Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Erasmus confirms Kolisi and Kolbe doubts as five Springboks face late fitness tests
Rassie Erasmus has left the door open for last-minute squad changes ahead of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand, with captain Siya Kolisi and winger Cheslin Kolbe both racing to be fit, while Ben-Jason Dixon, Canan Moodie, and Grant Williams are also sidelined.
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Erasmus starts Pollard over Feinberg-Mngomezulu as Springboks face must-not-lose second Test
Rassie Erasmus has recalled Handré Pollard to start at fly-half for South Africa's second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday, dropping Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the bench after a difficult outing in the 33-16 first-Test defeat.
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Álvarez jeered and isolated as 10-man Atlético squander lead to draw with Villarreal
Julián Álvarez was booed on and off the pitch and walked straight down the tunnel at full time as Atlético Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Villarreal at the Metropolitano, with Robin Le Normand's red card and two conceded penalties compounding a deeply troubled afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Norris credits his driving, not the MCL40, after back-to-back wins in Budapest and Zandvoort
Lando Norris has pushed back on claims from Kimi Antonelli and George Russell that McLaren now has the best car in Formula 1, insisting his own driving is the primary reason behind his consecutive victories in Budapest and Zandvoort.
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United and Villa's opening defeats expose Premier League top-four cracks before window closes
Manchester United and Aston Villa both lost their Premier League openers, while Liverpool's midfield was laid bare at Newcastle. With the transfer window closing imminently, several clubs face a defining week of business.
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Italian media criticise Amorim's team selection despite Milan's opening-day win over Torino
Ruben Amorim won his first competitive game as AC Milan head coach on Sunday, with a 2-1 Serie A victory over Torino in Turin. But Italian outlets questioned his starting line-up, with Corriere della Sera and Calciomercato both noting that the match only turned after key substitutes came on.
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Gvardiol admits City's defensive habits are slowing Maresca's system overhaul
Josko Gvardiol says Manchester City's defensive frailties stem from ingrained habits under Pep Guardiola rather than a lack of fitness, as new head coach Enzo Maresca works to install a new defensive concept after a 3-0 loss to Arsenal and a shaky 2-1 win over Bournemouth.
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Kolisi bracketed as injury toll forces Erasmus into four Springbok changes for All Blacks rematch
Rassie Erasmus has named South Africa's squad for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams ruled out through injury and Siya Kolisi's fitness still being monitored ahead of the match.
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Feyenoord fans throw fireworks at rival supporters, injuring five in Leeuwarden
Five SC Cambuur supporters suffered burns, hearing damage and eye injuries after visiting Feyenoord fans launched pyrotechnics during Sunday's Eredivisie fixture in Leeuwarden, halting play for around 20 minutes.
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Gordon's two assists in four minutes light up Barcelona debut in 5-0 Elche rout
Anthony Gordon came off the bench to deliver two assists in four minutes on his Barcelona debut, helping the Spanish champions open their La Liga title defence with a commanding 5-0 win at Elche on Sunday.
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Spaletti harshly criticizes Kolo Muani on Serie A opening day
Despite Juventus's narrow victory at Frosinone (0-1) on Serie A's opening day, manager Luciano Spaletti publicly criticized Randal Kolo Muani, who started but delivered a disappointing performance, pointing to his lack of efficiency and two years without regular playing time.
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Gasly accuses Racing Bulls of costing Alpine points at the Dutch Grand Prix
Pierre Gasly finished 10th at Zandvoort after spending 17 laps trapped behind Arvid Lindblad, who he claims held him up deliberately to aid team-mate Yuki Tsunoda in the constructors' championship battle.
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Jason Ryan admits All Blacks lost eight scrum 'rounds' but won the ones that mattered against Springboks
All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan has described the scrum battle in New Zealand's victory over South Africa at Ellis Park as '12 rounds of boxing', conceding his pack likely lost eight of them — but won the crucial late penalties that sealed the result.
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Mo'unga returns for All Blacks as Erasmus releases Horn and Venter to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as New Zealand name a strong side for Tuesday's clash with the Lions at Ellis Park, where Springbok pair Quan Horn and Boan Venter have been released to bolster Ivan van Rooyen's matchday 23.
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Carragher insists Liverpool's midfield 'cannot work' after Newcastle expose counter-attack frailty
Jamie Carragher renewed his criticism of Liverpool's midfield shape after a 2-2 draw at St James' Park, where both Newcastle goals came on the counter-attack. The pundit argues the Reds lack a defensive midfielder and have done since the Klopp era ended.
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Luis Enrique substitutes Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia at half-time; Ferran Torres rescues PSG against Rennes
Trailing 2-0 at half-time to Stade Rennais in Ligue 1's opening round, PSG snatched a 2-2 draw thanks to a brace from Ferran Torres, who came on after Luis Enrique withdrew his two attacking stars at the interval.
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Makhachev's ringside shoulder fix draws medical criticism after teammate's PFL stoppage
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev attempted to relocate teammate Magomed Magomedov's dislocated shoulder during PFL Tampa, only to throw in the towel when the injury persisted. Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer publicly called the technique a textbook example of what not to do.
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Samba penalized for time-wasting, Rennes concedes draw against PSG (2-2)
Leading 2-0 at half-time, PSG snatched a draw at Rennes on Sunday in the closing match of Ligue 1 matchday 1. Referee Dechepy applied the new time-wasting rule against Brice Samba, awarding a corner to the Parisians.
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PFL CEO declares postponed Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest fight in promotion's history
PFL CEO John Martin has labelled the delayed rematch between Johnny Eblen and Costello van Steenis the biggest fight in the promotion's history, citing genuine bad blood between the two middleweights after a cage confrontation following Eblen's interim title win.
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PFL CEO opens door to Cyborg vs. Shields boxing bout after PFL-MVP merger
Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin praised Cris Cyborg's five-round win over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa and confirmed a crossover boxing match with two-division champion Claressa Shields is a genuine possibility following the promotion's merger with Most Valuable Promotions.
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