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Diaz dismisses Topuria as a 'punching bag' after Gaethje KO at UFC White House
Nate Diaz took aim at Ilia Topuria at the launch of Scott Coker's Ki MMA promotion, calling the former two-division UFC champion 'lame' and a 'punching bag' following his June loss to Justin Gaethje.
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Flick backs Yamal's Ballon d'Or 2026 ambitions against Mbappé
After Lamine Yamal declared himself worthy of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé, his coach Hansi Flick publicly supported the 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy's candidacy at a press conference.
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Webb blames 'tunnel vision' as two VAR officials stood down after Manchester derby offside error
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has admitted VAR officials made a decisive error in allowing Erling Haaland's winner to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 derby victory over United, with the two officials responsible stood down for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
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Vitinha overheating: PSG at risk ahead of Classique against Marseille
An ever-present starter despite Luis Enrique's rotation policy, Vitinha has been accumulating fatigue for several months. His declining form is a concern as the Classique at the Vélodrome approaches.
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Gabriel refuses to train as 15-year-old's Man United future reaches point of no return
JJ Gabriel has issued a formal request to leave Manchester United and refused to train with the first team this week, ending any prospect of a historic debut. The 15-year-old, who would have been the club's youngest-ever player, has also deleted United-related posts from his social media.
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Rangers legend Nacho Novo's son dies as tributes pour in from football world
Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo, 47, announced on Instagram that his son has died, writing he is 'absolutely broken' by the loss. Tributes have poured in from Rangers FC, fellow footballers, and fans around the world.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel stuns Man Utd by demanding immediate release after hat-trick
Manchester United academy prodigy JJ Gabriel, 15, has formally requested to leave Old Trafford and refused to train with Michael Carrick's squad. United insist they cannot de-register him under his current contract, while Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich monitor the situation.
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Letexier to referee OM-PSG Classique for fourth time in his career
The LFP has appointed François Letexier to referee the OM-PSG match on matchday five of Ligue 1, Sunday evening at the Vélodrome. The international referee will oversee this Classique for the fourth time, notably having sent off Harit during their last encounter in October 2024.
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Ortega pulls out of UFC 331 with eye cut, targets November return after two-fight skid
Brian Ortega has withdrawn from his UFC 331 rematch with Renato Moicano on September 19 after suffering a cut above his left eye. The featherweight, on a two-fight losing streak, says a new bout is already booked for November.
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World Rugby signs Visa as Principal Partner for 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia
World Rugby has confirmed Visa as Principal Partner for the 2027 men's and 2029 women's Rugby World Cups in Australia. Eligible Visa cardholders will receive a 48-hour priority ticket window opening September 28, ahead of general sale from October 1.
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Man Utd stunned as 15-year-old academy star JJ Gabriel requests exit to become free agent
JJ Gabriel, 15, has formally asked to cancel his registration at Manchester United, ending his expected debut in the Carabao Cup against Brighton. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have all previously shown interest in the winger.
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Pocognoli names six uncapped players and recalls McBurnie in first Scotland squad
Sebastien Pocognoli has handed six new call-ups in his first Scotland squad, with Hull City striker Oli McBurnie also recalled after a four-year international absence. Billy Gilmour returns from injury for four Nations League fixtures.
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Injury forces out Deen The Great as Cejudo faces undefeated actor-boxer Walton on boxing debut
Henry Cejudo's boxing debut on 26 September in Miami gets a new opponent after Deen The Great withdrew through injury. Misfits Boxing has confirmed Wanna Walton, a 3-0-1 Most Valuable Promotions fighter known for his roles in Euphoria and The Umbrella Academy, will step in.
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McLaren says impossible overtaking at Madring cost Norris the Spanish Grand Prix
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris had the pace to win the Spanish Grand Prix but was denied by the Madring's near-unpassable layout, with Sunday's race producing just 10 overtakes — fewer than Monaco.
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Rothen accused of being on a 'commando mission' against Mbappé after his revelations about Dembélé
After revealing Dembélé's anger towards Mbappé in the Ballon d'Or race, RMC host Jérôme Rothen is accused by influential figure Mohamed Toubache-Ter of acting on behalf of PSG to damage the former Paris player.
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Pat Lam calls for 30-man squads in PREM Cup after Bristol hit by three injuries
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is urging Premiership Rugby to allow 30-man matchday squads for the opening two rounds of the PREM Cup, after Noah Heward, Max Lahiff and Joe Batley were all sidelined with injuries sustained in the competition.
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Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo announces death of son Ross, aged 26
Nacho Novo, the former Rangers forward who made more than 250 appearances for the club, has announced the death of his son Ross at the age of 26. The 47-year-old, now manager of Darvel FC, described himself as 'absolutely broken'.
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Barcelona move to extend Gerard Martín's deal as defender cements place under Flick
Barcelona have begun preliminary talks over a new contract for 24-year-old defender Gerard Martín, with reports indicating the club want to extend his current 2028 deal and raise both his salary and release clause.
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Tuchel to name first England squad on September 18 ahead of Nations League opener against Spain
Thomas Tuchel will announce his first England squad since the World Cup on Friday, September 18, with the Three Lions opening their Nations League Group A3 campaign against world champions Spain at Wembley on September 26.
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Makhachev tells Jones 'your whole life seems tied to breaking rules' in heated GOAT exchange
Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones clashed on social media after the UFC lightweight champion dismissed Jones' unbeaten streak as invalid due to two past doping violations, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the former two-division champion.
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