Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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O'Malley in shock as McGregor's comeback ends in 69 seconds at UFC 329
Sean O'Malley posted an emotional live reaction after watching Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return end in just 69 seconds, with a leg injury forcing McGregor to stop against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Messi targets back-to-back World Cups as Argentina face England for the first time
Lionel Messi, tied with Kylian Mbappé on eight goals in the Golden Boot race, leads Argentina into a first-ever meeting with England in Wednesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
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Pimblett floors Saint Denis in 52 seconds with a choke he had never attempted before
Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis with a hybrid D'Arce/Peruvian necktie choke just 52 seconds into the first round at UFC 329 in Las Vegas — a technique he improvised on the spot and had never previously executed in competition.
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Germany eliminated on penalties, Haaland knocks out Brazil: 2026 World Cup quarter-finals take shape
The knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup has already delivered shocks: Germany caught out by Paraguay, Brazil overturned by Haaland, all three host nations eliminated. The quarter-finals feature France vs Morocco and Spain vs Belgium among the standout matchups.
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France vs Spain in World Cup semi-final: minute's silence to mark ten years since Nice attack
Before the France-Spain World Cup 2026 semi-final clash, a minute's silence will be observed at Arlington to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the July 14, 2016 Nice attack, which claimed 86 lives.
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Cubarsi defies Mbappé ahead of France-Spain World Cup semi-final: "No fear"
At 19 years old, Spanish defender Pau Cubarsi says he has no fear of Kylian Mbappé ahead of the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on Tuesday evening. The two players have already faced each other six times in club football, with five victories for the Barcelona player.
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FIFA review clears spidercam of interference in England's opener against Norway
FIFA have reviewed multiple camera angles, including footage from the spidercam itself, and found no evidence that its cables deflected the ball before England's first goal against Norway. The ruling confirms Jude Bellingham's opener was correctly allowed to stand.
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McGregor announces surgery and vows to complete final UFC contract fight after UFC 329 loss
Conor McGregor has confirmed he will undergo surgery following his 69-second TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday, and says he intends to return for the final fight on his UFC contract.
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Cormier says Holloway 'will not be satisfied' after McGregor injury ends UFC 329 in 69 seconds
Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 329 to level their series at 1-1, but the rematch lasted just 69 seconds before a McGregor leg injury forced a stoppage. Daniel Cormier says even the winner left T-Mobile Arena unfulfilled.
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Real Madrid shatters club goal record at World Cup
With 19 combined goals from Mbappé (8), Bellingham (6), Vinicius Jr (4) and Güler (1), Real Madrid surpasses the previous record jointly held by Budapest Honvéd, Bayern Munich and PSG at the 2026 World Cup.
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David Beckham defends Victoria's stone-faced reaction to Bellingham's World Cup winner
Victoria Beckham went viral after barely reacting as Jude Bellingham's double sent England into the World Cup semi-finals at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. David Beckham responded online, joking that his wife was "celebrating inside" while his own reaction was far less restrained.
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Akanji accuses World Cup referees of 'giving Argentina everything' ahead of England semi-final
Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has sharply criticised referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro after Switzerland's 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, claiming officials allowed Argentine fouls and dives to go unpunished — a warning England will heed before Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta.
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Erasmus hands Boks debuts to four players, including two 20-year-olds, against Wales in Durban
Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his South Africa starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban, handing first caps to Jaco Williams, Vusi Moyo, Ruben van Heerden and Carlu Sadie.
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England's World Cup semi-final vs Argentina set for climate-controlled Atlanta with low storm risk
England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, where a retractable roof should spare both sides the weather disruptions that have plagued the Three Lions' earlier matches in Mexico City and Miami.
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Youngs backs Smith to start at scrum-half again after record-breaking Fiji cameo
Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs has declared Marcus Smith good enough to reprise his No.9 role against Argentina in the Nations Championship, calling the Harlequins fly-half England's greatest ever scrum-half based on his 20-30 minute cameo against Fiji.
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USA Women stun South Africa 26-19 as De Bruin names 49-player squad for next phase
The USA Women's Eagles claimed a 26-19 victory over South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, overturning the previous week's result. Springbok Women's coach Swys de Bruin has since named a 49-player squad to begin preparations for the team's remaining 2026 Tests.
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Ivan Barton confirmed as referee for Spain vs France World Cup semi-final, dividing fans
FIFA has appointed El Salvador's Ivan Barton to referee the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas on Tuesday. The 35-year-old drew widespread attention earlier in the tournament for sending off Miguel Almiron in a group stage match.
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Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes professional debut at 35 after injury derailed his playing career
Cristo Fernandez, who plays footballer Danny Rojas in Ted Lasso, came off the bench in the 79th minute for El Paso Locomotive in their 2-0 USL Cup defeat to New Mexico United on Saturday — fulfilling a dream that injuries once appeared to have ended.
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Rabiot or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma in midfield ahead of France-Spain
On the eve of the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps has yet to decide between Adrien Rabiot, returning from injury, and Manu Koné, who has been very convincing in the last two matches.
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Bryce Mitchell becomes first active UFC fighter to face a UFC BJJ champion at UFCBJJ 11
Bryce Mitchell will make history on September 24 when he faces unbeaten UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci in a non-title featherweight clash headlining UFC BJJ 11, marking the first time an active UFC fighter has competed against a UFC BJJ titleholder.
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