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Cerrone turns $10,000 into $45,000 backing Strickland's upset win over Chimaev at UFC 328
Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone backed Sean Strickland at +450 odds before UFC 328 in Newark, walking away with $45,000 after Strickland's split decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev. Jorge Masvidal also publicly backed the new middleweight champion.
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Gundogan eyes future coaching role at Manchester City after playing career ends
Ilkay Gundogan, currently contracted to Galatasaray for one more season, says he has begun working towards his coaching badges and believes there is a genuine chance of returning to Manchester City in a backroom capacity once he retires.
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World Cup 2026 squads: Every confirmed player heading to the USA, Canada and Mexico
All 48 nations must submit their final 23-to-26-man squads to FIFA by 2 June, with England, Brazil, Spain, France and Germany among the sides already confirmed. The tournament kicks off on 11 June.
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Hamilton brings mother Carmen to Montreal to make up for years of missed races
Lewis Hamilton has explained why his mother Carmen Larbalestier joined him at the Canadian Grand Prix, describing her as his best friend and revealing the pair already shared a memorable trip together in China earlier this season.
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Brundle calls Antonelli's Mercedes progress 'quite extraordinary' after three straight wins
Martin Brundle and Jamie Chadwick have praised Kimi Antonelli's rapid development in his second Formula 1 season, with the 19-year-old becoming the youngest driver to lead the championship after winning in China, Japan and Miami.
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Ten Real Madrid academy players ready to follow Arbeloa to his next club
Alvaro Arbeloa's departure from Real Madrid this summer has opened an unexpected opportunity: up to ten academy players he promoted during the 2025-26 season are monitoring where the 43-year-old lands next, with the club open to selling them permanently.
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Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years with WSL move to London City Lionesses expected
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has confirmed she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, 38 trophies and a record 232 goals. The 32-year-old Spain international is strongly linked with a move to Women's Super League side London City Lionesses.
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Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his perfect farewell
Oliver Glasner has told Crystal Palace's players that lifting the Conference League trophy against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on Wednesday would be the ideal send-off — opening the door to Europa League football he hopes to watch from afar next season.
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Ibrahimovic, Henry and Dempsey headline Fox Sports' star-studded 2026 World Cup punditry panel
Fox Sports has unveiled its broadcast team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry, Clint Dempsey and Thiago Alcantara among the pundits joining presenter Rebecca Lowe for a tournament spanning 104 games across the host nation.
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Glasner relaxed before Crystal Palace's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano
Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace are fully prepared and in good spirits ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in what will be his last match as manager. Doubts over Adam Wharton and Chris Richards appear to have eased after both trained normally on Tuesday.
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PFA chief says Phil Foden is a 'victim' of football's relentless schedule
PFA chief executive Maheta Molango has attributed Phil Foden's decline and World Cup omission to fixture congestion, warning that the 2025 tournament in North America could be decided by fitness rather than talent.
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Barcelona can re-sign Jan Virgili for €7m after Mallorca's La Liga relegation
Mallorca's relegation from La Liga has dropped Jan Virgili's release clause from €30m to €12m, allowing Barcelona to exercise a 40% sell-on clause and re-sign the winger they sold last summer for as little as €7m.
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Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his parting gift in Leipzig
Oliver Glasner has told his Crystal Palace players that winning Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano would be the best farewell gift they could give him, with a place in next season's Europa League on the line.
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Bordeaux retain Champions Cup with 41-19 demolition of Leinster in Bilbao
Union Bordeaux Bègle claimed back-to-back Champions Cup titles on Saturday, overwhelming Leinster 41-19 at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Former Wallabies Adam Coleman and Lachlan Swinton both featured for the dominant French side.
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Ruben Love apologises after referee catches Hurricanes playmaker swearing during Kids Round
All Blacks first-five Ruben Love has issued a public apology after Australian referee Angus Gardner reprimanded him on the mic for swearing at a Highlanders player during Super Rugby Pacific's designated Kids Round in Wellington on Saturday.
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Hurricanes secure Super Rugby Pacific top spot but Laidlaw sweats injury niggles
The Hurricanes have clinched first place in Super Rugby Pacific with a round to spare, but head coach Clark Laidlaw faces selection headaches after Du'Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Siale Lauaki, and Ngane Punivai all picked up injuries ahead of next Friday's clash with the Crusaders.
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Joseph admits Highlanders' red cards and ill-timed penalties cost them a 2026 playoff place
Jamie Joseph says Saturday's defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington was a microcosm of the Highlanders' entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with yellow cards, red cards and poorly timed penalties repeatedly costing his side winning opportunities.
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Cullen admits Leinster tried to keep Frawley as Champions Cup defeat sharpens the loss
Leo Cullen has confirmed Leinster made efforts to retain Ciaran Frawley before the out-half agreed to join Connacht, with the departure looking increasingly costly after Frawley's influential cameo in the Champions Cup Final defeat to Bordeaux in Bilbao.
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Cheslin Kolbe set for Stormers return after Tokyo Sungoliath buyout deal
Double Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on the verge of rejoining the Stormers from July 1, with the Cape Town franchise buying him out of his contract with Japan League One side Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.
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Carbery confirms Leinster return after Bordeaux's back-to-back Champions Cup triumph
Joey Carbery has confirmed he will re-join Leinster ahead of next season, with head coach Leo Cullen publicly endorsing the move. The Ireland fly-half made the admission after watching his current club Bordeaux-Bèglès beat Leinster 41-19 in Bilbao to retain the Champions Cup.
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