Contract renewal
Player or staff contract extension.
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Released despite a 5-1 UFC record, Daniel Marcos signs with PFL and faces Magomedov in Tampa debut
Daniel Marcos was cut by the UFC in May despite going 5-1 inside the promotion, with the 18-1 bantamweight admitting he still has no idea why no new contract was offered. He signed a multi-fight PFL deal within a day of his release and makes his league debut Saturday against Magomed Magomedov in Tampa.
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McParland faces contract crossroads at Northampton with first-choice spot out of reach
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland, 21, is set for talks over his future after entering the final year of his contract, with Lions star Alex Mitchell blocking a clear path to the starting nine.
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Ajayi close to signing professional terms as Gabriel shines in United's pre-season friendlies
Noah Ajayi is nearing a professional contract with Manchester United after concerns over his future, while JJ Gabriel continued his impressive pre-season form with another goal in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Verstappen signs Red Bull extension until 2030, ending months of Mercedes and McLaren speculation
Max Verstappen has committed to Red Bull until the end of 2030 with a two-year contract extension, announced ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The deal ends prolonged speculation linking the four-time champion to Mercedes and McLaren.
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Verstappen extends Red Bull stay until 2030, ending two years of exit speculation
Max Verstappen has signed a two-year contract extension with Red Bull, committing the four-time world champion to the team until the end of 2030 — two years beyond his existing deal — and ending persistent speculation about his F1 future.
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Sainz commits to Williams on multi-year deal despite torrid 2026 campaign
Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year extension with Williams, keeping him at the Grove team for at least the 2027 season despite the team sitting ninth in the constructors' standings with just 11 points after 11 rounds.
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United open Bruno Fernandes contract talks as Tapsoba valued at £43m
Manchester United have entered negotiations to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract after Galatasaray tabled a £43m approach for the captain. Separately, Bayer Leverkusen have set the same £43m asking price for centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, who has also attracted interest from Newcastle and Tottenham.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray interest tests club's resolve
Manchester United have entered negotiations to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract beyond 2027, with the club insisting the captain is not available at any price despite reported interest from Galatasaray.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray table £43m bid for captain
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with Bruno Fernandes to ward off a £43m approach from Galatasaray, who are reportedly willing to double the captain's £300,000-a-week wages in the Super Lig.
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Kane ready for Bayern Munich contract talks as final year of £86m deal begins
Harry Kane has confirmed he expects contract extension talks with Bayern Munich to begin within days, having entered the final year of the four-year deal he signed when joining from Tottenham for £86.4m in 2023.
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Albon signs one-year Williams extension to begin a sixth consecutive F1 season
Alex Albon has committed to Williams for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a one-year contract extension despite the team's slide to ninth in the constructors' standings in 2026. Team-mate Carlos Sainz is yet to confirm his own future with the Grove-based outfit.
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Turner signs new five-fight UFC deal after 39-second knockout at UFC 330
Jalin Turner has revealed he signed a fresh five-fight UFC contract after his previous deal expired with a first-round knockout of Edson Barboza last December. The lightweight followed it up with a 39-second finish of Kaue Fernandes at UFC 330, earning a $100,000 performance bonus.
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Manchester United open contract talks with Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray's £17m approach
Manchester United have entered contract discussions with captain Bruno Fernandes, whose deal expires at the end of this season. The talks follow a reported £17 million offer from Galatasaray, though Fernandes is said to want to remain at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United open contract talks with Fernandes after Galatasaray's £17m approach
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with captain Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray reportedly offered the Portugal midfielder £17 million. Club sources insist Fernandes is not available at any price and wants to remain at Old Trafford.
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Scarlets secure Eddie James on new deal amid WRU West Wales licence battle
Wales centre Eddie James has extended his contract with the Scarlets, with Director of Rugby Nigel Davies describing the retention of the 24-year-old as a significant moment for a club fighting to preserve its WRU West Wales regional licence against the Ospreys.
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Djougang returns to Ireland's central contracts as four Six Nations debutants earn first deals
Prop Linda Djougang has rejoined Ireland Women's centrally contracted programme for 2026/27 after a year away, while Sophie Barrett, Kate Jordan, Aoibheann McGrath and Eilís Cahill — all Six Nations debutants this season — have earned their first national contracts.
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Leinster set to open contract talks with Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast
Sam Prendergast entered the final year of his Leinster contract in July, and the back-to-back URC champions are preparing to open renewal talks with the 23-year-old Ireland fly-half.
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Kadin Pritchard re-signs with Brumbies until 2030 after rejecting PNG Chiefs offer
Brumbies centre Kadin Pritchard has committed to rugby union until the end of 2030, turning down a tax-free offer from incoming NRL club PNG Chiefs. His brother Treyvon, who had a breakout season with the Queensland Reds, is also reported to have declined the same approach.
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Pochettino extends USMNT contract to lead USA through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal to remain as United States men's national team head coach through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Monday, following a round of 16 exit at the 2026 tournament on home soil.
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Bortoleto commits to Audi's F1 project through 2030 with long-term contract
Gabriel Bortoleto has confirmed he holds a multi-year contract with Audi F1, ruling out any near-term exit as the team builds toward its long-term ambitions. The Brazilian has contributed 10 of Audi's 12 points in 2026, including a standout ninth-place qualifying effort at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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