Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Hat-trick, penalty won, assist: Olise single-handedly crushes Union Berlin
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick and won a penalty as Bayern Munich delivered a crushing 7-0 victory over Union Berlin on Friday in the Bundesliga. The French international now has 8 goals and 3 assists in seven matches this season.
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Fighting Nerds coach reveals the chin tweak that turned Jean Silva's choke into a finisher
Flavio 'The Legendary' Alvaro has explained how a single chin-position adjustment transformed the submission Jean Silva used to defeat Jose Delgado into what the camp now calls the 'Legendary Choke'. Silva's coach also argued his fighter deserves a featherweight title shot after going 7-1 in the UFC with six finishes.
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Pantoja and Van both make weight as UFC 331 flyweight title rematch confirmed
Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van both hit 125 pounds at the UFC 331 weigh-ins in Los Angeles, clearing the way for their flyweight championship rematch. All 24 fighters on the 12-bout card made weight without incident.
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Van and Pantoja both hit 125 as UFC 331 flyweight title rematch clears final hurdle
Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja made weight at Friday's official weigh-ins in Los Angeles, clearing the path for their flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 on Saturday. All 24 fighters on the card successfully hit their marks.
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Leinster name 41-man squad for South Africa tour to open URC title defence
URC champions Leinster have selected a 41-man squad for their opening two rounds in South Africa, with three uncapped players and returning signings Joey Carbery and Peter Dooley among those heading to face the Lions and Sharks.
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Hurzeler stands by 'own rules' Arsenal jab ahead of Brighton's clash with league leaders
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has refused to retract his claim that Arsenal 'make their own rules', reaffirming his stance in a pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting at the Amex Stadium.
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Jorge Jesus keeps Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad for Nations League
Appointed after Portugal's elimination in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Jorge Jesus unveiled his first squad list: 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo features alongside several new faces including Fabio Silva and Samuel Soares.
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Kye Genesis shatters opponent's arm in nightmarish amateur submission at Cage Titans 78
Amateur fighter Kye Genesis produced one of 2026's most gruesome submission finishes at Cage Titans 78 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, breaking David Diaz's arm so precisely that Diaz had no time to tap before the damage was done.
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Canada coach Rouet builds PWR bridges as 25 internationals anchor national team's rise
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet is actively cultivating ties with Premiership Women's Rugby clubs, where 25 of his internationals are contracted, arguing the arrangement is a "win-win" that underpins the national team's growth ahead of a WXV clash with England.
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Carrick hits back after fan chants as United slump to third defeat in six games
Michael Carrick deflected criticism over his composed touchline manner and shrugged off offensive Stretford End chants after Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford.
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Canada can reclaim second in World Rugby rankings by ending England's 39-match winning run
The second weekend of WXV Global Series action brings a rematch of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final at Sandy Park, where Canada can leapfrog New Zealand into second place — but only if England suffer their first defeat in 39 matches.
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Record Baltimore crowd of 68,000 signals America is ready for Rugby World Cup 2031
A near sell-out crowd of 68,173 at M&T Bank Stadium — the largest ever for a rugby match in the United States — watched New Zealand face South Africa in the final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test, offering World Rugby a promising blueprint five years out from hosting the men's Rugby World Cup.
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Chimaev targets UFC middleweight title again after revealing hand injuries and Burns rematch plans
Khamzat Chimaev has opened up about nagging hand injuries that may require a short break from sparring, while reaffirming his ambition to reclaim the UFC middleweight title he lost to Sean Strickland in May. The Chechen fighter faces Gilbert Burns in Miami on Saturday.
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400 riot-trained officers deployed as Millwall host West Ham for first time in 13 years
The Metropolitan Police will deploy around 400 officers at The Den on Saturday as Millwall face West Ham for the first time since 2012, while Wolves vs West Brom and an Old Firm derby add to a packed weekend of high-tension fixtures.
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Carrick urges calm after United's worst home collapse in 50 years leaves them 13th
Michael Carrick has accepted responsibility for Manchester United's poor start to the season but insisted it is 'not the end of the world', following a 3-2 Carabao Cup collapse against Brighton after leading 2-0 — the first time United have lost at home from that position in 50 years.
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Maresca warns Manchester City that Sunderland pose toughest test of the season
Enzo Maresca has called Sunday's Premier League home game against Sunderland the toughest challenge of Manchester City's season so far, and expects to restore his big-name starters after rotating heavily in a 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich.
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Arbeloa warns Fulham must hit Anfield levels to contain struggling Man United
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed Michael Carrick to handle the pressure at Manchester United while insisting his side must match their performance at Liverpool to take anything from Sunday's Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.
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De la Fuente names Spain Nations League squad from Ceuta in show of solidarity amid migration crisis
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his Nations League squad from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where more than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in late July. Spain open their campaign against England at Wembley on 26 September.
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Genesio reportedly duped by Marseille: four straight defeats and an emptied squad
After four consecutive losses, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Besiktas in the Europa League, Bruno Genesio is reportedly convinced he was misled about the club's true state when he signed with Marseille, according to journalist Dave Appadoo.
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Finn Russell returns to Bath starting line-up for Glasgow Warriors pre-season test
Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell starts for Bath against his former club Glasgow Warriors at Old Anniesland on Friday, with the Gallagher Premiership season just one week away.
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