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Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.

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Walker to take over from Farbrace as Sussex coach

Sussex announce former Kent boss Matt Walker will replace Paul Farbrace as their head coach for the 2027 season.

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County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast

A star team rather than a team of stars shone on Finals Day, beating Somerset in the semis and Hampshire in the finalBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...

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GB's Bentley elevated to WBO middleweight champion

Britain's Denzel Bentley is elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the belt.

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Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition?

If you thought the 2026 tournament was sprawling, think again with six host countries over three continents getting involved in four years’ timeIf the 2026 World Cup was the tournament’s largest edition yet – featuring 48 teams for the first time in its 96-year history, being played in three different countries – the 2030 World Cup is going to have an even bigger footprint. Continue reading...

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The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself

Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remainThere are a few contenders for the most striking image from the first block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship. Was it South Africa splintering the Wales scrum like balsa wood in Durban? Or England’s Manny Feyi-Waboso underlining his potential to be one of the superstars of next year’s Rugby World Cup? Or maybe New Zealand reminding everyone, themselves included, how lethal they can be when they trust the catch-pass game that was once their default setting?There were some definite coaching winners, too, inevitably led by Rassie Erasmus but also including the All Blacks’ new head man, Dave Rennie, who is three from three so far. Anyone seeking another serious fix of international rugby need look no further than next month’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and the All Blacks, an even spicier prospect now the visitors are back up and running. Continue reading...

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Japan goalkeeper Okuma signs for Aston Villa

Aston Villa announce the signing of 21-year-old Japan goalkeeper Akane Okuma.

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NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal

The midsummer party in Vegas is a showcase for the next wave of NBA talent. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebookThe hype heading into this year’s draft was tremendous, and through the small sample size of 10 or so days in the Las Vegas summer heat, this year’s class has lived up to its billing. Continue reading...

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Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes

France defender is club’s sixth signing of the summerCoach Ho says she is aggressive and good on the ballTottenham have signed the France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a club record fee. The price paid for the 22-year-old has not been disclosed but the previous club record, paid for Signe Gaupset in January, was reportedly more than £375,000.“The league is very competitive, every game is a tough game and that’s what I’m most excited about,” said Sombath. “I saw that Spurs had a very good season last year. My qualities can bring something to the team, even though I know they already have a lot.” Continue reading...

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