League after finishing second in Ligue 1, can now prepare its season with confidence.
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O'Malley names Petr Yan's left hand as the hardest shot of his career
Sean O'Malley has revealed that a straight left from Petr Yan at UFC 280 in 2022 was the hardest punch he has ever absorbed — landing just seconds after O'Malley had rocked Yan with an uppercut in Round 2.
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Tottenham sign Marcos Senesi on a free as De Zerbi reshapes a leaky defence
Tottenham Hotspur have signed centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer after his Bournemouth contract expired, with the Argentine joining Andy Robertson as Roberto De Zerbi rebuilds a side that conceded 122 Premier League goals over the past two seasons.
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Spain lead 2026 World Cup odds as France close gap with tournament 13 days away
Spain remain the narrow favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at +450, but France have moved to +500 to close the gap on the defending Euro 2024 champions, with England third at +700 as the tournament approaches.
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Antonelli's Monaco dominance leaves Red Bull stunned as Verstappen retires with engine failure
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history with a commanding Monaco Grand Prix victory, while Max Verstappen's title challenge was ended before it began by an engine failure that Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies says gave him "no chance" to compete.
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One bettor stands to win $3.5 million across three parlays if Portugal lift the World Cup
A high-roller at Fanatics Sportsbook has placed three separate parlays — totalling $55,000 in stakes — all requiring Portugal to win the 2026 World Cup, with combined potential winnings of just under $3.5 million.
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Red Bull admits Antonelli 'disappeared' as record Monaco grand slam stuns rivals
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history at Monaco, and Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies concedes the Mercedes teenager's pace surprised everyone — including his own team — after Max Verstappen retired with an engine failure.
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Mbappé leads 2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds as Kane and Messi chase top scorer honours
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two weeks away, Kylian Mbappé heads the Golden Boot market ahead of Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, as a mix of established stars and emerging talents compete for top scorer honours.
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Strickland says he would have banned himself from UFC's White House card after being denied clearance
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland (31-7) has been denied clearance to attend the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14, reportedly following inflammatory remarks about Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Strickland says he holds no grudge — and would have made the same call.
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