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Lio-Willie earns All Blacks recall as injury crisis forces Rennie's hand for Nations Championship
Christian Lio-Willie has been recalled to the All Blacks squad for their Nations Championship tour of Europe after a string of loose forward injuries, with the Crusaders No.8 edging out Hurricanes-bound Semisi Tae'iloa for the final spot.
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Weidman pinpoints Evloev's 'lazy' mat return as the turning point in Volkanovski's UFC 333 stoppage
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman has broken down the wrestling error that cost Movsar Evloev dearly at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, arguing a poorly executed mat return allowed Alexander Volkanovski to scramble into top position before finishing the fight in round two.
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Tsarukyan accuses Gaethje of ducking him as UFC lightweight title picture stalls
Arman Tsarukyan has accused UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje of avoiding a title defence, claiming the promotion will need to offer Gaethje a major financial incentive to get the fight made. Tsarukyan expects an update on his next bout by the end of November.
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Patricio Pitbull targets Lerone Murphy as the clearest path to UFC featherweight title
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire has publicly called out Lerone Murphy for a UFC featherweight title eliminator, arguing he is the most logical available opponent after mapping out injuries, losses, and division moves among the top 15.
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UFC veteran King Green totals his Range Rover in crash captured on livestream
King Green, a 40-year-old UFC veteran, was involved in a car accident Sunday night while broadcasting live from his custom Range Rover. The footage captured the collision with a Jeep Compass at an intersection and Green's immediate reaction.
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Mo'unga ruled out of Scotland Test as All Blacks manage injury concerns on November tour
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Richie Mo'unga will miss the opening Test against Scotland at Murrayfield but is likely to return for the Wales fixture, as New Zealand navigate a lengthy injury list heading into the Nations Championship.
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Rennie signals McKenzie-Barrett axis at 10-15 for All Blacks' Nations Championship tour
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Damian McKenzie will start at fly-half against Scotland and indicated he wants to keep McKenzie and Beauden Barrett together as the team's first-choice 10-15 partnership for the November tour of Europe.
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World Rugby confirms SVNS 3 joins top-tier Dubai Sevens for first time in November
World Rugby has confirmed HSBC SVNS 3 will run alongside the top-division SVNS event at the Emirates Dubai Sevens on November 27-28, marking the first time the third-tier competition shares a stage with the elite circuit at the tournament.
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, edging out Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé after scoring 73 goals for club and country. The Bayern Munich striker is the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
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Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or, pipping Mbappé and Yamal
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on Monday, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to become the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker delivered an emotional speech dedicating the prize to his wife Katie Goodland and their four children.
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Black Ferns lose Turner and Lolohea to injury ahead of series-clinching France decider
New Zealand have been forced into squad changes for the third Test against France in Christchurch after halfback Tara Turner suffered a concussion and hooker Atalanta Lolohea was ruled out with an ankle injury. Ariana Bayler comes in at nine as the Black Ferns look to close out the series.
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Carrick survives Manchester United crisis talks despite worst league start in 40 years
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager after Monday talks between technical director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada at Carrington, less than 24 hours after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club in their worst league position in four decades.
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Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or with 73-goal season, ending England's 25-year wait
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or at London Palladium, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England. The 33-year-old becomes the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
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Harry Kane claims maiden Ballon d'Or to end England's 25-year wait for a winner
Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or for the first time, becoming the first English winner in 25 years. The Bayern Munich striker edged out Kylian Mbappe and World Cup winner Lamine Yamal at a ceremony held in his hometown of London.
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Australia face USA, France and Spain in tough Dubai Sevens pool as new SVNS season opens
Reigning HSBC SVNS World Champions Australia have been drawn alongside the USA, France and Spain in Pool A at the Dubai Sevens, which opens the new women's sevens season at The Sevens Stadium on November 28-29.
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Canada draft women's coach Rouet into men's squad after he ended England's 41-match unbeaten run
Kévin Rouet, who masterminded Canada Women's back-to-back wins over England to end their 41-match unbeaten streak, has been added to Stephen Meehan's men's coaching staff for the second half of the Nations Cup.
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Kane wins Ballon d'Or to become first Englishman crowned world's best in 25 years
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or at Monday's ceremony in London, becoming the first English player to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals last season and netted six times as England finished third at the World Cup.
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman to win Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England in 2025-26, including 12 at the World Cup as England reached their best finish since 1966.
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All Blacks Sevens and Fiji drawn together as Dubai Sevens pools set for season opener
New Zealand and Fiji will renew one of rugby sevens' fiercest rivalries at the Dubai Sevens on November 28-29, joined in Pool B by Paris Olympics gold medallists France and improving Spain. Defending champions South Africa headline Pool A alongside Australia, Argentina and the USA.
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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait for football's top prize
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on Monday night, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England last season. He is only the fifth Englishman to win the award.
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