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Feyi-Waboso scan clears serious damage but rules him out of Exeter's Toulouse trip

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss Sunday's Champions Cup match at Toulouse after picking up a hamstring problem, but a scan has dispelled fears of a lengthy absence, with the England winger potentially back within a week.

Rugby Oct 14

Etzebeth ruled out of Sharks' European tour with lower-limb injury after Stormers defeat

Eben Etzebeth will miss the Sharks' three-match European tour after picking up a lower-limb injury in Saturday's 39-22 defeat to the Stormers. The 34-year-old lock awaits further assessment, and is one of several Springboks absent from JP Pietersen's 28-man travelling squad.

Rugby Oct 14

Olise suspended for Bayern-Arsenal clash after stupid red card against Viking

Michael Olise was sent off during Bayern Munich's 3-3 draw with FC Viking in the Champions League after throwing the ball at opposing captain Zlatko Tripic's face. He will miss the home match against Arsenal.

Football Oct 14

Fresh blow for Saint-Étienne: Eymard sidelined for two to three weeks

As he was approaching a return to competition following fibula surgery, 18-year-old midfielder Paul Eymard suffered a fresh impact on his injury and will miss several weeks, including Saturday's trip to Red Star.

Football Oct 14

Mbappé questioned by IGPN in Sanhadji affair, his mother placed under assisted witness status

Kylian Mbappé was heard by investigators from France's General Inspectorate of the National Police on September 30 regarding the case against Mohamed Sanhadji, his former security chief. His mother, Fayza Lamari, was placed under assisted witness status following her hearing before the investigating judges.

Football Oct 14

Liverpool legends united in admitting club has keenly felt Alexander-Arnold's absence

Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid in 2025, and three club icons — Jamie Carragher, Andy Robertson, and a third former Red — have since acknowledged the lasting impact of his departure on the Anfield side.

Football Oct 14

Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy recovering at Walter Reed after three gunshot wounds in Congo ambush

Tim Kennedy, a retired UFC middleweight and former U.S. Army Green Beret, is receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after suffering three gunshot wounds in a September 17 ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo that left around 20 people dead or wounded.

MMA Oct 14

Olise sent off for throwing ball at opponent's face, ruling him out of Arsenal clash

Michael Olise will miss Bayern Munich's Champions League tie against Arsenal after receiving a red card for throwing the ball into Viking captain Zlatko Tripic's face during a 3-3 draw in Norway. Manager Vincent Kompany called the dismissal 'super dumb'.

Football Oct 13

Bournemouth open to £100m Alex Scott sale as Liverpool and Chelsea circle in January

Bournemouth are willing to sell 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott for around £100m in the January window, with Chelsea and Liverpool among the clubs monitoring the England international, who is currently sidelined with a thigh injury.

Football Oct 13

Leicester sign Samoan hooker Richie Asiata to ease injury and retirement crisis

Richie Asiata, a 30-year-old Samoan international with more than 50 Super Rugby caps, has joined Leicester Tigers immediately, addressing a hooker shortage caused by Charlie Clare's injury and Finn Theobold-Thomas' retirement at 23.

Rugby Oct 13

Kai Rooney makes UEFA Youth League debut as Man United's Under-18s fall 3-0 to Atletico Madrid

Kai Rooney, 16, came off the bench in Manchester United's 3-0 UEFA Youth League defeat to Atletico Madrid in Spain on Tuesday, marking his return to competitive football after a foot injury ended his previous season in March.

Football Oct 13

Iraola backs £200m-plus duo Wirtz and Barcola after Liverpool's 3-0 collapse against City

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has declared '100 per cent' trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola following their muted displays in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, with the club's three leading scorers — Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai — all sidelined.

Football Oct 13

Atletico captain Koke withdraws from Manchester United Champions League tie after mother's death

Atletico Madrid captain Koke has pulled out of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Manchester United at the Metropolitano Stadium following the death of his mother, Ana Merodio Borja. Both clubs will observe a minute's silence before kick-off, with Atletico's players wearing black armbands.

Football Oct 13

Van Graan faces late Spencer fitness call as Bath open Champions Cup campaign against Montpellier

Bath head coach Johann van Graan will decide late in the week whether captain Ben Spencer is fit to face Montpellier at The Rec on Saturday, with the England scrum-half yet to play this season following shoulder surgery.

Rugby Oct 13

Injury-hit Wallaby Rob Leota released by Bayonne after just 12 appearances

Australia back-row Rob Leota has departed Top 14 side Bayonne with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 29-year-old, sidelined since March with a knee injury, made only 12 appearances during his time with the Basque club.

Rugby Oct 13

Vieira handed six-month ban after failed drug test in PFL debut loss to Cyborg

Ketlen Vieira has confirmed a six-month suspension following a failed drug test in her PFL debut against Cris Cyborg last August. The former UFC contender says she was treating a long-standing knee injury between contracts and did not intend to gain a competitive advantage.

MMA Oct 13

Racing 92's Paul Costes remains hospitalised weeks after scooter accident

Racing 92 have confirmed that centre Paul Costes, 23, is still in hospital following a scooter accident last week, with the former France U20 international facing an extended spell on the sidelines. Loosehead prop Hassane Kolingar is also absent, recovering at home after a health issue in round five.

Rugby Oct 13

Minnaar returns as Springbok Women name settled squad to face fifth-ranked Ireland

Scrum-half Anacadia Minnaar is back in the Springbok Women squad for the two-Test home series against Ireland after missing September's European tour, with Insaaf Levy also called up to cover an injury to Ayanda Malinga.

Rugby Oct 13

Dembélé and Nuno Mendes return, Mayulu and Longoni absent for PSG at Manchester City

Luis Enrique has called up 23 players for PSG's trip to Manchester City on Wednesday in the Champions League. Rested against Le Mans, Dembélé and Nuno Mendes are back in the squad, while Mayulu and Longoni are sidelined through injury.

Football Oct 13

PSG travel to Manchester City without Mayulu and Longoni, all key players available

Paris Saint-Germain have announced their squad for Wednesday's Champions League trip to Manchester City. Dembélé and Nuno Mendes, rested last weekend, are included; only Mayulu and Longoni are absent through injury.

Football Oct 13