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Undefeated Farid Basharat slams UFC after shock release despite perfect 7-0 octagon record

Farid Basharat has publicly criticised the UFC after the promotion declined to offer the 16-0 bantamweight a new contract. The top-10 ranked fighter, who held the longest active win streak in his division, called out the organisation's changing direction in a social media statement.

MMA Oct 15

Herrera reveals the letter from Manchester United that ended his five-year stay

Ander Herrera has disclosed that Manchester United's decision to activate a contract option by letter — rather than open renewal talks — left him so hurt after winning the club's Player of the Year award that he resolved to leave on a free transfer to PSG.

Football Oct 15

Rugby Canada extend Kévin Rouet's contract to 2030 after World Cup final run

Rugby Canada have handed head coach Kévin Rouet a contract extension through to the end of 2030, rewarding the Frenchman for guiding the side to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final and building one of the world's top programmes since 2022.

Rugby Oct 15

Jibulu signs new Sale Sharks deal until 2030 as Sanderson eyes England call-up

Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has confirmed hooker Nathan Jibulu has committed to the club until 2030, with the 23-year-old's impressive form prompting calls for him to join Steve Borthwick's England squad for the Nations Championship.

Rugby Oct 15

Isabella Nasser eyes sibling milestone as Australian Sevens captain re-signs through LA28

Australian Women's Sevens captain Isabella Nasser could share the field with Wallaby brother Josh at Saturday's Sydney Quadruple Header, a day that also marks new coach Reg Tayler's debut in charge of the programme she has just committed to through the 2028 Olympics.

Rugby Oct 15

Unbeaten Farid Basharat released by UFC after going 7-0 in the Octagon

Farid Basharat, who remains undefeated at 16-0, has been cut from the UFC roster after the promotion declined to offer him a new contract following a 7-0 run that ended with a win over John Garza in July.

MMA Oct 15

Mekies signs Red Bull contract extension to lead team through 2031

Laurent Mekies has committed his future to Red Bull Racing with a new deal running until the end of 2031, securing at least six seasons as team principal after replacing Christian Horner in July 2025.

Formula 1 Oct 14

Tom Roebuck signs two-year Sale extension with England recall firmly in his sights

Tom Roebuck has committed to Sale Sharks until at least the end of the 2028/29 season, signing a two-year contract extension with his boyhood club. The England winger, currently sidelined by a calf strain, says playing for England remains a central part of his career ambitions.

Rugby Oct 14

Dana White dismisses Strickland's pay complaints, reveals champion signed new UFC deal in May

UFC president Dana White has pushed back on Sean Strickland's public grievances over fighter pay, revealing the middleweight champion signed a new contract as recently as May and disputing the earnings figure Strickland claimed publicly.

MMA Oct 14

Dana White dismisses Strickland's pay complaints months after signing new UFC deal

UFC president Dana White has brushed off Sean Strickland's ongoing grievances over fighter pay, pointing out that the middleweight champion signed a new contract as recently as May. White also disputed the pay figure Strickland claimed publicly.

MMA Oct 14

Courtois agrees in principle to extend Real Madrid stay until 2028

Thibaut Courtois is set to remain at Real Madrid beyond his current 2027 deal after the club reached a verbal agreement in principle on a one-year extension, according to Fabrizio Romano and MARCA. The contract has not yet been formally signed.

Football Oct 13

Rooney labels Gravenberch 'stupid' as Liverpool close in on Ngumoha contract extension

Wayne Rooney criticised Ryan Gravenberch's second yellow card against Manchester City as naive, while Liverpool are said to be finalising a new long-term deal for winger Rio Ngumoha despite interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

Football Oct 13

Arsenal bid for Liverpool target Mora as Rice, Odegaard and Timber near contract extensions

Arsenal have reportedly made an opening bid for Club Tijuana's Gilberto Mora, the Mexican teenager also pursued by Liverpool, while the Gunners are close to tying down Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber on new long-term deals.

Football Oct 12

Mourinho admits Arteta's Arsenal patience would never be granted at Real Madrid

José Mourinho has conceded that Mikel Arteta's long-term backing at Arsenal — underlined by a new contract until 2030 — would be impossible at Real Madrid, where he says the demands are simply different.

Football Oct 10

Rice hails 'very lucky' Arsenal as Arteta commits to club until 2030

Declan Rice has praised Mikel Arteta as the best manager he has worked under, saying Arsenal are 'very lucky' after the Spaniard signed a new contract this week extending his stay at the Emirates Stadium until 2030.

Football Oct 10

Cole Palmer signs new Chelsea contract to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034

Cole Palmer has extended his Chelsea contract by 12 months, committing to the club until 2034. The 24-year-old, who has 91 goal contributions in 138 appearances, confirmed the deal live on stream.

Football Oct 10

Australia Women's Sevens trio sign contract extensions targeting 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Kaitlin Shave, Kahli Henwood and Amahli Hala have all extended their contracts with the Australia Women's Sevens programme through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Shave returning to form after missing Paris with a knee injury.

Rugby Oct 10

Arteta signs new Arsenal deal to 2030 and vows to build a dynasty at the Emirates

Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new three-year contract that runs until 2030, pledging to build on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and last season's Champions League final appearance.

Football Oct 9

Strickland refuses to fight until UFC pay dispute is resolved, title defense in doubt

Middleweight champion Sean Strickland has declared he will not enter the octagon or sign any new contract until his pay situation with the UFC is resolved, casting serious doubt over a planned title defense against Nassourdine Imavov.

MMA Oct 9

Australia Men's Sevens re-sign four players ahead of Olympic-qualifying SVNS campaign

Ben Dalton and Beau Morrison have signed fresh 12-month contracts with Australia Men's Sevens, while development deals have been handed to teenagers Brody Folkes and Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer ahead of the Olympic-qualifying HSBC SVNS Series.

Rugby Oct 9