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Fiji's Kuruvoli handed permanent red card for kicking Genge as England lead 35-3 at half-time
Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was permanently sent off by referee Hollie Davidson after kicking Ellis Genge in the chest during the Nations Championship clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium, compounding a miserable first half that left Fiji trailing England 35-3.
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McGregor returns to UFC after five years out: net worth, Man United bid and presidency plans explained
Conor McGregor ends a five-year absence from the Octagon to face Max Holloway in Las Vegas, having spent his hiatus selling a whiskey brand for £450m, floating a Manchester United takeover bid, and eyeing the Irish presidency.
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Debutant Jansen scores on his first Ireland start as Farrell's side edge Japan 36-20
Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try as Andy Farrell's side claimed a 36-20 bonus-point Nations Championship win over Japan in Newcastle, keeping Ireland perfect through two matches in the Northern Hemisphere group.
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Jayden Adams, South African midfielder at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25
Jayden Adams, midfielder for Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns, has died suddenly just days after South Africa's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. He was 25 years old.
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Deschamps Severely Reprimands Player for Repeated Lateness Before Spain Semifinal
Two days before facing Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, Didier Deschamps firmly disciplined a player guilty of a second late arrival to the team bus, according to L'Équipe. The Blues, unbeaten in six matches, are targeting a third consecutive final.
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Pereira targets November MSG return after interim heavyweight title defeat
Alex Pereira is eyeing a spot on the UFC's yet-to-be-announced November card at Madison Square Garden, his first fight since being knocked out by Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14. The Brazilian has ruled out returning to light heavyweight and will compete exclusively at heavyweight going forward.
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Ken Bates, the man who saved Chelsea for £1 in 1982, dies aged 94 in Monaco
Ken Bates, the former owner and chairman of Chelsea and Leeds United, has died aged 94. Chelsea confirmed he passed away peacefully in Monaco, surrounded by his wife and family.
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BBC and ITV confirm full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026
BBC Sport and ITV Sport have revealed their complete broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Notable names include Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy for the BBC, while Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance as an ITV analyst on 20 June.
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Bellingham, Rice and Guehi among England players one booking from semi-final ban
Four England players are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, after picking up yellow cards in the knockout rounds. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly must all avoid a booking to remain eligible for the semi-finals.
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Bulked-up Harry Amass pushes to fill United's left-back void ahead of pre-season
Harry Amass has returned to first-team training at Carrington visibly stronger after a summer in the gym, as the 19-year-old bids to capitalise on Manchester United's left-back vacancy with Luke Shaw out of contract next summer.
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Alonso warns F1 cars could drop below F2 power levels at Spa-Francorchamps
Fernando Alonso has cautioned that the new F1 cars may run with zero battery deployment for an entire minute through Spa's second sector, leaving them producing less power than a Formula 2 car during the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Thunderstorm warnings and 43°C heat index threaten to delay England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday, but the match could be disrupted by severe thunderstorms and a heat index approaching 43°C. Safety rules mandate an automatic 30-minute delay for any lightning within an eight-mile radius.
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Scaloni dismisses favoritism accusations ahead of Switzerland quarterfinal
After Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan claimed the Round of 16 match against Argentina (3-2) was "rigged", Lionel Scaloni calmly responded at a press conference, denying any favoritism toward Argentina.
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New Sports Law Threatens Nasser al-Khelaïfi's Position at LFP
Article 8 of a draft law on professional sport would make certain executive roles at a football club incompatible with holding interests in an audiovisual broadcasting company — a provision directly targeting PSG's president.
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Messi and Mbappe share Golden Boot lead on eight goals with Haaland closing in
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are level at the top of the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings with eight goals each. Erling Haaland trails by one, while tiebreaker rules currently favour Mbappe thanks to his three assists against Messi's one.
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Sporting Kansas City enter Salah race as Saudi Arabia talks stall after Egypt exit
MLS side Sporting Kansas City have emerged as surprise suitors for free agent Mo Salah after Saudi Arabia negotiations hit a wall. The 34-year-old left Liverpool this summer and was focused on Egypt's World Cup campaign until their 3-2 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday.
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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25 days after World Cup
Jayden Adams, who represented South Africa in all three of their 2026 World Cup group stage matches, has died aged 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder passed away on Saturday, prompting tributes from across the football world.
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Championship leader Antonelli ignores orders on Goodwood Festival of Speed debut
Kimi Antonelli, currently leading the Formula 1 drivers' championship, made his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, admitting he ignored instructions to take it easy on the hillclimb and vowing to return next year.
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Ederson deal uncertainty exposes Manchester United's stuttering summer window
Manchester United agreed a fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson last month, but contradicting reports over whether the deal has collapsed have cast doubt over a transfer window that has already seen the club miss out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
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Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season as United eye £4.3m sell-on windfall
Alejandro Garnacho was not present at Chelsea's first pre-season session under Xabi Alonso at Cobham this week, with the club reportedly willing to sell the Argentine winger less than a year after his £40m arrival from Manchester United.
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