Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Hector Santiago brings kickboxing pedigree to UFC debut against Lawrence Lui in Shanghai
Hector Santiago steps into the UFC octagon for the first time on August 29 in Shanghai, facing Road to UFC tournament winner Lawrence Lui. The bantamweight knockout artist, a former kickboxing champion, hopes the occasion echoes a 2015 card he shared with his old friend Alex Pereira.
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Flick keeps Raphinha's No. 9 future open after Barcelona down Athletic Club
Hansi Flick refused to commit to Raphinha as Barcelona's permanent No. 9 after a 2-0 win over Athletic Club, in which the Brazilian scored his third goal in two games. The coach also singled out teenage debutant Xavi Espart for a standout display on the left wing.
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Teixeira carries 10-pound edge over Shogun Rua ahead of boxing debut at Spaten Fight Night 3
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Glover Teixeira and Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua both cleared the 242-pound limit for their Saturday boxing match in São Paulo, with Teixeira scaling 240 pounds to Rua's 230.
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Netherlands coach Gilbert bids farewell after 15 years before South Africa move
Gareth Gilbert will take charge of the Netherlands women's team for the final time at home on Saturday when they face Scotland A in Amsterdam, ending a 15-year association with Rugby Nederland before moving to Pretoria Boys High School.
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Savea warns All Blacks a wounded Springboks side is far more dangerous in Cape Town
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has urged his side to sharpen their start ahead of Saturday's second Test in Cape Town, cautioning that a Springboks team stung by last week's Johannesburg defeat will arrive as a wounded beast.
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Second-toughest draw for Lens in Champions League return
Back in the Champions League, RC Lens has drawn a formidable group: Manchester City, Liverpool and Leipzig are among its opponents. According to Opta, the Sang et Or received the second-most difficult schedule of the 36 clubs competing in the league phase.
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PSG fined for unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes; Rennes loses €500,000
The LFP's Competition Commission fined Paris Saint-Germain €150,000 for an unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes during the first Ligue 1 matchday against Stade Rennais, forcing the match to be relocated to Roazhon Park. Rennes' request to host the return fixture as compensation was rejected, leaving the Breton club to estimate its financial loss at €500,000.
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Conference League: Monaco drawn with Brighton, Freiburg and Gibraltar's Red Imps
AS Monaco has learned its six opponents for the Conference League league phase: the Monégasques will face Brighton and Freiburg, as well as Gibraltar's Red Imps. The detailed fixture list will be published by UEFA by Sunday.
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Ibrahim Maza faces OM and OL: Bayer Leverkusen drawn with two French clubs in Europa League
The Europa League group stage draw has placed Bayer Leverkusen alongside Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais, offering Algerian supporters a special opportunity to follow their rising star Ibrahim Maza, 20, who has become a key figure for the national team.
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Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after Ibrox chaos
Both clubs must play their next home Scottish Cup match without fans and pay opponents £100,000 in compensation, following an SFA disciplinary hearing into the pitch invasions that marred Celtic's quarter-final win at Ibrox in March.
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Europa League: OM face Leverkusen, Lyon take on Juventus as Rennes learn their opponents
The Europa League league phase draw has delivered its verdicts on Friday for the three French clubs competing: Marseille, Lyon and Rennes now know their eight respective opponents.
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All Blacks close in on nine-year rankings high ahead of Cape Town rematch with Springboks
New Zealand's 33-16 victory over South Africa in Johannesburg has moved the All Blacks within reach of 95 ranking points — a threshold they last crossed in 2017. A second straight win in Cape Town this weekend would push them further clear at the top.
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Europa League draw: Lyon and Marseille in pot 1, Rennes in pot 2
The UEFA Europa League league phase draw takes place on Friday, August 28 in Monaco. Lyon and Marseille are in pot 1, while Rennes is placed in pot 2 among 36 clubs competing.
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Spanish press hail Gordon's rapid Barcelona impact and urge Yamal to match his energy
Anthony Gordon earned a standing ovation on his first La Liga start as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0, with Spanish media awarding him a 7/10 and calling on Lamine Yamal to match the England winger's work rate.
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Iraola defends Liverpool's high-press system despite Carragher's midfield concerns after Newcastle draw
Andoni Iraola insists he will not curb Liverpool's attacking instincts following their 2-2 draw at Newcastle, where both goals conceded came from counter-attacks. The head coach pushed back on Jamie Carragher's criticism of his midfield structure ahead of Nottingham Forest's visit to Anfield.
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Vowles admits Williams share blame for Albon-Sainz clash at Dutch GP
Williams team principal James Vowles has accepted partial responsibility for the late-race collision between Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at Zandvoort, saying a strategic call left his drivers fighting each other for no points.
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Krack warns Monza and Baku will expose Aston Martin's straight-line weakness after Zandvoort reprieve
Fernando Alonso's ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix flattered Aston Martin, team boss Mike Krack has admitted, with Zandvoort's short straights masking the AMR26's lack of top speed ahead of power-circuit tests at Monza and Baku.
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Tuinakauvadra returns from knee injury to boost Wallaroos for WXV Global Series
Australia's reigning Wallaroos Player of the Year, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, has been recalled for the WXV Global Series after missing Tests since the Women's Rugby World Cup due to separate knee injuries. The 23-year-old back-row rejoins a squad tilted towards youth, with three uncapped players included.
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Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace learn Europa League group-stage opponents in Friday draw
Three Premier League clubs — Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace — will discover their Europa League league-phase fixtures on Friday, joined by Celtic after their Champions League play-off exit. Juventus, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are among the heavyweight opponents in the pot.
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Injury forces Pollard out as Kolbe recovers to start second Springboks-All Blacks Test
Handré Pollard has been ruled out of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town after picking up a training niggle, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu stepping in at fly-half. Cheslin Kolbe, who left last week's Ellis Park defeat with a hamstring and ankle concern, has been passed fit to start on the right wing.
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