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Sick Volkanovski reveals lung fears drove second-round TKO of Evloev at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski has admitted he doubted his lungs could last five rounds while ill, revealing that fear of running out of gas pushed him to hunt an early finish against Movsar Evloev — which he secured by TKO at 4:54 of round two.
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Hansen names settled Black Ferns side to seal 10th win in debut season finale
Whitney Hansen has named a largely unchanged Black Ferns matchday 23 for Saturday's series decider against France in Christchurch, with injury-forced positional shifts the only notable changes as New Zealand chase a 10th win from 11 Tests in 2026.
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High school rivals Bella Vogel and Nina Mason now drive USA Eagles' five-match winning run
Once fierce opponents in Pennsylvania club rugby, Bella Vogel and Nina Mason have become the USA Eagles' first-choice 10-12 axis. Their partnership has helped fuel five straight wins ahead of a historic home clash against world champions England.
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Nolan relocates permanently to City Kickboxing ahead of UFC Vegas 123 main event against Moicano
Australian lightweight Tom Nolan has made a permanent move from Australia to Auckland to train at Eugene Bareman's City Kickboxing gym, describing it as the best camp of his career ahead of his UFC Vegas 123 headliner against Renato Moicano on Oct. 31.
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Carrick appointment blocked Roy Keane's return to Manchester United as Solskjaer's assistant
Roy Keane was lined up to join Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's assistant manager earlier this year, but Michael Carrick's appointment as interim boss ended any prospect of the former captain's return to Old Trafford.
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Sesko ruled out until January as Manchester United's striker crisis deepens
Benjamin Sesko will miss at least two months for Manchester United after a recurring shin injury, leaving the club without a recognised striker. The 23-year-old last featured in the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton on 16 September.
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Adesanya signs UFC contract and vows to end four-fight losing streak
Israel Adesanya has signed a bout agreement for his next UFC fight, reportedly against Sharabutdin Magomedov on December 5, and says he has rediscovered his motivation after four consecutive losses.
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Sesko faces two more months out, deepening Manchester United's injury crisis under Carrick
Benjamin Sesko is not expected to return until at least January after a persistent shin problem, leaving interim manager Michael Carrick without one of his most effective attacking options at Old Trafford.
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Cyborg accuses Shields of quitting MMA because it was 'too hard' and predicts first-round finish
Cris Cyborg has publicly attacked Claressa Shields on social media, claiming the two-time Olympic boxing champion abandoned MMA in 2021 because the sport was too demanding, and insisting she would stop Shields in the first round if they ever met in the cage.
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Fleetwood stun Arsenal on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals
League Two Fleetwood Town eliminated Premier League champions Arsenal from the Carabao Cup fourth round, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw, to join Bradford City in the last eight.
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Robinson earns first Red Roses start as England rotate six for USA finale
Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Flo Robinson will make her first England start when the Red Roses face the USA in their final WXV Global Series fixture at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey on Friday 30 October. Head coach John Mitchell has made six changes to his starting XV.
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Undefeated Belgian prospect Habirora trains with GSP ahead of PFL Dubai co-main
Patrick Habirora has travelled to Montreal to train alongside MMA legend Georges St-Pierre before his co-main event bout against Omar El Dafrawy at PFL Dubai on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena.
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Moicano eyes free agency after fighting out final three UFC bouts
Renato 'Money' Moicano has confirmed he plans to complete the three fights remaining on his UFC contract — beginning with Saturday's headliner against Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123 — before exploring the open market.
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Mbappé apologizes for calling Mao a dictator: Carine Galli denounces lack of courage
After losing several Chinese sponsors, Kylian Mbappé apologized for calling Mao Zedong a dictator. Journalist Carine Galli argues he sacrificed his convictions to preserve his advertising contracts.
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Aldo reveals he cried after McGregor KO because a rematch was snatched away, not from the loss itself
Jose Aldo has disclosed that his tears following the 13-second knockout by Conor McGregor at UFC 194 in December 2015 stemmed from learning backstage that no rematch would come — not from the defeat itself.
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Horner breaks silence on Red Bull sacking, claiming team became 'Christian Racing' under his watch
Christian Horner has spoken publicly for the first time about his dismissal from Red Bull Racing on 9 July 2025, revealing that Austrian executives believed he had seized too much control over the team's identity during his 20-year tenure.
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Kompany dislocated shoulder in collapse as doctors rule out heart attack and stroke
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is believed to have dislocated his shoulder when he collapsed during a training session last week. Doctors have ruled out a heart attack or stroke, but the 40-year-old remains hospitalised as investigations into a potential brain issue continue.
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Tuipulotu credits Lynn's simple message as Wales chase back-to-back wins against Japan
Wales tight-head prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has revealed how head coach Sean Lynn's pre-match advice to 'just be me' has unlocked her best rugby, as Wales target consecutive Test victories for the first time since 2023 in their WXV Global Series rematch with Japan.
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Kinghorn embraces Scotland's No.15 battle as World Cup countdown begins in earnest
Blair Kinghorn was dropped for Scotland's first two Six Nations matches this year but returned to start the final three. The Toulouse full-back says fierce competition for the 15 jersey is making Scotland a healthier squad ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Djibril Cissé backs in-form Osimhen to solve Manchester United's striker crisis
Victor Osimhen has scored nine goals in his last nine games for Galatasaray, and former Liverpool forward Djibril Cissé believes the Nigerian international has exactly the profile Manchester United need to address their chronic lack of goals.
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