Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Pantoja calls injury loss to Van a 'gift from God' ahead of UFC 331 rematch
Alexandre Pantoja has reframed his shocking title loss to Joshua Van — suffered just 26 seconds into their December bout — as a catalyst for personal growth, with the former flyweight champion targeting championship redemption at UFC 331.
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Barcola exits with cramps against Atlético, Liverpool breathes easy before international break
Deputizing for Cody Gakpo, Bradley Barcola left the pitch at Anfield in the 60th minute during Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. His manager Andoni Iraola quickly ruled out any serious injury.
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Cortes-Acosta calls Aspinall 'not a champion' over prolonged absence from UFC heavyweight division
Waldo Cortes-Acosta has publicly questioned Tom Aspinall's status as UFC heavyweight champion, accusing the Englishman of avoiding a rematch with interim titleholder Ciryl Gane rather than recovering from eye surgery.
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Gaethje accuses Tsarukyan of faking back injury to dodge UFC 311 title fight
Justin Gaethje has publicly questioned Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from his UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, claiming Tsarukyan was unable to make championship weight and used a back injury as cover.
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Five United players ruled out of Champions League opener against Sabah as Shaw faces late fitness test
Michael Carrick will be without at least five Manchester United players for their Champions League opener against Sabah FK on September 10, with Luke Shaw also a doubt after missing training ahead of the weekend derby with City.
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Injury-free Frizell returns for Tasman to launch 2027 Rugby World Cup bid
Shannon Frizell makes his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury on Friday when Tasman face Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium, with the 33-cap All Black starting at No.8 as he bids to force his way back into New Zealand's 2027 World Cup plans.
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Iraola confirms Barcola's injury scare was cramp after Liverpool's 2-1 win over Atletico
Bradley Barcola limped off in the 60th minute of Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday, but manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the £123m summer signing was suffering only from cramp.
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Black Ferns lose co-captain Ruahei Demant to calf injury before WXV opener against France
New Zealand's Ruahei Demant, the 2022 World Rugby Player of the Year, has been ruled out of the Black Ferns' WXV Global Series campaign after picking up a calf injury during Saturday's 52-20 win over the Springbok Women.
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Pia Tapsell becomes first woman to represent both the Black Ferns and Wallaroos
Loose forward Pia Tapsell made history on August 22 at North Harbour Stadium, coming off the bench for Australia against New Zealand to become the first woman ever to play Test rugby for both the Black Ferns and the Wallaroos.
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Six Man United players in doubt as Carrick prepares for Champions League opener against Sabah
Manchester United face Azerbaijani side Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday in their Champions League league-phase opener, with Amad, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw among up to six players potentially unavailable for Michael Carrick.
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Carrick confirms Shaw and De Ligt doubts as six players face Sabah fitness test
Manchester United head into Thursday's Champions League home fixture against Sabah with up to six players in doubt, including left-back Luke Shaw and centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, who has not featured since November.
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Alvarez 'suffering' after failed summer exit as Atletico face Liverpool in Champions League
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says Julian Alvarez is 'suffering' following a summer in which the Argentine pushed to leave for Barcelona, with Arsenal also in pursuit. The forward is set to feature as a substitute in Wednesday's Champions League opener at Anfield.
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Carrick plays down Shaw injury scare as United's left-back gap looms large
Luke Shaw missed Manchester United's training session on Wednesday ahead of their Champions League opener against Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, with manager Michael Carrick insisting the absence was precautionary rather than injury-related.
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Scholes cautious and Sheringham unconvinced as Baleba settles into £70m Man United move
Paul Scholes and Teddy Sheringham have offered contrasting but guarded verdicts on Carlos Baleba's £70m move to Manchester United, with the 22-year-old midfielder also sidelined by an ankle ligament injury.
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Dowson confident Mitchell will shake off hamstring trouble for Northampton's title defence
Northampton Saints head coach Phil Dowson says scrum-half Alex Mitchell is back in training and on course to feature against Newcastle Red Bulls on 25 September, despite missing England's summer finale with a hamstring injury.
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Shaw's training absence adds left-back headache to United's Champions League eve
Luke Shaw missed training the day before Manchester United's Champions League opener against Sabah FK, with manager Michael Carrick insisting the 31-year-old was being managed rather than nursing an injury. Matthijs de Ligt was also absent as United's defensive injury list continues to grow.
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Carrick confirms Shaw rested and Baleba still sidelined ahead of United's Champions League opener against Sabah
Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several Manchester United players before their Champions League home match against Azerbaijani side Sabah, with Luke Shaw given a rest day, Carlos Baleba still without a debut, and Manuel Ugarte facing a long-term absence.
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Schaub brands Silva vs. Wang Cong at UFC 332 'worst main event in MMA history'
Brendan Schaub has launched a scathing attack on the UFC 332 main event, calling the Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong flyweight title fight — created after Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt through injury — the worst championship bout ever announced in MMA.
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Baxter hails Wyatt's return from two years of knee injuries as Exeter eye Premiership opener
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says Tommy Wyatt's 40-minute appearance against the Scarlets — his first rugby in over a year — marks the end of a gruelling injury period and the start of a push to get the full-back match-sharp before the Premiership season begins.
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Kovac defends Nwaneri after Arsenal loanee is subbed on and off in Dortmund's Champions League win
Ethan Nwaneri came off the bench in the 27th minute of Borussia Dortmund's 3-2 Champions League victory over Villarreal, only to be withdrawn in the 82nd. Manager Niko Kovac insisted the double substitution reflected game management, not a poor performance from the 18-year-old.
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