Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ivory Coast stun France 2-1 as Spain held by Iraq in World Cup warm-ups
Guéla Doué scored and assisted the winner as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in Nantes on Thursday, while Spain — missing Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams — were held 1-1 at home by Iraq in La Coruña.
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King Green meets finish-specialist McKinney at UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Alan 'King' Green and Terrance McKinney have been booked for a lightweight clash at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Green carries a three-fight win streak into his 31st UFC appearance, while McKinney has never once been taken to a decision in 26 professional bouts.
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Cherki starts and scores against Ivory Coast, Deschamps faces a tough dilemma
Playing as number 10 in the absence of Dembélé during the warm-up match against Ivory Coast in Nantes, Rayan Cherki opened the scoring and dominated France's attacking play, complicating Didier Deschamps' plans just weeks before the World Cup.
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Slipper chases first Brumbies title as Wellington qualifier looms against Hurricanes
James Slipper, the most-capped Super Rugby player in history, says winning a title with the Brumbies is the driving force behind his desire to keep playing, as the Canberra side face a daunting 0-21 record against Kiwi teams in New Zealand ahead of Friday's qualifying final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
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Doski levels for Iraq against Spain with a stunning cross-shot in La Coruña
Iraq held their own against Spain at halftime of their friendly World Cup 2026 preparation match, thanks to a magnificent cross-shot from Merchas Doski that neutralized Ferran Torres's opening goal at Riazor stadium.
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King Green meets Terrance McKinney on UFC 329 card in Las Vegas
Lightweight veteran Alan 'King' Green (35-17-1) will face knockout specialist Terrance McKinney (18-8) at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, a bout confirmed by MMA Fighting's Damon Martin and Mike Heck. Green enters on a three-fight win streak; McKinney has never seen a scorecard in 26 professional bouts.
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France vs Ivory Coast: Mbappé starts as centre-forward with Olise, Cherki and Thuram
Didier Deschamps unveiled his starting XI for the friendly match against Ivory Coast on Wednesday at 21:10 in Nantes as preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé is deployed as centre-forward, supported by a trio of Olise-Cherki-Thuram.
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Australia end 1,300-day SVNS drought with Valladolid final comeback win over South Africa
Australia claimed their first men's SVNS trophy in more than 1,300 days in Valladolid, overturning a 14-0 deficit to beat South Africa 26-19 in the Cup Final. Henry Hutchison was named Player of the Final after leading the remarkable turnaround.
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Australia chase historic SVNS double sweep heading into Bordeaux finale
Australia's men and women both won in Valladolid to put themselves in contention for a rare Championship sweep at the Bordeaux SVNS. The feat has only been achieved once before by the Aussies, in the 2021/22 series.
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Mbappé one goal from Giroud's record and four from Klose before World Cup
Starting Thursday night against Côte d'Ivoire in Nantes, Kylian Mbappé can become France's all-time leading goalscorer in this warm-up match, then target Miroslav Klose's world record during the 2026 World Cup.
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Aspinall eyes revenge against Gane or historic showdown with Pereira after UFC White House
UFC undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he wants revenge against Ciryl Gane following their October no-contest, but acknowledges a title unification fight with Alex Pereira — who could become the first three-division champion in UFC history — would be equally compelling.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield set for Cardiff's Principality Stadium on August 16
Manchester City will face Premier League champions Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, with the match moving to Cardiff's Principality Stadium — its first hosting of the fixture since 2006 — after Wembley became unavailable due to pre-planned concerts.
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Sheehan ruled out as Cullen makes three Lions changes for Leinster's URC semi-final
Dan Sheehan misses Leinster's URC semi-final against the Stormers at the Aviva Stadium after sustaining knee and shoulder injuries against the Lions. Ronan Kelleher, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier all come into the starting XV.
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Departing Wales prop Nicky Smith backs Leicester to challenge for silverware for years
Nicky Smith has admitted leaving Leicester for Sale was a "very, very tough" decision, but the Wales loosehead prop insists the Tigers are built to compete at the top of English rugby long after his departure.
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