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Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola as frontrunner to replace sacked Arne Slot
Liverpool are moving quickly to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager after dismissing Arne Slot on Saturday. The 43-year-old Spaniard, who left Bournemouth after guiding them to a record sixth-place finish, is the early frontrunner ahead of Sebastian Hoeness and Pierre Sage.
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Exeter Chiefs overpower Leicester at Welford Road to strengthen play-off position
Exeter Chiefs claimed a 35-26 bonus-point victory over Leicester at Welford Road on Saturday, moving three points clear of Saracens in fourth place. Henry Slade's last-minute penalty sealed the win, with Olly Woodburn crossing twice.
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Jill Scott and Maisie Adam arrive 25 minutes late to Soccer Aid after Women's FA Cup final duties
Jill Scott and comedian Maisie Adam missed the opening stages of Soccer Aid at London Stadium after co-hosting the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley, requiring a 23-mile dash across London to reach the charity match.
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B.J. Penn ruled mentally fit for trial in Hawaii domestic violence case
Doctors have determined that UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn is mentally competent to stand trial in his ongoing domestic violence case in Hawaii. Penn faces multiple charges including assault and violating a restraining order filed by his mother, Lorraine Shin.
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Kevin Keegan makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis, jokes he is 'still alive'
Kevin Keegan, 75, has appeared publicly for the first time since his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, looking healthy and in good spirits ahead of a career retrospective event at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre.
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Pereira targets unprecedented three-division UFC title at White House event
A new UFC promo spotlights Alex Pereira's co-main event clash with Ciryl Gane on June 14, where 'Poatan' can become the first fighter in UFC history to win titles across three weight divisions.
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Covington faces UFC lightweight contender Tsarukyan in RAF 11 main event on July 18
Real American Freestyle has confirmed Colby Covington will headline RAF 11 against Arman Tsarukyan on July 18 at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee. Covington, recently retired from MMA, is 3-0 in RAF; Tsarukyan, the UFC's top lightweight contender, enters at 5-0 in the promotion.
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen surprise Soccer Aid crowd with Toy Story moment before kick-off
Hollywood icons Tom Hanks and Tim Allen made an unannounced appearance at Soccer Aid 2025 at London Stadium, with Allen delivering Buzz Lightyear's 'To infinity and beyond' catchphrase live on stage as the charity match marked its 20th anniversary.
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Blaydes eyes post-UFC boxing match with Ngannou as retirement goal
Curtis Blaydes has expressed a desire to close out his combat sports career with a boxing match against Francis Ngannou, while insisting he wants to remain in the UFC for as long as possible and retire with the organisation.
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Makhachev trolls Cormier after PSG beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ribbed Daniel Cormier on Instagram after PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final at Budapest's Puskas Arena on 30 May. Khabib Nurmagomedov joined Makhachev and Cormier at the game, with the two MMA stars backing PSG while Cormier supported the Gunners.
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Martinez says Jota's death has become a source of strength for Portugal's World Cup squad
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has spoken about the lasting emotional impact of Diogo Jota's death on his squad ahead of this summer's World Cup, saying the former Liverpool forward has become 'a real inspiration' whose standards and intensity the players are determined to honour.
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Kevin Lee says 2019 Bernie Sanders speech cost him his standing with the UFC
Former UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee claims his decision to campaign for Bernie Sanders in 2019 damaged his relationship with the promotion, leading to unfavourable bookings and his eventual release.
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Stephanie Han retains WBA title over Holly Holm in disputed majority decision rematch
Stephanie Han successfully defended her WBA lightweight belt against Holly Holm for the second time on Saturday in El Paso, Texas, winning a majority decision 96-94, 96-94, 95-95. Holm immediately contested the scoring, insisting she had won the fight.
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen make surprise Soccer Aid appearance at London Stadium
Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen dropped the ball for kick-off at Soccer Aid's 20th anniversary match at London Stadium on Sunday, with Allen raising laughs over his unfamiliarity with penalty shootouts. The charity fixture had already raised over £4.6 million for UNICEF.
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Ruben Peeters confirms Anfield exit as Liverpool's summer overhaul deepens
Liverpool physical performance coach Ruben Peeters has announced his departure from Anfield this summer, joining manager Arne Slot and defender Ibrahima Konate in leaving the club. Peeters, who arrived with Slot from Feyenoord in 2024, cited two "unforgettable seasons" in a LinkedIn statement.
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Asakura knocks out Smotherman in under two minutes at UFC Macau to earn first UFC win
Kai Asakura secured his first UFC victory at UFC Macau on Saturday, stopping Cameron Smotherman with a violent knockout inside two minutes of round one at bantamweight. The finish earned the former Rizin champion a $100,000 performance bonus.
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Pavlovich stops Teixeira in 39 seconds at UFC Macau to reclaim knockout identity
Sergei Pavlovich ended a run of cautious, underwhelming performances by finishing Tallison Teixeira in 39 seconds at UFC Macau, his first stoppage victory since 2023. The Russian heavyweight admitted that attempting a more technical style in recent fights had clearly not served him.
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Owen Williams' 14-point haul sends Nissa Rugby back to ProD2 after edging Stade Montois
Nissa Rugby, formerly Nice Rugby, secured promotion to the Pro D2 with a 31-26 win over Stade Montois in the promotion/relegation barrage playoff at Stade Marcel Volot, condemning the Mont-de-Marsan side to the French third division for the first time since 1998.
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Darren Huckerby, 50, shows off muscular physique decades after Premier League career
Former striker Darren Huckerby, who scored 140 goals across clubs including Coventry, Leeds and Norwich, has shared images revealing an impressively muscular build at the age of 50, well over a decade after retiring from professional football.
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Woodburn double fires Exeter past Leicester to keep play-off race alive
Olly Woodburn scored twice as Exeter Chiefs beat Leicester Tigers 35-26 at Sandy Park, ending Bristol's play-off hopes while leaving Leicester, Exeter and Saracens all competing for the two remaining Gallagher Premiership top-four spots.
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