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Glasgow lock Jare Oguntibeju explains the 'dead leg' behind his viral slow-motion try
The 6ft 8in Glasgow Warriors forward scored a game-breaking try against Connacht last Friday in a style that drew comparisons to a 'baby giraffe' — but Oguntibeju says a dead leg, not a quirky running style, was behind the lolloping strides that amused viewers.
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Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's record goalscorer for 47 years, dies aged 84
Bobby Tambling, who scored 202 goals in 370 appearances for Chelsea and held the club's all-time goalscoring record from 1959 until Frank Lampard surpassed him in 2013, has died aged 84. His former club Crosshaven AFC confirmed the news.
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West Ham lose head of recruitment Maximilian Hahn as post-relegation exodus begins
West Ham United's head of recruitment Maximilian Hahn is leaving the club following their Premier League relegation, according to a report from The Athletic. Hahn played a central role in signings including Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville and El Hadji Malick Diouf.
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David Beckham to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has confirmed Beckham will be honoured at a ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 6819 Hollywood Boulevard, receiving the Walk of Fame's 2,849th star. Tom Cruise and Victoria Beckham will speak at the event.
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Hulshoff and Van Bronckhorst set to leave Liverpool as FSG and Hughes clash over Iraola appointment
Liverpool assistant coaches Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni van Bronckhorst are expected to follow sacked manager Arne Slot out of Anfield, while Fenway Sports Group and sporting director Richard Hughes have reportedly disagreed over the imminent hiring of Andoni Iraola.
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Roigard backs halves partner Love to deliver as Hurricanes host Brumbies in qualifying final
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has backed first five-eighth Ruben Love to thrive under playoff pressure as the top-seeded Hurricanes prepare to host the Brumbies in a Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final on Friday.
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Maresca faces disrupted pre-season, Community Shield opener and 115 charges as City reign begins
Enzo Maresca will inherit a fragmented squad this summer, with most key players away at the World Cup before a pre-season tour in extreme heat and an immediate Community Shield clash with Arsenal. His track record of navigating off-pitch turbulence at Leicester and Chelsea offers City some reassurance.
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United in contact with West Ham over £80m Fernandes as Maguire lands podcast role
Manchester United have made contact with West Ham over a potential £80m deal for Mateus Fernandes, according to ESPN, as the club looks to add a second midfielder this summer following the £38.8m signing of Atalanta's Ederson. Harry Maguire, meanwhile, will appear on The Rest is Football podcast during the World Cup.
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Konate's expected Real Madrid move sets up reunion with Alexander-Arnold
Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer and join Real Madrid, where he would reunite with former Anfield team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who moved to the Spanish capital last year.
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Lawrence in talks to extend United stay as Binnion earns first-team praise under Carrick
Manchester United are in discussions with Under-21 interim manager Adam Lawrence over a contract extension after his successful stint in charge, while former academy coach Travis Binnion has drawn widespread praise since joining Michael Carrick's first-team staff.
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Manchester United contact West Ham over £80m Mateus Fernandes as Maguire lands podcast role
Manchester United have made contact with relegated West Ham over a potential £80million deal for midfielder Mateus Fernandes, while Harry Maguire is set to appear on The Rest is Football podcast during the World Cup after missing out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
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Arsenal in talks to sign Jeremy Monga as Morgan Rogers stance emerges
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to sign Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga, 16, while Morgan Rogers is said to be open to leaving Aston Villa for a fresh challenge, though the midfielder could cost up to £100m.
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Quade Cooper joins Sky Sport's All Blacks panel as free-to-air Tests return in 2026
Former Wallaby Quade Cooper will provide expert analysis for Sky Sport's All Blacks coverage beginning with the July Test against France in Christchurch. Sky's acquisition of channel Three also brings all four home Tests to free-to-air audiences on a delayed basis.
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Holly Holm sets one-to-two fight timeline before retiring from combat sports
Holly Holm has revealed she expects to compete just one or two more times before ending her career in combat sports. The former UFC bantamweight champion made the comments following a split-decision boxing loss to Stephanie Han last weekend.
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Fijian Drua part ways with eight players and three staff as Jackson era ends
The Fijian Drua have confirmed the departures of eight players and three staff members, including outgoing head coach Glen Jackson, following the conclusion of their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Sebastian Berhalter calls father Gregg his best friend ahead of World Cup debut
Sebastian Berhalter, set to play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, has opened up about his close bond with former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and the extra pressure that came with being his son.
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Kiss backs Reds to overcome slow-start trauma in Chiefs qualifying final
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has acknowledged the psychological weight of his side's 0-21 Australian record in New Zealand finals, but insists the team is better equipped to handle adversity after trailing 28-0 and 27-0 in their previous two playoff appearances.
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Alistair Overeem hints at comeback three years after retiring due to injuries
Alistair Overeem has revealed he is exploring a potential return to combat sports after retiring in 2023, saying improved health and a renewed drive have him weighing his options across MMA, kickboxing, and boxing.
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Pereira chases unprecedented third UFC title belt against Gane on June 14
Alex Pereira, who took up kickboxing at 21 while battling alcoholism and working at a tire shop, faces Ciryl Gane on June 14 at UFC White House with a chance to become the first fighter in UFC history to win titles in three weight classes.
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Bonfim targets Muhammad knockout using Ian Garry's blueprint at UFC Fight Night 278
Gabriel Bonfim says Ian Garry 'showed the way' to beat former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ahead of their UFC Fight Night 278 headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old Brazilian, ranked outside the top five, believes a convincing finish could fast-track him to a title shot.
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