Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Jon Jones backs McGregor's UFC 329 return: 'He's a fighter in his heart'
Jon Jones has voiced his admiration for Conor McGregor ahead of the Irishman's first UFC bout since 2021, praising his decision to return rather than retire in comfort. McGregor faces Max Holloway in the welterweight main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Deschamps surprises by sending Doué to press conference before France-Paraguay
Less than 24 hours before the World Cup round of 16 clash against Paraguay, Didier Deschamps selected Désiré Doué to represent France at the press conference — an unusual choice for a substitute player.
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Hamilton snatches British GP sprint pole after Ferrari warned him of six-tenth deficit
Lewis Hamilton had been told by Ferrari engineers that he would lose six tenths to rivals on Silverstone's straights, yet the seven-time world champion defied those expectations to claim sprint race pole by just 0.011 seconds over Kimi Antonelli.
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Ancelotti confirms Neymar unhappy with substitute role at World Cup
Underused since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Neymar is frustrated on the Brazil bench. Carlo Ancelotti has publicly acknowledged his striker's discontent while praising his professional attitude in training.
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Pimblett rules out Topuria fight in 2025 after Gaethje's White House damage
Paddy Pimblett says he does not expect to face Ilia Topuria next, even with a win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 on July 11, arguing Topuria's injuries from his title loss to Justin Gaethje will keep him sidelined until 2026.
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Kolisi warns Springboks they cannot afford complacency against resurgent England at Ellis Park
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has cautioned his side against underestimating England, pointing to their near-miss in the 2023 World Cup semi-final as proof that Steve Borthwick's team remain a dangerous opponent despite a troubled Six Nations campaign.
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Kane calls DR Congo winner one of his favourite England goals after World Cup rescue act
Harry Kane scored twice to drag England into the World Cup round of 16 against DR Congo, and the captain has opened up on why his decisive second strike ranks among his best international goals and why he gathered the squad for an on-pitch huddle at full-time.
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Chessum backs returning Martin to haunt Springboks again in Johannesburg opener
Ollie Chessum has backed George Martin's return from a nerve injury to unsettle South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, warning the back-to-back world champions will need to prepare for the lock who floored Pieter-Steph du Toit at the 2023 World Cup semi-final.
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Dewi Lake concedes Wales pay dispute timing was 'a shame' ahead of Fiji Nations Championship opener
Wales captain Dewi Lake has acknowledged the embarrassment of a WRU pay dispute spilling into Test week, though the matter was resolved on Wednesday, clearing the way for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium.
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Sheehan steps up as Ireland captain for Nations Championship tour after Doris injury
Dan Sheehan will skipper Ireland across their three-match Nations Championship tour of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand after Caelan Doris was ruled out with a foot injury. The 27-year-old hooker says the call came mid-celebration after Leinster's URC final win and left him unfazed.
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Vasseur fires back at Wolff's 'cheating' claim over Ferrari's aggressive F1 upgrade push
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has sharply rejected Toto Wolff's insinuation that the Scuderia may be breaching the cost cap with its heavy upgrade programme, calling the suggestion ironic and insisting Ferrari has brought no more parts than Red Bull or any other rival.
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Verstappen slams Silverstone Lego parade: 'Drivers should not look like kids or clowns'
Max Verstappen has criticised the return of Formula 1's Lego drivers' parade at the British Grand Prix, saying he prefers the traditional truck lap and that the minicar format does not fit the image of an F1 driver.
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England's World Cup training base in Mexico City leaked as sabotage fears grow
Mexican media have revealed that England will train at Club Universidad Nacional's La Cantera facility ahead of their last-16 clash with hosts Mexico. The disclosure comes as the FA scrambles to prevent a repeat of the organised disruption that plagued Ecuador's camp earlier in the tournament.
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Terry accuses Tuchel of singling out Spence in ways he would never treat Alexander-Arnold
Former England captain John Terry has publicly challenged Thomas Tuchel over his repeated touchline outbursts directed at Tottenham right-back Djed Spence, suggesting the Germany coach would not behave the same way toward higher-profile squad members.
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England delay Mexico City trip to guard tactics ahead of World Cup round-of-16
Thomas Tuchel's England will not fly to Mexico City until Friday before Monday's World Cup round-of-16 clash at the Azteca, with security concerns over training-ground spies driving the decision to stay in Kansas City.
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Hamilton shares "profound" Ferrari three-seater moment with brother Nicolas at Fiorano
Lewis Hamilton has described taking his brother Nicolas for a passenger ride in a V10-powered three-seater Ferrari at Fiorano as a deeply emotional experience, revealing the original run was cancelled last year when his dog Roscoe fell ill.
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Zaïre-Emery without playing time at 2026 World Cup, Barcola promises his moment will come
Absent from all France matches since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Warren Zaïre-Emery is waiting on the sidelines. His PSG teammate Bradley Barcola assures that the midfielder "will have his moment" in this tournament.
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Garcia denies criticising African football after Belgium's stunning 3-2 comeback over Senegal
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has moved to clarify post-match remarks after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, with Youri Tielemans' 125th-minute penalty completing the World Cup round-of-32 comeback.
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Norris backs himself to beat Verstappen if McLaren sign four-time champion
Lando Norris has said he believes he can beat any driver on the grid, including Max Verstappen, after reports of informal talks between McLaren and the Red Bull champion's camp emerged ahead of the British Grand Prix.
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Verstappen backs Russell's Austrian pole but says lap should never have been allowed
Max Verstappen has defended George Russell's controversial pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix, saying he would have done the same — but insists the lap should not have been permitted to stand under what he believes should have been a double yellow or red flag.
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