Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Greenwood under UEFA investigation for obscene gesture after Fenerbahçe's qualification
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mason Greenwood and Mattéo Guendouzi following Fenerbahçe's Champions League playoff victory over Lyon. The British striker is accused of making obscene gestures toward Lyon supporters.
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Osmanli's buggy choke stuns TUF 34 finale as teammate rivalry sets up grudge final
Mehemmedeli Osmanli submitted Christian Strong with a second-round buggy choke to reach the TUF 34 bantamweight final, where he will face teammate Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26 — a rivalry contestant Xavier Franklin says was fuelled by genuine gym tensions.
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Ethan Mbappé to start for Lille at Toulouse after impressing against PSG
After a standout performance in Lille's 2-2 draw with PSG, Ethan Mbappé has been included in Davide Ancelotti's squad for Thursday's Ligue 1 trip to Toulouse and is expected to start in attack.
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Springbok Women name experience-heavy XV to face Black Ferns under new co-coaches
South Africa have retained 11 starters from their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they prepare to face the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium in Soweto, with assistant coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September taking charge after head coach Swys de Bruin's departure.
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Rennie drops Taylor from All Blacks squad entirely for series-deciding Soweto Test
Dave Rennie has made sweeping forward changes for the All Blacks' third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with Asafo Aumua starting ahead of centurion Codie Taylor, who misses the matchday 23 altogether. Sam Darry and Peter Lakai also earn starting berths.
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Real Madrid Women seal Champions League return with 4-1 aggregate win over Ajax
Real Madrid Women booked their place in the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase after a 2-1 second-leg victory over Ajax completed a 4-1 aggregate win in the third qualifying round.
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Barcola available from Friday for Liverpool debut at Ipswich
Signed from PSG for over €140 million, Bradley Barcola could make his Liverpool debut on Friday night at Ipswich, according to manager Andoni Iraola.
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Karchaoui secures PSG women's qualification and demands a different face in Champions League
With a brace in extra time, PSG captain Sakina Karchaoui guided the Parisians to the Champions League league phase (5-1 against Frankfurt) before calling on her teammates to erase past European failures.
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Gloucester confirm Ross Byrne is staying despite links to French move
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has confirmed that Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne will remain at Kingsholm this season, dismissing speculation over a move to France after a difficult debut campaign in the Premiership.
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Springbok Women draft breast-cancer-stricken referee Barrett-Theron to sharpen scrum ahead of Black Ferns clash
South Africa's women have brought world-leading referee Aimee Barrett-Theron onto the training field to refine their scrum work before Saturday's historic first home meeting with the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
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Rennie makes three forward changes as All Blacks seek series win over Springboks in Soweto
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks forward pack for the decisive third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with Asafo Aumua, Sam Darry and Peter Lakai all promoted to the starting XV. Tupou Vaa'i will earn his 50th Test cap in the series decider.
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Airlink withdraws third Test flyover request as South African aviation authority investigates Cape Town stunt
South African airline Airlink has pulled its flyover request for the third Springboks vs All Blacks Test after its two Embraer jets passed within roughly 46 feet of DHL Stadium's roof, prompting a compliance investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
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Barcola fit for Liverpool debut against Ipswich after deadline-day midfield frustration
Bradley Barcola is available for Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Ipswich Town on Friday, manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed. The £38m signing from PSG arrives after Liverpool failed to replace Curtis Jones, who was sold to Inter Milan.
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Guendouzi and Greenwood face UEFA disciplinary proceedings after Lyon incidents
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood, as well as against Fenerbahçe, following provocations and a mass brawl that erupted after Turkey's qualification over Lyon in the Ligue des Champions play-offs.
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Mallett accuses All Blacks of 'basically cheating' in scrum row with Springboks
Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett has waded into the scrum controversy surrounding Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, accusing the All Blacks of deliberately collapsing scrums to avoid conceding penalties.
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Injury-hit Black Ferns hand rookie King starting role for historic Johannesburg double-header
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has named her squad for the Black Ferns' double-header against South Africa at FNB Stadium, with 2024 Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker ruled out by a shoulder injury. Test rookie Elinor-Plum King retains her starting spot after impressing on debut against the Wallaroos.
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Chimaev and Burns reunite on the wrestling mat four years after their UFC 273 classic
Khamzat Chimaev and retired MMA fighter Gilbert Burns will meet at Real American Freestyle 13 on Sept. 18 at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida — a rematch of their Fight of the Night clash at UFC 273 in 2022.
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Lima dismisses Hasan's callout, claims UFC Shanghai rival avoided eye contact at hotel
Andre Lima has hit back at Bilal Hasan's post-fight callout following UFC Shanghai, claiming the flyweight newcomer walked past him with his head down at the fighter hotel before finding courage at the microphone.
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Sharaf accuses UFC of favouring Steveson over ex-Marine ahead of UFC 331 clash
Sean Sharaf has publicly challenged the UFC over its repeated promotional collaborations with Gable Steveson, questioning why he — a former Marine — receives no similar treatment ahead of their UFC 331 bout on September 19 in Los Angeles.
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Rodrigues admits glove grab but insists it had no bearing on UFC Sacramento win
Gregory Rodrigues has acknowledged grabbing Anthony Hernandez's glove once during their five-round UFC Sacramento middleweight headliner, but firmly denies it amounted to cheating or influenced the decision victory that earned Fight of the Night honours.
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