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Sheehan's half-time reality check steers 10-man Leinster past Munster in Dublin derby
Leinster captain Dan Sheehan has described the half-time reset that turned a 13-5 deficit into a 24-18 bonus-point victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium, with Jamison Gibson-Park named Player of the Match on his return from injury.
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Jermaine Pennant hospitalised with 50 stitches after German Shepherd attack saved by his own dog
Former Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant was attacked by a German Shepherd while walking his dogs in North London last week, suffering four bite wounds that required 50 stitches. His American Akita, King, fought off the dog and may have prevented a far worse outcome.
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Gary Neville accuses Manchester United players of conning Carrick with unprofessional lifestyles
Gary Neville has launched a scathing attack on several Manchester United players, claiming some are not going to bed at the right time, not eating properly, and have 'conned' manager Michael Carrick after the club's dismal run of two wins in 12 games.
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Mbappe's 88th-minute winner seals Mourinho's El Clásico triumph as Real Madrid end Barcelona's unbeaten run
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a tap-in with two minutes remaining, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou to hand the La Liga leaders their first loss of the season. José Mourinho marked the win with a trademark knee slide on the touchline.
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Injury-hit Argentina call up Moroni as Bristol centre nears 100-cap milestone
Argentina have been forced into squad changes ahead of their November internationals after Santiago Carreras and Thomas Gallo were ruled out with injuries. Centre Matías Moroni, stranded on 99 caps since August, is now in line for a landmark appearance.
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Baxter's return from 10-month injury absence puts him in England frame for Australia clash
Fin Baxter played his first rugby in 10 months as Harlequins beat Saracens 33-15 at The Stoop, prompting head coach Jason Gilmore to back the loosehead prop for England's Nations Championship opener against Australia on November 8.
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Kane leads Ballon d'Or 2026 contenders as first English favourite since Owen
Harry Kane enters the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London on 26 October as the favourite to become the first English men's winner since Michael Owen in 2001, with Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Rodri among the leading challengers.
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Neville brands Man United players 'nothing' for turning on Carrick amid eight-game winless run
Gary Neville launched a scathing attack on Manchester United's players, accusing them of giving up on manager Michael Carrick and walking around like 'kings' despite a winless run of eight games that includes a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
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Goal-line technology failure at Auxerre: two silent watches, a disputed goal, Ligue 1 uproar
During the 1-1 draw between AJ Auxerre and Le Mans in Ligue 1 matchday 8, a goal validated by goal-line technology sparked controversy: according to Will Still, only two of four referee watches sounded due to an unprecedented technical glitch.
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Jones earns back-to-back World Rugby nominations after leading Red Roses to eighth straight Six Nations title
England captain Megan Jones has been nominated for World Rugby's Women's 15s Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, having guided the Red Roses to an eighth successive Guinness Women's Six Nations crown in 2026.
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Mbappé Silences Critics with Masterclass Clásico Display and 100th Real Madrid Goal
Kylian Mbappé scored a decisive brace in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday, reaching 100 goals in 116 appearances for the club and bringing Los Blancos to within three points of the top of La Liga.
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Lamine Yamal ghosted at Clasico, Spanish press ruthless ahead of Ballon d'Or
Author of a very discreet performance in Barcelona's defeat to Real Madrid (2-1), Lamine Yamal is severely criticized by Spanish media, both Madrid and Catalan outlets, on the eve of the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.
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Carrick on the brink as United line up Howe and Nagelsmann after Bournemouth humiliation
Manchester United are set to sack Michael Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club 16th in the Premier League, just two points above the relegation zone. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are the leading candidates to replace him.
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Maguire backs Carrick after United's 3-0 collapse leaves manager on the brink
Harry Maguire declared Manchester United's squad 'fully behind' Michael Carrick following a 3-0 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday — a result that leaves the head coach facing the sack after winning just two of 12 games this season.
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Verstappen takes sixth straight podium in Austin but slams Red Bull's starts, strategy and radio failures
Max Verstappen secured his tenth podium of the 2026 F1 season at the Circuit of the Americas, but the Dutchman was far from satisfied, criticising Red Bull's tyre strategy, inconsistent power unit behaviour, a slow pit stop, and two recurring team problems: poor starts and radio communication failures.
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Cathro snatches victory against Nantes but blasts refereeing at Geoffroy-Guichard
AS Saint-Étienne beat FC Nantes 1-0 in Matchday 10 of Ligue 2, thanks to a goal from Augustine Boakye. Despite the win, manager Ian Cathro strongly criticized referee Gaël Angoula's handling of challenges.
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Genesio demotes Abdallah to Pro 2 after OM's collapse against Le Havre
Despite a 4-3 victory over Le Havre, Bruno Genesio punished his substitutes for their lack of commitment late in the match. Forward Keyliane Abdallah, 20, has been sent down to Pro 2 until further notice.
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Alonso blasts 'very low quality' backmarkers after Albon clash wrecks his United States GP
Fernando Alonso finished a frustrated 12th at the United States Grand Prix after first-lap contact with Alex Albon's Williams destroyed half his Aston Martin's floor, costing him four places and leaving the car barely driveable for the remainder of the race in Austin.
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Alonso blasts bottom-third drivers after Albon contact destroys Aston Martin floor in Austin
Fernando Alonso finished 12th at the United States Grand Prix after first-lap contact with Alex Albon's Williams shredded his Aston Martin's floor, costing him four places and half a second per lap for the remainder of the race.
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Unbeaten French champion Gassama set for PFL debut against Bradford in Lyon
Hexagone MMA light heavyweight champion Bafode Gassama (4-0) will make his Professional Fighters League debut against Coby Bradford at PFL Lyon on Dec. 19, with the 205-pound clash taking place at LDLC Arena near Lyon, France.
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