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Moses Itauma to face Filip Hrgovic for vacant IBF heavyweight title

British heavyweight Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world title at the O2 Arena on 29 August. The 21-year-old can become the second-youngest heavyweight champion in history.

Soccer

Qatar whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais arrested before US court testimony

Former Qatar World Cup whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais has been arrested in Jordan. The incident occurs just two weeks before he was due to testify in a US human trafficking case.

Soccer

Crystal Palace sign defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after successful trial

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu following a successful pre-season trial. The 27-year-old arrives as a free agent to bolster the Eagles' defensive options.

Soccer

Newcastle reject Manchester United enquiry for defender Lewis Hall

Newcastle United have firmly rejected an approach from Manchester United for 21-year-old England left-back Lewis Hall.

Soccer

Vinicius Jr signs new Real Madrid contract amid Premier League interest

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr has committed his future to Real Madrid until 2032. The decision ends Arsenal's interest and highlights a recurring problem for English football.

Soccer

Football Association bans solid pitch perimeter walls after Billy Vigar death

The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches across the National League system following a safety review prompted by the death of Billy Vigar.

Basketball

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA records and claims career-best form for Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark says she is playing the best basketball of her career after overcoming recent injuries to set unprecedented WNBA records.

Soccer

Manchester United hold talks for Roma midfielder Manu Kone in £42m deal

Manchester United have held initial talks to sign AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone, though internal disagreements remain over the £42.8m transfer.