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Pico admits he fought 'too out of control' and reveals new mindset ahead of UFC 333

Aaron Pico has overhauled his approach ahead of his UFC 333 bout with Losene Keita on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, admitting he was too reckless in his early Octagon appearances and has since adopted a more patient, experience-first mentality.

MMA Oct 22

Pereira admits Pavlovich is tougher than Hokit after UFC matchmaking frustration

Alex Pereira has revealed he expected either a rematch with Ciryl Gane or a fight against Josh Hokit before the UFC booked him against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas. A conversation with UFC executive Hunter Campbell resolved his frustration.

MMA Oct 22

Carrick refuses to quit talk as United's winless run stretches to seven games

Michael Carrick deflected questions about his future after Manchester United were humiliated 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, leaving the club with just two wins from 11 games this season.

Football Oct 22

Yan vows to expose 'new layers' as UFC 333 bantamweight trilogy looms in Abu Dhabi

Petr Yan says he has fully figured out Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their rubber match at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the champion's bantamweight title on the line in a series tied 1-1.

MMA Oct 22

Cunha clashes with Carrick off camera as United slump to seventh game without a win

Manchester United's dressing room tensions spilled over during Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, with Matheus Cunha reportedly involved in a heated off-camera exchange with head coach Michael Carrick, while Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned the team's tactical approach.

Football Oct 22

Unbeaten Evloev vows to expose Volkanovski ahead of UFC 333 featherweight title shot

Movsar Evloev (20-0) says he has endured his hardest-ever training camp ahead of his UFC featherweight title challenge against Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) at UFC 333 on 24 October in Abu Dhabi, insisting the champion has never faced anyone like him.

MMA Oct 22

Allen and Chimaev agree to fight each other only if UFC middleweight gold is at stake

Brendan Allen has revealed he and Khamzat Chimaev have a gentleman's agreement to share the Octagon only in a title fight. Allen is riding a four-fight UFC winning streak after submitting Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122.

MMA Oct 22

Hansen hails nine Black Ferns debutants pushing hard for Test spots in World Cup cycle

All nine players to make their Black Ferns debut in 2026 are still pressing for Test selection, with five named in the matchday 23 for the second Test against France in Whangarei. Head coach Whitney Hansen says she saw the talent coming.

Rugby Oct 22

Rennie calls for clock-management debate after TMO rewinds Bledisloe Test minutes

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has urged coaches to discuss the implications of winding back the game clock after a delayed TMO review of a Cam Roigard tackle on Declan Meredith raised the issue in the second Bledisloe Test.

Rugby Oct 22

Carragher brands Fernandes 'an absolute disgrace' after United skipper attacks Carrick post-defeat

Jamie Carragher tore into Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes on CBS Sports, calling his public criticism of manager Michael Carrick a disgrace after United's 4-1 Serie A defeat to Como.

Football Oct 21

Arteta admits Saka injury 'does not look good at all' after Arsenal draw with Bayern

Bukayo Saka was forced off in the 10th minute of Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich with a quad injury, leaving manager Mikel Arteta seriously concerned about the England winger's fitness.

Football Oct 21

Carrick insists he has not considered his future after Manchester United's 4-1 humiliation by Como

Michael Carrick refused to contemplate his position as Manchester United manager after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como extended the club's winless run to seven games, saying he took '100 per cent responsibility' for the performance.

Football Oct 21

Carrick publicly contradicts Fernandes over tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 collapse at Como

Michael Carrick has pushed back against Bruno Fernandes' claim that a staff decision to avoid man-to-man pressing cost Manchester United in their 4-1 defeat at Como, insisting the approach was actually used in the second half — before United conceded again.

Football Oct 21

Carrick questions United players' effort after 4-1 Champions League collapse at Como

Michael Carrick publicly questioned the commitment of his Manchester United players following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, and hit back at Bruno Fernandes after the captain criticised the team's tactical setup in a post-match interview.

Football Oct 21

Schmeichel singles out De Ligt and Mazraoui after United's humiliating 4-1 collapse at Como

Peter Schmeichel has criticised Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui after Manchester United were beaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, with manager Michael Carrick publicly apologising to travelling supporters after the final whistle.

Football Oct 21

Fernandes blames United's passive tactics after Como inflict humiliating 4-1 defeat

Bruno Fernandes pointed to Manchester United's low-press game plan as a key factor in their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, saying the approach gave the Italians confidence and space to hurt them.

Football Oct 21

Fernandes publicly questions Carrick's tactics after Man United's humiliating 4-1 loss to Como

Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United's passive defensive approach after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, saying the team needed to be 'more brave' and press higher. The result extends United's winless run to seven matches and piles pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 21

Fernandes blames staff tactics as 10-man United crumble to humiliating 4-1 defeat at Como

Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned Manchester United's coaching staff after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, criticising the decision to avoid man-to-man pressing as Michael Carrick's side slipped to back-to-back losses in the competition.

Football Oct 21

Volkanovski dismisses Evloev's wrestling ahead of record-breaking UFC 333 title defence

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has acknowledged Movsar Evloev's unbeaten wrestling record but insists it will not be enough to dethrone him at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi, where a win would make him the most decorated champion in UFC featherweight history.

MMA Oct 21

England's Red Roses seek swift revenge against Canada after 41-match unbeaten run ends

England's 41-match unbeaten run ended in a 24-21 defeat to Canada in Toronto last week. Captain Meg Jones and head coach John Mitchell say the squad is focused and hungry ahead of Friday's rematch in Canada.

Rugby Oct 21