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Mohamed Salah: Inside his move to Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
Russell: Sprint pole a good reminder that 'I've still got it'
George Russell admitted it was "good to remind myself I've still got it" after returning to form by taking Sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid
Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.
Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team
Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.
Draper ruled out of US Open as injury absence continues
British star Jack Draper has been ruled out of the US Open as he continues to battle a bone bruise in his dominant left arm.
⚽ Inside Malaysian club's world-record streak
Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have made a habit of breaking records, and now they've topped a global one that stood for 32 years.
Bayern: New treatment caused Musiala collapses
Bayern Munich have been aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological issue for at least a year, board member for sport Max Eberl said Friday.
Villa boss Emery hints at Watkins, Martínez exits
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits Ollie Watkins could be the next big-name player to leave the club this summer, while also revealing Emiliano Martínez has asked to move.
Ronaldo starts 25th season with 977th career goal
Cristiano Ronaldo began his 25th season as a professional with his 977th career goal as he came off the bench to help Al Nassr secure a 4-0 win on Friday.
Sources: Concacaf, UEFA discuss joint Nations Lg.
Concacaf and UEFA are in discussions to create a combined Nations League competition that could begin as soon as the fall of 2028, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Paredes gets 10-match ban for WCup final brawl
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.
Sources: Man United agree $96M deal for Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Champs Arsenal start Prem with rout of Coventry
Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defence with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
Doyle: Ebor test should suit Klassleader
Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle shares her expert views on the best of the action at York and Chester on Saturday, including the £500,000 Ebor Handicap.
Chelsea to host Shakhtar's Champions League home games amid ongoing exile
Shakhtar Donetsk will play their Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season after coming to an agreement with Chelsea to host their European matches while they remain in exile from their Donbas Arena home.
Russell claims Dutch GP Sprint pole with Antonelli, Hamilton on back foot
George Russell made the ideal start to his attempt to mount a championship fightback in the second half of the 2026 F1 season by claiming pole position for Saturday's Dutch Grand Prix Sprint as nearest title rivals Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton qualified outside the top four.
Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl
Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspendedFifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands bannerThree Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands bann…
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