Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Hernandez relocates for summer training camp to fix flaws exposed by Strickland defeat
Anthony Hernandez spent the summer away from his family at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, overhauling his game after losing to Sean Strickland. The middleweight contender now headlines UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues at Golden 1 Center.
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Pimblett draws sharp line between Tsarukyan and Topuria: 'No respect at all' versus old beef
Paddy Pimblett has called out both Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria as preferred next opponents, but with very different energy — dismissing Tsarukyan as a rich kid with no earned respect while framing his Topuria rivalry as a long-running personal feud.
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Ruffy names Tsarukyan toughest lightweight challenger ahead of UFC 331 co-main
Mauricio Ruffy has acknowledged Arman Tsarukyan as probably the toughest challenger in the UFC lightweight division ahead of their five-round co-main event on 19 September at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Pantoja insists arm injury — not Van — cost him the flyweight title ahead of UFC 331 rematch
Alexandre Pantoja disputes the narrative surrounding his December flyweight title loss to Joshua Van, arguing an early arm injury shaped the outcome. The Brazilian gets his rematch at UFC 331 on 19 September in Los Angeles.
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Savea returns to All Blacks for Ellis Park Test as Springboks rivalry 'takes you to places where you question yourself'
Ardie Savea is back in the All Blacks starting lineup at No.8 for Saturday's first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park, after two weeks of rest, declaring South Africa are currently at the peak of their powers.
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Doku ruled out for up to three weeks as City prepare to sell Savinho to Spurs for £85m
Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth with a calf injury sustained in the Community Shield, while City are set to receive £85m from Tottenham for winger Savinho before the transfer window closes.
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Maresca confirms City will sign replacement if Marmoush follows Savinho to Spurs
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Omar Marmoush has not yet asked to leave Manchester City, but insists a replacement will arrive if the Egyptian joins Savinho at Tottenham, who have agreed an £85m deal for the Brazilian winger.
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Alisson named Liverpool vice-captain but Premier League rules mean he will never wear the armband
Andoni Iraola has confirmed Alisson Becker as Liverpool's new vice-captain, while explaining that Premier League regulations restricting referee communication to captains make it impractical for a goalkeeper to hold the armband.
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LFP refuses to postpone Toulouse-OL, Tolisso and Fonseca speak out
The French Professional Football League rejected Olympique Lyonnais's request to reschedule their match against Toulouse, scheduled for Saturday, which falls between two Champions League playoff legs against Fenerbahçe. Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso and manager Paulo Fonseca strongly criticized the decision.
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Doku ruled out two to three weeks with calf injury suffered in Community Shield
Jeremy Doku will miss the opening weeks of Manchester City's Premier League season after sustaining a calf injury at half-time of the Community Shield against Arsenal. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the Belgian winger faces two to three weeks on the sidelines.
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Iraola hints at multiple signings as Liverpool face squad depth concerns before deadline
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has acknowledged specific positional needs — particularly on the wing — and hinted at multiple arrivals before the transfer window closes, as the club prepares to lose Curtis Jones to Inter Milan for around £30 million.
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Aguero tips Aston Villa to gatecrash Arsenal's Premier League title defence in 2026/27
Sergio Aguero believes Arsenal remain favourites to retain the Premier League title but has singled out Aston Villa and Chelsea as the most credible threats to Mikel Arteta's defending champions in 2026/27.
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Mourinho Sets Non-Negotiable Rules for Mbappé, Vinicius and Bellingham Before First Match
On the eve of Real Madrid's trip to Espanyol for the opening of the 2026-2027 Liga season, José Mourinho warned his three offensive stars: collective work and defensive pressing are not up for discussion.
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Iraola admits Liverpool squad 'still quite thin' and vows to sign players before deadline
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed the club will make further signings before the 1 September transfer window deadline, acknowledging the squad remains stretched following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones.
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Jaissle embraces Newcastle rebuild ahead of Premier League debut against Liverpool
Matthias Jaissle takes charge of his first Premier League match when a heavily reshaped Newcastle host Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday, with the new head coach expressing confidence despite a squad stripped of Gordon, Tonali, Guimarães and Trippier.
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Maresca faces media amid City's summer upheaval as Savinho and Marmoush near Spurs exits
Enzo Maresca addresses the press ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Sunday, with Savinho's £75m move to Tottenham close to completion and Omar Marmoush also attracting Spurs interest alongside injury concerns over Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes.
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Carragher casts doubt on £115m Wirtz ahead of make-or-break Liverpool season
Jamie Carragher has questioned whether Florian Wirtz possesses the physical tools to succeed in the Premier League, saying the £115m signing has so far resembled 'a useful squad addition' rather than a game-changer as Liverpool prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Erasmus pays tribute to De Allende as centre prepares for 100th Springboks Test
Damian de Allende will become only the 10th Springbok centurion when he starts at inside centre against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday, with head coach Rassie Erasmus crediting his ability to handle Sonny Bill Williams as the moment he truly grasped the 34-year-old's quality.
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Ex-Premier League referee reveals how Bruno Fernandes 'exploded' at his tunnel icebreaker
Former Premier League official Graham Scott attempted to disarm Bruno Fernandes with a joke about World Cup referees before a 2022 match — and the Manchester United captain's reaction was not what he expected.
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Roigard finally gets his Springboks start after two years lost to injury
Cam Roigard will start at No.9 for the All Blacks against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, ending a two-year wait caused by successive injuries that denied him a crack at the world champions.
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