Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Lawes, Marchant and Lozowski handed Sale Sharks debuts in PREM Rugby Cup opener against Bath
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has named a full-strength side for Sunday's PREM Rugby Cup home fixture against Bath, handing first appearances to England internationals Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex Lozowski.
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Ethan Mbappé dazzles against PSG and emerges as LOSC's surprise trump card
Starting in Lille's victory over PSG in the opening match of Ligue 1 Matchday 2, 19-year-old attacking midfielder Ethan Mbappé delivered a standout performance that convinced Adil Rami and Walid Acherchour that the often-injured player can finally have his breakthrough season.
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Willemse injury forces Kolbe to full-back as Springboks make four changes for third All Blacks Test
Rassie Erasmus has reshuffled his South Africa XV for the third Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg, with Damian Willemse ruled out through injury and Cheslin Kolbe moving to full-back, while an overhauled front row also comes in.
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PSG warns Dani: «No holidays and no early retirement»
After thirteen years away, Lucas Dani is struggling to establish himself at Paris Saint-Germain as a backup to Nuno Mendes. The Parisian club has issued a direct warning to the 33-year-old left-back through specialist media, demanding more fight and determination from him.
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Mourinho stuns with praise for Camavinga after Real's rout of Malaga
Starting against Malaga (4-0) in Liga Matchday 3, Eduardo Camavinga delivered a convincing performance that drew praise from José Mourinho in his post-match press conference.
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Defeat at Monaco, Injuries Piling Up: Marseille in Crisis by Matchday Two
Beaten 2-0 at Monaco on Sunday with three additional injuries and no reinforcements expected, Marseille are raising serious concerns. Consultant Walid Acherchour fears a catastrophic season comparable to Nice's last year.
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Maguire's deliberate handball goes unpunished as referees hand United a pivotal goal against Ipswich
Harry Maguire raised his hand to control the ball in the build-up to Manchester United's decisive second goal in their 5-2 win over Ipswich Town, yet VAR official Jarred Gillett and on-field referee Craig Pawson allowed the goal to stand under a rule designed for accidental handballs.
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Mbappé blows kiss to Ester Expósito from the Bernabéu, internet goes wild
After scoring against Malaga on Sunday in La Liga matchday 3, Kylian Mbappé blew a kiss to Spanish actress Ester Expósito, who was watching from the box at Santiago Bernabéu. The clip racked up millions of views within hours.
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Shabliy targets new win streak against Ward at PFL Chicago on Oct. 16
Alexandr Shabliy (25-4) returns to the PFL lightweight division on October 16 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, facing Landry Ward (11-3) in his first bout since rebounding from a loss to PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
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Asakura turns 0-2 flyweight misery into 2-0 bantamweight surge at UFC Shanghai
Kai Asakura stopped Qileng Aori by second-round TKO at UFC Shanghai on 29 August, making him 2-0 at bantamweight after losing both his UFC flyweight bouts by submission. The Japanese fighter is now targeting a top-15 ranked opponent.
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Shaw admits blame for Ipswich opener as United's defence leaks four goals in two games
Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick, but Luke Shaw conceded responsibility for the first goal as defensive frailties continued to concern the club.
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Magomedsharipov backs Nurmagomedov to rebound after Song's 'lucky punch' KO
Zabit Magomedsharipov has dismissed Yadong Song's second-round uppercut stoppage of Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai as a flash knockout that could happen to anyone, insisting his compatriot will return stronger.
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Bilal Hasan secures two knockouts in 18 days on UFC debut and reveals his deeper purpose
Bilal Hasan stopped Nilson Rojas in the second round at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, earning a Performance of the Night bonus in his Octagon debut — his second knockout in just 18 days after a first-round finish on Dana White's Contender Series.
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Song Yadong's team scripted the exact uppercut KO that stunned Nurmagomedov in Shanghai
Yadong Song knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the second round of the UFC Shanghai main event with an uppercut his coaching staff had specifically drilled throughout camp, anticipating the Dagestani's left-side takedown entries.
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Rashford 'fantastic' on return as Carrick's United demolish Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford
Marcus Rashford started his first Manchester United match since December 2024 and impressed interim boss Michael Carrick in a commanding 5-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford, with Carrick describing the forward as 'fantastic' since his return.
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Ce Liu flattens late replacement at UFC Shanghai, immediately calls out original opponent Tafa
Ce Liu made a statement UFC debut in Shanghai on 29 August, stopping Levi Rodrigues by first-round knockout after original opponent Junior Tafa withdrew five days before the event. The Chinese light heavyweight is now demanding the Tafa fight be rebooked.
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Magomedsharipov ends seven-year absence with decision over UFC featherweight Zalal at ACBJJ 22
Zabit Magomedsharipov made his long-awaited return to competition at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul on 30 August 2026, defeating UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision in a grappling match — his first competitive outing since 2019.
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Allen taps UFC signing Gasanov with heel hook to retain ACBJJ title in Istanbul
Brendan Allen defended his ACBJJ All-Stars title at Ora Arena in Istanbul, submitting fellow UFC middleweight Magomedrasul Gasanov with a heel hook just before the five-minute mark at ACBJJ 22.
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Makhachev and Muhammad back Umar Nurmagomedov after first career stoppage loss
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad have publicly rallied behind Umar Nurmagomedov following his second-round KO defeat to Yadong Song at UFC Shanghai — the first time Nurmagomedov has ever been finished as a professional.
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O'Malley calls Song a 'problem' for Dvalishvili after stunning Nurmagomedov upset
Sean O'Malley has backed Yadong Song for a UFC bantamweight title shot after Song knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai, calling the Chinese fighter a stylistic nightmare for Merab Dvalishvili.
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