Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Gane targets undisputed gold against unbeaten Hokit as Nunes returns at UFC 334
Ciryl Gane will put his interim heavyweight title on the line against undefeated Josh Hokit in the UFC 334 main event on 14 November at Madison Square Garden, with Amanda Nunes returning to challenge bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison in the co-main.
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Ponsonby warns Black Ferns that 66-14 win over Scotland won't be enough to beat England
Stand-in Black Ferns captain Georgia Ponsonby praised her side's second-half display in a convincing 66-14 defeat of Scotland in Edinburgh but cautioned that ball security and decision-making must sharpen before next weekend's WXV clash with England.
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Vera ends four-fight skid with third-round stoppage of Jourdain at UFC 331
Marlon Vera snapped a career-worst four-fight losing streak at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, forcing Charles Jourdain to quit in Round 3 for his first victory since August 2023.
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Japan snatch Pacific Nations Cup title as Fiji's second-half discipline crumbles in Tokyo
Samisoni Tua's late try sealed a 20-15 victory for Japan over defending champions Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final in Tokyo, with the Brave Blossoms dominating possession in the closing stages to deny the Flying Fijians back-to-back titles.
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Despaigne edges split decision as Tuivasa ties Ferguson's grim UFC losing record
Robelis Despaigne claimed his first-ever decision win at UFC 331, outlasting Tai Tuivasa in a wild heavyweight brawl. The loss was Tuivasa's eighth consecutive defeat, matching Tony Ferguson's record for the most consecutive losses in UFC history.
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O'Neill's knee gave out mid-fight, yet she still submitted Moura at UFC 331
Casey O'Neill revealed her left knee buckled moments after throwing an early kick against Eduarda Moura at UFC 331, yet she recovered to sink a first-round armbar and extend her finishing streak to two straight.
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Despaigne grinds out split decision to extend Tuivasa's eight-fight UFC skid
Robelis Despaigne returned to the UFC at Saturday's UFC 331 preliminary card and edged Tai Tuivasa by split decision, with scores of 29-28 twice in his favour. The result leaves Tuivasa on a damaging eight-fight losing streak inside the octagon.
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Brito's coach called Chikadze's slip before it happened, sealing UFC 331 TKO
Joanderson Brito stopped Giga Chikadze in the first round at UFC 331 after his coach spotted Chikadze spill water on his feet pre-fight and warned the Brazilian that the kick-heavy Georgian would slip on the brand-new canvas.
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Plummer shines again but red card costs Clermont in 46-24 defeat to Bayonne
Harry Plummer delivered another strong individual display in the Top 14, but a red card to Marcos Kremer proved decisive as Clermont slipped to a 46-24 loss at Bayonne, their second defeat of the 2026/27 season.
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Hansen warns Black Ferns must sharpen up after 66-14 Scotland rout ahead of England clash
New Zealand's Black Ferns ran in ten tries to beat Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, but head coach Whitney Hansen cautioned that a clunky first-half display must be corrected before next weekend's showdown with England.
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O'Neill survives anaconda choke to seal spectacular armbar at UFC 331
Casey O'Neill overcame an early anaconda choke attempt from Eduarda Moura to execute a stunning armbar submission at 3:22 of Round 1 at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, extending her winning streak to three fights.
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Drake stakes $650,000 on Joshua Van to retain flyweight title at UFC 331
Rapper Drake has posted a $650,000 bet on Joshua Van to defend his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 331 main event on Saturday, with a winning payout of $448,500 on the line.
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France snatch stunning comeback win over Wallaroos despite playing with 11 players
France overturned a 19-point deficit and survived six yellow cards — including a straight red for eye-gouging — to beat Australia's Wallaroos 29-26 in a chaotic Test match in Aix-en-Provence, with a second-half bus fire adding to the mayhem.
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Andros Townsend escapes serious injury after pitch roller runs him over in Thailand warm-up
Footage from Thailand shows former England winger Andros Townsend being struck by a pitch roller during pre-match warm-ups ahead of PT Prachuap's 3-0 win over Pattani FC. The 35-year-old emerged unharmed and came off the bench in stoppage time.
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Lampard likens Coventry matchwinner Dasilva to Ashley Cole after first Premier League win
Jay Dasilva's composed finish secured Coventry's first Premier League win of the season at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with manager Frank Lampard comparing the left-back's goal to those he witnessed from Ashley Cole at Chelsea.
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Rosenior sparks post-match brawl after goading Strasbourg fans in Paris FC win
Liam Rosenior's return to Strasbourg ended in a touchline scuffle after the Paris FC head coach gestured towards his former club's supporters following a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory, prompting a confrontation with players from both sides.
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De Ligt and Baleba return lifts Carrick as Sesko doubt clouds Fulham trip
Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday needing a win, with Matthijs de Ligt and Carlos Baleba both making the squad after injury layoffs — but striker Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after missing the travelling party.
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Brito targets Chikadze finish at UFC 331 to force his way into featherweight rankings
Joanderson Brito enters Saturday's UFC 331 preliminary card clash with Giga Chikadze on a two-fight winning streak, targeting a stoppage that would push him into the featherweight top 15. Chikadze, 38, arrives having lost three straight fights.
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Rice escapes red card for kick-out as Arsenal collapse to 3-0 defeat against Brighton
Declan Rice was shown only a yellow card after appearing to kick out at Brighton's Malick Yalcouye in the dying moments of Arsenal's 3-0 loss, drawing comparisons to Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester derby the previous weekend.
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Holmberg's stoppage-time equaliser denies Olid first win as Arsenal rescue WSL draw
Smilla Holmberg headed home in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Arsenal a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the Women's Super League, denying new United manager Eva Olid a maiden victory after Julia Zigiotti Olme had given the hosts the lead.
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