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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire walking off the pitch after receiving a red card
Soccer

Harry Maguire misses Chelsea clash after FA uphold misconduct charge

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will serve an additional one-match ban against Chelsea after an FA misconduct charge was upheld.

Oleksandr Usyk celebrating a heavyweight boxing victory in the ring
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Usyk claims pound-for-pound top spot as returning Fury misses out

Oleksandr Usyk has claimed the number one spot in the men's pound-for-pound boxing rankings. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury missed the top 10 despite a comeback win.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi looking thoughtful on the touchline during a Premier League match
Soccer

Roberto De Zerbi must start Xavi Simons to save Tottenham from relegation

Roberto De Zerbi faces a major tactical dilemma at Tottenham Hotspur. The Italian manager must find a way to integrate £51m signing Xavi Simons into his starting lineup to avoid relegation.

Nico Schlotterbeck playing for Borussia Dortmund during a Bundesliga match
Soccer

Liverpool can trigger £50m release clause for Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck

Liverpool have the exclusive option to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck for £50m. The German international has a restricted release clause valid until mid-July.

Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio playing in a Champions League match
Soccer

Manchester United target £52m deal for Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio

Manchester United are preparing a summer move for Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio after being cleared to trigger his £52m release clause.

Miami Hurricanes defensive end Akheem Mesidor rushing the passer on the football field
Football

Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor emerges as first-round NFL Draft prospect

Miami Hurricanes defensive end Akheem Mesidor has elevated his NFL Draft status to a potential first-round pick following a career-best final season.

Scottish football players celebrating a late stoppage-time goal against Belgium
Soccer

Scotland secure stoppage-time draw against Belgium in World Cup qualifier

Scotland scored a dramatic late equaliser to secure a vital draw against Belgium, keeping their World Cup qualification hopes alive.

Viktor Axelsen of Denmark competing on the badminton court
Other

Badminton great Viktor Axelsen retires at 32 following back injury

Two-time Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen has retired at the age of 32. The Danish great steps away from the sport due to a persistent back injury.