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Mazraoui injury adds to Manchester United's six-player fitness crisis before Spurs clash

Noussair Mazraoui was forced off during Morocco's win over Lesotho on Tuesday, becoming the sixth Manchester United player to pick up an injury concern during the international break ahead of a Premier League home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur.

Football Sep 30

Giroud celebrates his 40th birthday with barely any ligaments left in his right ankle

Sidelined on the bench at LOSC since the arrival of Ayase Ueda, Olivier Giroud has given an unfiltered account of his body at 40 years old: regular injections, swollen ankle, fragile back and knee.

Football Sep 30

Todaro nears Northampton return after cruciate injury cut short debut season

Italian winger Edoardo Todaro is back in training with Northampton Saints and could return to selection within two weeks, head coach Phil Dowson has confirmed. Centre Tom Litchfield is also closing in on a comeback after an ankle injury.

Rugby Sep 30

Cesar Almeida steps in to face unbeaten Donte Johnson at UFC 334 after Susurkaev withdraws

Baisangur Susurkaev has pulled out of his middleweight bout against undefeated prospect Donte Johnson at UFC 334 for undisclosed reasons. Cesar Almeida, who is 3-3 in the UFC, has reportedly agreed to replace him at the Nov. 14 event at Madison Square Garden.

MMA Sep 30

Four injured in one break: OM holds its breath before the restart

Himad Abdelli suffered a left ankle injury with Algeria against Burundi, becoming the fourth Marseille player to leave his national team on injury. After Gouiri, Cornelius and Mmadi, OM's medical room continues to fill up.

Football Sep 30

Ethan Mbappé exits injured in 12th minute on first start with France U21s

Making his first start under Gérald Baticle, Ethan Mbappé was forced off the pitch in the 12th minute after a violent challenge to his right ankle during France U21s' 2-0 victory in Estonia on Tuesday. The manager expressed concern following the match.

Football Sep 30

Jose Aldo backs injured rival McGregor to reclaim UFC lightweight title on return

Jose Aldo, the man McGregor knocked out in 13 seconds in 2015, believes his former rival can still shake up the UFC lightweight division and win a title if he returns at 155 lbs following ACL surgery.

MMA Sep 30

Barcola risks UEFA fine after penalty row as Liverpool eye £6m Uruguayan teenager Scotti

Bradley Barcola has admitted he may face punishment after publicly criticising a referee's decision in France's Nations League win over Belgium, while Liverpool are reportedly monitoring 16-year-old Uruguayan winger Nicolas Scotti of Defensor Sporting.

Football Sep 30

Barcelos conscious and walking after losing consciousness at UFC Vegas 121, White confirms

Dana White has confirmed that Raoni Barcelos is lucid and able to walk after the 39-year-old appeared to lose consciousness during his main event stoppage loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26. Test results are pending to determine the cause of the episode.

MMA Sep 30

Illness forces Bulaid off Contender Series Week 8 card hours before fight night

Ilias Bulaid vs Erick Visconde has been pulled from Dana White's Contender Series Week 8 after Bulaid fell ill just hours before the event at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, reducing Tuesday's card to four fights. The bout has been rescheduled to Week 10.

MMA Sep 29

Ruben Love ruled out of Bledisloe Cup opener as ankle injury worsens

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Ruben Love will miss the first Test against the Wallabies at Eden Park on October 10, revealing the Hurricanes first-five has been managing a persistent ankle injury since Super Rugby. Richie Mo'unga or Josh Jacomb are now the leading options at No.10.

Rugby Sep 29

Mazraoui joins growing injury list as Manchester United's international break misery deepens

Noussair Mazraoui became Manchester United's seventh injury concern of the international break after limping off during Morocco's 2-0 win over Lesotho on Tuesday, leaving the club anxiously awaiting a diagnosis ahead of their return to Premier League action.

Football Sep 29

Almeida steps in at UFC 334 after unbeaten prospect Susurkaev withdraws from MSG card

Undefeated middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev has pulled out of UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. Cesar Almeida, who has lost his last two fights, will now face the unbeaten Donte Johnson in New York.

MMA Sep 29

Ethan Mbappé's debut ruined, forced off injured after 12 minutes with France U21

Starting for the first time with France U21 on Tuesday in Estonia (Euro 2027 U21 qualifying), Ethan Mbappé had to leave the pitch after just 12 minutes with an ankle injury. Senny Mayulu also departed prematurely.

Football Sep 29

Ford-Robinson faces months on sideline after hamstring surgery extends injury nightmare

Gloucester prop Jamal Ford-Robinson has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury sustained in a training game against Bristol Bears, head coach George Skivington has confirmed. The 33-year-old, who managed just four appearances last season due to knee problems, faces another two months out.

Rugby Sep 29

Fernandes returns to full training with Portugal ahead of Denmark clash, easing Man Utd fears

Bruno Fernandes, who missed Portugal's win over Norway with a persistent injury, has rejoined full training and is available for their clash with Denmark in Copenhagen, allaying Manchester United's concerns over their captain.

Football Sep 29

Mbappé avoids surgery after left knee hyperextension with France

Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee hyperextension during France's victory in Turkey and has been ruled out for the next three international matches. Real Madrid confirmed the diagnosis but surgery has been avoided, with the forward expected to miss around ten days.

Football Sep 29

Sam Underhill faces three months out after torn bicep confirmed by Bath head coach

Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill will undergo surgery on Thursday after scans confirmed a torn bicep sustained in last Friday's 33-17 win over Harlequins, ruling him out for approximately three months.

Rugby Sep 29

Bevan Rodd faces 12 weeks out with scaphoid injury, ruling him out of England's autumn internationals

Sale Sharks loosehead Bevan Rodd has undergone a fourth operation in two years after fracturing his scaphoid against Bristol Bears, ruling him out for eight to 12 weeks and ending his hopes of featuring in England's November Tests against Australia, Japan and New Zealand.

Rugby Sep 29

Casey and Loughman return to bolster Munster before Bulls test at Thomond Park

Munster have been handed a double boost ahead of their URC home clash with the Bulls, with Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman returning to contention after Ireland duty. Four more players are also set to rejoin training, though Mike Haley remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Rugby Sep 29