Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Paixao scores twice against Strasbourg, OM ready to sell him for €40m
Decisive in OM's crushing 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1's opening match, Igor Paixao could nevertheless leave Marseille before the end of the summer transfer window, with the club having set his price at €40 million.
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Amad ruled out of Man Utd's Premier League opener at Hull with injury
Manchester United will be without Amad Diallo for their opening Premier League fixture at newly-promoted Hull City on Saturday after head coach Michael Carrick confirmed the forward picked up a niggle in training.
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Riolo slams El Mourabet's red card that 'killed' OM-Strasbourg (4-0)
After Marseille's commanding 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in the opening match of Ligue 1, pundit Daniel Riolo strongly criticized the straight red card given to Samir El Mourabet by referee Ruddy Buquet in the 59th minute.
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Russell dominates Dutch GP sprint as Leclerc snatches second from Norris at Zandvoort
George Russell led every lap from pole to claim his third sprint victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Zandvoort, with Charles Leclerc overtaking Lando Norris on lap 18 to complete the podium ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in fourth.
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Russell dominates Zandvoort sprint for third Saturday win as Antonelli slips to fourth
George Russell led every lap of the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole to claim his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris completed the podium, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli could only manage fourth after floor damage hampered his qualifying.
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Manchester United to wear ivory third kit for Premier League opener at Hull City
Manchester United will don their new ivory third kit at Hull City's MKM Stadium on Saturday, with the club confirming the choice on their official website. New signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans could make their Premier League debuts in the fixture.
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Messi fined by MLS after contact with opponent's face
MLS disciplinary commission sanctioned Lionel Messi with a fine following contact with the face of Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Philadelphia on Wednesday evening.
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Genesio makes perfect start at Marseille, but Lyon's shadow looms
Bruno Genesio enjoyed an ideal debut as Marseille manager, crushing Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1. The 59-year-old coach knows from his Lyon experience, however, how quickly a relationship with supporters can turn sour.
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Ankle injury forces All Blacks into late squad change for Johannesburg Test against Springboks
Anton Segner has been ruled out of the All Blacks' Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series opener against South Africa in Johannesburg after being diagnosed with acute inflammatory arthritis, with Simon Parker called up to the bench as his direct replacement.
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Saka scores on return and welcomes new team-mate Konsa after Arsenal demolish Coventry 3-0
Bukayo Saka started and scored in Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win over Coventry, dismissing fitness concerns from a difficult World Cup summer and greeting new signing Ezri Konsa, who watched from the stands after his £51m move from Aston Villa.
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Dvalishvili defeats Cejudo again via unanimous decision to claim RAF crossover title
Merab Dvalishvili secured a second consecutive unanimous decision victory over Henry Cejudo at RAF 12 in Cleveland on Saturday, claiming the RAF crossover championship in the main event at Rocket Arena.
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Genesio savors 4-0 win over Strasbourg but fears three to five more departures at OM
Olympique de Marseille dominated Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1's opening day, with Amine Gouiri scoring twice. But Bruno Genesio warned that the wage bill must still be reduced, and several players could leave the club before the transfer window closes.
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Maddison Levi marks Wallaroos debut with two turnovers in 67-19 loss to Black Ferns
Sevens star Maddison Levi made an immediate impact on her Wallaroos debut, winning two turnovers in 30 minutes off the bench, though Australia fell heavily to the Black Ferns 67-19 in the 100th Test in Wallaroos history.
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Taumoefolau reaches 10 NPC tries as Tasman Mako demolish Southland 41-17
Tasman Mako winger Kyren Taumoefolau scored his 10th try of the NPC season on Saturday, adding a fifth-minute finish to his record-equalling five-try haul from the previous round as Tasman eased past Southland.
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Dakota Bush targets PFL lightweight rankings after 34-second debut KO
Dakota Bush returns to PFL action at PFL Tampa against Morquez Forest, riding the momentum of a 34-second knockout in his promotional debut. The former UFC and LFA lightweight says he is ready to climb the rankings and become a long-term fixture in the promotion.
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Undefeated Irish giant Eoin Sheridan targets PFL welterweight title run ahead of Tampa bout
Standing 6'5" and unbeaten at 5-0, Irish prospect Eoin Sheridan faces James Vake in a welterweight showcase at PFL Tampa, with the self-styled 'sniper' eyeing championship contention as early as 2027.
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Lancaster's first NPC try helps Hawke's Bay demolish Manawatu 59-17 to stay perfect
Wallaby back Darby Lancaster scored his maiden NPC try as Hawke's Bay ran in nine tries to crush Manawatu 59-17 at McLean Park, keeping the Magpies the only unbeaten side through four rounds of the 2026 competition.
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Rafael dos Anjos targets 50th fight and end of three-bout skid against Hernandez at UFC 332
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos returns from a torn ACL to face Alexander Hernandez in a welterweight bout at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3, with the milestone 50th professional fight of his career on the line.
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Messi fined for slapping Philadelphia Union player in heated 2-2 MLS draw
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Ian Fray have both been fined by MLS for making contact with Philadelphia Union players in the head and neck area during stoppage time of Wednesday's 2-2 draw.
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Tzolis dazzles on Arsenal debut as Gunners demolish Coventry 3-0 to open title defence
Christos Tzolis was the standout figure as Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over Coventry City at the Emirates, the Greek winger contributing to two goals and drawing praise from Mikel Arteta.
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