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Johnson and Ochoa collide at UFC 330 as flyweight division picture sharpens
Charles Johnson (19-9) and Jose Ochoa (9-2) have been booked for UFC 330 on 15 August at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, adding a significant flyweight matchup to a card headlined by Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Garry.
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Kane breaks Rooney's caps record as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Harry Kane will earn his 121st England cap — surpassing Wayne Rooney's outfield record — when the Three Lions face reigning world champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, a game Kane says he has dreamed of since childhood.
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Argentina request navy kit to echo 1986 Maradona strip ahead of England World Cup semi-final
Argentina have asked FIFA to wear their darker navy away kit for the World Cup semi-final against England, a deliberate nod to the strip Diego Maradona wore when he knocked England out in 1986. The move comes as Argentine media also noted that Lionel Messi has never faced England in his career.
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White House backs England to win 2026 World Cup
Through his adviser Andrew Giuliani, Donald Trump has expressed his support for the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup, recalling his golf outing with Harry Kane and praising the Kane-Bellingham partnership.
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California commission denies Nkuta's appeal over post-bell choke against Moraes
The California State Athletic Commission has upheld Adriano Moraes's technical submission victory over Phumi Nkuta, rejecting Nkuta's appeal that Moraes illegally held a choke for roughly two seconds after the final horn at MVP: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
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Tsarukyan meets Covington in inaugural RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship in Milwaukee
Real American Freestyle has launched the RAF Crossover Championship, a new title division for elite combat sports athletes. UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington will contest the inaugural cruiserweight bout at RAF 11 on July 18 in Milwaukee.
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Manchester United target £80m Alex Scott to anchor revamped midfield alongside Tielemans
Manchester United are pursuing Bournemouth's Alex Scott in an £80m deal as part of a three-player midfield overhaul this summer. Youri Tielemans is also in advanced talks after United reportedly activated his £35m release clause at Aston Villa.
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An €8M Clause to City Pushes Barcelona to Sell Ferran Torres to PSG
PSG is targeting Ferran Torres as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan. A clause in his contract would require FC Barcelona to pay between €7 and €8 million to Manchester City if they extend the Spaniard's deal, seriously complicating his future in Catalonia.
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Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up
England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.
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Mbappe trains through minor scare to face Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe missed part of France's training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the absence was planned and the captain is fit to play. Aurelien Tchouameni is also nearing full fitness after a hamstring complaint.
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Kane dismisses England rift talk as Bellingham-Tuchel row fades before Argentina semi-final
Harry Kane has insisted there is 'complete togetherness' in the England camp after Jude Bellingham appeared to question Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism following their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami.
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Debutant Anton Segner embraces All Blacks camp life ahead of Ireland Test
German-born loose-forward Anton Segner says confidence is growing after earning his first All Blacks cap against Italy, with the Blues forward now focused on Saturday's Test against Andy Farrell's Ireland in Auckland.
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Chandler defends McGregor after UFC 329 injury exit: 'He is not a quitter'
Michael Chandler has pushed back against claims that Conor McGregor entered his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway already injured, insisting the Irishman is no quitter and will eventually return to fight him.
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Man City's £10 local ticket ballot aims to fix affordability but raises transparency fears
Manchester City have launched a ballot system to distribute up to 500 discounted tickets per home game to local residents, priced at £10 for adults. While the scheme has been broadly welcomed, supporters remain sceptical about how fairly the ballot will be administered.
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Ferdinand jokingly threatened to walk off BBC set after Zabaleta's 2012 title jibe
Rio Ferdinand feigned outrage live on BBC during the 2022 World Cup when former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta needled him about Sergio Aguero's last-gasp 2012 Premier League title winner — the goal that snatched the trophy from United on the final day.
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Usman Nurmagomedov mimicking Ian Garry to sharpen Makhachev ahead of UFC 330
AKA head coach Javier Mendez has revealed that unbeaten PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is serving as Islam Makhachev's primary sparring partner for UFC 330, replicating Ian Garry's distance management and long-range striking style.
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Tchouameni or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma before France-Spain
Hours before the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps is still uncertain about his midfield: Aurélien Tchouameni, doubtful after ten days without playing, could give way to Manu Koné, who has impressed since entering the competition.
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Three Locked Vertebrae and Unable to Get Out of Bed: Mbappé Reveals Hidden Ordeal Before 2018 Semi-Final
On the eve of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé suffered from three locked vertebrae and could not leave his bed. France's team osteopath enabled him to play despite the injury.
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St. Denis apologises to fans after Pimblett chokes him out in 52 seconds at UFC 329
Benoit St. Denis has broken his silence following a stunning 52-second submission loss to Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 329 co-main event in Las Vegas, apologising to supporters and vowing to return stronger.
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Costa rejects UFC's short-notice Abu Dhabi call-up and blasts promotion's negotiating tactics
Paulo Costa has turned down a last-minute offer to replace Khalil Rountree against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, citing a 13-day turnaround, a 16-hour flight, a five-round fight, and no extra pay or title implications.
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