NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion
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Chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol says it is getting 'too late' for Al Ittihad to sign Mohamed Salah, saying Liverpool are not expecting to hear more from the Saudi club.
Sexton to start for Ireland in World Cup opener
Johnny Sexton gets the nod for his first appearance since March as he is named in Ireland's team for Saturday's World Cup opener against Romania.
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‘Way more tournaments’: Naomi Osaka planning tennis return after giving birth
Former world No 1 has not played competitively in a yearTime off for birth of daughter ‘raised my love for the sport’Naomi Osaka is intending to play “way more tournaments” on her return to tennis following the birth of her daughter. The four-time grand slam champion, who has not played a competitive match since last September, announced her …
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Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in World Cup opener with Romania
The veteran fly-half has been sidelined through injury and suspension.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni confirms Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is doubt with foot injury
The defender is a doubt for Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifier against Ecuador
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Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in World Cup opener with Romania
The veteran fly-half has been sidelined through injury and suspension.
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Man United Europa League winner holds talks with Real Betis as he closes in on new club following his release... but Manuel Pellegrini's side face competition from Premier League newboys Sheffield United and Luton
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Kansas City start Super Bowl defense with Patrick Mahomes looking to inspire the first repeat since the Patriots in 2005... but can Jared Goff and Lions spoil the NFL Kickoff party?
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Wayne Rooney eyed up for return to England as he emerges a possible target for Tom Brady's Birmingham City should manager John Eustace leave the club
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Fulham open Harrison Reed contract talks after Wolves transfer bid rejected
Midfielder is open to staying at Craven Cottage as he looks for an improvement on a £30,000-a-week deal that expires next summer
Cristiano Ronaldo declares his rivalry with Lionel Messi ‘is over’
Ronaldo and Messi have moved to Saudi Arabia and the United States respectively as they reach the winter of their illustrious careers