Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Jean Silva submits Delgado with scripted choke to demand UFC title shot
Jean Silva submitted Jose Delgado with a one-arm rear-naked choke in the third round of Noche UFC 4's main event on 12 September in Glendale, Arizona, then called for a featherweight title shot against the winner of Volkanovski vs. Evloev at UFC 333.
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Rooney brands VAR 'horrendous' after Haaland derby goal survives offside review
Wayne Rooney has condemned the VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's goal to stand in the Manchester derby, calling it 'baffling' after Pro Ref acknowledged an error of judgement over Enzo Fernandez's offside position.
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Pro Ref admits VAR error as Man City mock United after controversial derby win
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday thanks to Erling Haaland's goal, which Pro Ref later acknowledged should have been reviewed on-field due to Enzo Fernandez's offside position. City then appeared to taunt their rivals with a pointed social media post.
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Pro Ref admits VAR error as ex-referee says Oliver should have reviewed City's derby winner
Pro Ref has acknowledged an error of judgement after Manchester City's controversial winning goal at Old Trafford, with former Premier League referee Graham Scott arguing Michael Oliver should have been sent to the pitchside monitor to review the Haaland strike in full.
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Petaia ends two-year Wallabies exile as Kiss reshuffles squad to face Springboks
Jordan Petaia has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, joining Force fly-half Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and prop Zane Nonggorr as Les Kiss makes three changes ahead of the Springboks clash in Perth on 27 September.
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Prates warns Makhachev 'somebody is going to pay' as welterweight title fight looms
Carlos Prates has issued a direct challenge to UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev via social media, predicting the Dagestani will fall to 29-2 when the two meet. Makhachev is targeting a return before Ramadan, with late 2026 or early 2027 the likely window.
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Delgado drops Silva but falls to rear-naked choke in first UFC main event
Jose Delgado came agonisingly close to a major upset at Noche UFC 4 on September 12, flooring Jean Silva in round one before the Brazilian recovered to submit him with a one-arm rear-naked choke in the third.
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10-man City stun United at Old Trafford as Fernandez silences his critics
Manchester City produced a masterful derby performance to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men for most of the match after Phil Foden's early dismissal. Enzo Fernandez was outstanding in the second half, winning over the travelling City support.
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Dvalishvili shows respect for Nurmagomedov despite rivalry after UFC Shanghai KO
Merab Dvalishvili says he took no pleasure in watching rival Umar Nurmagomedov get knocked out cold by Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai, while eyeing the Chinese contender as a future opponent if he reclaims the bantamweight title at UFC 333.
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Tielemans admits United were 'sloppy' as 10-man City stun Old Trafford to win derby
Youri Tielemans conceded Manchester United did not deserve to win Sunday's derby after Erling Haaland's hour-mark goal gave 10-man Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, with United managing just three shots on target despite their numerical advantage.
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Chimaev backs Tsarukyan to dominate Ruffy with grappling edge at UFC 331
Khamzat Chimaev has predicted a straightforward night for close friend Arman Tsarukyan against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19, arguing Tsarukyan's wrestling and grappling are on a completely different level to the Brazilian's elite striking.
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McMillen reveals Rahiki sought mutual respect after their UFC Fight of the Night war
Tommy McMillen stayed unbeaten at 12-0 with a unanimous decision over Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC 4, and the featherweight prospect says the pre-fight bad blood dissolved the moment the final bell rang.
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City's analysts predicted Haaland's offside goal would stand as 10-man United fell short in derby
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite finishing with 10 men, with Erling Haaland's controversial VAR-approved goal and Phil Foden's red card the two pivotal moments of the Manchester derby.
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Cathro plays down ASSE's first defeat at Dunkerque, Greens remain leaders
Beaten 2-1 at Dunkerque on Saturday evening, the Greens see their run of five consecutive victories come to an end. Coach Ian Cathro refused to dramatize the result, calling for calm analysis and continuity of the method.
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Luis Enrique furious after Brest: "It's the worst of the four matches we've played"
PSG secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday thanks to an early goal from Ferran Torres, but Luis Enrique made no effort to hide his frustration with a performance he deemed insufficient, rescued by goalkeeper Safonov.
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Arteta's penalty fury backed by pundits as referee transcript reveals why spot-kick was given
Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 on Saturday, but Mikel Arteta's anger at a first-half penalty conceded to the visitors has been vindicated by Match of the Day pundits and a published referee transcript that shed light on the controversial decision.
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All Blacks assistant Barnes fumes over Moorby tackle that sparked Springboks' series-sealing try
New Zealand assistant coach Neil Barnes has hit out at a series of refereeing decisions in Baltimore, arguing a missed call on Josh Moorby directly led to Kurt-Lee Arendse's 60-metre try that killed off the All Blacks' comeback from 29-21 down.
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All Blacks assistant accuses SuperSport director of skewing replays against New Zealand in series defeat
Neil Barnes, assistant coach of the All Blacks, has alleged that South Africa's host broadcaster SuperSport showed referees footage that differed from what officials requested, and withheld equivalent replays favourable to New Zealand. The Springboks won the Greatest Rivalry Series 3-1, sealing the finale 43-28 in Baltimore.
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Barnes hails 'world-class' Mo'unga after first All Blacks start since 2023 World Cup Final
All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes praised Richie Mo'unga following his first Test start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final defeat to South Africa, saying the returning fly-half did nothing wrong and adds crucial depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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Adzic denies Juventus victory as Zhegrova's brace twice levels the score at Sassuolo
Author of a brace in the 82nd and 90+1 minutes, Edon Zhegrova brought Juventus level twice, but Sassuolo sealed a 3-2 victory in added time thanks to Adzic (90+4), condemning the Turin side to eighth place.
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