Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Rodriguez withdrawal hands Delgado first UFC main event at Noche UFC on home soil
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of the Noche UFC main event on September 12 for undisclosed reasons, with Jose Delgado stepping in to face Jean Silva at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Retired UFC champion Cejudo makes boxing debut against Deen The Great on September 26
Henry Cejudo, a two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, will make his professional boxing debut against influencer boxer Deen The Great on September 26 at James L. Knight Arena in Miami under the Misfits Boxing banner.
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PSG vs Rennes threatened with relocation due to unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes
Four days before Ligue 1 kicks off, the Parc des Princes pitch is reportedly in deplorable condition due to summer heat. The opening match between PSG and Stade Rennais could be reversed and played in Rennes instead.
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Cyborg refuses to confirm retirement as PFL contract ends and free agency beckons
Cris Cyborg faces Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Saturday in the final bout of her PFL contract, but the 41-year-old legend — chasing a women's MMA-record 30th pro win — says she will not commit to hanging up her gloves for good.
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All Blacks and Springboks unveil split trophy that honours a drawn series
New Zealand Rugby and SA Rugby have confirmed that a drawn series in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour will stand without a tiebreaker. A specially designed two-piece trophy, joinable by magnets, will be split between the nations if each side wins two of the four Tests.
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Ethan Mbappé establishes himself as LOSC's starting right winger for his third season
At 19 years old, Ethan Mbappé is beginning his third season at Lille with the status of starter on the right wing under Davide Ancelotti, following a convincing preseason marked by a brace against Louvain.
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Makhachev survives scare at UFC 330 to retain welterweight title, coach says GOAT debate now open
Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, but coaches Javier Mendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov had to convince their fighter the bout was level heading into the fifth round.
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Spain's Las Leonas host Springbok Women in Seville for first time in seven years
Spain's Las Leonas will face the Springbok Women in Seville on 4 October, ending a seven-year drought against South Africa. The match at La Cartuja Sports Complex is the first Las Leonas fixture ever played in the city and carries 2029 World Cup qualification implications.
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Mourinho blown away by Mbappé ahead of Liga kickoff
Back two days early and scoring within six minutes against Schalke 04, Kylian Mbappé impressed José Mourinho in training. The Portuguese manager describes him as "a player of stratospheric level".
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Prates claims UFC guaranteed him next welterweight title shot against Makhachev
Carlos Prates says the UFC has promised him the next crack at Islam Makhachev's welterweight title, dismissing suggestions that he and Michael Morales must fight to earn the shot. Makhachev set a record of 17 consecutive wins at UFC 330 by defeating Ian Machado Garry.
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Webb warns Balogun red card overturn fuels refereeing conspiracy theories
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has criticised FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's red card at the 2026 World Cup, warning that external pressure being applied to overturn a referee's call gives credibility to conspiracy theories about the game's integrity.
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Kirwan accuses Erasmus of orchestrating 'conspiracy' to lull All Blacks before Test series
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan believes Rassie Erasmus instructed South Africa's provincial sides to avoid playing Springbok-style rugby against New Zealand, deliberately creating a false sense of security ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park.
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Rennie names three Springbok metrics that make them the world's deadliest team
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has identified the three statistical areas where the Springboks lead the world, warning his squad that discipline and accuracy inside their own 22 will be critical in the upcoming four-Test series.
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Marx warns Springboks not to rely on record All Blacks rout ahead of Ellis Park showdown
World Rugby player of the year Malcolm Marx has urged South Africa to set aside last year's 43-10 demolition of New Zealand, insisting the Springboks cannot lean on that result as they prepare to host a resurgent All Blacks side at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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KCB reclaim Kenya National 7s Circuit lead with tense Kabeberi final win over Strathmore
Defending champions KCB bounced back from a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens to win the Kabeberi 7s 14-12 against Strathmore Leos, reclaiming top spot in the National 7s Circuit standings from Kabras Sugar.
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Weidman, Poirier and Masvidal push back on Makhachev's UFC GOAT claim after record-breaking win
Islam Makhachev's record-breaking consecutive-win streak and first welterweight title defence at UFC 330 have reignited the GOAT debate, but Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal remain unconvinced he has surpassed Jon Jones, Anderson Silva or Demetrious Johnson.
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Trophy of Champions: Referee Pignard Under Fire From Both Sides After Lens-PSG
Two red cards, an arbitration report deemed too harsh by PSG, and a fiery outburst from Lens's sporting director at half-time: Jérémie Pignard drew criticism after Lens's 1-0 victory.
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Robertson rejects Thomas apology after coach's post-fight broadcast blindsided her team
Gillian Robertson has spoken out after her UFC 330 title loss to Mackenzie Dern, revealing she had no warning that coach Din Thomas would announce his departure on the post-fight show — and that she has not accepted his subsequent apology.
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Figueiredo faces rising Talbott as UFC 332 Salt Lake City card adds four bouts
UFC 332 takes further shape with four new matchups confirmed for the October 3 card at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Headlining the additions is a bantamweight clash between Payton Talbott and former champion Deiveson Figueiredo, who has lost four of his last five fights.
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UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van credits KO loss to Charles Johnson for title run
Joshua Van, now UFC flyweight champion at 24, says a third-round knockout defeat to Charles Johnson in July 2024 transformed his work ethic and discipline. He faces Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
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