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Henderson opens up on post-FA Cup depression ahead of Conference League final

Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has revealed he felt depressed in the days following the club's FA Cup triumph at Wembley, and is determined to channel that experience as Palace prepare to face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig.

Football May 27

Bardsley backs Fernandes as 'elite' captain amid Roy Keane criticism

Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has defended Bruno Fernandes against Roy Keane's captaincy criticism, calling the midfielder's work rate 'out of this world' after Fernandes broke the Premier League assist record on the final day of the season.

Football May 27

Lawrence Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts in long-awaited boyhood club move

Rangers have signed Scotland international striker Lawrence Shankland from Hearts on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old scored 88 goals in 171 appearances for Hearts and nearly fired them to a first Scottish title since 1960 last season.

Football May 27

Real Madrid weigh right-back reinforcements as Alexander-Arnold debut season disappoints

Trent Alexander-Arnold's first season at Real Madrid has fallen short of expectations, according to Spanish press, with the club now exploring right-back additions. His struggles have also cost him a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.

Football May 27

Renato Moicano launches MMA promotion with sold-out São Paulo debut event

UFC lightweight Renato 'Moicano' Carneiro stepped into the promoter's role for the first time with Money Moicano MMA, a 10-fight card held at Cornerman Academy in São Paulo that drew a large crowd and featured commentary from Brazilian legends Demian Maia and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

MMA May 27

Russell snatches Canadian GP pole from Antonelli in final seconds of qualifying

George Russell claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, edging team-mate Kimi Antonelli and world champion Lando Norris with a last-gasp 1m12.579s lap. The Mercedes pair will share the front row for the second time on Sunday, having started together in Saturday's sprint race.

Formula 1 May 27

Rakic moves to heavyweight for UFC Belgrade bout against Tybura

Aleksandar Rakic will make his UFC heavyweight debut against Marcin Tybura at UFC Belgrade on August 1 at Belgrade Arena. The move comes after the Austrian fighter lost four consecutive bouts at light heavyweight.

MMA May 27

Barcelona reach decision on Rashford as Deco travels to London for separate deal

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has approved a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, but the club is simultaneously exploring whether it can sign the Manchester United forward for less than the £26 million purchase option in his loan agreement, which expires on June 15.

Football May 27

Maresca plans talks with Grealish over Manchester City return after Guardiola exit

Incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca intends to hold talks with Jack Grealish about reviving his career at the Etihad, with the £100m winger set to return from his loan spell at Everton this summer despite previously being frozen out under Pep Guardiola.

Football May 27

Nico Paz open to rejecting Real Madrid return as Como buy-back deadline looms

Nico Paz has expressed a preference to stay at Como for another season despite Real Madrid holding a buy-back clause they must activate within two weeks. The 21-year-old's stance introduces unexpected uncertainty into what had appeared to be a straightforward summer transfer.

Football May 27

Fernandes reveals Tottenham deal collapsed in final days before United move in 2020

Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that he came within two days of signing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2020 before Sporting CP refused to sell him, ultimately clearing the path for his £67.6m move to Manchester United.

Football May 27

Barcelona clear final hurdle in bid to host 2028-29 Champions League final at Camp Nou

Barcelona have received approval from the Spanish Government to bid for the 2028-29 Champions League final at Spotify Camp Nou, clearing the last obstacle before submitting their application to UEFA ahead of the 10 June deadline.

Football May 27

Strickland calls Adin Ross' UFC Apex card 'shameful' after attending Brand Risk 14

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland publicly condemned Adin Ross' Brand Risk 14 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, saying he felt 'sick to my stomach' and 'less of a man' for attending the influencer-driven card on Sunday.

MMA May 27

English fans detained in Leipzig after clashes ahead of Conference League final

Several English supporters were held by German police following fighting outside an Irish bar in Leipzig on Wednesday, hours before Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final.

Football May 27

Gandra vs. Reese middleweight bout added to UFC 329 in Las Vegas

Ryan Gandra and Zachary Reese have been booked for a middleweight contest at UFC 329 on July 11, bringing the card to 12 confirmed fights. The event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is headlined by a welterweight rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

MMA May 27

Scholes admits he was 'too harsh' on Arsenal after Gunners end 21-year title wait

Paul Scholes has walked back his earlier criticism of Arsenal, conceding he was 'a bit harsh' after Mikel Arteta's side claimed the Premier League title for the first time since 2004, finishing seven points clear of Manchester City.

Football May 26

McGregor confirms UFC 329 return against Holloway after contract dispute resolved

Conor McGregor says he has secured a new deal with the UFC ahead of his welterweight rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas — his first fight since breaking his leg at UFC 264 in July 2021.

MMA May 26

Usman Nurmagomedov defends lightweight title against Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31

PFL's debut in New York will be headlined by lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov taking on undefeated contender Archie Colgan at UBS Arena on July 31, with flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva returning from injury to face Denise Kielholtz in the co-main event.

MMA May 26

Hamilton outqualifies Leclerc in Montreal after ditching Ferrari simulator

Lewis Hamilton beat Charles Leclerc in all six qualifying segments at the Canadian Grand Prix, edging him by 0.084 seconds in the sprint session and 0.108 seconds in the main qualifying. Hamilton skipped Ferrari's simulator in his preparation, mirroring the approach he took before a strong showing in Shanghai.

Formula 1 May 26

Russell retires from Canada GP lead as Antonelli closes in on fourth straight win

George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix unravelled on lap 30 when his smoking Mercedes gave out at Turn 9, handing team-mate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli a commanding lead and a chance to extend his title advantage to 43 points.

Formula 1 May 26