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Evloev dares Tsarukyan to drop to featherweight ahead of UFC 333 title shot

Unbeaten contender Movsar Evloev has welcomed a future featherweight fight with lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, declaring 145 pounds 'my territory' — but only after he first attempts to dethrone Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333.

MMA Oct 21
Injury-hit Manchester United face Como in Champions League with only two senior centre-backs available

Manchester United travel to Como's Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium for a Champions League fixture on Wednesday, with manager Michael Carrick severely short of defensive options. Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are all unavailable.

Football Oct 21
Northampton boss Dowson backs flying winger Hendy for England Nations Championship call-up

Northampton Saints head coach Phil Dowson has publicly endorsed 24-year-old winger George Hendy for inclusion in Steve Borthwick's England squad, citing four tries in three games and a standout Champions Cup display against Cardiff.

Rugby Oct 21
Ten Hag breaks silence on Ronaldo, Rashford and the toxic culture he left behind at United

Sacked 18 months after winning the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag has given his most candid account yet of his Manchester United tenure, accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of poor preparation and blaming a lingering 'Real Madrid connection' for a toxic dressing-room culture.

Football Oct 21
Doué named man of the match against Barcelona, refuses comparison with Lamine Yamal

Author of a goal and an assist in PSG's victory over FC Barcelona in the Champions League, Désiré Doué dismissed comparisons with Lamine Yamal after the match.

Football Oct 21
Bruges player mocks Lens's lack of world-class stars ahead of Champions League clash

Ahead of hosting RC Lens on Wednesday in the Champions League (matchday 3), Bruges left-back Joaquin Seys regretted the absence of "world-class players" in the Lens squad, handing the Sang and Or extra motivation before kick-off.

Football Oct 21
Yan eyes O'Malley rematch in 2027 after defending title against Dvalishvili at UFC 333

UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan says a rematch with Sean O'Malley is a realistic next step after UFC 333, where he first defends his title against Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Yan lost a split decision to O'Malley back in 2022.

MMA Oct 21
Ten Hag claims INEOS rejected his data advice, saying they 'knew everything already'

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he offered INEOS guidance on improving the club's data department after joining in 2022, only to be turned down — with the group insisting their background in petrochemicals, Formula 1 and cycling was sufficient preparation for elite football.

Football Oct 21
Ten Hag laughs as Mainoo credits him with shaping his rise at Manchester United

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reacted with laughter and warm praise after Kobbie Mainoo revealed that ten Hag's intense training sessions were among the best he had experienced during his development at Old Trafford.

Football Oct 21
Ten Hag reveals INEOS rejected his data advice before sacking him at United

Erik ten Hag has disclosed that INEOS turned down his offer to help restructure Manchester United's data department, saying the group "were convinced they already knew everything" despite arriving from petrochemicals, Formula 1, and cycling.

Football Oct 21
Como president clears Fabregas to leave as Man Utd manager links grow ahead of Champions League clash

Cesc Fabregas has been told by Como president Mirwan Suwarso that he is free to leave the club without compensation if Manchester United come calling, as pressure builds on current manager Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 21
Hernandez dazzles against Barcelona, but his consistency at PSG raises questions

Lucas Hernandez delivered one of his best performances in a PSG shirt on Tuesday night, scoring and shutting down Lamine Yamal in the club's 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona. Yet his standout display has reignited debate over his substitute status and two underwhelming seasons in the capital.

Football Oct 21
Arteta deflects Souness 'cheat' attack on Saka ahead of Bayern Munich clash

Mikel Arteta declined to directly challenge Graeme Souness after the former Liverpool captain called Bukayo Saka a diver, saying 'we are open to opinions' in a press conference ahead of Arsenal's Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.

Football Oct 21
Hernandez silences Yamal and taunts him after decisive goal for PSG

Surprisingly started against Barcelona, Lucas Hernandez scored the 2-1 goal in the 72nd minute with a header from a corner, before exchanging words with Lamine Yamal. The PSG defender dominated the Catalan prospect throughout the match.

Football Oct 21
Mac Allister admits something was wrong at Liverpool under Slot as Iraola sparks revival

Alexis Mac Allister has spoken candidly about Liverpool's troubled 2024-25 season under Arne Slot, saying 'something wasn't right in the group' — and crediting new manager Andoni Iraola for changing the mood after a brace in a 4-3 Champions League win over Valencia.

Football Oct 21
Norris vows to make better decisions after McLaren hold fresh talks over Piastri clash

Lando Norris has accepted responsibility for his costly lunge on team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Singapore sprint race, with McLaren confirming internal talks at its Woking factory are now concluded and the matter considered closed.

Formula 1 Oct 21
Iraola urges 18-year-old Ngumoha to stay grounded after two-assist Villarreal masterclass

Rio Ngumoha delivered two assists as Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield in the Champions League, but manager Andoni Iraola has cautioned the teenager that consistent brilliance cannot be taken for granted.

Football Oct 21
Waterlogged pitch threatens to postpone United's Champions League clash with Como

Manchester United's Champions League fixture against Como 1907 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia faces a real threat of postponement after 64mm of rainfall left the pitch waterlogged, with Lombardy under an orange weather warning for hazardous conditions.

Football Oct 21
Manchester United's Champions League trip to Como threatened by severe flooding warning

Manchester United's Champions League fixture at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is under threat after Lombardy was issued an orange weather warning, with 64mm of rain forecast before kick-off and the pitch already saturated.

Football Oct 21
Unbeaten Bilal Hasan embraces UFC's rapid pace ahead of MSG debut at UFC 334

Flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan planned to ease into his UFC career, but three fights in four months have accelerated his timeline. The 10-0 fighter faces Luis Gurule at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden.

MMA Oct 21

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