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English fans detained in Leipzig after clashes ahead of Conference League final

Several English supporters were held by German police following fighting outside an Irish bar in Leipzig on Wednesday, hours before Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final.

Football May 27

Gandra vs. Reese middleweight bout added to UFC 329 in Las Vegas

Ryan Gandra and Zachary Reese have been booked for a middleweight contest at UFC 329 on July 11, bringing the card to 12 confirmed fights. The event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is headlined by a welterweight rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

MMA May 27

Scholes admits he was 'too harsh' on Arsenal after Gunners end 21-year title wait

Paul Scholes has walked back his earlier criticism of Arsenal, conceding he was 'a bit harsh' after Mikel Arteta's side claimed the Premier League title for the first time since 2004, finishing seven points clear of Manchester City.

Football May 26

McGregor confirms UFC 329 return against Holloway after contract dispute resolved

Conor McGregor says he has secured a new deal with the UFC ahead of his welterweight rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas — his first fight since breaking his leg at UFC 264 in July 2021.

MMA May 26

Usman Nurmagomedov defends lightweight title against Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31

PFL's debut in New York will be headlined by lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov taking on undefeated contender Archie Colgan at UBS Arena on July 31, with flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva returning from injury to face Denise Kielholtz in the co-main event.

MMA May 26

Hamilton outqualifies Leclerc in Montreal after ditching Ferrari simulator

Lewis Hamilton beat Charles Leclerc in all six qualifying segments at the Canadian Grand Prix, edging him by 0.084 seconds in the sprint session and 0.108 seconds in the main qualifying. Hamilton skipped Ferrari's simulator in his preparation, mirroring the approach he took before a strong showing in Shanghai.

Formula 1 May 26

Russell retires from Canada GP lead as Antonelli closes in on fourth straight win

George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix unravelled on lap 30 when his smoking Mercedes gave out at Turn 9, handing team-mate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli a commanding lead and a chance to extend his title advantage to 43 points.

Formula 1 May 26

Diaz calls for Perry rematch after corner stoppage loss at MVP's Intuit Dome event

Nate Diaz has broken his silence following a lopsided corner stoppage defeat to Mike Perry at Most Valuable Promotions' 'Rousey vs. Carano' card on May 16, declaring he now has a target and demanding a rematch.

MMA May 26

Lampard wins LMA manager of the year as Ferguson sends letter from recovery

Frank Lampard collected the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy at the LMA awards in London after guiding Coventry City to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2001. England manager Thomas Tuchel read a personal letter from Ferguson, who is recovering after falling ill at Old Trafford earlier this month.

Football May 26

Sheringham says Rashford must answer two questions before any United return

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Marcus Rashford would need to clarify whether his poor form stemmed from a problem with former manager Ruben Amorim or with the club itself, and then prove he can win supporters back, before any return to Old Trafford could be considered.

Football May 26

Real Madrid target five summer exits but Camavinga set to resist any move

Real Madrid have identified five players to sell or move on this summer, with Dani Ceballos the most straightforward departure. Eduardo Camavinga, contracted until 2029, is expected to push back hardest against any exit.

Football May 26

Diaz blames long layoff after TKO loss to Perry, calls for rematch

Nate Diaz has broken his silence following a second-round TKO defeat to Mike Perry, attributing the result to extended inactivity and a shortage of willing opponents. The Stockton fighter says he is now motivated to return and has signalled interest in a rematch.

MMA May 26

Madueke warns Arsenal's Premier League title counts for nothing in Champions League final

Noni Madueke has insisted that Arsenal's first league title in over two decades will be 'irrelevant' when they face Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final in Hungary, arguing the pressure on the club never disappears.

Football May 26

Figueiredo predicts fourth-round submission win over Song at UFC Macau

Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, who has lost three of his last four fights, headlines UFC Macau on Saturday against Yadong Song and is calling a submission finish in the fourth round as he bids to revive his career.

MMA May 26

Real Madrid set June 7 election date as Florentino Perez faces first challenger since 2006

Real Madrid's electoral board has confirmed that club members will vote for their next president on June 7, 2026 — the first contested election in 20 years. Incumbent Florentino Perez, who has held the post since 2009, will face challenger Enrique Riquelme.

Football May 26

Nathan Collins urges trust in FAI and government over Israel Nations League fixtures

Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players must trust the FAI and Irish Government to handle the controversy surrounding their UEFA Nations League ties against Israel, while acknowledging individuals have the right to take a personal stand.

Football May 26

Sheringham says Rashford must answer two key questions before any Man Utd return

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Marcus Rashford would need to explain his attitude during his final season at Old Trafford and convince new manager Michael Carrick he can respond to his methods before any return becomes viable.

Football May 26

Johan Lange's Tottenham future increasingly uncertain after second successive 17th-place finish

Sporting director Johan Lange is under serious threat at Tottenham following two consecutive 17th-place Premier League finishes, with sources inside and outside the club believing he is unlikely to survive the year despite chairman Peter Charrington's public show of support for the leadership group.

Football May 26

Barcelona in talks with Porto to sign Jakub Kiwior less than three weeks after Arsenal sale

Barcelona sporting director Deco has held talks with Porto president Andre Villas-Boas over a move for Jakub Kiwior, who only joined the Portuguese club permanently on May 6 for £14.6m. A successful transfer would trigger a £1.7m sell-on clause in Arsenal's favour.

Football May 26

Bellew warns Ali Revival Act would hand Dana White unchecked control over boxing

Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has launched a fierce attack on Dana White and the Ali Revival Act, arguing that proposed changes to boxing's regulatory framework would strip fighters of financial protections and hand promoters dangerous levels of control.

MMA May 26