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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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Russell lapped and penalised as Antonelli's Monaco win leaves him 70 points adrift
George Russell endured a wretched Monaco Grand Prix, qualifying sixth, being lapped by team-mate Kimi Antonelli, and dropping out of the points after a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pitlane — leaving him 70 points off the championship lead.
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Leyds named SVNS Player of the Year as Blitzboks seal back-to-back World Championship titles
Tristan Leyds has been named the 2026 Men's SVNS Player of the Year, becoming the first South African to claim the honour in a decade after a dominant season in which the Blitzboks won four of six series events and retained the World Championship.
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Underdog Nolan stuns Ziam at UFC Fight Night 278 after rebuilding from brutal debut knockout
Tom Nolan defied his underdog status to defeat Fares Ziam by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas, securing his fifth straight win since being knocked out in his 2024 promotional debut by Nikolas Motta.
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Nunez eyes Liverpool return but Chelsea and Barcelona circle after Al-Hilal exit
Darwin Nunez is reportedly keen on a return to Anfield after terminating his contract with Al-Hilal, where he was dropped from the squad in February. Chelsea, Barcelona and Newcastle are also in the running for the Uruguay forward.
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Scotland cancel Norway training match seven days before World Cup opener against Haiti
Steve Clarke's Scotland have withdrawn from a behind-closed-doors training match against Norway due to injury concerns, leaving their World Cup preparations effectively complete ahead of their Group C opener against Haiti in Foxborough.
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Tony Brown to leave Springboks and join All Blacks coaching staff from 2028
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Tony Brown will depart the Springboks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup to join the All Blacks on a two-year deal, formalising a high-profile return to his home nation.
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Leboeuf backs PSG's Zaire-Emery as ideal next midfield signing for Man United
World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has urged Manchester United to pursue PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery after their near-complete deal for Atalanta's Ederson, calling the 20-year-old a potential 'great signing' under Michael Carrick.
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Gasly stripped of Monaco podium by 0.1km/h pitlane penalty after stunning climb from ninth
Pierre Gasly crossed the line third at Monaco after charging from ninth on the grid, only to be demoted to seventh by two pitlane speeding penalties — one for exceeding the 60km/h limit by just 0.1km/h. The Alpine driver says he has been "robbed" of a moment ten years in the making.
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Steyn admits Bulls 'wanted it more' as Glasgow squander 18-point URC semi-final lead
Kyle Steyn described Glasgow Warriors as devastated after they surrendered a 21-3 lead to lose 22-21 to the Bulls at Murrayfield, ending their URC title defence at the semi-final stage for the second consecutive season.
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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid chase Bernardo Silva and Cucurella in summer transfer clash
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are pursuing the same two players this summer — Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella — intensifying a transfer rivalry already inflamed by the clubs' dispute over Julian Alvarez.
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Holloway warns McGregor the 'Waiʻanae boy' will come out if trash-talk starts at UFC 329
Max Holloway says he is more than capable of matching Conor McGregor's verbal volleys ahead of their UFC 329 rematch on July 11, while insisting he is preparing for the best version of a McGregor who has been sidelined for five years.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up threatens to delay £35m Manchester United transfer
Manchester United's near-complete deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35m could be pushed back after Brazil called him up as a late replacement for injured defender Wesley ahead of the World Cup.
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Ederson's £35m Manchester United move faces delay after Brazil World Cup call-up
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but the transfer could be pushed back after he was called into Brazil's World Cup squad as injury cover.
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England's most devoted fan lands Hilton deal after plan to sell home for World Cup trip
Andy Milne, 63, who listed his Cheshire home for £350,000 to fund his 39-day US World Cup trip, has secured hotel accommodation from Hilton and will appear in a TV campaign alongside Jordan Pickford, Ray Parlour, and Jill Scott.
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Hadjar's maiden Monaco podium at risk after Red Bull mechanics breach red-flag rules
Isack Hadjar has been summoned to stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix after Red Bull mechanics worked on his RB22 during a late red flag, potentially costing the rookie his first F1 podium finish in third place.
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England fans stunned as error-riddled stadium screen mangles ten players' names before New Zealand friendly
A team sheet displayed on the big screen at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa ahead of England's 1-0 win over New Zealand contained errors in ten of the eleven names, blending players into hybrids such as 'Djed Bellingham' and 'Jarrell Rashford'.
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Xabi Alonso urged to sell Delap after £30m Chelsea signing labelled a 'Championship player'
Liam Delap managed just two goals in his debut season at Chelsea after a £30m move from Ipswich, and former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend believes Xabi Alonso should cut his losses, with Everton mooted as a potential destination.
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Inter Milan confirm interest in Curtis Jones as Liverpool face summer exodus
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has publicly confirmed the Serie A club are monitoring Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, who could depart Anfield this summer alongside Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.
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