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Undefeated Khasan Magomedsharipov faces stiffest career test against Borics at PFL Dubai
Khasan Magomedsharipov, the unbeaten brother of former UFC standout Zabit, will put his 11-0 record on the line against experienced Hungarian featherweight Adam Borics at PFL Dubai on November 14. Former Bellator champion Sergio Pettis also joins the card against Joji Goto.
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Geiger and Helu called up as USA Eagles name squad to face Japan in Pacific Nations Cup semi-final
Kaleb Geiger and Vili Helu have joined the USA Eagles squad in Japan as injury cover for Campbell Robb, Ma'ake Muti and Brandon Harvey ahead of Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-final against the Brave Blossoms in Osaka.
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Carrick hails 'fantastic' Mainoo as United's midfield clicks in 4-0 Champions League rout
Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo as a player having a 'massive influence' after Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, with the interim boss also explaining the tactical changes reshaping United's midfield.
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Super Rugby Pacific confirms Christchurch return for 2027 Super Round with five-match schedule
Super Rugby Pacific has locked in Christchurch's One NZ Stadium as the host venue for the 2027 Super Round, scheduled for April 2-4, featuring all ten teams across five Trans-Tasman fixtures over three days.
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Silva steps in against Delgado to headline Noche UFC after Rodriguez withdrawal
Jean Silva takes on Jose Delgado in the featherweight main event of Noche UFC in Glendale on Saturday, after Yair Rodriguez pulled out late. Delgado enters as a significant underdog but has a chance to announce himself as a genuine 145-pound contender.
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From Wharton to Rice: Why Premier League stars are hooked on collecting football cards
A growing number of Premier League players, including Declan Rice and Adam Wharton, have taken up football card collecting in their spare time. Wharton recently sold his Topps collection for over £2,000 to YouTuber Jack White.
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Injury-hit All Blacks hand Codie Taylor captaincy for Springboks series decider in Baltimore
New Zealand head into the fourth and final Test against South Africa at M&T Bank Stadium having lost captain Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson and Quinn Tupaea to injury, with hooker Codie Taylor stepping up to lead the side in a must-win decider.
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West Ham's Alvarez threatens legal action over kidnapping allegations he calls false
Mexico captain Edson Alvarez has broken his silence over claims linking him to the kidnapping of a documentary producer, categorically denying any involvement and instructing his legal team to pursue action against those spreading what he calls false allegations.
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Piastri dismisses sabotage claims after brake lock-up cost Norris a tow at Monza
Oscar Piastri has rejected suggestions he deliberately aborted his final Q3 lap at the Italian Grand Prix to deny Lando Norris a slipstream, admitting only that he "could have done things a bit differently" after a brake lock-up forced him onto the run-off.
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Carrick confirms Shaw's Champions League absence was precautionary ahead of Manchester derby
Luke Shaw sat out Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, but interim boss Michael Carrick confirmed the left-back's absence was a precaution following cramp against Everton, with the derby against City in mind.
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Sainz, Alonso and Norris unveil special helmets for inaugural Madrid Spanish Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz has revived a design from his 2005 karting debut, Fernando Alonso has gone all-black in collaboration with BOSS, and Lando Norris commissioned a Madrid-based artist for a pop-art lid ahead of Formula 1's first race at the Madring circuit.
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Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal resigns after Champions League return ends in draw with Roma
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach following a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma on Wednesday, ending his fourth stint in charge of the Turkish club just days after they reached the competition proper for the first time in 18 years.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG backs three candidates to avoid internal tensions
Stung by friction caused by the solo campaign for Ousmane Dembélé in 2025, PSG has decided to simultaneously support the candidacies of Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Fabián Ruiz for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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Como stun Leipzig 4-1 on Champions League debut as Bayern demolish Bodo/Glimt 5-0
Como marked their first-ever Champions League appearance with a commanding 4-1 home victory over RB Leipzig, while Bayern Munich thrashed Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 5-0 in their opening group-phase fixture.
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Fenerbahce's Kartal resigns mid-press conference after Champions League draw, leaving stunned Brown in the dark
Ismail Kartal stepped down as Fenerbahce head coach during his post-match press conference following a 1-1 draw with AS Roma in the Champions League, leaving England youth international Archie Brown visibly bewildered after learning the news from a club media assistant.
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JJ Gabriel scores record hat-trick on UEFA Youth League debut as Man Utd eye first-team call-up
Manchester United's 15-year-old striker JJ Gabriel became the youngest player to score a hat-trick for the club in UEFA Youth League history, netting three times in a 5-0 win over Sabah FK Under-19s, with first-team manager Michael Carrick monitoring his progress closely.
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Williams revives 1981 title-winning colours for F1's return to Madrid after 44 years
Williams will race a one-off retro livery at the Spanish Grand Prix on 13 September, honouring the white, green and navy FW07C that won the 1981 constructors' championship — the last time Formula 1 raced in Madrid.
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NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown steps into boxing ring in Nigeria with zero preparation
Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown laced up the gloves for an impromptu boxing match in Nigeria this week, admitting he had "0 prep" for the bout. The former Celtics Finals MVP shared footage on Instagram just over a month before his first season with his new team.
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Sesko's clinical finish reminds Carrick he has a natural number nine as United ease past Sabah 4-0
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a composed centre-forward's goal as Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 Champions League win over Azerbaijani side Sabah, raising questions about whether the Slovenian will start Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Baturina scores Como's first-ever Champions League goal against Leipzig
In its maiden Champions League appearance, Como opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Martin Baturina, before the Croatian midfielder also provided an assist for Douvikas' second goal.
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