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Savea hails 'dogs' Roigard and Love ahead of All Blacks clash with Ireland at Eden Park

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has praised the competitive drive of halfbacks Cam Roigard and Ruben Love, who start their third consecutive Test together when New Zealand host Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday in the Nations Championship.

Rugby Jul 17

Cannonier demands million-dollar UFC deals after seven years in the top ten

Jared Cannonier has called out the UFC over fighter pay, arguing that seven to eight years as a perennial middleweight contender earns him million-dollar contracts — not the six-figure deals he currently receives.

MMA Jul 17

France-England Third-Place Match: Tuchel and the Blues Admit They Don't Want to Play

Eliminated in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, France and England meet Saturday in Miami for third place, a match that neither the French players nor Thomas Tuchel are hiding they don't want to play.

Football Jul 17

Sporting Kansas City president refuses to rule out move for Mohamed Salah

Sporting Kansas City's president of soccer operations David Lee declined to deny interest in Mohamed Salah at a press conference this week, fuelling speculation that MLS clubs are frontrunners to sign the Liverpool departure.

Football Jul 17

Ex-Patriots linebacker Maluia closing in on USA Eagles debut after strong MLR campaign

Former New England Patriots linebacker Cassh Maluia is on the verge of a USA Eagles Test debut after impressing in Major League Rugby, with head coach Scott Lawrence confirming the NFL convert is developing well but needs more time.

Rugby Jul 17

Vaa'i credits Retallick for shaping his reputation as All Blacks' on-field menace

Tupou Vaa'i has opened up on how four seasons alongside Brodie Retallick at the Chiefs taught him the art of provocation, helping the 26-year-old lock establish himself as one of New Zealand's most influential forwards in 2024.

Rugby Jul 17

Moorby earns All Blacks start against Ireland after impressing on Test debut

Josh Moorby has been promoted to start for New Zealand against Ireland at Eden Park after a standout debut off the bench against Italy, with head coach Dave Rennie citing the rookie's defence, aerial ability and work rate as decisive factors.

Rugby Jul 17

Usman targets Strickland or Makhachev title shot with upset win over Du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City

Kamaru Usman says a win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday must lead to a UFC title fight — either against Sean Strickland at middleweight or Islam Makhachev at welterweight.

MMA Jul 16

Argentina stunned by Tuchel's defensive shift as England surrendered World Cup semi-final lead

Argentina players and staff were braced for Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke to inject pace in the second half, only to watch England drop deeper and deeper after Anthony Gordon's opener, allowing Scaloni to go all-out attack and win in stoppage time.

Football Jul 16

Tuchel vows to stay as England boss through Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final exit

Thomas Tuchel has declared he is '100 percent' the right man to lead England into Euro 2028, doubling down on his tactics after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina ended hopes of a first final in 60 years.

Football Jul 16

England players left stunned by Tuchel's defensive substitutions in 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel's decision to introduce three defenders after Anthony Gordon's opener drew bewilderment from within the England camp, with players reportedly believing Argentina were vulnerable to a more attacking approach.

Football Jul 16

FIFA charges fans £60 to attend World Cup final press conference hosted by Rio Ferdinand

FIFA and commercial partner Fanatics are charging fans £60 a head to attend a pre-final press conference at the Javits Centre in New York on Friday, where Argentina and Spain representatives will appear alongside host Rio Ferdinand and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Football Jul 16

Verstappen refuses to end McLaren speculation after Silverstone Red Bull talks

Max Verstappen stonewalled every question about his F1 future at Spa's FIA press conference on Thursday, offering only one-word answers while confirming he has not yet made a private decision on where he will race beyond his current Red Bull deal.

Formula 1 Jul 16

Du Plessis dismisses Chimaev rematch talk as 'ridiculous' ahead of Usman fight

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has rejected calls for Khamzat Chimaev to receive an immediate title rematch against Sean Strickland, insisting he will let his performance against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City do the talking.

MMA Jul 16

Bellingham faces Fifa ban after appearing to slap Argentina substitute in World Cup semi-final aftermath

Jude Bellingham could be suspended for England's third-place play-off against France after appearing to slap Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat in Atlanta.

Football Jul 16

Hamilton ditches Ferrari's simulator for two months and outscores the entire grid

Lewis Hamilton has not used Ferrari's Formula 1 simulator since the Canadian Grand Prix in May, citing poor correlation with the real car. In that time he has outscored every other driver on the grid, accumulating 96 points.

Formula 1 Jul 16

Petkovic blames his players in post-World Cup report after Algeria's elimination

Eliminated by Switzerland (2-0) in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Algeria faces an internal crisis: in his report to the FAF, Vladimir Petkovic names his own players as the main culprits for the debacle.

Football Jul 16

Leclerc reveals how taming his aggressive style unlocked his Silverstone victory

Charles Leclerc says adapting his naturally aggressive driving style to the demands of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations has been his biggest challenge this season. A series of adjustments made ahead of the British Grand Prix ultimately delivered his first win of the year.

Formula 1 Jul 16

Titterrell urges England U20 to make New Zealand fear them in rare Junior World Championship bronze final

England U20 head coach Andy Titterrell has made four changes for Saturday's Junior World Championship third-place play-off against New Zealand in Georgia, calling on his side to make the Baby Blacks 'fear' them in a fixture England have not played in nearly a decade.

Rugby Jul 16

Bouaddi set to stay at Lille for another season despite Manchester City interest

After an impressive 2026 World Cup with Morocco, Ayyoub Bouaddi is highly sought after, notably by Manchester City. LOSC president Olivier Létang indicated on Thursday that the 18-year-old midfielder should honour an additional year of his contract.

Football Jul 16