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Canada rest captain de Goede for France clash as Menin closes in on caps record

Sophie de Goede has been left out of Canada's squad for their WXV Global Series match against France in La Rochelle, with coaching staff managing her workload ahead of home fixtures in October. DaLeaka Menin starts and will earn her 75th cap, becoming Canada's second-most capped player of all time.

Rugby Sep 24

Endrick starts for Brazil despite complete inactivity at Real Madrid

Despite having played only five minutes for Real Madrid since the start of the season, Endrick has been named in the starting lineup by Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil's friendly against Australia in Townsville on Friday.

Football Sep 24

Darcy Graham ruled out until Christmas with ruptured bicep, ending Scotland's autumn hopes

Edinburgh wing Darcy Graham faces at least three months on the sidelines after rupturing a bicep muscle in a pre-season friendly at Harlequins, ruling him out of Scotland's November Tests against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

Rugby Sep 24

McTominay's personal company nears £6m as Napoli star recovers from heart procedure

Scott McTominay's personal company, Scott McTominay Limited, has grown to nearly £6m in net value — up £385,000 year-on-year — as the Napoli midfielder recuperates from a successful cardiac ablation procedure in Manchester.

Football Sep 24

Overweight and out of form: Valencia give Harvey Elliott three weeks to save his loan spell

Harvey Elliott has been given a three-week fitness ultimatum by Valencia after arriving at the La Liga club overweight and out of shape, according to reports in Spain. The Liverpool loanee has managed just 85 minutes across three appearances, all from the bench in defeats.

Football Sep 24

Injury forces Scotland into changes as Wallaroos arrive in Edinburgh for WXV opener

Scotland interim head coach Dave Butcher has named a reshuffled XV to face Australia in Edinburgh, with wrist and concussion injuries forcing two of the four changes ahead of the first of three meetings between the sides in the 2026 WXV Global Series.

Rugby Sep 24

Cox returns as Wales face confident USA side with Evans set for 50th cap

Carys Cox is back in Wales' starting XV for their WXV Global Series clash with the USA Women's Eagles in Cardiff on Saturday, having missed last week's win over South Africa through injury. Lock Georgia Evans will earn her 50th Test cap in the same fixture.

Rugby Sep 24

Semenyo withdraws from Ghana squad with swollen leg ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Antoine Semenyo has left the Ghana camp for their AFCON qualification matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, citing a swollen leg sustained during Manchester City's 5-3 Premier League win over Sunderland.

Football Sep 24

Lacey's shirt gesture, Kamason injury update and Ibragimov's fine form: Man Utd Academy Notebook

Shea Lacey handed his shirt to a young fan after Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Fulham, while defender Jaydan Kamason is expected back within weeks from a minor injury. Teenager Amir Ibragimov continues to impress with two goals and two assists in four Under-21 appearances.

Football Sep 24

Semenyo sent home from Ghana duty with swollen leg after starring for City

Antoine Semenyo has withdrawn from Ghana's AFCON qualifying squad after picking up a leg injury during Manchester City's 5-3 win over Sunderland, where he scored twice and was named man of the match.

Football Sep 24

Konaté ruled out, Zidane calls up Leny Yoro for first France cap

Ibrahima Konaté suffered a slight right knee sprain during a training session at Clairefontaine and will miss the four Nations League matches in September. Zinedine Zidane has found an unexpected replacement: 20-year-old Leny Yoro, who earns his first senior call-up to the French national team.

Football Sep 24

Rooney questions Sesko's shin injury after United striker misses Fulham draw

Wayne Rooney has publicly doubted Benjamin Sesko's shin injury, suggesting the Manchester United forward should have played through the pain in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Fulham. Sesko has since withdrawn from Slovenia's international squad to undergo tests.

Football Sep 24

Rooney joins Scholes and Butt in questioning Sesko's shin injury absence

Wayne Rooney has backed Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt in publicly doubting Benjamin Sesko's shin complaint, after the Manchester United striker missed the 0-0 draw at Fulham and subsequently withdrew from Slovenia's international squad.

Football Sep 24

Champion Gaethje reveals serious injuries and casts doubt on UFC future at 37

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says he has not decided whether he will fight again, citing a deep knee bruise and hand injuries sustained across his title run. The 37-year-old insists he will rest before making any career decision.

MMA Sep 24

Scott Barrett ends 10-month absence as surgery recovery clears All Blacks return path

Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will play for Taranaki against Hawke's Bay this weekend — his first professional rugby appearance in 10 months after undergoing a discectomy to treat a bulging disc.

Rugby Sep 24

Cornelius hospitalized at training, fresh blow for crisis-hit Marseille

As Marseille endures five consecutive defeats, Canadian defender Derek Cornelius was rushed to hospital after a non-contact injury sustained during training with his national team.

Football Sep 23

Mbappé back in training, expected to start against Turkey on Friday

Absent on Tuesday due to flu, Kylian Mbappé rejoined the France squad on Wednesday at Clairefontaine. The tactical setup suggests he will start on the left wing against Turkey.

Football Sep 23

Throat-Slash Gesture at Strasbourg: Brunner Suspended Two Matches, Monaco Without Top Scorer

The LFP Disciplinary Commission has sanctioned Paris Brunner with a two-match ban following his controversial gesture at Strasbourg. The German striker, joint top scorer in Ligue 1 with four goals, will miss Monaco's home match against Toulouse and the away trip to Lorient.

Football Sep 23

Olsen-Baker returns as Black Ferns name full-strength side to face world-number-one England

Kaipo Olsen-Baker is back at number eight as Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen names her starting XV for the WXV Global Series clash against England at Allianz Stadium on 26 July, with wingers Ayesha Leti-I'iga and lock Laura Bayfield also returning.

Rugby Sep 23

Elliott branded overweight and facing new manager after Valencia loan turns sour

Harvey Elliott's loan move to Valencia has unravelled rapidly: the manager who signed him was sacked after just 10 days, Spanish media report he is above his optimal playing weight, and the Liverpool midfielder has managed only 88 minutes of action across three substitute appearances.

Football Sep 23