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McGregor serenades UFC 329 press conference crowd with Oasis' 'Wonderwall' ahead of five-year comeback
Conor McGregor entertained fans at the UFC 329 pre-fight press conference by singing his own rendition of Oasis' 'Wonderwall', prompted by a question comparing his return after five years away to the Gallagher brothers' reunion tour.
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Arsenal sign Meslier on a free and agree personal terms with Guimaraes in £60m move
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United, while the club have also agreed a five-year contract with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes ahead of a £60m bid.
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McGregor throws Holloway's glasses to the ground in heated UFC 329 staredown
Conor McGregor grabbed and threw Max Holloway's sunglasses to the floor during their first staredown after the UFC 329 press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday, with the pair going forehead to forehead before security separated them.
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USA coach Lawrence targets World Cup readiness over results as Eagles face Zimbabwe
Head coach Scott Lawrence says the USA Eagles are prioritising performance over victories during the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, with fly-half Chris Hilsenbeck's last-gasp penalty having sealed a 30-29 win over Portugal on Independence Day.
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21-year-old Ito starts again at fly-half as Japan target Ireland upset in Nations Championship
Ryunosuke Ito, the 21-year-old university student who helped steer Japan past Italy last week, retains the No.10 shirt as the Brave Blossoms look to back up that result against Ireland in the Nations Championship.
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Haaland calls Norway's World Cup chances 'really low' ahead of England quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has again downplayed Norway's prospects at the 2026 World Cup, describing their chances as 'really low' despite scoring seven goals in four games to lead his country into a quarterfinal against England on 11 July in Miami.
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Alex Pereira gifts sister Aline a house on his own 38th birthday
UFC heavyweight Alex Pereira marked his birthday on July 7 by giving his younger sister Aline a house in Connecticut, near their shared training camp — two weeks before she defends her Karate Combat title in Miami.
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Bella Mir says Dana White's Contender Series spot 'most likely' set for this summer
Undefeated MMA prospect Bella Mir has confirmed discussions are underway for a spot on Dana White's Contender Series this summer, with the 23-year-old also juggling a shot at the U.S. wrestling World Championships team and a potential UFC BJJ title fight.
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Mbappé scores and assists after penalty miss to send France into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score his 20th World Cup goal and set up Ousmane Dembélé as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, booking a third consecutive semifinal appearance.
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Adesanya splits from City Kickboxing after four straight losses seeking fresh start
Israel Adesanya has parted ways with Auckland's City Kickboxing, the gym that shaped his career since 2009. The former UFC middleweight champion announced the split on May 20, citing a need for personalised, individual coaching after four consecutive defeats.
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Former SVNS star Lance Williams earns USA Eagles debut against Zimbabwe in Nations Cup
California Legion backrower Lance Williams has been named at blindside flanker for the USA Men's Eagles' first-ever Test against Zimbabwe on July 11, as head coach Scott Lawrence makes several changes after last weekend's 30-29 win over Portugal.
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Xhaka and Itten embrace 'dream' of facing Messi as Switzerland target Argentina upset in Kansas City
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says the pressure of a World Cup quarter-final against Argentina has only sharpened his side's hunger, while striker Cedric Itten and midfielder Remo Freuler describe facing Lionel Messi for the first time as a career milestone.
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McGregor returns after five years as UFC 329 press conference sets up Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway shared the stage in Las Vegas on Thursday ahead of their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday — McGregor's first appearance in five years since a leg injury ended his UFC 264 bout against Dustin Poirier.
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Haaland backs Mbappe after three-minute penalty wait costs France star in World Cup quarter-final
Kylian Mbappe missed a first-half penalty after waiting over three minutes before his kick, but still scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Erling Haaland weighed in on social media, saying the delay was 'too long'.
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Lyon signs Cluver Sambi Mbungu, 17, ahead of PSG and Bundesliga clubs
Olympique Lyonnais officially announced on Thursday the signing of Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu on a three-year contract. The 17-year-old, trained at Caen, was also courted by PSG, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
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Highlanders lose seven players in offseason clear-out as rising fly-half Cam Millar departs
The Highlanders have confirmed seven departures ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby season, with 24-year-old playmaker Cam Millar the most notable exit after four seasons and 34 appearances in Dunedin.
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Deschamps clears Mbappe to play after ankle scare in France's 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco after taking two blows to his right ankle, but Didier Deschamps confirmed post-match that the Real Madrid forward is fit to face the semi-finals.
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Henry and Ibrahimović hail Olise as the 'Tom Brady of France' after Morocco rout
Michael Olise stole the headlines without scoring or assisting as France eased past Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals at Foxborough. Analysts Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović compared the Bayern Munich midfielder's pinpoint passing to Tom Brady.
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Injured Kevin Holland pulled from UFC Oklahoma City bout against Jacobe Smith
Kevin Holland has been forced out of his July 18 welterweight clash with undefeated prospect Jacobe Smith at UFC Oklahoma City due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Smith's place on the card uncertain.
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Haaland releases rap remix with Kygo as Norway striker eyes World Cup quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has dropped a remix of a 2016 rap track recorded with DJ Kygo and two former Bryne teammates, posting the audio to Instagram just days before Norway face England in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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