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Adesanya splits from City Kickboxing after four straight losses seeking fresh start
Israel Adesanya has parted ways with Auckland's City Kickboxing, the gym that shaped his career since 2009. The former UFC middleweight champion announced the split on May 20, citing a need for personalised, individual coaching after four consecutive defeats.
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Former SVNS star Lance Williams earns USA Eagles debut against Zimbabwe in Nations Cup
California Legion backrower Lance Williams has been named at blindside flanker for the USA Men's Eagles' first-ever Test against Zimbabwe on July 11, as head coach Scott Lawrence makes several changes after last weekend's 30-29 win over Portugal.
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Xhaka and Itten embrace 'dream' of facing Messi as Switzerland target Argentina upset in Kansas City
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says the pressure of a World Cup quarter-final against Argentina has only sharpened his side's hunger, while striker Cedric Itten and midfielder Remo Freuler describe facing Lionel Messi for the first time as a career milestone.
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McGregor returns after five years as UFC 329 press conference sets up Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway shared the stage in Las Vegas on Thursday ahead of their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday — McGregor's first appearance in five years since a leg injury ended his UFC 264 bout against Dustin Poirier.
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Haaland backs Mbappe after three-minute penalty wait costs France star in World Cup quarter-final
Kylian Mbappe missed a first-half penalty after waiting over three minutes before his kick, but still scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Erling Haaland weighed in on social media, saying the delay was 'too long'.
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Lyon signs Cluver Sambi Mbungu, 17, ahead of PSG and Bundesliga clubs
Olympique Lyonnais officially announced on Thursday the signing of Congolese midfielder Cluver Sambi Mbungu on a three-year contract. The 17-year-old, trained at Caen, was also courted by PSG, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
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Highlanders lose seven players in offseason clear-out as rising fly-half Cam Millar departs
The Highlanders have confirmed seven departures ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby season, with 24-year-old playmaker Cam Millar the most notable exit after four seasons and 34 appearances in Dunedin.
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Deschamps clears Mbappe to play after ankle scare in France's 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco after taking two blows to his right ankle, but Didier Deschamps confirmed post-match that the Real Madrid forward is fit to face the semi-finals.
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Henry and Ibrahimović hail Olise as the 'Tom Brady of France' after Morocco rout
Michael Olise stole the headlines without scoring or assisting as France eased past Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals at Foxborough. Analysts Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović compared the Bayern Munich midfielder's pinpoint passing to Tom Brady.
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Injured Kevin Holland pulled from UFC Oklahoma City bout against Jacobe Smith
Kevin Holland has been forced out of his July 18 welterweight clash with undefeated prospect Jacobe Smith at UFC Oklahoma City due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Smith's place on the card uncertain.
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Haaland releases rap remix with Kygo as Norway striker eyes World Cup quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has dropped a remix of a 2016 rap track recorded with DJ Kygo and two former Bryne teammates, posting the audio to Instagram just days before Norway face England in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Adesanya splits with coach Bareman and City Kickboxing after four straight losses
Israel Adesanya has parted ways with longtime head coach Eugene Bareman and New Zealand's City Kickboxing gym, ending a partnership that stretches back to 2009. The former UFC middleweight champion announced the split on Instagram, citing the need for change after four consecutive defeats.
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Klopp reveals Liverpool flew Mbappe's family on a private jet in secret bid to sign him from Monaco
Jurgen Klopp has disclosed that Liverpool flew Kylian Mbappe and his family on a private jet — circling to avoid detection — during secret transfer talks before the striker chose Paris Saint-Germain over a move to Anfield.
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FIFA's stand-by VAR rule leaves ITV's McCoist and Champion in stitches during France vs Morocco
FIFA introduced a reserve VAR official for World Cup quarter-finals amid refereeing controversy, prompting ITV commentators Jon Champion and Ally McCoist to mock the role live on air during France's 2-0 win over Morocco.
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Mbappe misses penalty then curls in stunner to send France past Morocco into semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but answered with a magnificent curled goal as France beat Morocco 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup, repeating the exact scoreline from their 2022 semi-final meeting. An assist for Ousmane Dembele's late strike sealed France's place in the last four.
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Hattan Alsaif set for professional debut as PFL MENA returns after two-month absence
PFL MENA makes its first appearance since May with event 10 in Riyadh, headlined by Hattan Alsaif's professional debut in a catchweight bout against Dania Ouhachi, alongside featherweight and welterweight tournament action.
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Keane takes aim at Henderson with advertising board quip as Mbappe dances after France's win
Roy Keane could not resist a dig at Jordan Henderson during ITV's coverage of France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston, joking about the England midfielder's tournament-ending broken arm as Kylian Mbappe celebrated wildly on the pitch.
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Mbappe scores but limps off as France reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston, but was substituted in the 78th minute after a heavy challenge left him requiring ice on his ankle.
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Olise clears yellow card threat to stay available for France's World Cup semifinal
Michael Olise escaped a second booking in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday, meaning the Bayern Munich winger is free to face Spain or Belgium in Tuesday's semifinal at Dallas.
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Rennie explains why Barrett and three others miss second All Blacks Test against Italy
Dave Rennie has revealed why Beauden Barrett — six Tests from a historic 150-cap milestone — is again absent from the All Blacks starting XV and bench for their Wellington clash with Italy, alongside Kyle Preston, Simon Parker and Patrick Tuipulotu.
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