Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Dorgu's defensive struggles leave Carrick without a left-back answer despite United's 4-0 rout of Sabah
Patrick Dorgu started at left-back for the first time since joining Manchester United, assisting Matheus Cunha's opener in a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah — but his defensive frailties raised fresh doubts about cover for the injured Luke Shaw.
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Alvarez warns Topuria will never be the same fighter after Gaethje stoppage loss
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has urged the promotion against booking an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, arguing Topuria's first professional loss will leave a lasting psychological mark that makes running it back a risk for both fighter and organisation.
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Undefeated Khasan Magomedsharipov faces stiffest career test against Borics at PFL Dubai
Khasan Magomedsharipov, the unbeaten brother of former UFC standout Zabit, will put his 11-0 record on the line against experienced Hungarian featherweight Adam Borics at PFL Dubai on November 14. Former Bellator champion Sergio Pettis also joins the card against Joji Goto.
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Geiger and Helu called up as USA Eagles name squad to face Japan in Pacific Nations Cup semi-final
Kaleb Geiger and Vili Helu have joined the USA Eagles squad in Japan as injury cover for Campbell Robb, Ma'ake Muti and Brandon Harvey ahead of Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-final against the Brave Blossoms in Osaka.
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Carrick hails 'fantastic' Mainoo as United's midfield clicks in 4-0 Champions League rout
Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo as a player having a 'massive influence' after Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, with the interim boss also explaining the tactical changes reshaping United's midfield.
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Super Rugby Pacific confirms Christchurch return for 2027 Super Round with five-match schedule
Super Rugby Pacific has locked in Christchurch's One NZ Stadium as the host venue for the 2027 Super Round, scheduled for April 2-4, featuring all ten teams across five Trans-Tasman fixtures over three days.
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Silva steps in against Delgado to headline Noche UFC after Rodriguez withdrawal
Jean Silva takes on Jose Delgado in the featherweight main event of Noche UFC in Glendale on Saturday, after Yair Rodriguez pulled out late. Delgado enters as a significant underdog but has a chance to announce himself as a genuine 145-pound contender.
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Injury-hit All Blacks hand Codie Taylor captaincy for Springboks series decider in Baltimore
New Zealand head into the fourth and final Test against South Africa at M&T Bank Stadium having lost captain Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson and Quinn Tupaea to injury, with hooker Codie Taylor stepping up to lead the side in a must-win decider.
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Como stun Leipzig 4-1 on Champions League debut as Bayern demolish Bodo/Glimt 5-0
Como marked their first-ever Champions League appearance with a commanding 4-1 home victory over RB Leipzig, while Bayern Munich thrashed Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 5-0 in their opening group-phase fixture.
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Sesko's clinical finish reminds Carrick he has a natural number nine as United ease past Sabah 4-0
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a composed centre-forward's goal as Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 Champions League win over Azerbaijani side Sabah, raising questions about whether the Slovenian will start Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Baturina scores Como's first-ever Champions League goal against Leipzig
In its maiden Champions League appearance, Como opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Martin Baturina, before the Croatian midfielder also provided an assist for Douvikas' second goal.
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Ranked Wisniewska meets Hackett in PFL Chicago flyweight bout with title implications
Fifth-ranked women's flyweight Paulina Wisniewska will face Chelsea Hackett at PFL Chicago on October 16, in a divisional matchup that could reshape the 125-pound rankings beneath a title rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop.
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Unbeaten Shaidulloev signs two-year MVP deal after claiming PFL title at Super RIZIN 5
Razhabali Shaidulloev made history at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka on Thursday, defending his RIZIN featherweight belt and claiming the vacant PFL title with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee — then immediately agreed a two-year deal with the newly rebranded MVP promotion.
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Canada frame WXV Global Series as World Cup rehearsal ahead of Scotland opener
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet has instructed his squad to treat their five-match WXV Global Series run — against Scotland, England and France — as a Women's Rugby World Cup simulation, with three debutants set to feature in Edinburgh on Saturday.
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Nine-year-old Sabah FK arrive at Old Trafford as youngest club in Champions League history
Sabah FK, founded in Azerbaijan in 2017, make their Champions League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 10 September — entering the competition as the youngest club ever to reach the league phase.
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France hand debuts to Grosz and Dezou for WXV opener against resurgent Black Ferns
Coach François Ratier has named two debutants and three sevens specialists in France's starting XV for their WXV Global Series opener against New Zealand on Sunday, with stand-in captain Pauline Bourdon-Sansus leading a reshuffled side.
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De Allende singles out Jordie Barrett as the rival who 'really does stand out' after three-Test battle
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has praised All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett as the standout opponent of his career's current chapter, saying he has 'learned a lot' from their three clashes in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
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Sabah FK: The £16m Azerbaijan debutants standing between Man United and a Champions League opener
Manchester United host Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Thursday in their Champions League opener. The Azerbaijani side, valued at just £16m compared to United's £800m, are making their first-ever appearance in the competition after a dramatic comeback win over Hapoel Beer Sheva.
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Akliouche sole blemish as PSG crushes Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League
PSG opened their Champions League campaign with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening at Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres scored a historic hat-trick on his European debut for the club, while Ousmane Dembélé added two goals and two assists. Analyst Laure Boulleau singled out Maghnes Akliouche as the only disappointing performer of the night.
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Kondogbia and Nnadi absent, OM faces Classique with depleted midfield
Already two defeats in three Ligue 1 matches, OM will face PSG on September 20 without Geoffrey Kondogbia or Tochukwu Nnadi, both sidelined, according to Bruno Genesio's press conference statements.
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