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Mainoo and Shaw doubts as Man Utd face late fitness calls before Atletico Madrid trip

Manchester United travel to Madrid for their Champions League clash with Atletico on Tuesday without certainty over Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw, both of whom missed Monday's training session at Carrington.

Football Oct 12

Tom Willis dominates Top 14 with 18 carries and four turnovers as brother Jack stays sidelined

Tom Willis produced a match-leading 18 carries and four turnovers to steer Bordeaux-Bèglès to a 23-22 win over Clermont at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday, filling the void left by injured brother Jack.

Rugby Oct 12

Injured Raphinha misses Barcelona's trip to Galatasaray

Raphinha suffered a right thigh injury during the international break with Brazil and will miss Barcelona's Champions League match against Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday evening. Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji are also unavailable.

Football Oct 12

Shaw and Mainoo doubts as United travel to Atletico with five players absent

Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo missed Manchester United's Monday training session at Carrington ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid, with a late decision to be made on whether either travels to Spain.

Football Oct 12

Exeter edge Newcastle 34-28 in chaotic opener as Feyi-Waboso limps off with hamstring concern

Exeter secured their first Gallagher Premiership win of the season with a nervy 34-28 victory over Newcastle at Sandy Park, but director of rugby Rob Baxter admitted the lead changed hands repeatedly before his side finally pulled clear — and England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso left the field with a hamstring problem.

Rugby Oct 12

Sharks disciplinary ruling threatens Mbonambi's contract and World Cup hopes

Two-time World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi faces a potentially career-altering disciplinary ruling at the Sharks after alleged misconduct during a pre-season camp in August. The 82-cap hooker's contract could be terminated early, and his Springbok future hangs in the balance.

Rugby Oct 12

Vinícius red card threatens Real Madrid's Clásico hopes as ban could reach three matches

Vinícius Júnior was sent off against Villarreal after a VAR review confirmed a hair pull on defender Nathan Saliba, leaving Real Madrid facing a suspension that could rule him out of the October 25 Clásico at Barcelona. The club is reportedly planning an appeal, though AS suggest there is little prospect of overturning the decision.

Football Oct 12

Allen submitted Duncan at UFC Vegas 122 while fighting a staph infection all week

Brendan Allen secured a fifth-round rear-naked choke submission over Christian Leroy Duncan in the UFC Vegas 122 main event on October 10, despite battling a staph infection since Tuesday of fight week, teammate Belal Muhammad has revealed.

MMA Oct 12

Brendan Allen won UFC Vegas 122 main event while fighting a staph infection on antibiotics

Belal Muhammad revealed that Brendan Allen entered fight week at UFC Vegas 122 with a staph infection and competed on antibiotics, yet still submitted Christian Leroy Duncan with a fifth-round rear-naked choke to extend his winning streak to four.

MMA Oct 11

Injured at Lens, Openda ruled out for Lyon-Crystal Palace Europa League clash

Loïs Openda suffered a right calf injury during Lyon's 2-1 defeat at Lens on Friday and has been ruled out for Thursday's Europa League home match against Crystal Palace. The extent of the injury will be determined after medical imaging tests on Monday.

Football Oct 11

Hamilton needs medical attention after strategy error costs him podium at Singapore GP

Lewis Hamilton was seen by the FIA medical team after feeling unwell following the 62-lap Singapore Grand Prix, a race he compounded with a costly mid-race strategy error that dropped him from podium contention to sixth place.

Formula 1 Oct 11

Vinicius Junior threatens Clasico: his expulsion report aggravates the sanction

Sent off for pulling Dylan Saliba's hair during Real Madrid-Villarreal (1-0), Vinicius Junior risks a suspension exceeding one match. The Clasico on October 25 against Barcelona could be compromised.

Football Oct 11

Four straight defeats: OM travel to Troyes without Hojbjerg, Cornelius or Weah

Second-to-last in Ligue 1 with only three points, Olympique de Marseille face Troyes this Sunday (20:45) in matchday 6. Bruno Genesio will have to manage without Hojbjerg and Cornelius, both injured, and Weah, who is suspended.

Football Oct 11

Gouiri starts, Weah and Hojbjerg absent: OM makeshift for Troyes trip

Second-to-last in Ligue 1 with just three points from six matches, Marseille travel to Troyes on Sunday evening without captain Timothy Weah or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, but with Amine Gouiri leading the attack despite a muscle concern.

Football Oct 11

Itoje stars at blindside as Saracens demolish Bristol 30-7 in Premiership opener

Maro Itoje was named man of the match as Saracens claimed a bonus-point 30-7 victory over Bristol at the StoneX Stadium, with head coach Joe Shaw crediting a summer rest for the England captain's rejuvenated display. Bristol boss Pat Lam admitted he withheld three players due to concerns over the artificial pitch.

Rugby Oct 11

Suspended by Portugal, Ronaldo held solely responsible for his downfall

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the Seleção squad during an international break ahead of a Nations League match against Denmark. The disciplinary commission must still determine the exact length of the sanction, which could range from one to six months.

Football Oct 11

Lakyle Samuel blocks out death conspiracies to chase senior England call-up

Manchester City academy graduate Lakyle Samuel, on loan at Exeter City, has spoken candidly about coping with the conspiracies surrounding the death of his father, former Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel, as he pursues a senior England career.

Football Oct 11

Iraola backs Barcola ahead of City clash as Liverpool eye Nottingham Forest defender Murillo

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has defended Bradley Barcola's form despite criticism of the winger's France displays, while Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs tracking Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo ahead of a potential move.

Football Oct 11

Injury crisis hands Kirifi his All Blacks chance ahead of second Bledisloe Test

Du'Plessis Kirifi earns a call-up to the All Blacks squad for the Sydney Bledisloe Cup Test after Ethan Blackadder, Anton Segner, Asafo Aumua and Leroy Carter all picked up injuries following New Zealand's 31-point win over Australia in Auckland.

Rugby Oct 11

Valetini escapes sanction after hip-drop tackle leaves All Blacks winger Carter with ankle injury

Rob Valetini avoided punishment after a hip-drop tackle on Leroy Carter in the 67th minute of New Zealand's 50-19 Bledisloe Cup victory, with World Rugby's new law banning the tackle not coming into force until November 1.

Rugby Oct 11