Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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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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Barrett and Frizell return as Taylor captains All Blacks' 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad
Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell are set to play for the All Blacks for the first time in 2026 after being named in Dave Rennie's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad. Codie Taylor will captain the side at Eden Park with Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson both ruled out through injury.
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Barcelos speaks from hospital bed after collapsing in fifth round at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos posted a video from his hospital bed two days after losing consciousness in the clinch during the UFC Vegas 121 main event, reassuring fans he is 'doing well' and vowing to return stronger.
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Scott Barrett warns All Blacks they must push harder after 3-1 Springboks series defeat
Returning from a bulged disc that kept him out all season, All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has offered a candid assessment of New Zealand's set-piece struggles against South Africa, while backing the squad to grow from the bruising four-Test series.
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Mallorca goalkeeper Cuellar hospitalised after canteen structure collapses on him at training ground
Mallorca goalkeeper Ivan 'Pichu' Cuellar was rushed to hospital on Monday after a large decorative structure in the dining room at the club's Ciutat Esportiva training facility collapsed on him, leaving him with a serious head injury.
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Hall channels World Cup snub to stake his claim for England's left-back slot under Tuchel
Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall has returned to the England squad after missing the World Cup and says the disappointment of that omission is driving him to make the position his own under Thomas Tuchel.
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Barcelos says he is 'doing great' after collapsing unconscious at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos has broken his silence following a frightening mid-fight collapse at UFC Vegas 121, assuring fans he is recovering well after blacking out in the final round of his main event loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
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Hassan reveals Salah rested for South Sudan qualifier over artificial pitch concerns
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has dismissed rift rumours surrounding Mohamed Salah, confirming the 34-year-old was left out of Tuesday's AFCON qualifier against South Sudan due to concerns over the artificial playing surface in Juba.
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Dorgu hamstring scare adds to Manchester United's six-player injury crisis during international break
Patrick Dorgu became the fourth United player to leave international duty early after a potential hamstring problem against Wales, compounding a growing injury list that also includes Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, and Amad.
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Fernandes playing through pain for three games as United brace for potential absence
Bruno Fernandes has been managing an undisclosed injury for at least three matches, Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has revealed. United's most-used player this season, the captain has logged 558 minutes across all seven games despite being below his best.
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Deegan and Byrne ruled out with concussion as Leinster prepare to face Sharks
Leinster have lost back-row Max Deegan and fly-half Harry Byrne to concussion ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship tour match against the Sharks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, following a 27-26 defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg.
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Belgium-France in Nations League: Van Bommel drops Theate, Sabbe and Fofana
For Belgium's second Nations League match against France on Monday (20:45), Belgian manager Mark van Bommel has left three players out of his squad: Arthur Theate, Kyriani Sabbe and Malick Fofana, alongside injured players Trossard and Penders.
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Konsa and O'Reilly miss England training ahead of Nations League trip to Prague
Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly trained individually at Tottenham's training ground on Monday, raising doubts over their availability for England's UEFA Nations League clash with Czechia in Prague on Tuesday.
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Felder reveals Barcelos collapse at UFC Vegas 121 left him fearing a heart attack cageside
Commentator Paul Felder has described the moment Raoni Barcelos lost consciousness during his fifth-round fight with Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 as the scariest of his career, admitting he feared the Brazilian had suffered a heart attack.
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Fernandes stays with Portugal despite injury concern as Dorgu returns to United for hamstring assessment
Bruno Fernandes will remain with Portugal for their Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Norway despite managing a fitness issue, while new signing Patrick Dorgu is heading back to Manchester United after limping off in Denmark's win over Wales.
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Dorgu returns to Manchester United early with injury as Fernandes scare eases
Patrick Dorgu has been cut short from international duty with Denmark and is heading back to Carrington after picking up an injury against Wales, while Bruno Fernandes remains with Portugal and is expected to be available for their remaining fixtures.
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Bernardo Silva brushes off Odegaard's fury after Nations League ankle scare
Bernardo Silva dismissed Martin Odegaard's angry reaction to a late stoppage-time challenge in Portugal's Nations League win over Norway, telling reporters 'it's football, my friend' as the Arsenal captain left Oslo's Ullevaal Stadion with an ankle knock.
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Dorgu exits Denmark camp after 30 minutes with thigh injury in Nations League blow for Man Utd
Patrick Dorgu was withdrawn just 30 minutes into Denmark's Nations League clash with Wales on Sunday and will return to Manchester United for further assessment of a suspected thigh injury.
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Bernardo Silva dismisses Odegaard fury with 'It's football' after ankle injury scare
Martin Odegaard hobbled out of Oslo after a late challenge from Bernardo Silva left the Arsenal captain with an ankle knock during Norway's defeat to Portugal. Silva's blunt response — 'It's football, my friend' — drew sharp criticism from Norwegian broadcasters.
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Dorgu limps off for Denmark with thigh concern, leaving Manchester United sweating
Patrick Dorgu was substituted after 30 minutes of Denmark's Nations League match against Wales on Sunday, clutching his left thigh. The 21-year-old is now expected to leave the Denmark squad and return to Manchester United for assessment.
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