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Jamie George backs 'Air Caluori' to lift England out of five-Test losing run on debut

England captain Jamie George has championed 19-year-old Saracens wing Noah Caluori ahead of his debut off the bench against Fiji on Saturday, calling him a generational talent unlike anything he has seen before.

Rugby Jul 10

Jorge Jesus Named Portugal Manager After 2026 World Cup Exit

The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced Jorge Jesus as the new national team manager on Friday, replacing Roberto Martinez, who was dismissed following Portugal's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Spain.

Football Jul 10

Hamed Junior Traoré leaves OM after one year, loaned to Genoa with purchase option

Olympique de Marseille and Genoa have reached an agreement for the loan of Ivorian winger Hamed Junior Traoré, with a purchase option exceeding €8 million, according to Foot Mercato.

Football Jul 10

Semifinal qualification guarantees FFF at least €23.6 million

By beating Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappé and Dembélé, the Blues reached the minimum threshold set by the FFF to balance its accounts at the 2026 World Cup. The federation is now assured of receiving at least €23.6 million in FIFA prize money, plus €2.2 million for preparation costs.

Football Jul 10

McGregor returns to face Holloway in welterweight clash at UFC 329

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway step on the scale in Las Vegas ahead of their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday, with both men required to weigh 171 pounds or less for the non-title main event.

MMA Jul 10

Tuipulotu channels quiet confidence as Scotland face Springboks in Pretoria for first time in 12 years

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has urged his side to keep their confidence 'in the changing room' ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test against world champions South Africa in Pretoria — the Scots' first away fixture against the Boks in 12 years.

Rugby Jul 10

Italy's Sara Mannini signs for Harlequins after standout Women's Six Nations campaign

Sara Mannini, Italy's 20-year-old fly-half or centre, has joined Harlequins from Rugby Colorno 1975 after earning 17 international caps and being named Serie A Elite Player of the Season for 2025/26.

Rugby Jul 10

Coroner confirms Nobby Stiles died from traumatic brain injury linked to heading, ordering full inquest

A court has heard that 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease, injuries linked to repeated heading. A Greater Manchester coroner has ordered a full inquest following a campaign by his family.

Football Jul 10

Hometown lock Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears after one season away

Bristol Bears have re-signed lock Josh Caulfield from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders, with the 29-year-old Bristolian rejoining Pat Lam's squad to strengthen their second-row options ahead of the new Premiership season.

Rugby Jul 10

Eight men indicted for conspiracy to attack UFC White House event and kill government officials

A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted eight men on charges of conspiring to attack the UFC White House card in Washington D.C., with alleged plans to assassinate the President, Vice President, and other high-profile targets attending the event.

MMA Jul 10

Rice races to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after sickness worsens injury

Declan Rice missed England training on Wednesday and Thursday with a sickness bug that has aggravated his existing neural issue, casting serious doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway.

Football Jul 10

Sadio Mané's international retirement with Senegal was an AI-generated hoax

Multiple media outlets reported Friday an international retirement announcement from Sadio Mané following Senegal's elimination by Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. It was fake news produced by artificial intelligence, debunked by journalist Malang Sané of Sport News Africa.

Football Jul 10

Five goals and a hat-trick: Dembélé finally establishes himself as France's secret weapon

Author of a hat-trick against Norway and a goal in the quarter-finals, Ousmane Dembélé has totalled five goals at the World Cup and now forms a leading attacking trio with Mbappé and Olise.

Football Jul 10

Haaland slams referee over three-minute VAR delay before Mbappe's missed penalty

Erling Haaland publicly criticised Argentine referee Facundo Tello after a VAR check lasting more than three minutes preceded Kylian Mbappe's saved penalty in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco.

Football Jul 10

Ferrari's 'bulletproof' reliability hands Leclerc a championship lifeline as Mercedes falter

Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson says Mercedes' growing reliability problems have opened a genuine title window for Ferrari, whose machinery has remained fault-free through nine rounds of the 2026 season.

Formula 1 Jul 10

Michael Edwards leaves Liverpool as Richard Hughes also set to exit Anfield

Michael Edwards has stepped down as Fenway Sports Group's CEO of football, departing with a year left on his contract. Sporting director Richard Hughes is also expected to leave for Al-Hilal, leaving Liverpool facing significant front-office upheaval.

Football Jul 10

AFA claims Egyptian hackers breached its systems after World Cup refereeing row

The Argentine Football Association says its email systems were infiltrated by Egyptian hackers who sent mass messages to accredited media accusing referee François Letexier of corrupt decisions in Argentina's 3-2 comeback win over Egypt.

Football Jul 10

Button predicts frustrated Verstappen will seek Red Bull exit for Mercedes

Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen is growing increasingly frustrated and 'lonely' at Red Bull following the departures of key personnel, and expects the four-time champion to pursue a move to championship-leading Mercedes.

Formula 1 Jul 10

Man United academy coach Tom Curtis set to leave for Everton in staff reshuffle

Manchester United academy coach Tom Curtis is in talks to join Everton's Under-21 set-up, reuniting with former United academy head Nick Cox, who moved to Goodison Park as technical director last year.

Football Jul 10

Michael Edwards quits FSG role two years into contract, leaving Liverpool facing leadership void

Michael Edwards has resigned as FSG's chief executive officer of football, departing two years into a three-year contract after growing frustrated at the organisation's failure to acquire a second European club. His exit compounds uncertainty at Liverpool, where sporting director Richard Hughes is also weighing a move to Al-Hilal.

Football Jul 10