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Fiziev's wheel kick floors Torres in second round at UFC Fight Night Baku

Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick and follow-up punches 15 seconds into the second round to headline UFC Fight Night 280 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday.

MMA Jun 27

Drew Fischer named referee for Croatia v Ghana's decisive World Cup 2026 Group L clash

Canadian official Drew Fischer has been appointed to take charge of Croatia v Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium, a Group L finale where both sides can secure automatic progression to the knockout rounds.

Football Jun 27

Uzbekistan's Tantashev to referee Algeria vs Austria in pivotal World Cup group decider

Ilgiz Tantashev of Uzbekistan has been appointed referee for Algeria vs Austria at Kansas City Stadium, a match where both sides can still advance to the last 32. A draw sends both through; a defeat leaves the loser relying on the best third-place standings.

Football Jun 27

Tandy hails 'brilliant hit-out' as Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 and North bids farewell with two tries

Wales head coach Steve Tandy praised a hard-fought 33-31 win over the Barbarians as ideal preparation for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji, while George North marked an emotional final appearance with two second-half tries.

Rugby Jun 27

England fans spend £15,000 each to follow Three Lions into World Cup knockout stage

England supporters have descended on New Jersey ahead of their Group L clash with Panama, with Thomas Tuchel's side already through to the knockout phase. Some fans have spent up to £15,000 each on packages covering all three group games.

Football Jun 27

Almabayev submits Johnson with only the fourth Suloev stretch in UFC history

Asu Almabayev secured a rare Suloev stretch submission against Charles Johnson at UFC Baku on Saturday, tapping out his opponent at 3:33 of Round 3 to improve to 7-1 in the promotion and claim his third consecutive victory.

MMA Jun 27

Leclerc qualifies second despite Ferrari being 'lost' in Austrian GP practice

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified second and third for the Austrian Grand Prix after Ferrari struggled badly on Friday, with the Scuderia's overnight setup changes vaulting them ahead of McLaren and within striking distance of poleman George Russell.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Cody Gakpo and partner announce loss of baby son Elijah during World Cup

Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced the loss of their baby boy, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, after a miscarriage while Gakpo is on duty with the Netherlands at the World Cup.

Football Jun 27

Verstappen questions single yellow flag shown after his high-speed Red Bull Ring crash

Max Verstappen called it 'crazy' that only a single yellow flag was initially shown after his heavy crash at Turn 9 during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. The FIA responded that standard procedure was followed, with double yellows displayed 15-20 seconds after the incident.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Russell reveals how Wolff's quiet radio message unlocked his pole-position lap in Austria

George Russell has explained that Toto Wolff's cryptic 'just drive' radio message during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying was a personal confidence boost — one that helped the Mercedes driver recover from a difficult Q1 and Q2 to claim pole position.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Antonelli aborts Austrian GP lap after misreading yellow flag, costing him front-row start

Kimi Antonelli mistook a single yellow flag for a double yellow in Q3 at the Red Bull Ring, abandoning a lap that could have placed him on the front row. Team-mate George Russell correctly read the warning to claim pole, with Antonelli left to start fourth.

Formula 1 Jun 27

Sevilla honorary president Joaquin Caparros diagnosed with colon cancer at 70

Joaquin Caparros, the former Sevilla manager who holds the club record of 248 matches managed, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. The 70-year-old, named honorary president last July, is already undergoing treatment.

Football Jun 27

Deschamps returns to France's World Cup camp after attending his mother's funeral

Didier Deschamps has rejoined the French squad at the World Cup after flying home to attend his mother's funeral. Assistant coach Guy Stephan oversaw France's 4-1 win over Norway in his absence, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a hat-trick.

Football Jun 27

Cody Gakpo and partner mourn loss of baby son Elijah during pregnancy

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced the death of their unborn son, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, after confirming the pregnancy in May. The couple, who already have a son named Samuel, shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram statement.

Football Jun 27

Scottish rugby greats gather in Edinburgh to celebrate the life of Scott Hastings

Hundreds of players, family, and friends gathered at George Watson's College in Edinburgh to honour British and Irish Lions centre Scott Hastings, who died on 17 May aged 61 following complications from cancer treatment.

Rugby Jun 27

Magomedov chokes Oleksiejczuk unconscious at UFC Baku and calls out Adesanya

Abus Magomedov stopped Michal Oleksiejczuk with a guillotine choke 3:25 into the first round at UFC Baku, then immediately called out two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who is currently on a four-fight losing streak.

MMA Jun 27

Hernandez seeks redemption against Rodrigues to headline UFC Sacramento in August

Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues are set to meet in a middleweight main event at UFC Fight Night on August 22 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Hernandez looks to rebound from a third-round stoppage loss to Sean Strickland, while Rodrigues rides a three-fight winning streak.

MMA Jun 27

Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 as George North scores twice in farewell appearance

Wales secured back-to-back victories for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a 33-31 win over the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, as retiring George North signed off with a try double against the nation he represented 121 times.

Rugby Jun 27

PSG enter Álvarez talks, handing Atlético Madrid fresh leverage over Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain have opened dialogue with Atlético Madrid over Julián Álvarez, giving Los Rojiblancos a credible alternative buyer as Barcelona continue to struggle with the club's asking price. The 26-year-old Argentine has publicly favoured a move to Barcelona, but PSG have not closed the door.

Football Jun 27

Russell's Austrian GP pole stands as yellow flag controversy ruled a red herring

George Russell will start the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position after analysts confirmed his lap was not affected by a double-waved yellow flag triggered by Max Verstappen's late qualifying crash. Charles Leclerc lines up second, with Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli on row two.

Formula 1 Jun 27