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Villa come from behind to beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller
Ollie Watkins scores twice to pull his team back from two goals behind as Aston Villa go on to defeat Brighton 4-3. Source link
'Nowadays it's normal' – Amorim on 'surviving' online abuse
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he does not engage with social media in order to avoid any online abuse and “protect him and his family”. Source link
FIA election to go ahead despite legal challenge
The FIA’s presidential election is set to go ahead next week, although legal proceedings could overturn the result in February. Source link
Will a Salford phoenix club be able to contest 2026 season?
After being liquidated on Wednesday, can Salford Red Devils feasibly rise as a phoenix club under new ownership to contest the 2026 Championship season? Source link
South Africa chase record 359 to beat India
South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur. Source link
Paqueta warned but avoids extended ban for dissent
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is warned but avoids an additional ban from the FA for his reaction to being sent off against Liverpool. Source link
Wales can be team to avoid at World Cup – Tandy
Wales boss Steve Tandy is confident his side will grow to be a team that others want to avoid at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Source link
Scotland must beat Ireland before World Cup – Townsend
Scotland have been drawn against Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal in Rugby World Cup 2027. Source link
Robertson sees off Wu to make UK Championship quarters
Neil Robertson cruises to a 6-1 win over Wu Yize and reaches the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York. Source link
Ireland must look after 'own side of things' at World Cup
Head coach Andy Farrell is not being drawn on suggestions that Ireland have been handed a favourable draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Source link