Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Sesko returns to training as Ugarte faces long-term absence ahead of United's Premier League opener
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several players before Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City. Benjamin Sesko and Karl Darlow are back in training, while Manuel Ugarte faces a lengthy spell out after knee ligament surgery sustained at the World Cup.
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Will Jordan confirms return as All Blacks 'switch flipped' ahead of Springboks series opener at Ellis Park
Will Jordan says a noticeable shift in intensity has swept through the All Blacks camp ahead of Saturday's Test series opener against South Africa at Ellis Park, with the record try-scorer returning from a back injury that kept him out of all three tour warm-up games.
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Carrick hints at left-back pursuit as Man Utd close in on £65m Baleba deal
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £60m plus £5m in add-ons, with manager Michael Carrick indicating a left-back signing will follow — Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has emerged as a target.
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Sesko nears return but De Ligt ruled out as United prepare for Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko is back in training and could feature against Hull City on Saturday, but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined after back surgery and Mason Mount is doubtful with a knock, manager Michael Carrick confirmed.
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Carrick backs Manchester United for title push but warns 'a whole new step' is needed
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out a Manchester United Premier League title challenge this season, though he acknowledged the club must improve significantly on last season's form to dethrone champions Arsenal.
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Brighton face Tromso in Conference League play-off with four first-team players sidelined
Brighton travel to Norway for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off against Tromso, with Fabian Hurzeler set to name a strong side despite the absences of Mitoma, Minteh, Baleba and Tzimas.
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Arteta flags Bruno Guimaraes injury doubt ahead of Arsenal's Coventry opener
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has raised concerns over Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Friday's clash with Coventry, just days after the £75m signing started the Community Shield win over Manchester City. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both fit to play.
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Erasmus rests fit Kolisi for first All Blacks Test to reward in-form De Villiers
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Siya Kolisi was available for South Africa's opening Greatest Rivalry Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park, but was left out as a precaution and to reward 23-year-old flanker Paul de Villiers, who starts in his place.
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Carrick faces media as United table £65m Baleba bid ahead of Hull opener
Michael Carrick held his first pre-match press conference of the season on Thursday, with Manchester United's £65m move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and injury doubts over Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mason Mount all on the agenda.
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Tsunoda recalls beach call in Greece that sent him back to Racing Bulls for Dutch GP
Yuki Tsunoda was relaxing on a beach in Greece when his manager called to tell him he might be racing that week. The Japanese driver returns to Racing Bulls at Zandvoort after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist and Liam Lawson was promoted to Red Bull.
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Giroud resumes training with LOSC but remains uncertain for Angers clash
Olivier Giroud returned to training with LOSC on Wednesday, four days before the trip to Angers for the season's opening Ligue 1 match. The 38-year-old striker, who will turn 40 on September 30, wore a knee brace and did not participate in the opposition work, leaving his availability for Sunday's match in doubt.
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Roigard, Jordan and McKenzie pass fitness tests as All Blacks name team for Springboks opener in Johannesburg
New Zealand have cleared their injury concerns ahead of the first Test against South Africa, with Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie all named in Dave Rennie's starting XV. Captain Ardie Savea also returns directly to the No.8 jersey after a delayed arrival on tour.
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Mourinho at Real Madrid excludes Camavinga from six untouchable starters
According to Cadena Ser, José Mourinho has already identified six untouchable players in his starting XI at Real Madrid, and French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is not among them. The international midfielder, already absent from the 2026 World Cup squad, finds himself relegated to a symbolic role.
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Ndebele steps in on short notice as Oliveira withdraws from PFL Tampa bantamweight bout
Gustavo Oliveira has pulled out of his bantamweight matchup with Marcirley Alves at PFL Tampa on August 22, with Nkosi Ndebele stepping in as a late replacement at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
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Rodriguez withdraws from Noche UFC 4 main event, Jose Delgado steps in against Jean Silva
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of his scheduled main event bout against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, with unbeaten UFC prospect Jose Delgado stepping in as a late replacement.
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Carmouche rematches Bishop for vacant PFL flyweight title after Ditcheva fractures both hands
Liz Carmouche will defend the vacant PFL women's flyweight title against Jena Bishop in a rematch at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on October 16, after original frontrunner Dakota Ditcheva fractured both hands at PFL New York.
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Musiala diagnosed with absence seizures after collapsing twice in Bayern Munich warmup games
Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from neurological absence seizures after collapsing in consecutive Bayern Munich pre-season friendlies against Leipzig and Heidenheim, casting doubt over his availability for the German Supercup and the Bundesliga opener.
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Rodriguez withdrawal hands Delgado first UFC main event at Noche UFC on home soil
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of the Noche UFC main event on September 12 for undisclosed reasons, with Jose Delgado stepping in to face Jean Silva at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Nuno Mendes suspended three matches and ruled out of clashes with Rennes, Lille and Monaco
The LFP disciplinary commission has sanctioned PSG's left-back with a three-match ban following his elbow on Skoras during the Trophy of Champions lost to Lens (1-0).
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Awakened from coma, Yael Trepy regains consciousness after near-drowning
French striker Yael Trepy of Cagliari has been brought out of an induced coma on Tuesday evening. Hospitalized in intensive care since Sunday after losing consciousness in a swimming pool in Sardinia, the 20-year-old player shows no neurological deficit.
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