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Lions assistant Redelinghuys defends Nienaber as Leinster face URC quarter-final scrutiny

Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys has publicly backed Leinster defence coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of their URC quarter-final meeting, saying the South African is being unfairly blamed for Leinster's 41-19 European final defeat to Bordeaux.

Rugby May 27

Logan Paul faces six months out after surgery for torn triceps muscle

Logan Paul has undergone surgery to repair a torn triceps muscle and is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months. The WWE tag team champion documented the procedure on Instagram, saying he was awake throughout the operation.

MMA May 27

United close in on Ederson and target Tonali as Carrick rebuilds midfield

Manchester United are nearing a deal worth up to £38m for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and are reportedly ready to go 'all in' for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, as the club looks to overhaul its midfield under Michael Carrick this summer.

Football May 27

Jacquet acknowledges £60m Liverpool fee 'adds pressure' ahead of summer arrival

French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, signed by Liverpool for an initial £55m with £5m in add-ons in January, has admitted his price tag brings heavy expectations as he prepares to join the club this summer at the age of 21.

Football May 27

Stormers sweat on Willemse and Zas after training collision ahead of Cardiff quarter-final

Springbok centre Damian Willemse and wing Leolin Zas were sent for hospital scans after colliding at full speed during a Stormers training session, casting doubt over their availability for Saturday's URC quarter-final against Cardiff.

Rugby May 27

Mateta's second-half strike seals Conference League glory for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the decisive goal as departing manager Oliver Glasner ends his tenure with a third major honour.

Football May 27

Crystal Palace win UEFA Conference League to complete trophy double under Glasner

Crystal Palace claimed the UEFA Conference League title with victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, giving departing manager Oliver Glasner a second major trophy after last season's FA Cup triumph.

Football May 27

Ryan Garcia refuses to pay Arman Tsarukyan $40,000, says he was set up on stream

Ryan Garcia has flatly refused to honour a $40,000 bet with UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, claiming the April Kick stream challenge was manipulated after Tsarukyan substituted a trained fighter in place of an ordinary teammate.

MMA May 27

Crystal Palace win Conference League title as Glasner departs with historic trophy

Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig to claim the UEFA Conference League, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half rebound settling the final. It is the first major European trophy in the club's history and Oliver Glasner's last act as manager.

Football May 27

Bassil Hafez handed one-year ban after testing positive for ipamorelin

UFC welterweight Bassil Hafez has been suspended until March 2027 after testing positive for ipamorelin, a prohibited peptide hormone, in an out-of-competition sample collected in Las Vegas on March 20.

MMA May 27

Barcelona's £69m Gordon deal leaves Rashford's Man Utd future in limbo

Newcastle United have agreed to sell Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69.3 million plus add-ons, a move that complicates Manchester United's hopes of a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at the Catalan club.

Football May 27

Tyree Durham escapes rear-naked choke with full-body slam knockout at Combat Zone 92

Tyree Durham turned a near-submission into a highlight-reel finish at Combat Zone 92 in New Hampshire, leaping backwards to slam Will D'Amico unconscious and avoid the same rear-naked choke that ended his amateur debut.

MMA May 27

Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano final paused by medical emergency in the stands

Crystal Palace's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig was halted in the 36th minute on Wednesday after a medical emergency among the Spanish club's supporters. Play resumed after a four-minute stoppage, with the score still 0-0.

Football May 27

Haaland pays tribute to Guardiola after City manager's decade-long reign ends

Erling Haaland has posted a farewell message to departing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, crediting the Catalan coach with changing both the club and the striker personally across four trophy-laden years together.

Football May 27

Hafez handed one-year ban after ipamorelin found in out-of-competition UFC test

UFC welterweight Bassil Hafez has accepted a 12-month suspension after testing positive for ipamorelin, a prohibited peptide hormone, in an out-of-competition sample collected in Las Vegas on March 20, 2026. He will not be eligible to compete until March 20, 2027.

MMA May 27

Barcelona agree £70m deal to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Anthony Gordon for around £70m plus bonuses, ending months of speculation over the England winger's future at St James' Park.

Football May 27

Gabriel Jesus wants to stay at Arsenal and chase Brazilian Premier League scoring record

Gabriel Jesus has told ESPN Brazil he intends to see out his final year at Arsenal despite interest from clubs in Italy, Spain, and Brazil. The 29-year-old striker is also motivated by the chance to surpass Roberto Firmino's record of 82 Premier League goals.

Football May 27

Bordalas leads the race to replace Glasner as Crystal Palace seek new manager

Oliver Glasner will leave Crystal Palace after tonight's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, ending a two-year spell that brought the club FA Cup glory. Spanish coach Jose Bordalas is the early favourite to take charge next season.

Football May 27

Koeman drops Frimpong from Netherlands World Cup squad citing injury-hit Liverpool season

Jeremie Frimpong has been left out of the Netherlands' 26-man World Cup squad after Ronald Koeman cited the wing-back's three injuries and lack of game-time at Liverpool this season. Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo all made the cut.

Football May 27

England's 1982 World Cup away shirt: what you need to know before buying

With Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad confirmed for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the iconic 1982 away shirt worn by Bryan Robson, Kevin Keegan and Glenn Hoddle is back in the spotlight — currently reduced to £25 at Sports Direct.

Football May 27