Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Luca Zidane seizes his chance at Leganés with four saves against Oviedo
Brought on after the expulsion of starter Raul Fernandez, Luca Zidane made a successful debut with Leganés by recording four decisive saves in the victory over Oviedo in Spanish second division.
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Garnacho's four-minute debut at Villa sparks concern over his career direction
Alejandro Garnacho received just four minutes of playing time as Aston Villa were thrashed 4-0 by Brighton on the Premier League's opening day, prompting former midfielder Ray Houghton to warn the Argentine must now seize his chance or risk further decline.
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Barbosa rehydrated to 171 pounds after weighing in at 145.5 at UFC Sacramento
The California State Athletic Commission released fight-night weights from UFC Sacramento, revealing Marcio Barbosa gained 25.5 pounds between the scales and the cage — the largest rehydration on a card where several fighters added more than 20 pounds.
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Rodrigues denies cheating but admits possible glove grab after UFC Sacramento win over Hernandez
Gregory Rodrigues has pushed back on Anthony Hernandez's post-fight accusations of glove-grabbing following his decision victory at UFC Sacramento, conceding only that any contact may have been involuntary and insisting it had no bearing on the result.
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Sevens Dream Team star Tamani earns Flying Fijians call-up for Pacific Nations Cup defence
HSBC SVNS Dream Team of the Year pick Terio Tamani is among seven uncapped prospects in Fiji's 31-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan, where the reigning champions open against Canada on September 12.
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Rogers scores on Chelsea debut and backs Palmer to silence critics after World Cup snub
Morgan Rogers marked his Chelsea debut with a goal in a winning start under Xabi Alonso at Craven Cottage, then predicted best friend Cole Palmer — who scored and assisted — would prove doubters wrong after a difficult year of injuries and a World Cup omission.
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Alonso backs Sanchez after two errors threaten to undermine Chelsea's winning Alonso debut
Xabi Alonso's first match in charge ended in a 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham, but goalkeeper Robert Sanchez gifted both home goals with costly mistakes, prompting calls from pundits for Chelsea to sign a new keeper.
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Aubameyang scores but La Corogne held to draw at Malaga
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his second goal in two Segunda División matches, opening the scoring at Malaga (21st minute), before Chupe equalized from the penalty spot (34th minute). La Corogne remain on two consecutive draws.
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Reims overturns Annecy and secures first Ligue 2 victory
Trailing after Annecy's opening goal, Reims turned the match around in the second half to win 3-1 on matchday 3 of Ligue 2, claiming their first victory of the season.
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Frattesi launches Lazio, Malen scores hat-trick for Roma in Serie A
Rome's two clubs opened their Serie A season with victories on Monday. Lazio won 1-0 away at Bologna thanks to Frattesi, while Roma thrashed Fiorentina 4-0, with Malen scoring a hat-trick set up three times by Dybala.
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Rodrigues and Hernandez both face six-month layoffs after UFC Sacramento leg injury scare
The California State Athletic Commission has issued potential six-month suspensions to both UFC Sacramento main eventers Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez, each facing possible fractures — Rodrigues to his right leg, Hernandez to his left knee — after their gruelling five-round war.
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Xabi Alonso wins Premier League debut as Chelsea edge five-goal thriller at Fulham
Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea tenure with a 3-2 victory at Fulham on Saturday, with debutants Maxence Lacroix and Morgan Rogers combining for a crucial goal and Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer also on the scoresheet.
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Bisping's steak dinner turned chaotic as TUF 34 final takes shape with Black's win
Tina Black secured her place in The Ultimate Fighter 34 strawweight final against Melissa Amaya at UFC Vegas 121 on Sept. 26, beating teammate Delphine Benouaich by decision. Behind the scenes, a team dinner hosted by coach Michael Bisping descended into drunken disorder, according to contestant Xavier Franklin.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel scores and assists on Manchester United U21 debut to impress Carrick
JJ Gabriel, just 15, marked his competitive Manchester United Under-21 debut with two assists and a goal in a 5-0 win over Ipswich, with first-team manager Michael Carrick watching from the stands at Leigh Sports Village.
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Trossard slapped in the face as Besiktas condemn 'disgraceful' refereeing after Alanyaspor defeat
Leandro Trossard was struck in the face by Alanyaspor defender Fidan Aliti during Besiktas' 1-0 Super Lig defeat on Sunday, yet the incident went unpunished by the referee and VAR. The Belgian and his club have since issued furious responses.
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Seven Cambuur fans burned and injured as Feyenoord away supporters fire fireworks into stands
Seven SC Cambuur supporters suffered burns, hearing damage and vision injuries after Feyenoord away fans set off and fired fireworks inside the Kooi Stadion during Sunday's Eredivisie match, which was paused for ten minutes before Feyenoord went on to win 5-2.
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Espí's 90th-minute winner rescues Mourinho's Real Madrid return at Espanyol
José Mourinho's first Real Madrid match in 4,380 days ended in a 2-1 win at Espanyol, with substitute Carlos Espí forcing home a loose ball in the 90th minute after Jude Bellingham's early header had been cancelled out.
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Xabi Alonso begins Chelsea tenure with London derby at Fulham on opening night
Xabi Alonso makes his Premier League managerial debut as Chelsea travel to Craven Cottage for a London derby season opener. Fulham also unveil a new manager, with former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge for the first time.
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Jacquet compares St. James' Park roar to Marseille's Velodrome on Premier League debut
Liverpool's 21-year-old French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet made his Premier League debut in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Newcastle, describing St. James' Park's atmosphere as comparable to Marseille's famously ferocious Stade Velodrome.
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Erasmus admits 6/2 bench tactic backfired on Springboks in All Blacks defeat
Rassie Erasmus has openly conceded that his signature 6/2 bench split cost South Africa in their 21-3 second-half collapse against New Zealand at Ellis Park, calling the substitution decisions an avoidable error of his own making.
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