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United close in on Ederson as Rashford future hinges on Barcelona's June 15 deadline
Manchester United are finalising a £39m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the signing expected before pre-season. Meanwhile, Barcelona have until June 15 to trigger their £26m option on Marcus Rashford, though the Catalan club are expected to pass after securing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
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Muhammad faces Bonfim at UFC Vegas 118 as former champion looks to end two-fight slump
All 24 fighters on the UFC Vegas 118 card weighed in Friday ahead of Saturday's event at the Apex in Las Vegas. Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim both came in under the 171-pound limit for their main event bout.
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Rashford rejects Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle as Barcelona return remains his priority
Marcus Rashford has turned down transfer approaches from Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle, with the Manchester United forward determined to return to Barcelona despite the Spanish club's £69 million signing of Anthony Gordon complicating any deal.
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Leao signals Premier League openness as Manchester United weigh summer move
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has said the Premier League would bring out the best in his game, with Manchester United among the clubs linked to the Portugal international ahead of a potential summer transfer.
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Northampton need one try at Harlequins to set all-time Premiership record
Northampton Saints sit on 99 tries with one regular-season round remaining, level with their own record set across a 24-game campaign in 2021/22 — achieved this time in seven fewer matches. A single score at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday would make them the first side in Premiership history to reach 100.
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Thomas Frank rules out summer return to management after Tottenham sacking
Thomas Frank has confirmed he will not take a new managerial role this summer, choosing instead to rest, study, and work as a pundit at the World Cup. The Dane was sacked by Tottenham in February after just eight months in charge.
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Aston Martin admits driveability crisis after Alonso's Monaco FP1 wall strike
Fernando Alonso clipped the barrier during Monaco Grand Prix practice after suffering a severe rear-locking episode, an incident Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa linked to the team's ongoing gearbox and driveability problems with the AMR26.
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Thomas Frank steps back from management after Tottenham sack, ruling out summer return
Thomas Frank has decided against returning to management this summer following his February sacking by Tottenham. The Dane, linked with Fulham and Crystal Palace, says he needs more time to recharge before taking on a new role.
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Darcy Graham inspires Great Britain to 19-14 upset over Blitzboks in Bordeaux
Scotland's all-time leading try-scorer Darcy Graham scored and made a match-saving tackle as Great Britain stunned World Championship leaders South Africa 19-14 in extra-time at the SVNS World Championship finale in Bordeaux.
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World Cup 2026: Algeria back after twelve years with real ambitions
Absent since 2014, Algeria returns to the World Cup under Vladimir Petkovic. After a friendly victory over the Netherlands, the Fennecs are targeting the round of 16 in a group that includes defending champions Argentina.
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Perez credits Cadillac comeback with restoring confidence lost in Red Bull decline
Sergio Perez says his early-season form with Cadillac has erased the self-doubt that built during his troubled final 18 months at Red Bull, insisting his speed was always there but the circumstances at his former team worked against him.
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Exeter and England wing Moloney-MacDonald receives homophobic letter at Sandy Park
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, who starred for England during their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam, returned to Exeter Chiefs to find a letter at Sandy Park criticising her same-sex marriage on religious grounds.
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Two consecutive Champions League titles and a poll: PSG has won over all of France
Following PSG's second consecutive UEFA Champions League title after beating Arsenal in the final, a CSA poll published Friday by Ouest-France reveals that 77% of French people supported the Paris club during the final, and 65% felt satisfied by the victory.
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Gilbert Burns submits Horlando Monteiro in 82 seconds on BJJ return
Gilbert Burns made an emphatic return to competitive jiu-jitsu at UFC BJJ 9 in Las Vegas on Thursday, submitting Horlando Monteiro via rear-naked choke in just 82 seconds. Bella Mir also impressed, improving to 3-0 under the UFC BJJ banner with a third-round armbar finish over Nichelle Johnson.
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Lamine Yamal crowned La Liga's best player after 16-goal, 12-assist season
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal won the La Liga Player of the Year award for the 2025-2026 season at the LaLiga Annual Awards, ahead of Mbappé and Pépé. The 18-year-old Spaniard is now racing against time to be fit for the World Cup.
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England use palm cooling devices and fitness trackers to combat World Cup heat in Florida
Thomas Tuchel's England squad are preparing for the 2026 World Cup at their Palm Beach Gardens base in Florida, deploying palm cooling technology, Whoop fitness trackers and cooling vests to manage temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius during matches.
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Russell expects 2026 cars to push Monaco limits further than any recent edition
George Russell believes the lighter, nimbler 2026 Formula 1 cars will allow drivers to push closer to the limit around Monaco than in previous years, citing the reduced minimum weight and more intuitive handling as key factors.
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Barnes blames Liverpool fans for Slot's sacking after one-season title defence collapse
John Barnes believes supporter pressure forced Liverpool's hand in dismissing Arne Slot, just one year after the Dutchman delivered the club's second Premier League title. The former Reds winger warned fans to show more patience with incoming manager Andoni Iraola.
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From Bottas's badger to Antonelli's Monaco refresh: F1's special helmet designs ranked
Several Formula 1 drivers have unveiled custom helmet designs for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Valtteri Bottas sporting a badger tribute, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri going LEGO-themed, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli debuting a fresh white-and-blue look.
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Sidelined by Inter after failed Marseille loan, Pavard in Besiktas' sights
Benjamin Pavard, left out of France's 2026 World Cup squad, is no longer in Inter Milan's plans following a disappointing loan spell at Olympique de Marseille. Besiktas is reportedly interested in the defender, who is under contract until June 2028.
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