Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Cardiff owner Vincent Tan's £693m fortune dwarfs Ryan Reynolds ahead of Welsh Championship derby
Cardiff City host Wrexham in a Championship derby that pits two of the division's wealthiest owners against each other. Vincent Tan's estimated £693m net worth is nearly three times the £258m fortune of Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds.
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Neymar becomes first player removed under new goalkeeper time-wasting rule heading to Premier League
Santos captain Neymar was ordered off the pitch for 60 seconds during a 3-0 win over Vasco on Sunday, becoming the first player in Brazil's Serie A to be sanctioned under a new anti-time-wasting trial that is set to be introduced in the Premier League.
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OL in Istanbul: Fonseca calls up Tolisso and new signings, Sulc and Merah absent
Olympique Lyonnais have unveiled their squad for the Champions League playoff first leg against Fenerbahçe on Tuesday in Istanbul. Paulo Fonseca can count on new signings Bidstrup and Athekame, but will be without Pavel Sulc and Khalis Merah.
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Liverpool vs Man City moved to Sunday as Premier League reshuffles October fixtures
The Premier League has confirmed fixture changes across matchweeks six to nine, with Liverpool's home clash against Manchester City shifted to Sunday 11 October and Chelsea's meeting with Manchester United rescheduled to Halloween morning at Stamford Bridge.
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Uncapped Ma'u called up as All Blacks absorb fifth injury blow of Rivalry tour
Highlanders prop Saula Ma'u has been flown in to replace Ollie Norris, who faces six weeks out with a knee injury. Coach Dave Rennie says Cam Roigard and Will Jordan are expected to be fit for Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg.
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Holloway questions why Makhachev still carries two belts after vacating lightweight title
Max Holloway has publicly called out Islam Makhachev for walking around with two UFC championship belts despite having vacated the lightweight title, with the 155-pound crown since changing hands twice.
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Premier League reschedules Man United and City fixtures across four matchweeks
The Premier League has confirmed rescheduled kick-off times for matchweeks 6 to 9, with Manchester United and Manchester City among the clubs affected. Notable changes include City's trip to Anfield on 11 October and United's visit to Leeds on 18 October.
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Halse targets place in history as Wallaroos chase maiden Black Ferns win in 100th Test
Caitlyn Halse has spoken of her ambition to be part of the Wallaroos side that faces New Zealand's Black Ferns next week — a match that would be Australia's 100th Test and their first opportunity to beat the Black Ferns in that milestone game.
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Debut hat-trick hero Joe Mano returns to USA XV for Argentina clash in Miami
Joe Mano, who made history by scoring a hat-trick on his USA Eagles debut in a 48-3 win over Brazil in November 2023, has been named on the wing for the USA XV's non-Test match against an Argentina XV in Miami, 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Townsville to host four Rugby World Cup 2027 pool games plus three Wallabies Tests through 2030
Queensland has secured four Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 pool matches at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium, alongside three additional Wallabies fixtures against Argentina and Georgia scheduled between 2027 and 2030.
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Tupou's two-try haul powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout as Jones quips about free pizza
Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou scored twice to help Australia dismantle Japan 56-17 in Townsville, with all three starting front-rowers crossing the try line — only the second time that has happened in Wallabies history.
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Segner's 12-carry, 13-tackle masterclass drives Blues to 50-19 demolition of Bulls
Anton Segner claimed man of the match as the Blues routed the URC runners-up Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld, with coach Dave Rennie hailing the 25-year-old loose-forward as 'massive' in a performance that piles pressure on All Blacks selectors.
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All Blacks sweating on McKenzie fitness ahead of Springboks first Test in Johannesburg
Dave Rennie says he is confident Will Jordan and Cameron Roigard will be fit for next week's first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg, but admits New Zealand are 'sweating a tad' over Damian McKenzie's ankle injury.
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USA XV edge Argentina XV 25-24 in Fort Lauderdale thriller with RWC 2027 on the horizon
The USA XV survived a relentless Argentina XV fightback to win 25-24 at Inter Miami FC Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, extending their unbeaten run to four matches and building momentum 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Rennie warns All Blacks must raise intensity several-fold for Ellis Park Test
Dave Rennie praised his side's three-from-three record on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour but cautioned that the quality required to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park next weekend is 'three, four, five-fold' higher than anything faced so far.
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USA XV captain Damm credits team grit after surviving Argentina XV's late siege in Fort Lauderdale
USA XV held on for a 25-24 win over Argentina XV in Fort Lauderdale after surviving 85 per cent possession against them in the final ten minutes, with centre Tavite Lopeti's late strip proving the decisive moment.
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