Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Record deficit and zero signings: OM fans confront McCourt after third defeat
Beaten 3-2 by Paris FC on Sunday at the Vélodrome, Marseille suffered their second consecutive loss. In the stands, cutting banners directly targeted owner Frank McCourt, accusing him of lying and incompetence.
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Ferguson returns to Misfits Boxing ring to face soccer-star-turned-fighter Biyong on Sept. 26
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will box Kenzo Biyong, a former professional soccer player making his striking debut, in a five-round bout at Misfits Boxing on September 26 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
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Oumar Sy admits chasing finish for home crowd cost him UFC Paris upset
Oumar Sy, a -210 favourite against Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Paris, has acknowledged that his obsession with securing a stoppage for the French crowd left him vulnerable to the knee and follow-up strikes that handed him a shocking second-round defeat.
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Parnasse stops Hooker in round one on UFC Paris debut, calls out Holloway
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself to UFC audiences in emphatic fashion, finishing Dan Hooker with a body kick and follow-up strikes in the first round of the UFC Paris main event before targeting a future bout with Max Holloway.
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Michael Page beats Ruziboev on decision but admits he's 'holding back' at UFC Paris
Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision at UFC Paris in the final fight of his current contract, but the knockout artist left frustrated, saying he played it too safe and needs to take more risks.
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Maitland-Niles' last-gasp equaliser denies Manchester United victory at Goodison
Ainsley Maitland-Niles curled home a stunning stoppage-time equaliser to earn Everton a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, cancelling out Benjamin Sesko's 88th-minute header and leaving United with one win from three league games.
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Genesio slams Marseille players after second straight defeat
Beaten at home by Paris FC (2-3) from the 23rd second of play, Marseille suffered a second consecutive loss. Bruno Genesio highlighted gross defensive errors and alarming lack of maturity after just three matchdays.
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Walker warns Almeida walked into a trap facing 130kg Goncharov in Russia
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker, who trains alongside Evgeniy Goncharov, says Jailton Almeida is heading into a carefully laid trap at ACA 207 on September 12 in Krasnodar. Walker doubts Almeida can execute his trademark takedowns against the 286-pound former ACA champion.
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Debutant Andrusca stuns favourite Wood by unanimous decision at UFC Paris
Pavel Andrusca, a late replacement making his UFC debut on five days' notice, handed Nathaniel Wood a unanimous decision defeat at UFC Paris on 5 September, ending the Englishman's four-fight winning streak. Wood has since apologised to his team and vowed to return stronger.
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All Blacks assistant Barnes admits Springboks' set-piece dominance demands humble pie before Baltimore
All Blacks forwards coach Neil Barnes has openly conceded New Zealand were outmuscled at scrum time in Soweto, saying he and scrum coach Jason Ryan must find solutions before the series-levelling third Test in Baltimore.
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Goalkeeper Koeman Jr. scores twice from the spot to snatch late draw for Telstar
Ronald Koeman Jr. converted two penalties, including a stoppage-time equaliser in the 11th minute of added time, to rescue a 2-2 home draw for Telstar against Cambuur in the Eredivisie on Sunday.
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Teenage substitute Hisai floors veteran Sitthichai with brutal uppercut at Knockout 68
Muay Thai and kickboxing veteran Sitthichai was knocked out cold by 20-year-old Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68 in Yokohama on Saturday. Hisai, stepping in on short notice and moving up a weight class, landed a vicious uppercut that lifted the former Glory Kickboxing champion off his feet.
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Verstappen hugs Antonelli's father at Monza before son can reach him in viral paddock moment
Max Verstappen was caught on camera embracing Marco Antonelli in the Monza paddock after Kimi Antonelli won his home grand prix from 19th on the grid, with the gesture drawing widespread praise from fans across social media.
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All Blacks lose Savea, Jacobson and Tupaea to injury ahead of Baltimore Springboks decider
New Zealand arrive in Baltimore for the fourth and final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series without nine squad members, including key starters Ardie Savea (shoulder), Luke Jacobson (elbow tendon), and Quinn Tupaea (MCL).
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Erasmus praises All Blacks scrum after Springboks edge third Test in Soweto
Rassie Erasmus credited New Zealand's front-row changes after South Africa's 29-24 win in Soweto, admitting the scrums were far from one-sided and calling for the 'games' narrative around Springbok set-piece tactics to be put to rest.
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Sinayoko scores hat-trick as Paris FC stuns Marseille at the Vélodrome
Lassine Sinayoko scored a hat-trick to secure Paris FC a 3-2 victory away at Olympique de Marseille. Despite a brace from Gouiri, Marseille suffers its second consecutive home defeat.
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Stassin scores at 85' but Sevilla held to draw in added time
Lucas Stassin marked his first goal for Sevilla FC in the 85th minute, but Espanyol snatched an equalizer in the 90th+8 to frustrate the Sevillans, who were reduced to ten men after Sangante's red card.
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Anik predicts Gaethje will rematch Topuria for lightweight title in 2027
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes the promotion is seriously considering an immediate rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, after Gaethje's stunning upset stoppage win at UFC White House handed Topuria the first loss of his career.
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Carragher insists Gyokeres will never displace Havertz as Arsenal's first-choice striker
Jamie Carragher has delivered a blunt verdict on Viktor Gyokeres's prospects at Arsenal, arguing the Swedish striker lacks the defensive work rate to dislodge Kai Havertz, who has started all three games this season and scored against Coventry and Chelsea.
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Arteta insists reigning champions Arsenal will reach even greater heights this season
Mikel Arteta praised an 'exceptional' performance after Arsenal beat Chelsea at the Emirates to maintain a perfect start to their Premier League title defence, with captain Martin Odegaard scoring the decisive second-half winner.
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