Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Barboza retires after UFC 330 loss, ending 16-year career on his own terms
Edson Barboza confirmed his retirement following a defeat to Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday, closing a 16-year UFC career that spanned 33 fights. The Brazilian featherweight admitted he had been wrestling with the decision for months before finally making peace with it.
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Rennie refuses pressure talk as All Blacks enter South Africa series as underdogs
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has dismissed attempts to frame the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series around pressure, calling a Test tour of South Africa the ultimate coaching challenge as New Zealand prepare to face the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg.
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Erasmus rests fit Kolisi for first All Blacks Test to reward in-form De Villiers
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Siya Kolisi was available for South Africa's opening Greatest Rivalry Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park, but was left out as a precaution and to reward 23-year-old flanker Paul de Villiers, who starts in his place.
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Hernandez trains with Strickland after stoppage loss to reignite passion ahead of UFC Sacramento main event
Six months after being stopped by Sean Strickland at UFC Houston, Anthony Hernandez spent the summer training with him at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. The experience re-energised the middleweight contender ahead of his main event clash with Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento.
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Rennie dismisses Jones' illegal-play claims as All Blacks prepare for Springboks series opener
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has pushed back against Springboks defence coach Felix Jones' accusation that New Zealand operate illegal themes at the breakdown and maul, insisting the incidents Jones cited were isolated and already penalised.
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Namo Fazil claims 15 Chechens stormed his hotel room during weight cut before Contender Series loss
Namo Fazil says he was attacked by a group of Chechen fighters at his hotel the day before his Contender Series bout, which he lost by third-round knockout to Kaik Brito. UFC CEO Dana White had already hinted at an incident at the fighter hotel without elaborating.
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Kang-in Lee and Baena off the bench seal Atlético's winning La Liga return
Atlético Madrid opened their 2026/27 La Liga season with a 2-0 home win over newly promoted Málaga, with substitutes Kang-in Lee and Álex Baena scoring spectacular late goals at the Metropolitano.
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Erasmus names Springboks to face All Blacks with du Toit captaining and de Allende reaching 100 caps
Rassie Erasmus has named a largely settled Springbok XV to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, with Pieter-Steph du Toit captaining in Siya Kolisi's absence and Damian de Allende set to earn his 100th cap.
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Messi scores but hits Sullivan: MLS opens disciplinary investigation
Lionel Messi scored in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw at Philadelphia on Wednesday in MLS, but gave a tap on the neck to American international Quinn Sullivan. The league's disciplinary commission will examine the incident.
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Tia Hinds leads Wallaroos into Black Ferns clash as dual-code pioneer eyes XVs mark
Scrum-half Tia Hinds starts for the Wallaroos against New Zealand's Black Ferns having already accumulated 10 XVs caps, over 100 sevens appearances, two Olympic Games, and a Super Rugby Women's title — all by the age of 23.
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Teichmann backs Springboks to dominate All Blacks across four-Test RGR series
Former Springbok captain Gary Teichmann has predicted South Africa will claim a dominant victory in the inaugural Greatest Rugby Rivalry series, citing Rassie Erasmus's squad depth as a decisive edge over New Zealand.
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Worcester sign ex-England U20 Kofi Cripps from Bristol to bolster title defence
Championship champions Worcester Warriors have recruited back-row Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears, with the 23-year-old dropping down a division to reunite with head coach Matt Everard, who previously worked with him at Wasps.
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Roigard, Jordan and McKenzie pass fitness tests as All Blacks name team for Springboks opener in Johannesburg
New Zealand have cleared their injury concerns ahead of the first Test against South Africa, with Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie all named in Dave Rennie's starting XV. Captain Ardie Savea also returns directly to the No.8 jersey after a delayed arrival on tour.
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Rated 90 in EA FC 27, Olise enters global top 10 ahead of Vinicius
After a season with 22 goals and 31 assists for Bayern Munich and winning the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise earns a 90 rating in EA Sports FC 27, placing him in the global top 10 alongside Mbappé and Haaland.
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Groizeleau set to become fourth woman to referee 50 Test matches at WXV Global Series
French referee Aurélie Groizeleau will reach her 50-Test milestone during the 2026 WXV Global Series, opening the tournament in Salford before hitting the landmark in Toronto the following month.
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Northland end 48-year Ranfurly Shield drought by demolishing Canterbury 31-12 in Christchurch
Northland claimed the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979, routing Canterbury 31-12 at One NZ Stadium on Thursday to end a 48-year wait and record their first win in Christchurch since the late 1980s.
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Dyer targets knockout as Reed's low-guard style draws pre-fight warning at UFC Sacramento
Shanelle Dyer has identified a specific vulnerability in Elise Reed's taekwondo-based striking ahead of their UFC Sacramento strawweight bout on Aug. 22, warning that Reed's low-guard style leaves her open to being stopped.
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Hernandez vows brutal finish against Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento after Strickland stoppage
Anthony Hernandez headlines UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues on August 22, determined to secure a finish after Sean Strickland stopped his eight-fight win streak in the third round at UFC Houston earlier this year.
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Robert Mouynet, Last Survivor of France's 1958 World Cup Squad, Dies at 96
Defender Robert Mouynet, who played for Toulouse and Olympique Lyonnais, was the last living member of the French team that finished third at the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden. He passed away this week at the age of 96.
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First goal since father's death: Messi rescues draw for Miami in Philadelphia
Ten days after the death of Jorge Messi, Lionel scored his first competitive goal on Wednesday night in Philadelphia, allowing Inter Miami to secure a draw (2-2) in MLS matchday 17.
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