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Tchouaméni starts twice for Real Madrid but left out of Zidane's France squad

Aurélien Tchouaméni has been excluded from Zinédine Zidane's initial France squad for physical reasons, yet has started twice consecutively for Real Madrid, including in Sunday's derby against Atlético.

Football Sep 20

Hakimi ruled out for Classique, PSG without right-back against Marseille

Injured in the thigh during PSG's trip to Brest, Achraf Hakimi will not be in the squad for the Classique against OM this Sunday, closing matchday 5 of Ligue 1. Lucas Hernandez is also absent.

Football Sep 20

Munster's fly-half crisis forces province to hand debut to 20-year-old and recall discarded veteran

With Jack Crowley sidelined by a blood vessel complication, Will Harrison nursing a reaggravated knee, and Tom Wood and JJ Hanrahan both unavailable, Munster turned to 20-year-old academy prospect Charlie O'Shea for his first senior start against Leicester Tigers — and recalled Tony Butler, released last summer, as emergency cover.

Rugby Sep 20

Dana White denies rift with Tom Aspinall after heavyweight title vacancy and Hearn link-up

UFC president Dana White has pushed back against claims of a personal falling-out with Tom Aspinall, insisting there is no animosity between them after the Briton vacated the heavyweight title due to an ongoing eye injury.

MMA Sep 20

Eight players sidelined as Liverpool visit Iraola's Bournemouth in Premier League

Liverpool travel to Bournemouth on Sunday looking to climb the Premier League table, but Arne Slot's side face a significant injury list, with Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike all unavailable. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, facing his former club, is also without four players of his own.

Football Sep 20

United travel to Fulham with nine players doubtful as Carrick sweats on Shaw and Baleba fitness

Manchester United face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday carrying a lengthy injury list, with manager Michael Carrick cautiously optimistic that Luke Shaw and Carlos Baleba could feature despite neither being fully fit.

Football Sep 20

Tchouaméni's return threatens Camavinga's place in Zidane's France squad

Absent from Zinédine Zidane's first squad list due to injury, Aurélien Tchouaméni is gradually returning to competition with Real Madrid. His imminent return to the France team could cost Eduardo Camavinga his place as early as November.

Football Sep 20

Carrick sweats on Shaw and Baleba fitness as United face Fulham with nine absentees

Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday carrying a significant injury burden, with Michael Carrick cautiously optimistic that Luke Shaw and Carlos Baleba could return to the squad against Fulham.

Football Sep 20

Menifield survives gruesome thumb injury to stun unbeaten Baraniewski at UFC 331

Alonzo Menifield overcame a badly injured thumb — sustained in the first round — to earn a split decision upset over undefeated Polish prospect Iwo Baraniewski in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on 19 September.

MMA Sep 20

Menifield wins split decision at UFC 331 with a broken thumb sustained in round one

Alonzo Menifield gutted out a split-decision victory over Iwo Baraniewski at UFC 331, fighting through a mangled, broken thumb from the first round. Scores read 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 in Menifield's favour, handing Baraniewski the first loss of his professional career.

MMA Sep 20

O'Neill's knee gave out mid-fight, yet she still submitted Moura at UFC 331

Casey O'Neill revealed her left knee buckled moments after throwing an early kick against Eduarda Moura at UFC 331, yet she recovered to sink a first-round armbar and extend her finishing streak to two straight.

MMA Sep 20

Toulon lock Patrick Tuifua given 20-40% chance of playing again after mismanaged knee injury

Patrick Tuifua, the dual-eligible France-New Zealand lock, was told he had just a 20-40 per cent chance of returning to rugby after a serious right knee injury at Toulon was complicated by an earlier relapse in New Zealand.

Rugby Sep 19

Andros Townsend escapes serious injury after pitch roller runs him over in Thailand warm-up

Footage from Thailand shows former England winger Andros Townsend being struck by a pitch roller during pre-match warm-ups ahead of PT Prachuap's 3-0 win over Pattani FC. The 35-year-old emerged unharmed and came off the bench in stoppage time.

Football Sep 19

De Ligt and Baleba return lifts Carrick as Sesko doubt clouds Fulham trip

Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday needing a win, with Matthijs de Ligt and Carlos Baleba both making the squad after injury layoffs — but striker Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after missing the travelling party.

Football Sep 19

Shaw, De Ligt and Baleba travel as Sesko misses Manchester United squad for Fulham

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick receives a triple injury boost as Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt and Carlos Baleba all travel to London for Sunday's Premier League clash at Craven Cottage, though Benjamin Sesko did not make the trip.

Football Sep 19

Dana White rules out elevating Gane to undisputed champion after Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title

Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title after reinjuring his eyes in training, but UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed interim champion Ciryl Gane will not be automatically promoted — he must earn the belt in a fight.

MMA Sep 19

Erasmus releases du Toit and De Allende from Springboks squad ahead of Perth Wallabies Test

Rassie Erasmus has sent Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende home from the Springboks' touring squad to spend time with their families, with South Africa satisfied they have sufficient cover ahead of next weekend's Test against Australia in Perth.

Rugby Sep 19

Left out of France squad, Tchouaméni receives veiled warning from Zidane

Aurélien Tchouaméni was not called up by Zinédine Zidane for France's latest gathering due to limited playing time at Real Madrid. Commentator Dave Appadoo suggests the decision carries a deeper message about the midfielder's tactical and athletic shortcomings, signaling that Tchouaméni must prove himself anew.

Football Sep 19

Carrick confirms Baleba closing in on Manchester United debut after ankle injury

Carlos Baleba has yet to feature for Manchester United since his £65m summer move from Brighton, but interim boss Michael Carrick says the Cameroonian midfielder is back in training and could be involved against Fulham on Sunday.

Football Sep 19

Injury forces Fiji into late reshuffle as debutant starts in Pacific Nations Cup Final

Drua winger Manasa Mataele has been ruled out of the Pacific Nations Cup Final in Tokyo, forcing Fiji to hand a debut start to Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens and call up veteran Seta Tamanivalu from the bench.

Rugby Sep 19