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Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord despite finishing second as 19-point gap seals his fate
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after one full season in charge, with the Rotterdam club finishing 19 points behind Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven and winning just two of eight Europa League games.
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Mitchell submits Luna in final seconds, then volunteers for UFC White House card
Bryce Mitchell secured a last-gasp submission over Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, then told reporters he is willing to step in on short notice at the UFC White House event if Sean O'Malley or Aiemann Zahabi is forced to withdraw.
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Hamilton reveals Red Bull holds F1's top engine as Ferrari and Mercedes earn upgrade tokens
Red Bull Ford Powertrains has been confirmed as Formula 1's benchmark V6 combustion engine, triggering the ADUO system and granting Mercedes one upgrade token and Ferrari two, as both manufacturers trail the pace-setting unit by more than 2% and 4% respectively.
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Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly but walks off pitch as pacemaker activates
Christian Eriksen fell to the ground clutching his chest in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The Denmark team doctor confirmed the midfielder's pacemaker delivered a shock as intended, and Eriksen was conscious and walking before being taken to hospital for further tests.
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Wesley ruled out with injury, Brazil without right-back for 2026 World Cup
Injured in the left adductor during the friendly match against Egypt (2-1), Wesley will miss the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti has called up Atalanta midfielder Éderson to replace him.
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Eriksen collapses again during Denmark vs Ukraine friendly but walks off under own power
Christian Eriksen lost consciousness briefly after clutching his chest and falling to the ground in the 79th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine. The 34-year-old was conscious following treatment and walked off the pitch before being taken to hospital for further examination.
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Dana White fires back at Eddie Hearn with 'Bam' Rodriguez release demand
Dana White has countered Eddie Hearn's call for UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's release by demanding Hearn free two-division boxing champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez — a move White himself called 'pretty stupid' to illustrate his point.
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Perez penalty strips Cadillac of maiden F1 point and hands Alonso a lifeline
Sergio Perez was handed a 10-second post-race penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix for being out of position at the second start, dropping him from 10th to last and costing Cadillac their first-ever Formula 1 championship point.
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Alpine challenges FIA after pitlane penalties strip Gasly of Monaco podium
Pierre Gasly finished third on the road at the Monaco Grand Prix but was demoted to seventh after two pitlane speeding penalties totalling 10 seconds. Alpine has formally requested a Right of Review, with Gasly insisting his car's data shows he never exceeded the 60km/h limit.
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Tuchel hails Gordon's £70m Barcelona move as Ngumoha dazzles on England debut
Thomas Tuchel welcomed Anthony Gordon's £70m switch to Barcelona as a boost for England's World Cup preparations, while 17-year-old Liverpool debutant Rio Ngumoha drew praise from Jude Bellingham after impressing in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.
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Jorja Miller claims back-to-back SVNS Player of the Year to join elite three-woman club
New Zealand's Jorja Miller has won the Women's SVNS Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season, joining Michaela Brake and Charlotte Caslick as the only players to claim the honour twice.
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Former ring girl Chaves survives split-decision scare to stay perfect in UFC debut
Jeisla Chaves, an undefeated flyweight who began her combat sports journey as a ring girl, earned a split decision win over Yuneisy Duben at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas — though the scorecards left her stunned.
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Eriksen collapses again during Denmark friendly as match against Ukraine is called off
Christian Eriksen clutched his chest and fell to the ground during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Tuesday. The match was called off, with Danish football authorities confirming the midfielder is conscious and "doing well under the circumstances."
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USA lose to Germany in final warm-up but vow 'it's down to business' at World Cup
The United States fell 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field on Saturday, with Leroy Sané's second-half winner ending their pre-tournament preparations. The USMNT now open World Cup 2026 against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Tuchel names Rice as England vice-captain with eye on future captaincy
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England's vice-captain ahead of the 2026 World Cup, placing the Arsenal midfielder next in line to succeed Harry Kane as skipper. Rice and three Arsenal teammates joined the squad in West Palm Beach after the Champions League final.
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Denmark vs Ukraine friendly halted after player suffers medical emergency in Odense
Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense was suspended at 2-1 midway through the second half after a player suffered a medical emergency. Danish media reports named the player as Christian Eriksen, who survived a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
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Ferrari defends double-stack call that left Leclerc stranded in Monaco
Ferrari deputy team principal Jerome D'Ambrosio has defended the strategy that saw Charles Leclerc double-stacked under the safety car at Monaco, leaving the Monegasque driver effectively demoted from a virtual second place before he crashed out on lap 65 with brake issues.
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Australia snatch SVNS World Championship title as Maddison Levi seals dramatic Bordeaux final
Australia claimed the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship with a 26-19 victory over New Zealand in Bordeaux, with Maddison Levi scoring the match-sealing try and earning Player of the Final honours.
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France stun All Blacks Sevens 14-5 to snatch SVNS Bordeaux title on home soil
France claimed a famous SVNS Bordeaux title on Sunday, defeating New Zealand 14-5 in front of a raucous home crowd at Stade Atlantique. Celian Pouzelgues sealed the win with a late try after a tense, two-point contest deep into the second half.
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Mitchell submits Luna in final seconds to cement bantamweight fresh start
Bryce Mitchell secured an arm-triangle choke with under ten seconds remaining against Santiago Luna at UFC Fight Night 278, improving to 2-0 since dropping to bantamweight and declaring himself a natural 135-pounder.
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