Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Aspinall still not cleared to fight as eye injury delays UFC heavyweight return
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall remains medically suspended and unable to compete following the eye injury he sustained in last October's no-contest against Ciryl Gane, with promoter Eddie Hearn confirming the hold-up is a commission-level medical issue.
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McTominay reassures Napoli fans he is 'fine' ahead of planned heart surgery
Scott McTominay has broken his silence after Napoli confirmed the Scotland midfielder will undergo cardiac ablation surgery for a mild benign arrhythmia. The Serie A player of the year says the procedure was planned in pre-season and expects to miss around four games.
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Champion Gaethje picks McGregor over rematches: 'Fun to shut him up'
Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has ruled out rematches with Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, instead floating a fight with Conor McGregor as his preferred next title defence — though hand injuries will keep him sidelined until 2027.
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Timber's departure reopens the door to a surprise signing at OM
Olympique de Marseille closed the summer transfer window without signing a single player, an unprecedented situation for a club from one of Europe's top five leagues competing in continental competition. The transfer of Quinten Timber to Crystal Palace for €20 million could, however, change that.
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Itoje reveals Borthwick had to convince him to skip England's summer Tests for his own good
Maro Itoje admits he was initially taken aback when Steve Borthwick suggested he sit out England's Nations Championship fixtures this summer, but the Lions captain says the enforced rest has left him physically and mentally refreshed ahead of the new season.
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Aspinall needs eye-clearance from commission before UFC return, says Hearn
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall remains sidelined by the eye injury he suffered against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October, with business manager Eddie Hearn revealing Aspinall must pass additional medical testing before athletic commissions will clear him to compete.
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Sanderson backs Lawes to force England return at 37 ahead of World Cup
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson says he would be "surprised" if Courtney Lawes does not earn an England recall this autumn, with Tom Curry and George Ford also praising the veteran forward's physical condition and leadership since his return to the Premiership.
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Lawson to partner Verstappen again at Monza as Hadjar's wrist injury rules him out
Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after failing to recover in time from a wrist fracture sustained during a boxing session in the summer break. Liam Lawson steps back into the Red Bull RB22, with Yuki Tsunoda returning to Racing Bulls.
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Injured Hadjar misses Monza as Lawson keeps Red Bull seat for Italian GP
Isack Hadjar will sit out the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after fracturing his wrist during a boxing session in the summer break. Liam Lawson steps in at Red Bull for a second consecutive race, while Yuki Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls.
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Julián Álvarez returns to training and will stay at Atlético Madrid until at least January
Julián Álvarez is back in full group training at Atlético Madrid after weeks of uncertainty over his future, with journalist Gastón Edul and MARCA both confirming the Argentine forward will remain at the club until at least January.
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Rogan says UFC should ditch Holloway trilogy and return to Chandler for McGregor's comeback
Joe Rogan has argued the UFC should revive the Michael Chandler matchup for Conor McGregor's return, rather than pursue a trilogy with Max Holloway. McGregor tore his knee just over a minute into UFC 329 in July and faces roughly a year on the sidelines.
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Bourdon Sansus takes France captaincy for WXV as injury crisis depletes second row
Scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus will captain France at the WXV Global Series after regular skipper Manae Feleu steps away for two months to focus on her medicine studies. The squad also faces a significant lock shortage, with two second rows injured and a third absent due to pregnancy.
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Lepaul in France squad: Mateta's injury opens door in Zidane's first list
Estéban Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer last season with Rennes, is tipped to feature in Zinedine Zidane's first squad list, announced on September 17. Jean-Philippe Mateta's muscle injury, which will sideline him for at least four weeks, strengthens Lepaul's candidacy.
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Declan Rice limps off at Villa Park to hand Arsenal a fresh injury scare
Declan Rice was substituted in the 85th minute of Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Monday, visibly limping — raising fresh concerns after a summer of fitness issues at the World Cup.
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Spain recall Super Rugby Women's award winner Fernández de Corres for WXV Global Series Challenger
Spain head coach Régis Sonnes has named his Las Leonas squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, with scrum-half Anne Fernández de Corres returning to 15-a-side rugby after winning the ACT Brumbies' women's player of the year award.
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BKFC president says Perry shoulder injury clouds return after shock TKO loss to late replacement
Mike Perry dislocated his shoulder and suffered a TKO loss to late replacement Brandon Jenkins at Saturday's Duel Arena event after original opponent Dillon Danis withdrew. BKFC president David Feldman says he will assess the injury before discussing Perry's return to bare-knuckle fighting.
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McTominay to miss Scotland's Nations League fixtures after minor heart surgery
Scott McTominay will sit out Scotland's upcoming Nations League games after Napoli confirmed the midfielder requires a corrective procedure for a mild benign arrhythmia. The 29-year-old is also set to miss Napoli's Champions League opener against Arsenal.
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McTominay to undergo heart ablation surgery as Napoli confirm mild arrhythmia diagnosis
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay will have corrective cardiac ablation surgery after being diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia. The 29-year-old Scottish midfielder is expected to return after the international break.
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Ubisi vows to redeem World Cup frustration as Springbok Women host Black Ferns for first time
South Africa lock Vainah Ubisi enters this weekend's historic home fixture against New Zealand determined to prove herself after a knee injury restricted her to bench appearances during the Springboks Women's quarter-final run at the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
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Du Plessis returns to South Africa for first time in 11 years as Black Ferns face Springbok Women in Johannesburg
Amy du Plessis, forced out of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final against South Africa through injury, will finally face her birth country this weekend in the historic first Test between the Black Ferns and Springbok Women at FNB Stadium.
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