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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.

Rugby Jul 9

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.

MMA Jul 8

Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan as top contender and tells him to stop 'tickling people' in RAF

Ahead of his UFC 329 bout against Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett publicly discounted Arman Tsarukyan as a legitimate lightweight title contender, criticising his lack of UFC activity and his focus on freestyle wrestling in the RAF promotion.

MMA Jul 8

Rogers admits England cannot stop Haaland but vows to cut off his supply against Norway

Morgan Rogers has acknowledged that Erling Haaland is effectively unstoppable one-on-one, but the Aston Villa midfielder says England's plan against Norway in Miami is to starve the Manchester City striker of service.

Football Jul 8

FIFA rejects France's Olise yellow card appeal, leaving him one booking from semi-final ban

Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA dismissed the French federation's appeal. The ruling contrasts sharply with FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension following Donald Trump's call to Gianni Infantino.

Football Jul 8

Pierre Sage Responds to Disloyalty Accusations After Leaving Lens for Crystal Palace

Appointed Crystal Palace manager in June following a historic season at RC Lens, Pierre Sage explains the circumstances of his departure and refutes claims that he is a mercenary or disloyal coach.

Football Jul 8

McGregor dismisses Khabib as 'nothing' ahead of UFC 329 comeback against Holloway

Conor McGregor has reignited his feud with retired champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming he fought the undefeated 29-0 star while injured, partying and mired in legal trouble. The comments came as McGregor prepares to return at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.

MMA Jul 8

Rice and Guehi fitness doubts cloud England's World Cup quarter-final preparations against Norway

Declan Rice and Marc Guehi missed England's open training session in Kansas City ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, while Reece James also remained sidelined. Rice is managing a lower back problem and Guehi is dealing with muscle fatigue, though both are expected to be available in Miami.

Football Jul 8

Norway quit Miami hotel amid illness fears and construction chaos before England World Cup quarter-final

Norway relocated from their Fort Lauderdale base in just two and a half hours after players grew frustrated with noise, logistical problems and illness concerns ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Football Jul 8

McGregor faces Holloway in UFC 329 main event after five-year absence

Conor McGregor headlines UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, returning from a five-year layoff to rematch Max Holloway. Media day features a full roster including Robert Whittaker, Paddy Pimblett, and Cory Sandhagen.

MMA Jul 8

Deschamps defends Letexier and backs Argentine referees ahead of France-Morocco

On the eve of the France-Morocco World Cup 2026 quarter-final, Didier Deschamps dismissed concerns over the all-Argentine refereeing team and defended François Letexier, who faced criticism after Argentina-Egypt. Aurélien Tchouaméni's fitness remains uncertain.

Football Jul 8

Kavanagh rules out McGregor return to lightweight, pushes for second fight before end of 2026

John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor is done at 155 pounds and will remain at welterweight, while also expressing hope that his fighter can squeeze in another bout before the end of 2026 — well ahead of the April 2027 date McGregor has discussed with the UFC.

MMA Jul 8

Amorim admits United mistakes as he takes charge of AC Milan on three-year deal

Ruben Amorim has acknowledged making errors during his troubled 14-month spell at Manchester United, speaking at his first press conference as the new AC Milan head coach after signing a three-year contract to succeed Massimiliano Allegri.

Football Jul 8

FIFA upholds Olise's yellow card despite FFF appeal ahead of Morocco clash

Didier Deschamps confirmed in a press conference that FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's request to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from the Round of 16 against Paraguay. The France midfielder now faces automatic suspension if he receives another caution in Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco.

Football Jul 8

Guehi and O'Reilly face suspension risk as England meet Norway in World Cup quarter-final

Manchester City pair Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly are both one yellow card away from missing England's World Cup semi-final, after each picked up a booking in the 3-2 win over Mexico.

Football Jul 8

Left out of World Cup, Tolisso extends at Lyon and accepts non-selection

Absent from Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 World Cup, Corentin Tolisso has publicly reacted to his non-selection and officially extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029.

Football Jul 8

Pogba Under Pressure at Monaco: Possible Departure After Just 115 Minutes Played

Arriving at AS Monaco in summer 2025, Paul Pogba played only 115 minutes last season. The club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, openly discussed a possible departure this summer.

Football Jul 8

McGregor claims featherweight GOAT status ahead of five-year comeback at UFC 329

Conor McGregor has declared himself 'the greatest featherweight since Bruce Lee' as he prepares to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday — his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021.

MMA Jul 8

England players recharge in Kansas City ahead of Norway World Cup quarter-final

Thomas Tuchel's England side are enjoying a two-day break at their Kansas City hotel following their famous win over co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with a World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday now firmly in focus.

Football Jul 8

Alonso slams 2026 F1 cars as button-press racing that demands no driver talent

Fernando Alonso has delivered his sharpest criticism yet of Formula 1's 2026 regulations, arguing that the battery-powered overtaking system removes genuine driver skill from racing after a yo-yo-filled British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Formula 1 Jul 8