Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Unbeaten Younousov claims Wood rejected him over feared Caucasian surname at UFC Paris
Ares FC bantamweight champion Aboubakar Younousov (8-0) says Nathaniel Wood turned down a short-notice fight at UFC Paris because his '-ov' surname signals a dangerous Caucasian fighter, with Pavel Andrusca ultimately stepping in as replacement.
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Jordie Barrett admits All Blacks' high-ball battle with Springboks 'turns into a bit of a lottery'
Jordie Barrett has acknowledged New Zealand's ongoing struggles to contest South Africa's box-kicks, saying the current laws make life difficult for the receiving team as the All Blacks prepare for the third Test.
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Paenga-Amosa reveals how four forwards outsmarted three backs to open Wallabies win
Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has explained the off-the-cuff decision-making behind his seventh-minute try in Australia's 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, crediting attacking freedom and 'individual brilliance' from his forward pack.
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Undefeated Andrusca steps up on five days' notice for UFC Paris debut against Wood
Moldovan prospect Pavel Andrusca (8-0) has been drafted in as a late replacement to face Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris on 5 September, after original opponent Mairon Santos withdrew for undisclosed reasons.
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Dislocated shoulder derailed Perry as short-notice Brandon Jenkins stuns him in round one
Mike Perry has spoken out after suffering a first-round stoppage loss to late replacement Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1, revealing he dislocated his left shoulder during the fight. The defeat came after original opponent Dillon Danis withdrew two days before the event.
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Chimaev names four middleweight targets and Borralho immediately answers the call
Fresh off his upset title loss to Sean Strickland in May, Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out four UFC middleweights — Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho — with Borralho swiftly proposing two specific dates and venues.
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Prochazka confirms UFC return is imminent after multiple contenders refused to fight him
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has announced that preparation for his next fight has begun, revealing several ranked contenders declined matchups with him. The Czech fighter is targeting a return to title contention following his loss to Carlos Ulberg earlier this year.
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Song defends Usman Nurmagomedov after cage rush that followed Umar's knockout loss
Yadong Song has spoken out in defence of Usman Nurmagomedov, who drew online criticism for jumping into the Octagon after Song knocked out his brother Umar at UFC Shanghai. Song says Usman was simply reacting to seeing a family member unconscious.
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Injury-return Taufete'e named in USA Eagles squad for Pacific Nations Cup in Japan
Hooker Joe Taufete'e, once shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year, has been selected in USA's 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan, ending a two-year absence from Eagles duty.
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Yamal and Raphinha each score twice as Barcelona climb above Real Madrid in La Liga
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both netted braces, with Anthony Gordon adding two assists, as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at home to leapfrog Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on goal difference.
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Blair takes Erasmus' last-minute front-row switch 'with a pinch of salt' ahead of third Test
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair says New Zealand will not over-prepare for specific Springbok individuals after Rassie Erasmus changed his entire starting front row just one hour before the second Test in Cape Town.
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Arteta reveals last season's Villa heartbreak fuelled Arsenal's hard-fought opening win
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured Arsenal a 1-0 win at Villa Park, with Mikel Arteta admitting the memory of a last-gasp Emiliano Buendia winner last season had driven his side's performance.
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Saka rescues Arsenal at Villa Park but left-wing gap looms before deadline day
Bukayo Saka's second-half strike gave Arsenal a hard-fought win at Villa Park, but Mikel Arteta's side still look short of quality on the left wing with the transfer window closing on Tuesday.
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Saka gives Arsenal a second straight Premier League victory
Arsenal won 0-1 away at Aston Villa on Monday evening, thanks to a goal from Bukayo Saka in the 58th minute, securing a second consecutive victory at the start of the 2026-2027 Premier League season.
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Rice and Mosquera limp off as Arsenal sweat double injury blow at Aston Villa
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win at Aston Villa thanks to Bukayo Saka's 59th-minute goal, but the victory was overshadowed by injury concerns over Declan Rice and centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, both of whom were substituted in the final quarter.
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Undefeated Khizriev returns to PFL after surviving five gunshot wounds
Timur Khizriev, the undefeated 2024 PFL featherweight tournament champion, will make his long-awaited comeback at PFL Chicago on 16 October against Gabriel Braga — more than a year after being shot five times in an alleged robbery in Dagestan.
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Bellingham credits Mourinho's freedom after Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday, taking his tally to two goals and two assists in three La Liga games. The England midfielder says Jose Mourinho's licence to roam is driving his sharp start to the season.
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Baena's double seals Atlético Madrid's 3-1 win at Sevilla to move top of La Liga
Álex Baena scored twice in a dominant first half as Atlético Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, moving Diego Simeone's side provisionally to the top of La Liga.
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Five fights confirmed as DWCS Season 10 Week 4 weigh-ins clear all competitors
All ten fighters made weight ahead of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 4 on 1 September in Las Vegas, setting up five bouts across welterweight, middleweight, lightweight and heavyweight. Patrick Rivera and Adam Darby headline the card.
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Perry breaks silence after shoulder injury ends his Duel Arena 1 main event in round one
Mike Perry suffered a first-round stoppage loss to short-notice replacement Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando on Saturday, with a dislocated shoulder proving decisive. Perry has since posted a brief reflective statement on Twitter.
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