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Carrick rules out Shaw for Champions League opener to protect him ahead of Manchester derby

Luke Shaw has been left out of Manchester United's squad entirely for their Champions League game against Sabah, with interim boss Michael Carrick citing cramp and a desire to manage the left-back's fitness ahead of the derby.

Football Sep 10

Genge skips England camp but Lam says Bristol prop is looking fresh after Nations Championship grind

Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam has confirmed Ellis Genge missed England's 36-man three-day camp this week, with Steve Borthwick granting the vice-captain extra recovery time after he played all 12 Tests during the Nations Championship.

Rugby Sep 10

Hamilton rules out asking Ferrari for preferential treatment despite slim 2026 title hopes

Lewis Hamilton insists he has not asked Ferrari to prioritise his championship bid over Charles Leclerc's, even as a 76-point deficit to leader Kimi Antonelli makes him the team's more realistic title contender with ten rounds remaining.

Formula 1 Sep 10

Akliouche sole blemish as PSG crushes Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League

PSG opened their Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening at Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres scored a historic hat-trick on his European debut for the club, while Ousmane Dembélé added two goals and two assists. Analyst Laure Boulleau singled out Maghnes Akliouche as the only disappointing performer of the night.

Football Sep 10

Kondogbia and Nnadi absent, OM faces Classique with depleted midfield

Already two defeats in three Ligue 1 matches, OM will face PSG on September 20 without Geoffrey Kondogbia or Tochukwu Nnadi, both sidelined, according to Bruno Genesio's press conference statements.

Football Sep 10

Jakirovic jokes Hull will 'kick them' as unbeaten Tigers face Chelsea's free-scoring attack

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic quipped that kicking Chelsea's forwards might be the simplest way to stop them, as his side travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday having yet to concede a goal since returning to the Premier League.

Football Sep 10

Gaethje claims Tsarukyan missed title shot because he 'wasn't going to make weight'

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has dismissed Arman Tsarukyan's back-injury withdrawal from a 2025 title fight, alleging the Armenian contender pulled out because he could not make the 155-pound limit. Tsarukyan is now set to face Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19.

MMA Sep 10

Vasseur dismisses Ferrari crisis talk after clearing the air with Leclerc and Hamilton

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has spoken individually with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton following their Monza flashpoint, acknowledging there were matters to resolve but firmly rejecting suggestions the team is in internal crisis.

Formula 1 Sep 10

Maresca admits City pass back to Donnarumma too often as James backs keeper to become world's best

Enzo Maresca has defended Gianluigi Donnarumma after nervy moments against Porto, saying teammates make the wrong decision by passing back to him unnecessarily. Former City goalkeeper David James believes the Italian is already the Premier League's best shot-stopper and can become the most complete keeper in the world.

Football Sep 10

Tsunoda brushes off Verstappen's claim that 2026 F1 cars diminish driver skill

Yuki Tsunoda has dismissed Max Verstappen's suggestion that his strong recent outings for Racing Bulls prove the 2026 Formula 1 regulations have reduced the importance of driver input, saying his Zandvoort and Monza performances speak for themselves.

Formula 1 Sep 10

Thauvin returns to Champions League with Lens six years after Marseille's group-stage exit

Florian Thauvin returns to the Champions League on Thursday with RC Lens, six years after his last appearance in the competition. The 33-year-old winger is taking on a mentoring role with an inexperienced squad, drawing on 32 European matches earned at Marseille.

Football Sep 10

Carragher stands firm on Mac Allister despite Liverpool winner against Atletico Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but Jamie Carragher maintained the Argentine was wrong to air his contract frustrations publicly at a press conference beforehand.

Football Sep 10

Rice dismisses fitness fears after hamstring issue frustrated him at the World Cup

Declan Rice has brushed aside concerns over his workload at Arsenal, revealing a neural hamstring problem and illness hampered him during England's run to the World Cup semi-finals last summer. The midfielder says a full rest has him ready to sustain another 60-plus game season.

Football Sep 10

Wiese reveals icy atmosphere on shared Springboks-All Blacks flight to Baltimore decider

Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiese has lifted the lid on the frosty mood aboard the charter flight carrying both squads to Baltimore, where South Africa and New Zealand meet at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday in the fourth and final Test of their series.

Rugby Sep 10

Croft says Russell deserved equal strategy call after Mercedes cost him Monza win

Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft argues George Russell had every right to feel aggrieved after Mercedes pitted team-mate Kimi Antonelli during a virtual safety car period at Monza but left the race leader out, a decision that ultimately handed Antonelli victory.

Formula 1 Sep 10

Nathan Jones accuses linesman of staring at him 'like I'd volleyed his cat' after disallowed goal costs Charlton

Charlton manager Nathan Jones launched a colourful attack on assistant referee Bhupinder Gill after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled offside in a 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday — his second public criticism of officials in four days.

Football Sep 10

Luis Campos suspended for one match by the LFP for his conduct at Lille

PSG's sporting advisor has been handed a one-match suspension by the LFP's disciplinary commission following his conduct during Lille's 2-2 draw with PSG on August 28 in Ligue 1.

Football Sep 10

Etzebeth defends Springboks' ageing squad ahead of series-deciding clash with All Blacks

Eben Etzebeth, who turns 35 next month, says South Africa's veteran-heavy squad is working harder than ever as the Springboks seek to seal their series against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday.

Rugby Sep 10

Charlton boss Jones erupts over disallowed goal with 'volleyed his cat' linesman rant

Nathan Jones delivered one of the season's most memorable post-match interviews after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled out for offside in Charlton Athletic's 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday.

Football Sep 10

Arteta rages at Havertz, Madueke and Tzolis as Odegaard seals Arsenal win in Naples

Mikel Arteta was visibly furious on the touchline after three of his attackers failed to track back during Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli on Wednesday, with Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute strike proving the difference.

Football Sep 10