• West Ham suspend transfer director after he claims African players ’cause mayhem’
• Theo Walcott sees a great partnership ahead with Seamus Coleman at Everton
• Riyad Mahrez in a ‘very difficult situation’ with Leicester teammates after trying to force transfer
• Leigh Griffiths hits winner for Celtic against Partick Thistle
• Antonio Conte: This is already a good season
• Football rumours: More moves at Arsenal and changes expected in Manchester
• Alexis Sanchez’s move to Man United to be confirmed imminently
• ‘Embarrassment’ in Scotland over failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill
• Bottom-side Swansea stun high-flying Liverpool
• Tottenham lose ground in race for top-four place

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  TUF 26 Finale medical suspensions: Barb Honchak, Sean O’Malley face lengthy absences

  Barb Honchak had a tough loss Friday night and now it might be a bit before she’s able to return to the Octagon. The former Invicta FC women’s flyweight champion is facing...

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  Monday Morning Analyst: Dustin Poirier’s grappling fundamentals at UFC Norfolk

  At UFC Norfolk, Dustin Poirier showcased solid fundamentals everywhere, but especially in the grappling department. While Anthony Pettis held his own – especially with a nimble guard – he was overwhelmed by the expert mat...

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  Away for 20 months after multiple surgeries, Marcelo Guimaraes plans UFC comeback

  SAO PAULO, Brazil — Marcelo Guimaraes hasn’t fought since March 2016 and though he’s not quite ready to return, he doesn’t see his comeback as being too far off. The former Jungle Fight...

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  Demetrious Johnson stresses importance of defense for young MMA fighters: ‘I want you to have a long career’

  No matter what the vocation is, those best at it are often the most critical of their own work. That rings true in athletics as well. Ask LeBron James or Tom...

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  Tyson Nam talks upset victories, UFC dream, and nearly fighting Demetrious Johnson

  Maybe Tyson Nam’s nickname should be “The Spoiler”. It would be fitting, given his history of walking into hostile territory and defeating heavily favored opposition in impressive fashion. The 34-year-old was happy...

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  LFA 24 salaries, medical suspensions: Mackenzie Dern cashes $12,000 for fourth pro win

  Blue-chip MMA prospect Mackenzie Dern was the top earner at LFA 24, cashing a disclosed fight purse of $12,000 for her first-round submission win over Mandy Polk on Friday night. The...

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  Herbert Burns set to fight in the U.S., explains conditions to re-sign with ONE Championship

  Herbert Burns is moving on with his career. The featherweight talent competed under the ONE Championship banner since 2013, but has dealt with long layoffs after going 4-0 in 12 months between...

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  Jim Wallhead out of UFC Gdansk fight with Warlley Alves

  Warlley Alves needs a new opponent for UFC Gdansk. Initially booked to meet Jim Wallhead at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 118 in Gdansk, Poland, the Brazilian welterweight has been left without an opponent as...

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  Cody Stamann wants apology from Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan for ‘biased’ UFC 216 commentary

  Cageside commentators beware: Cody Stamann is listening and he demands respect. It’s not uncommon for a UFC broadcasting team calling the action to skew their praise in the direction of one fighter, especially...

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  Tony Ferguson’s message to Conor McGregor: ‘Defend or vacate’

  TONY FERGUSON submitted Kevin Lee in the third round of their highly anticipated grudge match to become the UFC’s Interim lightweight champion and immediately turned his focus on a fight with...