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Paulo Costa publicly demands UFC book final fight, raise pay or release him

Paulo Costa has taken his contract dispute with the UFC public, laying out three options for his final fight: a contracted three-round bout at light heavyweight, a five-rounder with increased pay and six weeks' notice, or an outright release.

MMA Sep 21

Deco confirms Raphinha, Bernal and Espart renewals are close as Barcelona finalise trio

Barcelona sporting director Deco told the club's General Assembly that contract extensions for captain Raphinha, midfielder Marc Bernal and full-back Xavi Espart are near completion, with Raphinha's proposed deal running through 2030.

Football Sep 20

Freire knocks out Choi in Round 1 at UFC 331 and calls out Jean Silva

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire delivered the statement performance he promised, stopping Doo Ho Choi with a first-round right hand at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles — then immediately called out featherweight finisher Jean Silva.

MMA Sep 20

Raphinha signals he wants to extend Barcelona stay beyond 2028 and retire at the club

Barcelona captain Raphinha has told RAC1 he would welcome a contract extension beyond his current 2028 deal and hopes to finish his career at Camp Nou, a notable shift after summer exit rumours surrounded the Brazilian.

Football Sep 19

Danny Dyer joked he should marry Bowen instead as daughter Dani wed West Ham striker

Danny Dyer stole the show at daughter Dani's 2025 wedding to West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, joking the striker was "marrying the wrong Danny Dyer" — while West Ham fans' explicit terrace chant got a family-friendly makeover for the occasion.

Football Sep 19

Raphinha extends Barcelona contract until 2030 despite Saudi offer

With 11 goals and 3 assists in just 7 matches this season, Raphinha is set to sign a new contract with FC Barcelona until June 2030, according to sporting director Deco.

Football Sep 19

Gullit reveals 50/50 split in Netherlands over Van Dijk's international future

Ruud Gullit says Dutch fans are evenly divided over whether Virgil van Dijk should retire from international football, with new Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez set to hold talks with the Liverpool captain during the Nations League break.

Football Sep 19

Lloyd Williams reverses retirement to re-sign with Worcester four months after hanging up his boots

Former Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams has signed a new deal with Worcester Warriors just four months after announcing his retirement. The 36-year-old, who earned 32 caps for Wales, is available for selection immediately.

Rugby Sep 18

ACL-sidelined Australia Sevens co-captain Paterson signs new deal and targets October return

Henry Paterson, Australia Men's Sevens co-captain, has signed a contract extension after 12 months out with an ACL rupture and is targeting a comeback at the Kick On Sevens in Sydney on October 16. Rising stars Jayden Blake and Ethan McFarland have also earned new deals.

Rugby Sep 18

Doué going through difficult spell at PSG, but significant contract extension looms

Less used by Luis Enrique in recent weeks, Désiré Doué remains a priority for PSG: the club has submitted a contract extension offer of two to three years with a significant salary increase.

Football Sep 17

Mac Allister's father dismisses Real Madrid links and plays down Liverpool contract frustration

Carlos Mac Allister has moved to cool speculation over his son's Liverpool future, insisting no contact has been made by Real Madrid and that the club holds the right to decide when to open contract talks.

Football Sep 17

Genge and Chessum attracting French interest as Lions stars face uncertain futures

Bristol loosehead Ellis Genge is being courted by Top 14 clubs Pau and Bordeaux, as well as Japanese sides, after being left out of an England alignment camp. Leicester lock Ollie Chessum is also on French clubs' radar as his contract runs down.

Rugby Sep 17

Despaigne returns to UFC with overhauled ground game after title win outside the Octagon

Robelis Despaigne has re-signed with the UFC and faces Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. The Cuban heavyweight says consecutive wrestling losses during his first stint drove him to rebuild his ground game before making his comeback.

MMA Sep 17

Liverpool to offer Ngumoha new deal as Mac Allister reveals training anger at Anfield youngsters

Liverpool are set to hand 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha a new long-term contract despite interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal, while Alexis Mac Allister has opened up on his intense approach to mentoring the club's emerging academy talents.

Football Sep 17

Glen Young targets Rugby World Cup 2027 place after securing Edinburgh future

Edinburgh lock Glen Young, 31, has set his sights on a place in Scotland's 2027 Rugby World Cup squad after earning a new one-year contract extension. More than two years have passed since his last cap, and at least ten locks are competing for Gregor Townsend's attention.

Rugby Sep 16

Manchester United tie down three academy talents with fourth professional deal imminent

Fred Heath, Dante Plunkett and Will Murdock have all signed professional contracts at Manchester United, with winger Noah Ajayi expected to follow shortly. The positive news comes amid uncertainty over highly rated 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, who has requested his contract be terminated.

Football Sep 16

Henderson signs Crystal Palace contract until 2030 as Europa League debut looms

Dean Henderson has committed his future to Crystal Palace by signing a contract extension until 2030, with the England goalkeeper and club captain set to miss Thursday's Europa League opener against Lech Poznan through an ankle injury.

Football Sep 16

Tommy Freeman extends Northampton stay after back-to-back Premiership titles

Tommy Freeman has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints, committing his future to the reigning Premiership champions. The 25-year-old England and British & Irish Lions back has scored 79 tries in 118 appearances at Franklin's Gardens.

Rugby Sep 16

Australia Women's Sevens lock in Davis, Clark and Lefau-Fakaosilea ahead of 2027 SVNS Series

Australia Sevens has re-signed Mackenzie Davis, Bridget Clark and Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea on new deals. Clark, an Olympic veteran chasing a second Games appearance, signed a two-year extension, while 21-year-old Davis was named Rugby Australia's 2025 Junior Women's Rookie of the Year.

Rugby Sep 16

Michael Page slams UFC's 'disrespectful' exit after five-win run ends without a new deal

Michael Page has criticised the UFC for the manner of his departure after going 5-1 in the promotion. The welterweight was denied a post-fight interview at UFC Paris, dropped from the rankings, and told his contract would not be renewed.

MMA Sep 16