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Jake Paul mocks McGregor as knee injury ends UFC 329 comeback after 66 seconds
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return lasted just 66 seconds at UFC 329 before a knee injury forced referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight and award Max Holloway the win. Jake Paul wasted no time ridiculing the Irishman on social media.
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Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship as boot ban lifted at 16
Kai Rooney has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United, ending the club's policy ban on his Puma-sponsored boots. Both Wayne and Coleen Rooney publicly celebrated the milestone for their 16-year-old son.
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Bellingham avoids yellow card against Norway and saves England from crisis before Argentina
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (1-2 a.e.t.) in Miami, Jude Bellingham guided England to the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder, suspended if shown a yellow card, acknowledged being warned all week by his mother.
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Switzerland fury at 'unacceptable' VAR law as Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned a new VAR-enforced rule after Breel Embolo's controversial second yellow card reduced his side to 10 men, allowing Argentina to eventually win their World Cup quarter-final through extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
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Norris eyes Le Mans dream with childhood hero Rossi as McLaren Hypercar nears
Lando Norris has confirmed he would love to share a car with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with McLaren's planned 2027 Hypercar programme opening a realistic path to the iconic endurance race.
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Fletcher warns Rose that Premier League survival must come before Europa League glory
Bournemouth club legend Steve Fletcher has urged new manager Marco Rose to keep Premier League survival as the primary goal, even as the Cherries prepare for their first European campaign in 127 years following Andoni Iraola's departure to Liverpool.
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Karl Darlow joins Manchester United as backup goalkeeper after Leeds exit
Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of 35-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who left Leeds United after helping them secure the Championship title last season. He will serve as backup to first-choice Senne Lammens.
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Ibrahimovic says England played with 'one player less' as Bellingham rescues Norway win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic savaged Noni Madueke's first-half display as England laboured to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the semi-finals.
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Barcelona confirm signing of young attacker Jesse Bisiwu in developmental deal
Barcelona have closed the signing of Jesse Bisiwu, with journalist Matteo Moretto confirming the deal on 11 July. The young attacker is expected to develop through Barça Atlètic as the club continues a purposeful summer recruitment drive.
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Alfie Haaland lashes out at referee after Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice to give England a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, but the result was overshadowed by Alfie Haaland's furious reaction to the referee's decisions.
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Gascoigne teared up watching England reach World Cup semi-finals, stirring 1990 memories
Paul Gascoigne has revealed he grew emotional watching England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, saying their quarter-final victory over Norway brought back vivid memories of his own 1990 campaign with the Three Lions.
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Ciotti asks FIFA for minute of silence before France-Spain on July 14
Eric Ciotti, deputy and mayor of Nice, has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino requesting a minute of silence before the France-Spain World Cup semi-final on July 14, in tribute to the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice attack.
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England climb to fifth as record Fiji rout reshuffles World Rugby Men's Rankings
England's record 73-8 demolition of Fiji lifts them above Scotland to fifth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings, while Spain surge four places to 16th after beating Tonga in the Nations Cup.
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Mainoo left unused again as Tuchel picks Reece James in midfield for England's World Cup quarter-final win
Kobbie Mainoo remained an unused substitute as England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, with Thomas Tuchel opting to deploy Chelsea's Reece James as an auxiliary midfielder instead of the Manchester United man.
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Bellingham sends England past Norway to set up Argentina World Cup semi-final
England edged Norway 2-1 in extra time on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta. It will be the seventh time England have contested a semi-final at a major tournament.
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Man City spend over £150m on four signings as 11 players exit the Etihad
Manchester City have committed more than £150m in transfer fees this summer, headlined by Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest, while 11 players have departed through sales, contract expiries and loans.
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United close in on Ederson and Santos while Joao Gomes emerges as midfield target
Manchester United are pressing ahead with a £48m deal for Atalanta goalkeeper Ederson despite reports the move has collapsed, while a £48m agreement for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is already in place and Joao Gomes has been identified as a further midfield option.
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Royval survives knockdown to submit Kavanagh in UFC 329 Fight of the Night
Brandon Royval rebounded from a second-round knockdown to submit Lone'er Kavanagh via rear-naked choke in the third round at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, earning Fight of the Night honours and a $100,000 bonus.
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Bellingham puts Tuchel in his place after England's World Cup semi-final qualification
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (2-1 a.e.t.), Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted his manager Thomas Tuchel, who had criticized the Three Lions' performance despite their qualification for the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester United to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco for academy
Manchester United will formally announce the signing of 18-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco next week. The teenager, who helped Colombia reach the U17 South American Championship final, has already arrived in England and will join United's Under-21s.
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