Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Aldo urges McGregor to drop back to lightweight after knee surgery ends UFC 329 comeback
Jose Aldo has called on Conor McGregor to shed weight and return to 155 pounds, arguing the lightweight division is wide open following Ilia Topuria's move up and subsequent loss to Justin Gaethje. McGregor suffered a knee injury seconds into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway in July.
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Lammens seizes Belgium's No.1 shirt as Courtois gamble hands United keeper his chance
Senne Lammens has responded to his World Cup howler against Spain by saving 11 of 12 shots across Belgium's Nations League games against Italy and France, with Thibaut Courtois having stepped away from international duty for the rest of 2025.
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Abdelli out with ankle injury, third blow for Marseille during international break
Himad Abdelli was forced off with a left ankle injury in the first half of Algeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Tuesday. Marseille, already without Cornelius and Gouiri, fear another prolonged absence.
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Hadjar reveals boxing caused wrist fracture that sidelined him for six weeks
Isack Hadjar has confirmed he broke a bone in his wrist while boxing during the 2026 F1 summer break, an injury that forced him to miss three races before returning to finish on the podium in Baku.
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Arsenal in continuous contact with Norway as Odegaard suffers ankle injury on international duty
Martin Odegaard picked up an ankle knock after a late tackle from Bernardo Silva during Norway's match against Portugal on Sunday, with Norwegian manager Stale Solbakken confirming his medical team is sharing real-time fitness updates with Arsenal.
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Raphinha exits with injury at half-time with Brazil, Barcelona holds its breath
Author of the 2-0 penalty against Australia, Raphinha did not return in the second half due to a right leg muscle strain. Medical examinations will determine whether he can remain with the Seleção.
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Matt Brown warns a fighter will die in the octagon after Barcelos' terrifying collapse
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Raoni Barcelos' medical emergency at UFC Fight Night — where the Brazilian collapsed at the end of his main event bout against Raul Rosas Jr. and was stretchered out — is a sign of what is eventually coming for the promotion.
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Willis wins back-to-back Top 14 Player of the Year but England recall stays out of reach
Jack Willis has claimed the Top 14 Player of the Year award for a second consecutive season after starring in Toulouse's title win over Montpellier, yet the flanker remains blocked from England selection under the RFU's overseas policy — even as Irish eligibility through heritage edges closer.
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Wiegman drops Kelly and Toone from England squad for World Cup play-off against Greece
Sarina Wiegman has omitted Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone from England's 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup play-offs against Greece in October, with both players struggling for club minutes this season.
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O'Reilly ruled out of England's Czech Republic trip as Ngumoha earns call-up
Nico O'Reilly has been withdrawn from England's Nations League squad for Tuesday's game in Prague after missing training on Monday. Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha has been called up as his replacement, while Ezri Konsa is expected to remain available.
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O'Reilly ruled out as Tuchel names England squad for Czechia Nations League trip
Nico O'Reilly has been ruled out of England's Nations League fixture against Czechia in Prague on Tuesday after picking up a minor injury, with Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha called into the matchday squad as cover. Ezri Konsa, who also missed Monday's training, is expected to be available.
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Konsa sits out England group training but individual programme suggests load management, not injury
Ezri Konsa trained separately from the England squad ahead of their trip to Prague, but the Arsenal defender was not sent home — pointing to precautionary workload management rather than a fresh injury concern.
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Da Cunha shines against Belgium and puts Tchouameni under pressure in France squad
Starting in the holding midfield role during France's second match under Zinedine Zidane, Lucas Da Cunha delivered a convincing performance against Belgium, reigniting debate over Aurélien Tchouameni's place in the team, who was absent due to an adductor injury.
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Felder feared heart attack as Barcelos collapsed at UFC Vegas 121
Commentator Paul Felder has revealed he feared Raoni Barcelos had suffered a heart attack after the fighter went limp during the UFC Vegas 121 main event. Barcelos was stretchered out and hospitalised, though he has since confirmed he is doing well.
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Rennie reveals Barrett was 'reluctant captain' as All Blacks lock returns without armband
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has shed light on his conversations with Scott Barrett before handing the captaincy to Ardie Savea, with the 89-Test lock named in New Zealand's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad after a frustrating injury-interrupted absence.
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Talbott installed as massive -575 favourite over former champion Figueiredo at UFC 332
Payton Talbott carries the heaviest odds on the UFC 332 card in Salt Lake City on 3 October, listed at -575 against ex-flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The main event crowns a new women's flyweight champion, with Natalia Silva favoured over Cong Wang after Valentina Shevchenko was ruled out through injury.
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Gakpo returns to Liverpool for scans after ankle injury scare on Netherlands duty
Cody Gakpo has returned to Merseyside for assessment after being forced off with an ankle injury during Netherlands' international fixture, with physio analysts warning scans must rule out a syndesmosis sprain or fracture.
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Injury-delayed Baleba set to make Manchester United debut after international break
Carlos Baleba, signed from Brighton for £70 million, is in line to make his Manchester United debut following the September international break after recovering from an ankle ligament injury sustained in pre-season.
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Barcelos reassures fans he is 'really fine' after stretcher exit at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos has posted a public message to fans confirming he is doing well after being stretchered out of the Octagon following a fifth-round stoppage loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday.
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Hokit accuses Aspinall of faking eye injury to escape UFC contract before title shot
Undefeated heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has publicly accused former UFC champion Tom Aspinall of fabricating his eye injury to exit his UFC contract, speculating that Aspinall is chasing a lucrative boxing deal instead.
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