Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Charlie Adam joins Robyn Cowen on BBC commentary for Tunisia vs Japan World Cup clash
Robyn Cowen leads BBC commentary for the World Cup Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan, with former Scotland international Charlie Adam serving as co-commentator. Tunisia must avoid defeat to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a heavy opening loss to Sweden.
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Kape avenges 2017 Horiguchi loss with third-round stoppage to headline UFC Vegas 119 bonus sweep
Manel Kape earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus after stopping Kyoji Horiguchi in Round 3 at UFC Vegas 119, avenging a submission defeat from 2017. Three other fighters also pocketed $100K bonuses on a standout main card.
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Istvan Kovacs named referee for Tunisia vs Japan at Club World Cup
Romanian official Istvan Kovacs will take charge of the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. The 41-year-old UEFA elite referee previously officiated the 2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
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Kape avenges 2017 submission loss by knocking out Horiguchi in UFC Vegas 119 main event
Manel Kape settled an eight-year score at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday, dropping Kyoji Horiguchi with a crushing right hand in the third round to earn a knockout victory in their flyweight rematch.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves — a record for any 90-minute World Cup match since 1966 — as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, securing the tiny Caribbean nation's first point at a World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curaçao their first-ever World Cup point
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-breaking 15-save performance to hold Ecuador to a draw at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, securing the Caribbean nation's first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup.
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Du Plessis and Usman set to headline UFC Oklahoma City in former champions clash
Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, both former UFC middleweight champions, will meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night 281 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao historic draw against Ecuador at World Cup
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure a goalless draw against Ecuador at the World Cup, just days after the Caribbean nation's 7-1 defeat to Germany. Former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong also impressed before his withdrawal in the 76th minute.
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Stirling stays perfect with brutal second-round stoppage of Cutelaba at UFC Vegas 119
Navajo Stirling improved to 10-0 and a flawless 5-0 in the UFC by overwhelming Ion Cutelaba with a punishing barrage of punches and elbows in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 119, forcing a referee stoppage at 3:23 of round two.
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Dias urges Portugal unity after Ronaldo scrutiny follows World Cup opening draw
Rúben Dias has called for calm within Portugal's squad after their 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Kansas City drew widespread criticism, much of it aimed at 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo following another goalless World Cup display.
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Magomedov lands rare Scottish twister on UFC debut to finish Baghdasaryan in round one
Murtazali Magomedov announced himself in the UFC featherweight division by submitting Melsik Baghdasaryan with a rare Scottish twister at 1:17 of the first round at UFC Vegas 119, moving to 11-0 in his career.
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Former champion Usman steps up to middleweight to face du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City
Kamaru Usman will move up to middleweight to face former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18 at the Paycom Center — the promotion's first event in the city in nearly a decade.
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Oliveira's controversial elbows finish Fili in featherweight debut at UFC Vegas 119
Vinicius Oliveira earned a second-round knockout over Andre Fili at UFC Vegas 119, but the finish was clouded by apparent illegal shots to the back of the head before referee Herb Dean stopped the contest at 4:56.
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Mesquita survives knockdown scare to armbar Mullins and stay unbeaten at UFC Vegas 119
Beatriz Mesquita weathered a damaging left hook and follow-up punches before luring Melissa Mullins into a first-round armbar at UFC Fight Night 279, preserving her perfect 8-0 record. Elsewhere on the prelims, Kevin Borjas upset unbeaten Andre Lima by unanimous decision despite missing weight.
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Mesquita survives knockdown scare to armbar Mullins and stay unbeaten at UFC Vegas 119
Bia Mesquita kept her perfect record intact at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday, recovering from being rocked by Melissa Mullins to submit her with a first-round armbar from the bottom, moving to 8-0 professionally and 3-0 in the UFC.
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Ma Ning to make World Cup refereeing debut as Ecuador face elimination against Curacao
China's Ma Ning takes charge of Ecuador vs Curacao in Kansas City, making his World Cup refereeing debut. Ecuador must win to stay alive in Group E after losing their opener to Ivory Coast, while Curacao are rebuilding after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany.
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Undav's brace turns around Germany's match against Ivory Coast and secures Round of 16 spot
Deniz Undav came off the bench in the 68th minute and scored twice (68', 90+4') to erase Franck Kessié's opening goal and give Germany a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, securing qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Springboks squad for Nations Championship opener against England
Rassie Erasmus has selected six potential debutants — Paul de Villiers, Riley Norton, Ruben van Heerden, Carlu Sadie, Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams — in a 46-man Springboks squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, which begins on 4 July against England in Johannesburg.
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Chokheli demolishes Shahbazyan in 23 seconds on UFC debut to announce himself
Georgian welterweight Levan Chokheli needed just 23 seconds to finish Leon Shahbazyan in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday, ending the fight with a vicious eight-punch combination and a body shot that floored his opponent.
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Super-sub Undav nets twice late on to seal Germany's place in World Cup last 32
Denis Undav came off the bench to equalise and then score a stoppage-time winner as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, clinching top spot in Group E at the 2026 World Cup.
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