Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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McGregor insists 'I am an innocent man' ahead of UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor addressed the backlash surrounding his UFC comeback at a media day ahead of UFC 329, reaffirming his innocence after an Irish civil jury found him liable for sexual assault and awarded Nikita Hand £206,000 in damages.
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Townsend urges Scotland to seize rare Springbok test as huge underdogs in Pretoria
Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland squad to embrace Saturday's Nations Championship clash against world champions South Africa at Loftus Versfeld — their first away test against the Springboks in 12 years.
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Fiji Rugby Union chairman demands 'return on investment' from players after Wales defeat
John Sanday, chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union board, has publicly criticised the Flying Fijians following their 39-24 loss to Wales, warning that unpaid board members expect better performances and results from well-paid players and management.
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Brahim Diaz left stifling laughter as journalists brawl at Morocco World Cup press conference
Brahim Diaz's pre-match media session ahead of Morocco's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France descended into chaos on Tuesday when two journalists began fighting, forcing a press officer to intervene and leaving the Real Madrid star visibly amused.
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Russell warns 2026 cars in wet conditions will be completely unknown territory at Spa
George Russell says Formula 1 drivers cannot properly prepare for a wet race this season, admitting the 2026 machinery's behaviour in the rain remains a mystery. The warning comes ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, a circuit notorious for unpredictable weather.
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Failed Panenka at AFCON: Altercation between Brahim Diaz and Hakimi confirmed
According to L'Équipe, Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi had a heated altercation during Morocco's March gathering following the Real Madrid forward's missed panenka in the 2025 AFCON final. Their relationship remains strained despite Diaz's apologies.
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Burn relishes Haaland duel as England target improvement for Norway quarter-final
Dan Burn has warned England must deliver a significantly better performance than their 3-2 win over Mexico if they are to beat Norway and reach the World Cup semi-finals, while welcoming the prospect of a physical battle with Erling Haaland.
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Odegaard warns England that Premier League familiarity cuts both ways ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway captain Martin Odegaard says his side's knowledge of England's players — built through Premier League football — gives them a genuine edge in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with Erling Haaland already on seven goals heading into the tie.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win as France-Morocco referee row deepens
Keir Starmer has suggested England's World Cup win could trigger an extra bank holiday, while France vs Morocco's quarter-final has been engulfed in controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian officiating team.
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Garry reveals Georgian wrestlers 'ragdolled' him in bid to match Makhachev's grappling at UFC 330
Ian Garry travelled to Georgia in February to train with elite wrestlers as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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Unbeaten Gable Steveson backs himself to dominate any sport ahead of UFC 329 debut
Olympic gold medalist and unbeaten MMA prospect Gable Steveson has declared he could become world class in any sport he chooses, as he prepares to face Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Two journalists come to blows during France-Morocco World Cup press conference
In Boston, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, two journalists exchanged blows during the Moroccan team's press conference, interrupting Brahim Diaz and forcing FIFA officials to intervene.
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Burn reveals Haaland record that could make him England's secret weapon in World Cup quarter-final
Newcastle defender Dan Burn has held Erling Haaland to just one goal in 10 Premier League appearances, a record that could prove crucial as England face Norway in their World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Saibari Out, Morocco Deprived of Top Scorer for France Clash
Ismael Saibari, who has scored three goals since the start of the tournament, will not be available for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday. His thigh injury, sustained against Canada, has not healed in time.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan's title shot claim ahead of UFC 329 co-main
Paddy Pimblett has publicly questioned Arman Tsarukyan's credentials for a UFC lightweight title shot, accusing the Armenian contender of inactivity and urging him to return to the Octagon before making any championship claims.
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Whittaker embraces 'risk and threat' of permanent light heavyweight move ahead of UFC 329
Robert Whittaker has committed to a permanent move up to light heavyweight and acknowledges the division's power as the ultimate equaliser, ahead of his bout with Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Ellison dismisses Jon Jones factor as massive underdog ahead of UFC 329 debut clash
Elisha Ellison, a historic underdog against Gable Steveson at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, says Steveson's training partnership with Jon Jones is irrelevant — because Jones won't be inside the Octagon.
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Krylov warns Whittaker's light heavyweight debut will end like Adesanya's failed title bid
Nikita Krylov has predicted Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight will mirror Israel Adesanya's unsuccessful 2021 title challenge rather than Alex Pereira's championship run, ahead of their UFC 329 clash on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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McGregor dismisses Gaethje as a 'bum' and targets triple crown ahead of UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor has shut down talk of a fight with new lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, mocking his UFC 300 loss to Max Holloway, while setting his sights on a historic third UFC title at Wednesday's UFC 329 media day.
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