Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Dern retains UFC strawweight title but slams her own performance after unanimous decision over Robertson
Mackenzie Dern successfully made the first defence of her UFC strawweight title at UFC 330, outpointing Gillian Robertson across all three rounds, yet the champion was openly critical of her cardio, striking and grappling — and believes she should have secured a finish.
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Erasmus and Peyper push back on Springboks' slow-game accusations ahead of All Blacks series
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and technical consultant Jaco Peyper have defended South Africa's tempo of play, insisting they have received zero negative referee feedback about slowing the game in 2026 and pointing to the 30-second set-piece law as their guide.
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Rennie backs All Blacks scrum to match Springboks' set-piece power in Ellis Park Test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has expressed confidence in his forwards ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Ellis Park, insisting New Zealand's scrum and discipline will be equal to the Springboks' renowned set-piece threat.
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Tuipulotu rejects All Blacks underdog label ahead of four-Test Springboks series
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu has pushed back on suggestions New Zealand enter the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series as underdogs, insisting both teams arrive in South Africa as equals fighting for the world's top ranking.
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All Blacks forwards coach admits Springboks own the world's best scrum ahead of first Test
Jason Ryan has candidly acknowledged that the Springboks possess the best scrum in the world, while insisting the All Blacks have made meaningful progress at set-piece ahead of their first Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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Aubameyang scores on official debut with Deportivo, but La Corogne draws 1-1 against Elche
Transferred from Marseille this summer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first goal in a Deportivo shirt in the 21st minute against Elche. The Galician club, promoted to La Liga, could not secure victory (1-1) on their return to Spanish top flight.
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Brady vs. Bonfim set for five-round UFC main event on November 7 in Las Vegas
Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim will headline a UFC card at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on November 7 in a five-round welterweight bout. The matchup pits Brady's top-10 ranking and 19-2 record against Bonfim's five-fight winning streak.
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Makhachev questions why Prates and Morales didn't fight at UFC 330 to settle contender debate
After stopping Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, welterweight champion Islam Makhachev called out the UFC for not booking Carlos Prates against Michael Morales on the same card to determine his next challenger.
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Din Thomas calls his UFC 330 retirement announcement 'despicable' and apologises to Gillian Robertson
Din Thomas has publicly apologised to Gillian Robertson after announcing his retirement from cornering during the UFC 330 post-show, moments after Robertson lost her strawweight title bid to Mackenzie Dern. Thomas called the timing 'completely irresponsible' and admitted he selfishly stole her moment.
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Mo'unga joins All Blacks tour via injury exemption after NZR eligibility rules create needless chaos
Richie Mo'unga has been called up to the All Blacks' tour of South Africa through an injury exemption after midfielder Billy Proctor fractured his shoulder. The saga has exposed a significant flaw in New Zealand Rugby's overseas-player eligibility framework.
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Garry confronts unbeaten Morales backstage after UFC 330 title loss: 'Back it up'
Despite losing a unanimous decision to welterweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, Ian Garry sought out undefeated contender Michael Morales backstage to address their ongoing feud and urge him to let his fighting do the talking.
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Lens stuns PSG 1-0 to end four-year Trophée des champions reign
RC Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on Sunday evening at Bollaert thanks to a goal from Florian Thauvin, ending four consecutive PSG titles at the Trophée des champions. Achraf Hakimi criticized the lack of a neutral venue and the Paris ultras' boycott.
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Springboks Louw and Grobbelaar drafted into Bulls bench to face All Blacks in Pretoria
The Bulls have bolstered their squad with two Springbok forwards ahead of Saturday's clash against the All Blacks in Pretoria. Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar, fresh from last weekend's Test win over Argentina, will feature off the bench.
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Makhachev survives Garry's grappling overhaul to retain welterweight title at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev edged Ian Machado Garry by decision in a gruelling five-round welterweight title fight at UFC 330, extending his UFC winning streak to a record 17 consecutive victories.
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Dern silences Robertson's grappling boast with dominant decision at UFC 330
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended the UFC strawweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, out-grappling challenger Gillian Robertson across five rounds to win a lopsided decision, despite falling short of the submission finish she sought.
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Magny's 25th UFC win ties Oliveira and leaves only Jim Miller ahead
Neil Magny rallied from an early scare to stop Ramiz Brahimaj by second-round TKO at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, reaching 25 UFC victories and drawing level with Charles Oliveira in second place on the all-time wins list.
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Fernando finishes Tobias at UFC 330 after wife talked him out of quitting MMA
Lucas Fernando (14-3) stopped Rafael Tobias in the third round on his UFC debut at UFC 330, finishing with a knee to the body and follow-up strikes. The Brazilian light heavyweight revealed his wife convinced him to stay in MMA after a 2023 Contender Series loss nearly ended his career.
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Carragher urges Man City to keep Rodri after Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield drubbing
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring after just 24 seconds. The result prompted Jamie Carragher to call on City to abandon plans to sell Rodri — though reports suggest a Barcelona deal is already close.
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King Willem-Alexander to officially present trophy at Zandvoort's final Dutch Grand Prix
King Willem-Alexander will make his first official appearance at a Dutch sporting event to present the winner's trophy at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix — the last F1 race Zandvoort will host before dropping off the calendar in 2027.
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Strickland brands Din Thomas a 'shit coach' for retiring after Robertson's UFC 330 title loss
Sean Strickland has publicly attacked veteran MMA coach Din Thomas after Thomas announced his retirement from corner work in the immediate aftermath of Gillian Robertson's five-round loss to strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330.
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