Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Anthony Smith fights at Gamebred FC on Oct. 2 while facing four felony charges
Anthony Smith will headline Gamebred Bare-Knuckle MMA 12 against Jordan Heiderman on October 2 in the Dominican Republic, despite facing four felony charges following his July arrest in Nebraska on allegations of domestic assault.
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Reilly to captain First Nations & Pasifika XV in inaugural Kaume'a Ofi Trophy clash with Tonga
ACT Brumbies recruit Triston Reilly will lead the First Nations & Pasifika XV against a Tonga President's XV at Teufaiva Stadium, with the match marking the first-ever contest for the Kaume'a Ofi Trophy.
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Wallabies chase first five-Test winning run in five years against Argentina in Mendoza
Australia have won four straight Tests under interim head coach Les Kiss and can match a feat not achieved since 2021 when they face Los Pumas in Mendoza. Winger Max Jorgensen says the squad is focused on the task but has one eye on next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Chimaev returns to RAF mats to face former UFC champion Woodley in Moscow main event
Khamzat Chimaev makes his second RAF appearance when he wrestles Tyron Woodley at VTB Arena in Moscow on Saturday. Olympic gold medallist Abdulrashid Sadulaev also features in a stacked card that includes Bo Nickal, Shara Magomedov, and Anatoly Malykhin.
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Olise shines again as Bayern thrashes Osnabrück to reach DFB-Pokal last 16
Caught off guard by Osnabrück's early opener, Bayern Munich overturned the second-division club 4-1 on Wednesday evening. Harry Kane (brace) and Michael Olise, once again on the scoresheet, guided the trophy holders into the last 16.
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PSG Women Secure Champions League Qualification Against Frankfurt After Extra Time
After a 1-1 draw in regular time, PSG Women dominated Frankfurt 5-1 in extra time playing with a numerical advantage on Wednesday in Poissy to secure their ticket for the 2026-2027 women's Champions League.
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Anthony Smith fights Jordan Heiderman at Gamebred FC amid pending felony charges
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith will headline Gamebred FC's heavyweight grand prix on October 2 in the Dominican Republic, facing Jordan Heiderman — with a judge granting him permission to travel while he awaits trial on multiple felony charges.
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Champion Gaethje picks McGregor over rematches: 'Fun to shut him up'
Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has ruled out rematches with Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, instead floating a fight with Conor McGregor as his preferred next title defence — though hand injuries will keep him sidelined until 2027.
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Saint-Etienne, Perfect Leader After Four Matches, Heavy Favourite for Ligue 1 Promotion
Four matches, four victories, including a 3-2 success at Dijon on Monday evening: ASSE sits atop Ligue 2 with a four-point lead over Reims and Montpellier, and boasts a 58.3% chance of finishing in the top two according to Football Meets Data.
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Barcelona to host Real Madrid in first El Clásico of 2026-27 on October 25
La Liga has confirmed the opening El Clásico of the 2026-27 season, with Barcelona welcoming Real Madrid to Camp Nou on October 25. Both clubs arrive with three wins from three as the fixture shapes up as an early title-credentials test.
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Catha Jacobs credits sevens stint as Springbok Women face Black Ferns on home soil
Utility forward Catha Jacobs says a spell with the Springbok Women's Sevens squad has sharpened her skills ahead of Saturday's one-off Test against New Zealand in Soweto — the first time South Africa has hosted the Black Ferns.
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Chimaev and Burns set for RAF 13 rematch two years after their UFC 273 classic
Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns will meet for the second time at RAF 13 on September 18 in Miami, reprising their memorable UFC 273 welterweight clash from 2022. The bout is the co-main event of a card headlined by Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad.
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Seven uncapped players named as Italy's new head coach targets WXV squad depth
New Italy women's head coach Plinio Sciamanna has named a 38-player squad for the WXV Global Series, featuring seven potential debutants. Michela Sillari could earn her 100th cap if selected across the four-match campaign.
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On this day: Schumacher broke Prost's F1 win record at Spa 25 years ago
On 2 September 2001, Michael Schumacher surpassed Alain Prost's record of 51 Formula 1 victories by winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, becoming the sport's most successful driver by that measure.
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Bella Mir vows to return stronger after shock DWCS loss ends UFC contract bid
Dana White called Bella Mir directly after she lost to Alex Apodaca on Week 3 of DWCS Season 10, with the heavily favoured prospect telling the UFC CEO she has lost before and will come back stronger.
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Upset queen Apodaca earns UFC deal then defends Bella Mir from post-DWCS backlash
Alex Apodaca pulled off the biggest upset in Dana White's Contender Series history, beating heavy favourite Bella Mir by decision to earn a UFC contract — and has since pushed back against criticism directed at her defeated opponent.
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Gaethje declares UFC legacy 'fulfilled' after stunning Topuria upset at UFC 250
Justin Gaethje, now the UFC lightweight champion after finishing Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, says he has accomplished everything he set out to achieve in MMA — and credits his BMF title loss to Max Holloway as a pivotal stepping stone.
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Carrick hails Rashford's return as a 'new signing' after United's 5-2 win over Ipswich
Michael Carrick says reintegrating Marcus Rashford feels like a new signing after the forward started and impressed in Manchester United's 5-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick.
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Rodrigues earns UFC contract after controversial 15-second KO at Contender Series
Modestino Rodrigues dropped Brandon Holmes and finished him with follow-up shots just 15 seconds into their DWCS Week 4 middleweight bout. Despite debate over an early stoppage, Dana White awarded the 22-year-old Brazilian a UFC contract.
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