Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Cejudo backs Ruffy to leapfrog Tsarukyan into Gaethje title shot after UFC 331
Henry Cejudo believes Mauricio Ruffy could skip the queue and land a lightweight title fight with Justin Gaethje if he upsets Arman Tsarukyan in Saturday's UFC 331 co-main event, citing Dana White's apparent coolness toward Tsarukyan.
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Mercedes' secret weekly codes helped Antonelli nail his race-winning VSC pitstop in Madrid
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed the team uses rotating secret codes — changed every race weekend — to prime drivers for potential safety car calls, a system that proved decisive in Kimi Antonelli's Spanish Grand Prix victory.
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Jemima Adams Verling earns Test debut as Ireland name squad for WXV opener against USA
The 20-year-old Connacht back-row forward is the only uncapped player in Scott Bemand's matchday squad for Ireland's WXV Global Series 2026 fixture against the USA Women's Eagles at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.
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Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and hands debuts to Ngumoha and Lewis-Skelly in revamped England squad
Thomas Tuchel has named a reshuffled England squad for Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia, and Croatia, recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and handing call-ups to teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
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Arteta buries Hurzeler feud ahead of Brighton clash that could equal Arsenal's 123-year record
Mikel Arteta has dismissed lingering tensions with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler before Saturday's Premier League meeting at the Amex Stadium. A win would give Arsenal eight consecutive victories and equal the club's best-ever start in 123 years.
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Canada prop Kassil banned three matches after red card in WXV Global Series opener against Scotland
Brittany Kassil has been handed a three-match ban following her red card for dangerous tackling in Canada's 64-26 win over Scotland. The 35-year-old loosehead prop will miss fixtures against England, France and a home Test, though the ban can be reduced to two matches.
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Mbappé criticized by Zemmour after gesture of support for migrants at Elche
Before the Elche-Real Madrid match, Kylian Mbappé refused to fully wear a t-shirt in support of Ceuta residents, sparking controversy. Éric Zemmour strongly attacked the France captain, accusing him of "Islamic solidarity" superior to French solidarity.
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URC moves team-announcement deadline to Thursday in bid to boost league profile
The United Rugby Championship will require clubs to name their squads by 2pm on Thursdays from the 2026/27 season, a rule change that echoes the controversy sparked by Rassie Erasmus's late lineup switches during the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series.
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Italy name experienced squad as Sciamanna begins WXV tenure against Japan
Plinio Sciamanna selects a seasoned Azzurre side for his debut as Italy head coach, facing Japan in Saturday's WXV Global Series opener at Stadio Omero Tognon — a fixture that also marks Toshizumi Kitagawa's first match in charge of the Sakura Fifteen.
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Fijiana stun Spain with three tries in 13 minutes to make history at WXV Global Series Challenger
Fiji's women overturned a deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Spain 38-32 at the WXV Global Series Challenger — their first-ever victory over Las Leonas — with tries from Nabura, Nailolo and Adi Tove sealing a landmark result.
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Piper Duck on how Mary Fowler's 'growth over outcome' mantra is shaping Wallaroos ahead of France clash
Wallaroos loose forward Piper Duck says a visit from Matilda Mary Fowler in Manchester left a lasting impression on the squad, with her 'growth over outcome' philosophy now central to Australia's preparations for their first-ever match on French soil against Les Bleues.
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Reynolds and McElhenney mock Southampton's Spygate scandal in Firefox privacy skit ahead of Championship clash
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have released a tongue-in-cheek video poking fun at Southampton's Spygate scandal, days before the two sides meet in the EFL Championship. Manager Phil Parkinson, however, insists his focus is purely on the result.
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Rotherham Titans embrace sweeping transformation for first Championship return in eight years
Rotherham Titans are overhauling Clifton Lane from the ground up as they prepare for their first Championship season in eight years, with director of rugby Harvey Biljon overseeing a 90-degree pitch rotation, new stands, and upgraded facilities.
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Black Ferns captain Ponsonby braced for 'enemies on the field' reunion with Scotland club teammates
New Zealand skipper Georgia Ponsonby will face her former Trailfinders Women teammates Emma Wassell and Rachel Malcolm when the Black Ferns meet Scotland at the Hive on Saturday, in what she describes as a 'weird but funny' reunion.
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400 riot-ready officers deployed as Millwall host West Ham in first derby for 14 years
The Metropolitan Police have secured a Section 35 dispersal order and will deploy 400 officers — roughly four times the usual Championship presence — as Millwall face West Ham at The Den on Saturday for the first time since February 2012.
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Olise calls out German referees over string of uncalled fouls
Five goals in six matches, but also a mounting tally of uncalled challenges: Michael Olise raised his voice after Bayern Munich's draw with Schalke 04, to the point that Harry Kane had to intervene. Bayern Munich publicly backed their attacker.
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Tuchel set to recall Cole Palmer as England name squad for Nations League opener against Spain
Thomas Tuchel is expected to bring Cole Palmer back into the England fold for a three-week international break that includes Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia. Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Morgan Gibbs-White are among the selection decisions facing the manager.
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Genesio questions his future at Marseille after fourth consecutive defeat in Istanbul
Crushed by Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday evening, Olympique de Marseille suffered a fourth consecutive defeat. Bruno Genesio himself raised questions about his position, with the Classique against PSG approaching.
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Springboks face Fiji in RWC 2027 warm-up as three-peat bid takes shape
South Africa and Fiji will meet at Polytec Stadium in Gosford on 18 September 2027, a fortnight before the Springboks open their Rugby World Cup title defence against Italy in Adelaide.
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Carrick's Man United struggles echo Solskjaer's final weeks as board pressure mounts
Manchester United's poor start under Michael Carrick — two defeats in four league games plus a Carabao Cup loss to Brighton — is drawing uncomfortable parallels with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking in November 2021, when an emergency board meeting sealed the Norwegian's fate after a 4-1 defeat at Watford.
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