Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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CSAC chief moves to ban oblique kicks from MMA after UFC 331 controversy
California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster has opened discussions on banning lateral knee kicks following a complaint at UFC 331, where Edmen Shahbazyan protested a legal technique he did not know was permitted.
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OM-PSG Classico: Controversial Missed Penalty on Gouiri Reignites Refereeing Debate
Marseille lost 1-2 to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday at the Vélodrome, but a challenge by Désiré Doué on Amine Gouiri just before halftime—left uncalled by referee François Letexier and not reviewed by VAR—has sparked fresh controversy over the officiating.
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Savea and Jacobson face lengthy absences as All Blacks reveal full South Africa tour injury toll
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that captain Ardie Savea requires shoulder surgery with his return timeline uncertain, while Luke Jacobson faces four to five months out after elbow surgery. Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, and Anton Segner are all expected back for the Bledisloe Cup.
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Pantoja out-earns champion Van on UFC 331 disclosed salary sheet
The California State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed purses for UFC 331, with former flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja topping the card at $650,000 — $150,000 more than titleholder Joshua Van's $500,000 show money.
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Carrick plays down VAR apology as Saha warns United's season hinges on Baleba
Michael Carrick has downplayed the significance of Pro Ref's apology over the VAR error that allowed Manchester City's derby winner to stand, while former striker Louis Saha says Carlos Baleba must fill the void left by Casemiro if United are to salvage their season.
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Five straight defeats, 17th place: Genesio addresses his future after Classique loss
Olympique de Marseille suffered a fifth consecutive defeat on Sunday at the Vélodrome, losing 1-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1. Bruno Genesio announced he wants to meet with club officials, while ruling out resignation for now.
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OM ultras demand McCourt's departure after fresh PSG defeat
Beaten 1-2 by PSG in the Classique at the Vélodrome, OM slipped to second-to-last place in Ligue 1. In the stands, ultras displayed banners directly targeting owner Frank McCourt.
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Arteta blames his players as Arsenal's unbeaten run ends in 3-0 Brighton rout
Arsenal's nine-game Premier League winning streak was ended by Brighton on Saturday, with a 3-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta criticised his players' basics, while pundit Paul Merson labelled £75m summer signing Bruno Guimarães 'miles off it'.
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Tsarukyan knocks out Ruffy at UFC 331 then demands Gaethje fight him or vacate the title
Arman Tsarukyan finished Mauricio Ruffy with first-round elbows at UFC 331 to reinforce his claim as the No. 1 lightweight contender, then accused champion Justin Gaethje of deliberately avoiding him and issued an ultimatum: fight or relinquish the belt.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan's wrestling after UFC 331 knockout win over Ruffy
Paddy Pimblett has questioned Arman Tsarukyan's wrestling credentials following his first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on 19 September in Los Angeles, arguing Tsarukyan's eye was damaged and he failed to secure a single takedown before landing the finishing elbow.
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Carrick urges Manchester United fans not to abandon season after 10-point gap opens
Michael Carrick called on Manchester United supporters to stay patient after a draw at bottom-placed Fulham left the club 10 points behind Manchester City with just five points from their opening five Premier League games.
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Estranged teammate Jean Silva urges fans to back Ruffy after Tsarukyan KO at UFC 331
Jean Silva has publicly called on his followers to support Mauricio Ruffy following his first-round knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles — despite the pair's well-documented falling-out as former Fighting Nerds teammates.
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Clarke reveals how Springboks outfoxed All Blacks in the aerial battle during Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Caleb Clarke has opened up on New Zealand's persistent high-ball struggles, explaining how South Africa's chasers consistently positioned themselves between the winger and the ball to disrupt Dave Rennie's revised aerial strategy across the series.
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Tsarukyan opens as massive favourite over Gaethje after first-round KO at UFC 331
Arman Tsarukyan cemented his status as the leading lightweight contender with a brutal first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, and oddsmakers now install him as an 81.8% favourite over champion Justin Gaethje in a potential title fight.
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Steveson's manager backs Olympic champion to recover after 12-second UFC knockout by Sharaf
Gable Steveson was stopped in just 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. His manager Abe Kawa has since released a statement backing the Olympic gold medalist to bounce back, drawing comparisons to GSP, Islam Makhachev, and Jose Aldo.
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Marquinhos snatches victory for PSG at the Vélodrome against ten-man Marseille
PSG wins 2-1 at Marseille in the Classique of Matchday 5 in Ligue 1. Marquinhos scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, before Weah's red card for Marseille, who suffer a fifth consecutive defeat.
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Real Madrid blast 'catastrophic' refereeing after 2-1 derby defeat to Atletico
Real Madrid have released a scathing official statement condemning referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias after a 2-1 La Liga defeat to Atletico Madrid, citing two unpunished red-card offences and a controversial sending-off of Dean Huijsen that turned the game.
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Jourdain waves off UFC 331 loss to Vera after losing eyesight in third round
Charles Jourdain ended his bantamweight unbeaten run at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, signalling to the referee he could not continue against Marlon Vera after losing his vision in the third round.
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Carrick rejects Neville's 'pathetic' verdict and insists United can still have a big season
Michael Carrick pushed back against Gary Neville's damning assessment after Manchester United were held to a last-minute draw at Fulham, leaving them 12th in the Premier League and ten points behind leaders Manchester City.
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Arbeloa accuses referees of favouring Man Utd after Cunha's late equaliser denies Fulham
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa claimed referees 'don't like Manchester United to lose' after Matheus Cunha's deflected late effort cancelled out Lisandro Martinez's own goal to earn United a draw at Craven Cottage.
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