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Kulusevski told his mum he feared he would never play football again during year-long injury

Dejan Kulusevski has revealed he warned his mother he might be forced to retire after breaking his cartilage in the final game of the 2023-24 season, causing him to miss the entirety of last campaign — including Tottenham's Europa League final victory over Manchester United.

Football Oct 29

Verstappen flags physical toll of triple-headers as Antonelli and Bottas fall ill in Mexico

Max Verstappen says illness among drivers and team staff is "normal" at this point of the season, after championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Valtteri Bottas both missed Thursday's media day in Mexico City through sickness.

Formula 1 Oct 29

Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker set as short-notice UFC Vegas 124 headliner after Brady injury forces Bonfim bout off card

Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Johnny Walker will headline UFC Vegas 124 at the Meta APEX after Sean Brady withdrew injured, scrapping the originally scheduled welterweight main event against Gabriel Bonfim.

MMA Oct 29

Man United weigh January striker move for Calvert-Lewin as Sesko faces three-month absence

Manchester United are considering a January move for Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin after Benjamin Sesko was ruled out until at least the new year with a recurring shin problem. Leeds are keen to keep Calvert-Lewin, making a deal unlikely.

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Sesko sidelined until January as United weigh Calvert-Lewin move to fill striker void

Benjamin Sesko is set to miss at least three months for Manchester United after a recurring shin injury, prompting the club to explore January transfer options — with Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin among the names under consideration.

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Man United eye Calvert-Lewin as Sesko faces extended absence with shin injury

Manchester United are considering a January move for Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin after Benjamin Sesko was ruled out until at least January with a shin injury, leaving Ruben Amorim's side short of options up front.

Football Oct 29

Grealish dropped by Everton for Newcastle cup tie after missing training session

Jack Grealish has been left out of Everton's Carabao Cup squad to face Newcastle United after the club punished the on-loan Manchester City winger for missing a training session without authorisation.

Football Oct 29

Springbok Women reshuffle backline to avenge 40-27 loss against Ireland in WXV decider

South Africa's co-head coaches have made multiple backline and front-row changes for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against Ireland at Athlone Stadium, with the Springboks seeking revenge after a 13-point defeat in the sides' previous meeting.

Rugby Oct 29

Ill Antonelli skips Mexico GP media day with F1 title one race away

Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli has been excused from Thursday's Mexico Grand Prix media day after contracting a viral illness. The 20-year-old needs only ninth place on Sunday to become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion.

Formula 1 Oct 29

Injured Sean Brady pulled from UFC Vegas 124 main event, replacement sought for Bonfim

Sean Brady has been forced out of his November 7 main event clash with Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Vegas 124 due to injury. The UFC is now searching for a short-notice replacement for the welterweight bout at the APEX.

MMA Oct 29

McCarthy relishes South Africa reunion as Ireland brace for Nations Championship without six key men

Joe McCarthy has spoken of his eagerness to face the world's best as Ireland prepare for the northern swing of the 2026 Nations Championship, a campaign already complicated by six confirmed absentees and doubt over Tadhg Furlong's availability following a citing.

Rugby Oct 29

Sesko ruled out until 2027 as United carry five injury concerns into Chelsea clash

Manchester United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday with Benjamin Sesko confirmed out until 2027 and four other first-team players — Mainoo, Shaw, Rashford, and Dorgu — all racing to be fit for the Premier League fixture.

Football Oct 29

Sesko ruled out for extended spell as Manchester United head to Chelsea without a striker

Benjamin Sesko has been ruled out for an extended period with a recurring shin injury, leaving Manchester United without a recognised striker for their Premier League trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Football Oct 29

Singleton starts first game since heart attack as Glasgow field eight Scotland returnees

Jack Singleton, the former England and Gloucester hooker who suffered a heart attack in September 2023, will make his return to rugby in Glasgow's URC fixture against the Lions at Scotstoun on Friday, alongside eight players released from Scotland duty.

Rugby Oct 29

Sesko ruled out until January as Carrick faces Chelsea with depleted United attack

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will miss at least two months with a shin injury, manager Michael Carrick confirmed on Friday. The 23-year-old Slovenian has not featured since September and also missed the entirety of pre-season with a similar problem.

Football Oct 29

Scotland release Van der Merwe to Edinburgh for crucial URC fitness run-out

Duhan van der Merwe has been released by Scotland to play for Edinburgh against Benetton on Saturday, giving the wing a vital chance to build match fitness ahead of November's Tests against New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield.

Rugby Oct 29

Lacroix injured, Gadou or Lukeba could enter Zidane's squad

Maxence Lacroix suffered a thigh injury during Chelsea's League Cup exit against Liverpool on Wednesday and could miss France's next international break. Zinédine Zidane will announce his squad on November 6 for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey.

Football Oct 29

Oghre and Kloska return from injury as Bristol host Leicester in top-of-table Friday clash

Pat Lam has recalled hooker Gabriel Oghre and prop George Kloska from injury for Bristol Bears' Remembrance fixture against Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate on Friday, with the winners set to top the Gallagher Premiership overnight.

Rugby Oct 29

Injury-hit Sharks recall Springbok Ethan Hooker for Thomond Park test against Munster

The Sharks have recalled 13-cap Springbok centre Ethan Hooker for Saturday's URC trip to Thomond Park, where the Durban side close out a three-match European tour against a Munster side stung by defeat to Leinster. Hooker will earn his 50th Sharks appearance in international competition.

Rugby Oct 29

Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse rules out heart attack or stroke

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been released from hospital after collapsing at the club's training ground on Friday. Doctors ruled out a heart attack or stroke, with meningeal irritation identified as the likely cause.

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