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Barcelona eye out-of-contract Martinez as United rift over Wilcox comments deepens
Barcelona have identified Lisandro Martinez as an attainable transfer target after his public criticism of Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox. The Argentine centre-back is out of contract at the end of the season, leaving January as United's last chance to secure a fee.
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Russell vows 'this season will not break me' as Antonelli closes in on maiden title
George Russell has pushed back against a difficult 2026 campaign, insisting he has '12 to 15 years' left in Formula 1. The 28-year-old arrives in Mexico City 123 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who can clinch his first world championship this weekend.
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Russell flags Ferrari's smaller turbo as key threat at high-altitude Mexican GP
George Russell has identified Ferrari's smaller turbocharger as a potential advantage at the Mexican Grand Prix, where the 2,200-metre altitude of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez forces turbos to work significantly harder.
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Patrick Stewart walked past Ronaldo to get his wife a photo with Messi
The late Sir Patrick Stewart, who died aged 86, once recounted how he pushed through FIFA Awards security in 2017, walked straight past Cristiano Ronaldo, and tracked down Lionel Messi so his wife Sunny Ozell could have her picture taken with him.
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Russell vows title loss 'won't break me' as Antonelli closes in on F1 crown
George Russell has responded defiantly to the prospect of losing his maiden F1 title to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, insisting the setback will not define his career. Antonelli arrives at the Mexico City Grand Prix on the verge of becoming the sport's youngest champion.
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Man United weigh January striker move for Calvert-Lewin as Sesko faces three-month absence
Manchester United are considering a January move for Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin after Benjamin Sesko was ruled out until at least the new year with a recurring shin problem. Leeds are keen to keep Calvert-Lewin, making a deal unlikely.
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Höjbjerg and Paixao pushed towards the exit, OM facing a constrained winter transfer window
Under financial pressure from UEFA and the DNCG, Olympique de Marseille is expected to sell Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg and Igor Paixao in January, according to insider Mohamed Toubache-Ter.
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Undefeated Smith says MMA sharpened wrestling skills his college career never did
Jacobe Smith heads into his UFC Vegas 123 welterweight bout against Randy Brown on 31 October confident his striking and wrestling understanding have reached a new level, crediting MMA training with revealing techniques he overlooked during his collegiate career.
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Pimblett vows to shoot for takedown in 10 seconds if Gaethje rematch happens
Paddy Pimblett says he would ditch striking and go straight to grappling in a potential rematch with UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, admitting his ego cost him in their first meeting at UFC 324 in January.
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Alonso stands firm on F1 driving standards after Albon clash: 'We all know who we're talking about'
Fernando Alonso has doubled down on his criticism of driving standards in the lower reaches of the F1 grid, reiterating his post-race comments from Austin after Alexander Albon's opening-lap collision cost the Aston Martin significant downforce at the US Grand Prix.
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Undefeated Montague meets ranked Cavalcanti in bantamweight clash at UFC Qatar
The UFC has confirmed a women's bantamweight bout between No. 9-ranked Jacqueline Cavalcanti (10-2) and undefeated No. 12 Michelle Montague (8-0) for its Nov. 21 card at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Doha.
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Sesko sidelined until January as United weigh Calvert-Lewin move to fill striker void
Benjamin Sesko is set to miss at least three months for Manchester United after a recurring shin injury, prompting the club to explore January transfer options — with Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin among the names under consideration.
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Grealish axed from Everton squad for breaching club discipline after missing training
Jack Grealish has been dropped from Everton's Carabao Cup squad to face Newcastle after the club confirmed he was unavailable due to a breach of club discipline. The Liverpool Echo reports he failed to attend a training session following his absence through illness in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.
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Man United eye Calvert-Lewin as Sesko faces extended absence with shin injury
Manchester United are considering a January move for Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin after Benjamin Sesko was ruled out until at least January with a shin injury, leaving Ruben Amorim's side short of options up front.
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Steiner backs Antonelli to surpass Vettel's four titles as maiden crown looms
Guenther Steiner believes 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli will win more than four Formula 1 world championships, comparing his talent favourably to Sebastian Vettel. Antonelli can clinch his first title at the Mexican Grand Prix by finishing in the top nine.
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Beganovic on standby as Ferrari prepares for Leclerc to miss a race at birth of first child
Charles Leclerc insists he will not skip a grand prix when his first child is born late in the 2026 season, but Ferrari has quietly lined up Formula 2 driver Dino Beganovic as a stand-in should plans change.
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Grealish dropped by Everton for Newcastle cup tie after missing training session
Jack Grealish has been left out of Everton's Carabao Cup squad to face Newcastle United after the club punished the on-loan Manchester City winger for missing a training session without authorisation.
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Fedor Emelianenko accuses Dana White of changing his story over failed UFC negotiations
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko has publicly criticised UFC CEO Dana White, claiming the promotion only approached him when he was already under contract elsewhere and that White has repeatedly contradicted himself over their failed negotiations.
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Sorensen-McGee turns 20 and draws Cullen comparisons as Black Ferns build World Cup momentum
Braxton Sorensen-McGee marked her 20th birthday with another standout performance against France in Whangarei, drawing comparisons to All Blacks great Christian Cullen as the Black Ferns sharpen their focus ahead of the next Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Everton eye Rashford loan but wages and ambition pose significant hurdles
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the second half of the Premier League season, but the forward's £325,000-a-week wages and preference for elite clubs could complicate any deal.
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