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Jon Jones hints at UFC return after training camp: 'I'm moving like I never left'

Jon Jones has left the door open for a UFC comeback, saying stem cell treatment for severe arthritis has him moving freely after serving as Gable Steveson's main training partner ahead of UFC 329.

MMA Jun 26

Simionescu returns from nine-month injury lay-off in Romania's Nations Cup squad

Fullback Marius Simionescu, one of Romania's standout performers at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has been named in a 32-man squad for the Nations Cup after more than nine months out injured. New cap Iacopo Bianchi is also included, while six players miss out through injury.

Rugby Jun 26

Tuchel sweats on James, Rice and Saka fitness ahead of England's Panama decider

Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting injury crisis as England prepare to face Panama in their final World Cup group game. Reece James missed training with a hamstring concern, while Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are also being monitored.

Football Jun 26

Wales lose Tshiunza to 25-cap rule after flanker seals Sale move from Exeter

Christ Tshiunza will be unavailable for Wales next season after signing for Sale Sharks, with the 24-year-old flanker falling foul of the WRU's 25-cap selection rule. Wales head coach Steve Tandy says losing the 15-capped back-row is 'a shame'.

Rugby Jun 26

Paraguay coach urges Fifa to move pitchside boards after Enciso crashes into hoarding at World Cup

Gustavo Alfaro called on Fifa to reassess advertising board placement after attacker Julio Enciso collided with a pitchside hoarding during Paraguay's 0-0 draw with Australia at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday.

Football Jun 26

Neymar returns for Brazil as Rice and Pulisic race to be fit for World Cup knockouts

Neymar came off the bench in Brazil's final group game against Scotland after missing their first two matches with a calf injury. England's Declan Rice and USA captain Christian Pulisic are both being assessed ahead of their respective group-stage finales.

Football Jun 25

Hamilton reveals Barcelona crash disc injury hampered his entire 2025 Ferrari debut season

Lewis Hamilton has disclosed that a pre-season crash at Barcelona left him with a displaced spinal disc pressing on a nerve, forcing him to manage pain throughout his difficult first campaign with Ferrari, which ended without a podium.

Formula 1 Jun 25

Palmer shrugs off England World Cup snub: 'I'm not crying over a decision you can't change'

Cole Palmer has responded publicly to his omission from Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup, saying he is at peace with the call after an injury-disrupted season at Chelsea cost him his place.

Football Jun 25

Antonelli reveals Barcelona failure cause as Mercedes brings power unit fixes to Austria

Kimi Antonelli has explained that a sudden temperature spike caused his Barcelona retirement three laps from the finish, and confirmed Mercedes will introduce a new power unit and updated battery pack at the Austrian Grand Prix to address its recent reliability problems.

Formula 1 Jun 25

Wales hand four uncapped players debut call-ups for Barbarians clash at Twickenham

Steve Tandy has named four uncapped players in his Wales squad to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with Cardiff's Rhys Barratt, Ben Warren, Ryan Woodman and Harrison Keddie all in line for first senior caps.

Rugby Jun 25

Callender captains youthful Wales side with five uncapped players against Barbarians

Alex Callender returns from injury to skipper Wales against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, with head coach Sean Lynn naming five uncapped players including wingers Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster in his starting XV.

Rugby Jun 25

Belcher ruled out of Wales Nations Championship squad with neck injury

Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher has withdrawn from Wales's Nations Championship squad after sustaining a neck injury in Cardiff's 44-21 URC defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town, leaving head coach Steve Tandy short of options ahead of fixtures against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa.

Rugby Jun 25

Lefau-Fakaosilea returns to Queensland Reds after six years away to bolster injury-hit squad

Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea has rejoined the Queensland Reds for the remainder of the 2026 Super Rugby Women's season, becoming the third Australian Sevens representative to cross over into the XVs competition this year as the Reds cope with three injury absences.

Rugby Jun 25

Van Poortvliet eyes Bordeaux's Lucu as England scrum-half battle heats up before South Africa opener

Jack van Poortvliet has named Bordeaux's Maxime Lucu as a defensive role model as he fights Alex Mitchell and Ben Spencer for an England scrum-half berth against South Africa on 4 July. The Leicester half-back also revealed Steve Borthwick demands high standards regardless of the scoreline.

Rugby Jun 25

Rice shrugs off dead leg to stay available as Rashford hamstring scare adds to England's World Cup injury concerns

Declan Rice is set to be fit for England's decisive World Cup Group L clash against Panama after overcoming a dead leg, though Thomas Tuchel faces a selection dilemma with Marcus Rashford and Reece James also managing hamstring issues.

Football Jun 25

All Blacks Sevens pair Tocker and Lasaqa named to start New Zealand U20s' Junior World Championship opener against Japan

Bradley Tocker and Kele Lasaqa, both All Blacks Sevens players, have been named in New Zealand's starting XV for their Junior World Championship Pool B opener against Japan in Georgia, with Haki Wiseman captaining the side.

Rugby Jun 25

Soucek stretchered off with knee injury as Czech Republic fall to Mexico at World Cup

Tomas Soucek was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury during the Czech Republic's 3-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, casting doubt over his availability for West Ham.

Football Jun 25

FIFA bans Qatar's Madibo five matches for tackle that shattered Koné's leg at World Cup

FIFA's disciplinary committee has handed Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match ban for the straight-red-card tackle that broke Canada's Ismaël Koné's tibia and fibula during Canada's 6-0 win in Vancouver. The decision is subject to appeal.

Football Jun 25

Iraola faces depleted squad for preseason as World Cup disrupts Liverpool's July plans

Andoni Iraola is set to begin Liverpool's preseason on July 13, but up to eight first-team players could miss the opening weeks — including the US tour — due to World Cup commitments and the club's three-week rest policy for international players.

Football Jun 25

Robertson injury clouds Scotland's World Cup last-32 hopes after 3-0 Brazil defeat

Andy Robertson was replaced at half-time and later pictured with an ice pack on his right ankle as Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami. The result leaves Steve Clarke's side sweating on both their captain's fitness and whether three points will be enough to advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Football Jun 25