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MMA UFC 331 — Heavy Accusations and a Press Conference Scandal
Their first meeting, back in December 2025, lasted all of twenty-six seconds and ended with Alexandre Pantoja stricken by an elbow injury. None of that has stopped Joshua Van, the reigning champion a
Football "This Is a Wound I'll Carry" — Thomas Tuchel Reflects on England's World Cup Semi-final Collapse
England led 1-0 from the 55th minute of their 2026 World Cup semi-final, yet manager Thomas Tuchel still abandoned his 4-4-2 for a 5-3-2 as his side struggled to keep the ball and hold their defensi
Tennis Six-time Grand Slam Champion Joe Salisbury Retires from Professional Tennis
Joe Salisbury, a six-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one in doubles, has retired from professional tennis at the age of 34. The Briton chose the US Open as his farewell event, reach
Tennis Five in a Row — Carlos Alcaraz to Play at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz has booked his place at the Nitto ATP Finals, the season-ending championship, for a fifth consecutive year, having compiled a 26-4 record this season and lifted the Australian Open tit
Football Michael Carrick Under Mounting Pressure After Old Trafford Collapse
Manchester United squandered a two-goal lead at Old Trafford and crashed out of the Carabao Cup, England's League Cup, after a 3-2 defeat by Brighton. It was the first time in 551 matches that United
Football Harry Kane Set to Extend Bayern Munich Contract by the End of September
Fresh from scoring his 100th Bundesliga goal, Harry Kane, 33, is poised to extend his current contract with Bayern Munich by the end of September, a milestone reached in the 2-1 win over Elversberg t
MMA Contender Series Headliner: Miami Police Officer Fights for a UFC Contract
Despite an unbeaten 7-0 professional record and a 100 per cent finishing rate, Miami police officer Luis Hernandez goes into his fight for a UFC contract as a +150 underdog. The 30-year-old first dr
F1 Five Continents, 24 Rounds: Formula 1 Unveils Its 2027 Calendar
Twenty-four grands prix across five continents. Formula 1 has officially published its 2027 calendar, and its sweeping changes open a new chapter for the sport. Portugal's Portimão circuit and Turkey
Football Mbappé vs Yamal: the Frontrunners and Intrigue in the 2026 Ballon D'Or Race
Kylian Mbappé raised his World Cup tally to 22 goals in 2026, becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Yet he ended the season empty-handed, without a trophy for either Real Madrid or Franc
Basketball 2019 Champion Heads Home as Clippers Send Leonard to Toronto for Ingram and Draft Picks
The Toronto Raptors have brought Kawhi Leonard back from the Los Angeles Clippers. The two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player returns in a blockbuster trade that sends Brandon Ingram and Grayson D
MMA Jones Mocks Injured Aspinall as UFC Heavyweight Title Falls Vacant
Jon Jones, 39, once turned down $30 million rather than face Tom Aspinall, yet he greeted the Briton's decision to relinquish the UFC heavyweight championship with open ridicule on social media. Aspi
Tennis Draper Calls Time on 2026 Season Early After Missing Every Grand Slam and Sliding Down the Rankings
An arm injury kept Jack Draper out of all four Grand Slam tournaments in 2026, and the 24-year-old has tumbled to 155th in the world rankings. The former world number four last played on 13 August a
MMA Josh Hokit Demands Showdown with Ciryl Gane for UFC Title Vacated by Tom Aspinall
Ten fights, ten wins. On the back of that unbeaten record, Josh Hokit, the 28-year-old American heavyweight, has called for a bout with Ciryl Gane for the UFC championship belt left vacant by Tom As
MMA Serious Eye Injury and a Vacant Belt: Tom Aspinall Gives Up the Heavyweight Title
Tom Aspinall had chased the UFC heavyweight championship since the age of 10. At 33, he has handed it back. A serious eye injury has forced the Briton, whose record stands at 15 wins, three defeats
Football Michael Oliver's Error at Old Trafford and Ifab's Refusal to Broadcast VAR Audio Live
The 74,161 supporters packed into Old Trafford were left entirely in the dark when referee Michael Oliver allowed Erling Haaland's goal to stand, even though another Manchester City player had in fa
F1 "This Is a Mickey Mouse Race" — Madrid's New Circuit Draws Fierce Criticism from Drivers
The Spanish Grand Prix at Madring, the newly built street circuit in the Spanish capital, ended in victory for Kimi Antonelli. The Italian claimed his eighth win of the season after Lando Norris, Mc
Football Harry Kane's 150th Goal in a Bayern Shirt
Harry Kane brought up 150 goals in all competitions for Bayern Munich, opened his account in this season's Bundesliga, Germany's top flight, and settled a 2-1 win over Elversberg with a finish on 72
Football Neymar Beats the Club to It: Philippe Coutinho to Continue His Career at Santos
Philippe Coutinho, 34, is joining Santos. The transfer was confirmed by Neymar in a video posted on social media, though the club itself has yet to issue an official statement. The Brazilian midfiel
Football 44-year Low: Tottenham Fail to Score in Their Opening Four Premier League Fixtures
For the first time in the club's 144-year history, Tottenham have gone through the opening four matches of a Premier League season without scoring, taking just two points from a possible 12. The goa
Boxing Technical Knockout in the Ninth Round: Jai Opetaia Retains His Titles and Calls Out Benavidez
Jai Opetaia knocked out Noel Mikaelian on a Las Vegas fight night. The Australian ended the bout, staged on the undercard of the Ryan Garcia–Conor Benn showdown, by technical knockout at 1:37 of the
