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Tom Nolan credits MMA with escaping crime-ridden hometown ahead of UFC Vegas 123 main event
Australian lightweight Tom Nolan headlines UFC Vegas 123 against Renato Moicano on Oct. 31 in Las Vegas, and says MMA was his route out of a small town he describes as Australia's theft and drug capital.
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Everton in talks over January move for out-of-favour Rashford, says club insider
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness claims a January move for Marcus Rashford is 'definitely being discussed' after the 28-year-old returned to Manchester United this summer without a goal or assist in eight appearances.
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Chessum signs two-year Leicester extension worth £500,000 a season to stay until 2029
Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has committed to the club until 2029 after signing a two-year contract extension worth £500,000 per season, keeping the 38-cap England lock and British and Irish Lions tourist at Welford Road.
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Vitor Pereira targets Premier League title contention after Forest and Wolves exits
Vitor Pereira has declared his ambition to manage a Premier League title challenger after leaving Nottingham Forest in July 2025. The 58-year-old Portuguese coach steered Forest to the Europa League semi-finals before Oliver Glasner was appointed as his replacement.
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Pimblett vows to shoot for takedown in first 10 seconds if Gaethje rematch materialises
Paddy Pimblett says he would abandon the striking approach that cost him the interim lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, pledging to take the new undisputed champion down within 10 seconds and submit him if they meet again.
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Alexander-Arnold Struggling at Real Madrid, Liverpool Exploring Surprise Return
Arriving on a free transfer to Madrid in summer 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold has featured in only seven of thirteen matches and has never completed a full game. According to Cadena SER, Liverpool is exploring the feasibility of bringing him back.
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Springbok Women reshuffle backline to avenge 40-27 loss against Ireland in WXV decider
South Africa's co-head coaches have made multiple backline and front-row changes for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against Ireland at Athlone Stadium, with the Springboks seeking revenge after a 13-point defeat in the sides' previous meeting.
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England risk slipping to third in World Rugby rankings for first time in a decade
England's six-year reign at the top of the World Rugby women's rankings is under serious threat this weekend. A defeat of 15 points or more to the USA, combined with a New Zealand win over France, would see the Red Roses drop to third behind Canada and the Black Ferns.
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Cristiano Ronaldo elected greatest Ballon d'Or of all time by public vote ahead of Messi
At the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, a paid public vote designated Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or — won with Manchester United — as the greatest in history, ahead of Lionel Messi's 2012 award.
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Archie McParland signs multi-year deal to stay at Northampton Saints
Scrum-half Archie McParland has committed his future to Northampton Saints on a multi-year contract extension, keeping the 21-year-old England prospect at Franklin's Gardens after more than 50 appearances for the Gallagher Premiership champions.
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Ill Antonelli skips Mexico GP media day with F1 title one race away
Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli has been excused from Thursday's Mexico Grand Prix media day after contracting a viral illness. The 20-year-old needs only ninth place on Sunday to become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion.
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Gallagher handed full-back start as Ireland seek WXV Global Series finale win over Springboks
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made two backline changes for the WXV Global Series 2026 finale against the Springbok Women, with 20-year-old Niamh Gallagher starting at full-back and Aoibheann Reilly coming in at scrum-half.
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FFF prepares official tribute to Deschamps for 2027
Didier Deschamps, who stepped down as France manager after the 2026 World Cup, will be honoured by the French Football Federation. FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed that a tribute is planned for 2027.
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Injured Sean Brady pulled from UFC Vegas 124 main event, replacement sought for Bonfim
Sean Brady has been forced out of his November 7 main event clash with Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Vegas 124 due to injury. The UFC is now searching for a short-notice replacement for the welterweight bout at the APEX.
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Keane's shock Manchester United return blocked by Carrick's permanent appointment
Roy Keane was set to rejoin Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's assistant in 2026, but the plan collapsed when Michael Carrick was handed the head coach role permanently after guiding the club to a Champions League finish.
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Mao controversy: FFF president defends Mbappé against China
After Kylian Mbappé's remarks comparing Mao Zedong to a "dictator" triggered a strong backlash in China and damaged some of his commercial partnerships, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo publicly defended him.
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Kai Rooney nets four goals for Man Utd U18s as JJ Gabriel saga drags on
Wayne Rooney's son Kai scored four times in Manchester United's 6-0 under-18 victory over Burnley, emerging as a bright prospect just as the club's JJ Gabriel situation remains unresolved, with Barcelona publicly distancing themselves from the 16-year-old.
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Steward reaches 100 Premiership starts as Leicester target top spot at Bristol
Freddie Steward will become the first Leicester Tigers player to reach 100 Premiership starts when the second-placed Tigers travel to Ashton Gate on Friday, with victory enough to lift them above Gloucester and into first place.
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Retired Fedor Emelianenko denies Ngannou talks and accuses Dana White of bad faith
Fedor Emelianenko has dismissed reports of negotiations to fight Francis Ngannou, clarifying he was speaking hypothetically. The Russian legend also accused UFC CEO Dana White of deliberately attempting to sideline him during his prime years.
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Amorim targets Yoro and Zirkzee in £72m double raid on former club Man United
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan are pursuing Manchester United defender Leny Yoro and forward Joshua Zirkzee in a potential double deal worth up to £72m, with the Italian club hoping ties to agent Jorge Mendes smooth the path for Yoro's move next summer.
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