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Maresca confirms O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined
Nico O'Reilly is '100% available' for Manchester City's trip to Old Trafford after missing the Champions League win over Porto, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. Jeremy Doku, however, will not feature after his calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Malcolm vows to rebuild Scotland's defensive identity after soul-crushing Six Nations collapse
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has admitted her side lost their identity during the 2026 Women's Six Nations, conceding 267 points in five games. The 35-year-old back-row is now targeting a return to form as Scotland open their WXV Global Series campaign against Canada.
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Tchouaméni-Valverde: Mourinho certifies feud is in the past
Back from injury with Real Madrid, Aurélien Tchouaméni reunited with Federico Valverde on the pitch Wednesday against Inter. José Mourinho assures that their altercation from last season is definitively resolved.
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Leicester move to secure Chessum on new deal as Quins raid Championship for cup reinforcements
Leicester Tigers are pushing to extend England lock Ollie Chessum's contract before rival clubs move in, while Harlequins boss Jason Gilmore has signed two London Scottish players ahead of the PREM Rugby Cup.
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Rennie turns to Mo'unga for All Blacks series decider as Barrett ends six-Test absence
Dave Rennie has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the Greatest Rivalry series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore, ending Ruben Love's run of six consecutive starts and bringing Beauden Barrett off the bench for the first time in the Rennie era.
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Championship leader Antonelli edges Leclerc in FP2 as Lindblad crashes on Madrid debut
Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, narrowly outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the new Madring circuit in Madrid. Rookie Arvid Lindblad was fourth before crashing into the barriers to trigger a red flag.
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Mbappé hits back at AI dictator memes, calling them a 'lack of political awareness'
Kylian Mbappé has responded to viral AI-generated memes depicting him alongside Josef Stalin and other authoritarian figures, saying comparisons with people who 'murder others' are only partly funny and reveal a broader ignorance of history.
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Real Madrid's salary ceiling hits record €832m as Barcelona close gap on rivals
LaLiga's latest Squad Cost Limits place Real Madrid at a record €832.7m, well clear of Barcelona's €582.7m — a figure boosted by Camp Nou revenue and cost cuts. Atlético Madrid sit third at €361m, while Sevilla's €20m cap is the lowest in the top flight.
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Wales lose Donna Rose and two others to injury ahead of WXV Global Series opener
Wales have been dealt a triple injury blow before their WXV Global Series campaign, with 42-cap prop Donna Rose ruled out alongside Kelsie Webster and Hanna Tudor. Scrum-half Sian Jones, Savannah Picton-Powell and Nia Fajeyisan have been called up as replacements.
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Oyarzabal snubbed from 2026 Ballon d'Or: De la Fuente cries foul
Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente has publicly denounced Mikel Oyarzabal's absence from the 30-man Ballon d'Or 2026 shortlist. The Real Sociedad forward scored five goals at the World Cup and was instrumental in Spain's world championship triumph.
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Montoya calls Madrid's new Madring circuit the first 2026 F1 track he genuinely wants to drive
Juan Pablo Montoya has singled out the Madring street circuit in Madrid as the standout new venue of the 2026 Formula 1 season, saying its blind corners and barrier-lined apexes demand a level of commitment unlike anything else on the calendar.
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Camara breaks silence on £47m Chelsea move that collapsed on deadline day
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has spoken publicly for the first time about his failed summer move to Chelsea, revealing the £47m deal unravelled in the final hours of the transfer window after Monaco blocked the switch when Folarin Balogun's move to Everton also fell apart.
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Finn Russell vows to avoid past mistakes as he weighs Scotland future beyond 2027 World Cup
Finn Russell has refused to set a retirement timeline, saying he will play as long as he is enjoying the game. The Scotland fly-half has two seasons remaining on his £1m-a-year Bath contract and will be 35 by the time the 2027 World Cup in Australia concludes.
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Keyliane Abdallah, Genesio's bet to fill the void left by Greenwood at OM
Unable to sign any players this summer due to wage bill constraints, Marseille is relying on its academy. Keyliane Abdallah, a winger developed at the club and transformed by a loan spell at Tarragona, has emerged as the revelation of pre-season and the start of Ligue 1.
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Barcola suffered from cramps, Iraola deems him available for Fulham
Withdrawn after 60 minutes during Liverpool's victory against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Bradley Barcola is not injured. His manager Andoni Iraola confirmed on Friday that it was merely cramps, a consequence of a shortened preparation period at PSG.
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Gakpo faces race against time to face Fulham as adductor injury lingers
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after sitting out the midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid with a bilateral adductor problem. Manager Andoni Iraola says the Dutchman will be assessed before a decision is made.
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Manchester United revoke 685 season tickets after touting probe draws supporter protests
Manchester United have confirmed the removal of 685 season tickets following a months-long investigation into ticket touting at Old Trafford, with 499 bans upheld on appeal. The heavy-handed process has prompted a planned protest ahead of Sunday's Manchester Derby.
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Dana White rules out Francis Ngannou UFC return, citing 'bad guy' character concerns
UFC CEO Dana White has firmly closed the door on a Francis Ngannou return, placing the former heavyweight champion on his 'Oscar De La Hoya list' and insisting he no longer wants to do business with people he considers bad actors.
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Carol Speed opens up on guilt and grief nearly 15 years after Gary Speed's death
Gary Speed's mother Carol has spoken candidly about the guilt she carries since the former Wales manager's death in November 2011, telling Dan Walker she feels 'ashamed' she did not know her son was struggling.
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Carrick promises Fernandes rest after United captain spotted limping ahead of Manchester derby
Michael Carrick has vowed to give Bruno Fernandes a breather after the Portuguese captain played all 90 minutes against Sabah and was seen limping post-match. Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are also fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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