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Scotland release Van der Merwe to Edinburgh for crucial URC fitness run-out

Duhan van der Merwe has been released by Scotland to play for Edinburgh against Benetton on Saturday, giving the wing a vital chance to build match fitness ahead of November's Tests against New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield.

Rugby Oct 29

Valencia double Otorbi's release clause to €60m to block Liverpool's move for teenage winger

Valencia have activated a renewal option in 19-year-old winger David Otorbi's contract ahead of schedule, doubling his release clause from €30m to €60m after Liverpool were linked with a move for the Spanish under-18 international.

Football Oct 29

Carrick admits he has no assurances from Man Utd board ahead of crunch Chelsea fixture

Michael Carrick has spoken publicly for the first time since Manchester United opted to keep him in charge despite a poor run of form, revealing the board offered him no guarantees over his future ahead of Saturday's game against Chelsea.

Football Oct 29

Oliveira backs Pereira to deliver 'another great knockout' against Pavlovich at UFC 335

BMF champion Charles Oliveira has predicted Alex Pereira will knock out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12, pointing to Pavlovich's vulnerability to kicks and Pereira's finishing power as the keys to victory.

MMA Oct 29

Arsenal target 17-year-old Cruzeiro star Eduardo Pape as Zubimendi's future grows uncertain

Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Cruzeiro teenager Eduardo Pape, a midfielder compared to Rodri, as Martin Zubimendi slips to fourth in the pecking order following the arrival of Bruno Guimarães.

Football Oct 29

Rulli saves two penalties to rescue Man City in Carabao Cup shootout against Brighton

Geronimo Rulli denied Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk in the shootout as Manchester City edged Brighton 4-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup fourth round, having twice come from behind during normal time.

Football Oct 29

Carrick insists he needs no assurances after United keep faith despite eight-game winless run

Michael Carrick says he is 'not surprised' to retain his role as Manchester United head coach after the club's board reviewed his position following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with United sitting one point above the relegation zone.

Football Oct 29

Carragher tells Aston Villa fans to 'shut the f*** up' over Emery to Man Utd link

Jamie Carragher has defended his claim that Unai Emery would be an ideal fit for Manchester United, dismissing Villa fans' backlash by insisting the Red Devils will always hold greater appeal than Aston Villa.

Football Oct 29

Beckham hugs five-year-old fan Huddy and walks him out as Inter Miami mascot

David Beckham welcomed five-year-old Huddy, who has Down's syndrome, to Inter Miami's locker room at Miami Freedom Park on Wednesday, giving him a tour, a seat in Lionel Messi's chair, and a walk-out onto the pitch alongside the Argentine star.

Football Oct 29

Kane open to knighthood after Ballon d'Or win but draws the line at 'Sir'

Harry Kane has said he would be honoured to receive a knighthood following his historic Ballon d'Or victory but insists he would not want people calling him 'Sir Harry'. The Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.

Football Oct 29

Lacroix injured, Gadou or Lukeba could enter Zidane's squad

Maxence Lacroix suffered a thigh injury during Chelsea's League Cup exit against Liverpool on Wednesday and could miss France's next international break. Zinédine Zidane will announce his squad on November 6 for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey.

Football Oct 29

Oghre and Kloska return from injury as Bristol host Leicester in top-of-table Friday clash

Pat Lam has recalled hooker Gabriel Oghre and prop George Kloska from injury for Bristol Bears' Remembrance fixture against Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate on Friday, with the winners set to top the Gallagher Premiership overnight.

Rugby Oct 29

Injury-hit Sharks recall Springbok Ethan Hooker for Thomond Park test against Munster

The Sharks have recalled 13-cap Springbok centre Ethan Hooker for Saturday's URC trip to Thomond Park, where the Durban side close out a three-match European tour against a Munster side stung by defeat to Leinster. Hooker will earn his 50th Sharks appearance in international competition.

Rugby Oct 29

Carragher claims Carrick secretly wants United to end his misery before Chelsea clash

Jamie Carragher believes Michael Carrick privately wants to be relieved of his Manchester United duties, with the club sitting 16th in the Premier League after winning just one of their opening eight matches.

Football Oct 29

Neville demands Glazers sell Manchester United now as £1.2bn debt mounts

Gary Neville has renewed his call for the Glazer family to sell Manchester United, citing £1.2 billion in club debt, 13 years of on-pitch failure, and the owners' near-total absence from Old Trafford across two decades.

Football Oct 29

AC Milan target £40-50m Leny Yoro reunion with Amorim in summer defensive rebuild

AC Milan are planning a summer move for Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, with reports valuing the 20-year-old Frenchman at between €40m and €50m. The Rossoneri hope agent Jorge Mendes can facilitate a deal as Yoro struggles for a settled role at Old Trafford.

Football Oct 29

Perez set to become seventh driver in F1 history to reach 300 races at home Mexico GP

Sergio Perez will join an elite group of just six drivers — including Hamilton, Schumacher and Alonso — when he starts his 300th Formula 1 race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. Cadillac has also confirmed a contract extension keeping Perez with the team through to 2029.

Formula 1 Oct 29

Tom Nolan draws inspiration from Volkanovski's title defence ahead of UFC Vegas 123 main event debut

Australian lightweight Tom Nolan headlines UFC Vegas 123 against veteran Renato Moicano on Saturday at the Meta APEX, one week after compatriot Alexander Volkanovski's second-round TKO title defence at UFC 333 fired him up ahead of his first UFC main event.

MMA Oct 29

Luis Enrique relieved Ballon d'Or is finally over: "I'm very happy it's finished"

At a press conference ahead of PSG's trip to Le Havre, the club's manager summed up his opinion on the 2026 Ballon d'Or, won by Harry Kane, in a single word: "Nothing." Before adding that he was "very happy it's finished."

Football Oct 29

Gary Neville demands Glazers sell Manchester United immediately after Ineos failures

Gary Neville has called on the Glazer family to sell Manchester United without delay, citing 14 years of footballing failure, a £1.3bn debt pile, and growing frustration between the American owners and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos operation.

Football Oct 29