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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

Moicano blasts Ortega as 'chickened out' after second UFC 331 withdrawal

Renato Moicano has publicly torn into Brian Ortega after the veteran pulled out of their UFC 331 lightweight bout for the second time in 2025, this time citing a training cut that required stitches just five days before fight night.

MMA Sep 16

Kai Rooney models his game on Martinelli, not father Wayne, as United scholarship begins

Kai Rooney, 16, has signed his first scholarship deal at Manchester United and revealed he patterns his wide forward game on former Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli rather than his father Wayne.

Football Sep 15

Mourinho confirms Tchouaméni's gradual return against Elche

Still recovering from a thigh injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup, Aurélien Tchouaméni will make a second consecutive appearance with Real Madrid. José Mourinho promises him around thirty minutes of playing time against Elche.

Football Sep 15

Vitinha overheating: PSG at risk ahead of Classique against Marseille

An ever-present starter despite Luis Enrique's rotation policy, Vitinha has been accumulating fatigue for several months. His declining form is a concern as the Classique at the Vélodrome approaches.

Football Sep 15

Ortega pulls out of UFC 331 with eye cut, targets November return after two-fight skid

Brian Ortega has withdrawn from his UFC 331 rematch with Renato Moicano on September 19 after suffering a cut above his left eye. The featherweight, on a two-fight losing streak, says a new bout is already booked for November.

MMA Sep 15

Pocognoli names six uncapped players and recalls McBurnie in first Scotland squad

Sebastien Pocognoli has handed six new call-ups in his first Scotland squad, with Hull City striker Oli McBurnie also recalled after a four-year international absence. Billy Gilmour returns from injury for four Nations League fixtures.

Football Sep 15

Injury forces out Deen The Great as Cejudo faces undefeated actor-boxer Walton on boxing debut

Henry Cejudo's boxing debut on 26 September in Miami gets a new opponent after Deen The Great withdrew through injury. Misfits Boxing has confirmed Wanna Walton, a 3-0-1 Most Valuable Promotions fighter known for his roles in Euphoria and The Umbrella Academy, will step in.

MMA Sep 15

Pat Lam calls for 30-man squads in PREM Cup after Bristol hit by three injuries

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is urging Premiership Rugby to allow 30-man matchday squads for the opening two rounds of the PREM Cup, after Noah Heward, Max Lahiff and Joe Batley were all sidelined with injuries sustained in the competition.

Rugby Sep 15

Stones limps off on Inter debut as flexor concern clouds fresh start in Serie A

John Stones was substituted during Inter Milan's 5-3 win over Udinese on Monday after manager Cristian Chivu revealed the former Manchester City defender 'felt something in his flexor', raising fears over another injury setback.

Football Sep 15

Powell ruled out of Wales' WXV campaign as injury crisis deepens for Lynn's side

Harlequins back Kayleigh Powell has been ruled out of Wales' entire WXV Global Series campaign with a hamstring injury, the fourth player lost to injury in a week ahead of Friday's opener against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.

Rugby Sep 15

Van der Merwe clears fitness test to bolster Munster and Springboks ahead of URC opener

Marnus van der Merwe has recovered from the calf injury he arrived with at Munster and is set to feature in the province's final warm-up before their URC season opener against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park.

Rugby Sep 15

Shaw set to miss Brighton but expected back for Fulham as De Ligt and Amad remain sidelined

Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw could be fit for Manchester United's Carabao Cup tie with Brighton on Wednesday, but the left-back is more likely to return for Sunday's Premier League visit of Fulham. Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are both ruled out this week.

Football Sep 15

Baleba targets October debut for Manchester United after ankle injury delays £70m signing

Carlos Baleba could make his Manchester United debut against Tottenham on October 10 after the £70m midfielder returned to grass work for the first time. The 22-year-old arrived from Brighton in August already carrying an ankle ligament injury.

Football Sep 15

Carrick expects £65m Baleba to return after international break for Tottenham clash

Carlos Baleba has been sidelined by an ankle injury since his £65m move from Brighton, but Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick expects the Cameroon midfielder to be available after the international break, potentially in time to face Tottenham.

Football Sep 15