Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Isak jeered relentlessly on St James' Park return as Newcastle fans greet £125m Liverpool signing
Alexander Isak was met with boos, whistles and X-rated chants from Newcastle supporters as he returned to St James' Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener — his first visit since forcing a £125m move last summer.
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Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal rescues City in Maresca's first Premier League win
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol scoring late goals after Marcus Tavernier had given the visitors a first-half lead. Gvardiol's winner was confirmed only after a VAR review overturned an offside flag.
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Liverpool and Newcastle fans unite at St James' Park to honour Kevin Keegan with 'Keegan 7' mosaic
Supporters of both clubs created a stadium-wide mosaic tribute before their Premier League opener at St James' Park, as former teammates Alan Shearer, Kenny Dalglish and others gathered to honour the two-time Ballon d'Or winner who died in July aged 75.
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Russell accepts Mercedes team orders at Dutch GP as Antonelli seals second ahead of him
George Russell was instructed to yield position to championship-leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with Mercedes securing a double podium behind race winner Lando Norris.
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Russell reclaims second in F1 standings as Norris wins Dutch GP and Hamilton slips back
George Russell has retaken second place in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship from Lewis Hamilton after the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris claimed victory. Kimi Antonelli remains top despite Mercedes team orders favouring the Italian over Russell.
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Newcastle and Liverpool honour Kevin Keegan with mosaic tribute before Premier League opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan ahead of their Premier League clash at St James' Park on Sunday. Players warmed up in shirts bearing his iconic number seven, while 500 shirts formed a 'legend' mosaic in the centre circle.
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Newcastle and Liverpool unite to honour Kevin Keegan before Premier League opener at St James' Park
Wreaths were laid by Bobby Moncur, Ian Rush, Shola Ameobi and Sir Kenny Dalglish at Newcastle's memorial gardens as the two clubs paid tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died aged 75 in July after a battle with stage four cancer.
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Norris dominates Dutch GP as Verstappen's crash triggers red flag at Zandvoort
Lando Norris claimed a second consecutive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, crossing the line 11.5 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli. Max Verstappen's first-lap spin into the barrier brought out a red flag at Zandvoort, ending the home favourite's race early.
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Konaté delivers remarkable debut for Real Madrid with 97% pass accuracy and 89 touches
Starting against Espanyol in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory, Ibrahima Konaté produced statistically impressive numbers: 72 successful passes out of 74, 9 defensive contributions and no dribbles conceded.
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Guehi and Gvardiol rescue Maresca's Man City in dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol scored in the final 10 minutes to give Enzo Maresca a winning start to his Manchester City reign, overturning a Marcus Tavernier opener at the Etihad in a chaotic Premier League opener.
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Norris dominates Dutch GP as champion Verstappen crashes out on lap one
Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding 11.5-second victory at Zandvoort, with Kimi Antonelli second and George Russell third. Defending home favourite Max Verstappen spun into the barrier on the opening lap, triggering a red flag.
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Mo'unga returns and Tuipulotu captains overhauled All Blacks side to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as Patrick Tuipulotu leads a heavily rotated squad in the final midweek fixture against the British and Irish Lions.
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Haaland swaps long mane for military cut, Ibrahimovic in shock
Erling Haaland surprised his entourage by sporting a very short military-style haircut when Manchester City hosted Bournemouth. In a video, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola reacted with astonishment to the Norwegian's transformation.
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10-man Aston Villa humiliated 4-0 at Brighton in one of the Premier League's worst opening-day collapses
Aston Villa suffered a catastrophic start to the new Premier League season, trailing 4-0 at half-time against Brighton with ten men after Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The result deepens uncertainty at the club following a summer of significant squad upheaval.
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Kriel concedes Springboks face three-match knockout run after heavy All Blacks defeat
Jesse Kriel has acknowledged South Africa's series against New Zealand has become a playoff scenario after losing the opening Test at Ellis Park, with the Springboks now needing three consecutive wins to claim the Greatest Rivalry series.
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Rooney calls Fernandes' verdict on United's Hull humiliation 'strange'
Wayne Rooney has taken issue with Bruno Fernandes' post-match comments after Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City on the opening day — the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on the season's first weekend.
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Verstappen crashes out of Dutch GP on lap one as Norris leads Antonelli at red-flag restart
Max Verstappen's final home race at Zandvoort lasted just one lap after he lost control of his Red Bull at the Luyendyk corner on a damp circuit, hitting the outside wall head-on. Lando Norris led championship contender Kimi Antonelli when the race was halted.
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Hernandez accuses Rodrigues of glove-grabbing after losing UFC Sacramento main event decision
Anthony Hernandez lost a unanimous decision to Gregory Rodrigues in the UFC Sacramento main event on Saturday, but left the arena alleging his opponent repeatedly grabbed the inside of his gloves during key grappling exchanges — a foul he says he flagged to referee Herb Dean mid-fight.
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Kevin Keegan dies at 75 as Liverpool and Newcastle plan tributes for Premier League opener
Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool and Newcastle star who twice won European Footballer of the Year, died on July 20 aged 75 after being diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Both clubs will pay tribute when they meet at St James' Park on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Carrick snaps at passion accusation after Manchester United fall to Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick pushed back sharply at a reporter who questioned his side's fight after Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, with both goals conceded from set-pieces.
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