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Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest have turned down Manchester City's first offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the club insisting they will only consider bids exceeding £100 million for the 23-year-old England international.
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Segner targets history with Blues as he faces former First XV captain Fainga'anuku
Anton Segner will wear the No.7 jersey when the Blues travel to Christchurch for their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Crusaders, a side captained at school by his close friend Sevu Fainga'anuku. No visiting team has ever beaten the Crusaders at home in the knockout stages.
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Tyrel Lomax signs New Zealand deal through 2029 with Lions tour in his sights
Hurricanes and All Blacks tighthead Tyrel Lomax has committed to New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2029, becoming the sixth All Black to sign such an extension. The 48-Test prop is targeting the Rugby World Cup and the British & Irish Lions tour as key motivators.
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Bernardo Silva delays Barcelona decision until after the World Cup, agent confirms
Bernardo Silva will not commit to his next club until after the World Cup, his agent Jorge Mendes has confirmed. The Portugal midfielder left Manchester City on a free transfer after nine years and 15 major trophies, with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Benfica all linked.
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Five-man MMA battle royale ends with brutal blindside knockout at Dog Wild Tournament
Dog Wild Tournament's headlining battle royale featured five fighters in a single cage, with Mohamed Toure delivering a cold blindside knockout to Israel Campano before submitting Alberto Dominguez to claim the last-man-standing victory.
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Bernardo Silva to delay transfer decision until after World Cup, agent confirms
Bernardo Silva has left Manchester City after a decade at the club but will not choose his next destination until the World Cup concludes this summer. Agent Jorge Mendes confirmed the timeline to Fabrizio Romano, with Barcelona and Benfica among the reported suitors.
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Barcelona goalkeeper Diego Kochen set for loan exit to Danish Superliga side
American youth international Diego Kochen is expected to leave Barcelona on loan this summer, with newly promoted Danish Superliga club Lyngby Boldklub the reported frontrunners to sign the 20-year-old goalkeeper.
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Mourinho targets Calafiori for Real Madrid rebuild after confirming Dumfries and Konaté deals
José Mourinho, set to be confirmed as Real Madrid manager for a second time, has identified Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori as a transfer target. The Portuguese has already agreed deals for Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konaté as he shapes his squad at the Bernabéu.
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Yamal included in Spain's World Cup squad despite hamstring injury uncertainty
Lamine Yamal has been named in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite suffering a hamstring injury on April 22 that has kept him sidelined since. Barcelona expect the 18-year-old to be available for the tournament, but his level of involvement remains unclear.
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Strickland claims UFC banned him from White House card over Trump and Israel comments
Sean Strickland says he has been barred from attending the UFC's White House event on June 14, alleging the ban stems from his public criticism of President Donald Trump and Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Dvalishvili meets Cejudo as Real American Freestyle heads to Tbilisi in July
Real American Freestyle will stage its first international event in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 11, headlined by former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili against two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo.
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Slot's sacking leaves assistant Reijnen jobless after he quit Feyenoord for Liverpool role
Etienne Reijnen left his position at Feyenoord in May to join Arne Slot's backroom staff at Liverpool, only for Slot to be sacked on Saturday. With his old role at Feyenoord already filled, the 39-year-old coach is now without a club.
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Dias refuses to rule out Ronaldo, Messi and Modric playing beyond 2026 World Cup
Manchester City defender Rúben Dias has pushed back on the idea that the 2026 World Cup will be the final tournament for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luka Modric, saying simply 'let's see' when asked about their international futures.
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Man United target four more signings after Ederson deal agreed with Atalanta
Manchester United have reached an initial £35 million agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson and are pursuing four further signings this summer, including a striker and a left-back, as Michael Carrick looks to expand a squad returning to Champions League football.
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Spain and Argentina lead 2026 World Cup group stage odds as favourites emerge
With every team confirmed for the 2026 World Cup, sportsbooks have released group-winner odds. Spain (-310) and Argentina (-250) are among the most heavily favoured sides, while Brazil (-350) holds the shortest price of any group leader.
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Davies rejoins Canada squad for World Cup but hamstring return date stays unclear
Alphonso Davies has linked up with the Canadian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup despite not yet being fit to play, after suffering a hamstring injury at Bayern Munich last month. The captain watched from the sideline as Canada beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in Edmonton on Monday.
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Kane says England World Cup win would make him Ballon d'Or favourite
Harry Kane believes he would be among the leading Ballon d'Or contenders if he guides England to World Cup glory in 2026, citing his 61-goal season and second European Golden Shoe as evidence of his claim.
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Every player named: Full 48-team squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have confirmed their squads, with 1,248 players earning the call to represent their countries this summer. From Lionel Messi's Argentina to debutant nations, here are the complete rosters.
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Pereira targets 242 pounds for heavyweight debut against Gane at UFC White House
Alex Pereira has revealed he expects to weigh around 242 pounds when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title on June 14, after bulking up to 258 pounds earlier in camp. The Brazilian is chasing an unprecedented third UFC divisional title.
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Manchester United target five summer signings as Carrick prioritises midfield reinforcements
Manchester United are pursuing up to five new signings this summer, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson already agreed for an initial £35 million. Targets in midfield and at left-back are being explored, though manager Michael Carrick insists the club's academy pipeline must remain open.
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