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Pantoja declares full recovery and targets UFC flyweight title rematch against Van at UFC 331

Alexandre Pantoja says he has fully healed from the elbow injury that ended his first fight with Joshua Van and is ready to challenge for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19.

MMA Sep 17

Queensland Reds winger Piper Flynn set for Wallaroos debut against 'complete' France

Queensland Reds winger Piper Flynn has been named on the bench for Australia's WXV Global Series match against France in Aix-en-Provence, putting her in line for a first Wallaroos cap. She is one of four changes to the matchday 23 following last week's defeat to world champions England.

Rugby Sep 17

Rumball set to become Canada's fourth-most capped player in Pacific Nations Cup third-place clash with USA

Lucas Rumball will earn his 70th cap for Canada when the side faces the USA Eagles in the Pacific Nations Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Tokyo, moving him to fourth in the country's all-time appearances list.

Rugby Sep 17

Topuria clears medical tests three months after Gaethje stoppage and hints at rematch

Ilia Topuria has passed all post-fight medical tests and been cleared to resume full training three months after his corner stopped his lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. The former two-division champion wasted no time calling out Gaethje on social media.

MMA Sep 17

Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane misses Algeria's first squad under Hemdani

The Leganés goalkeeper is serving a two-match ban following an altercation during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Nigeria in January. He will be absent for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.

Football Sep 17

Garnacho left as unused substitute again as Villa fans fear his loan is already over

Alejandro Garnacho was an unused substitute for the third consecutive game as Aston Villa beat Coventry City 3-1 in the Carabao Cup, with Unai Emery burning through all five changes without turning to the Chelsea loanee.

Football Sep 16

Pulisic dropped from USMNT squad as 16-year-old Sullivan earns first call-up

Christian Pulisic has been left out of Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT roster of the 2030 World Cup cycle, while teenage Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to become the youngest men's international in 113 years if he appears.

Football Sep 16

Topuria cleared to return after UFC White House stoppage loss to Gaethje

Ilia Topuria has announced he has passed his post-fight medical tests and is ready to compete again following his fourth-round TKO defeat to Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House card. The former champion also alleged Gaethje had something "weird" on his gloves during the fight.

MMA Sep 16

Pereira mocks Gane's undisputed heavyweight crown with laughing-emoji Instagram post

Alex Pereira publicly ridiculed Ciryl Gane's promotion to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion on Instagram, sharing a graphic that questioned Gane's legitimacy after Tom Aspinall vacated the title due to injury.

MMA Sep 16

Glen Young targets Rugby World Cup 2027 place after securing Edinburgh future

Edinburgh lock Glen Young, 31, has set his sights on a place in Scotland's 2027 Rugby World Cup squad after earning a new one-year contract extension. More than two years have passed since his last cap, and at least ten locks are competing for Gregor Townsend's attention.

Rugby Sep 16

Henderson signs Crystal Palace contract until 2030 as Europa League debut looms

Dean Henderson has committed his future to Crystal Palace by signing a contract extension until 2030, with the England goalkeeper and club captain set to miss Thursday's Europa League opener against Lech Poznan through an ankle injury.

Football Sep 16

Flick insists Gavi remains key as Barcelona's midfield depth limits his minutes after knee injury

Hansi Flick has moved to explain Gavi's limited involvement at Barcelona this season, saying the club must distribute minutes across a deep midfield group that includes Rodri, Pedri, Fermín López, Marc Bernal and Dani Olmo.

Football Sep 16

Ravouvou faces three-to-four week absence after knee injury at Pacific Nations Cup

Bristol winger Kalaveti Ravouvou suffered minor knee ligament damage during Fiji's Pacific Nations Cup semi-final win over Canada and is expected to miss three to four weeks, ruling him out of Bristol's opening Premiership fixtures.

Rugby Sep 16

Iraola confirms Gomez's half-time exit was planned as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in Carabao Cup

Joe Gomez made his return from a two-month injury lay-off in Liverpool's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham, with manager Andoni Iraola confirming the defender's half-time withdrawal was pre-planned rather than a sign of a fresh setback.

Football Sep 16

Arteta confirms Timber's Ipswich absence was precautionary as Merino shines on first start

Mikel Arteta has allayed concerns over Jurrien Timber after the Dutch defender missed Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich, confirming the omission was a managed rest following his return from a five-month groin injury.

Football Sep 16

United and Brighton carry combined 15-player injury crisis into Carabao Cup third-round clash

Manchester United and Brighton head into their Carabao Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday with a combined 15 players sidelined. Luke Shaw is a doubt for United, while Brighton are without Minteh, Ferguson and Tzimas among others.

Football Sep 16

United host Brighton in Carabao Cup with up to 15 players sidelined through injury

Manchester United welcome Brighton to Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, with both clubs carrying significant injury lists. Carrick confirmed Shaw, Baleba, Amad, De Ligt, Ugarte and Heaton are all unavailable or doubts.

Football Sep 16

Pete Samu's scapula injury ends his Super Rugby AUS campaign as Waratahs reshuffle for Reds

Wallabies backrower Pete Samu has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby AUS season with a scapula injury. Coach Lachlan McCaffrey has made two changes to the NSW Waratahs starting XV for their clash with the Queensland Reds, bringing in Tom Girle and Isaac Fonua.

Rugby Sep 16

Nick Frost returns to Brumbies starting XV for Super Rugby AUS clash with Western Force

Wallabies lock Nick Frost is back in the ACT Brumbies starting lineup for their Super Rugby AUS round-two fixture against the Western Force in Perth, replacing Josh Townsend after missing last weekend's defeat of the NSW Waratahs.

Rugby Sep 16

Demetrious Johnson doubts Tom Aspinall will ever fight again after eye injury forces UFC title vacancy

UFC Hall of Famer Demetrious Johnson says he would be 'shocked' if Tom Aspinall returns to competition, after the British heavyweight vacated the UFC title due to ongoing eye complications that have blocked his medical clearance.

MMA Sep 16