Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Covington calls Chimaev a 'quitter' after Strickland stripped him of UFC middleweight title
Colby Covington has dismissed Khamzat Chimaev's weight-cut excuses following his split-decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, arguing the defeat revealed a mental weakness rather than a physical one — and insisting he could expose those same flaws in a future wrestling match.
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Desailly settles it: « Africa's champion is still Senegal », not Morocco
Questioned on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, Marcel Desailly refuses to recognize Morocco's title awarded by default after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final was annulled. For the 1998 World Cup winner, it is Senegal, victorious 1-0 on the pitch on January 18 in Rabat, that remains the true African champion.
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Hadjar relaxed about losing Monaco podium if Alpine's Gasly appeal succeeds
Isack Hadjar says he would accept losing his first Red Bull podium at Monaco if Alpine's Right of Review overturns Pierre Gasly's pitlane speeding penalties, though he admits the three championship points would sting.
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Pereira shows empathy for Adesanya's four-fight skid ahead of historic heavyweight bid
Alex Pereira has spoken candidly about Israel Adesanya's recent struggles, saying any fighter — including himself — can fall into a losing run. Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House on Sunday, chasing a record third divisional title.
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Mexico host South Africa as World Cup 2026 kicks off at the Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Group A, reprising the 2010 tournament opener. South Korea and the Czech Republic then meet in Guadalajara in a second Group A fixture on the same night.
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Sportsbooks favour a draw as USA face Paraguay in 2026 World Cup opener
Caesars Sports says a draw is its most profitable outcome for the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup opener on Friday, with heavy public money already backing the co-host nation at -110 on the three-way moneyline.
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Shakira and Burna Boy to headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony takes place at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, with Shakira and Burna Boy headlining alongside Tyla, J Balvin, Maná, and several other international acts before Mexico face South Africa.
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US Soccer Stars Celebrate as Knicks Complete Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History
Members of the United States World Cup squad, including midfielder Tyler Adams, erupted in celebration after watching the New York Knicks complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, with Adams' couch-destroying reaction caught on camera.
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Trump to skip USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay as Rubio leads delegation
Donald Trump is expected to be absent from SoFi Stadium when the United States open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio heading the government delegation instead.
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Pulisic, Balogun and Wright tipped to fire USA past Paraguay in World Cup opener
With the 2026 World Cup under way, the United States face Paraguay in their opening group match on Friday. Christian Pulisic leads an American attack that analysts believe is underrated, while Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal and host nation Mexico are also drawing attention.
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Shakira and Burna Boy open World Cup 2026 at Azteca as Mexico face South Africa
Shakira and Burna Boy headline the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, performing the official tournament song before co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in Group A — a repeat of the fixture that opened the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg.
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Controversial Sampaio named referee for World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa
Brazilian official Wilton Sampaio, who drew fierce criticism from England players after their 2022 World Cup exit against France, will referee the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
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England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in World Cup 2026 group stage under Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas on 17 June, before facing Ghana in Boston and Panama in New Jersey to complete Group L.
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UFC's White House octagon takes shape on South Lawn three days before historic card
The UFC octagon is now installed on the South Lawn ahead of Sunday's White House event, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title unification, with Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane contesting an interim heavyweight belt in the co-main.
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FIA agrees to review penalties that stripped Gasly of Monaco podium
The FIA stewards have accepted Alpine's Right of Review request over the two five-second pitlane speeding penalties that demoted Pierre Gasly from third to seventh at the Monaco Grand Prix, amid concerns over the accuracy of the timing loop system.
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Neville, Keane and Wright to front ITV's World Cup 2026 opener as Mexico host South Africa
ITV has confirmed its broadcast team for the World Cup 2026 opening fixture, with Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright joining presenter Mark Pougatch in the studio. Jon Champion and Ally McCoist will call the action as Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
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Antonelli and Mercedes mock viral Kim Kardashian towel moment after Monaco GP win
Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes released a playful video poking fun at the social media frenzy sparked when Kim Kardashian picked up the race winner's towel at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Antonelli's victory extended his championship lead to 66 points.
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Searle and Steward pass fit to start as Leicester face Northampton in Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers will have Billy Searle and Freddie Steward available for Friday's Gallagher Premiership semi-final at Franklin's Gardens, with both players recovering from hamstring and thumb injuries respectively. James O'Connor misses out after being substituted against Bath last week.
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Hadjar claims first Red Bull podium in chaotic Monaco GP as Antonelli wins fifth straight
Isack Hadjar secured his first podium as a Red Bull driver at the Monaco Grand Prix after a pitlane speeding penalty demoted Pierre Gasly to fourth. Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth consecutive victory of the season, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to overtake George Russell in the standings.
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Croft questions Monaco GP's wave of pitlane penalties: 'Something was a bit amiss'
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has voiced scepticism over the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix, suggesting a timing system flaw may have cost Pierre Gasly and George Russell podium finishes.
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