Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Hong Kong China and Japan chase Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series titles in Colombo finale
Twenty-four teams descend on Colombo, Sri Lanka, this weekend for the final leg of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series, with Hong Kong China and Japan poised to clinch the men's and women's titles respectively after dominant earlier rounds.
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Kenya Shujaa and Lionesses sweep Safari Sevens to claim historic back-to-back titles
Kenya dominated the 28th Safari Sevens at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with the Shujaa defeating the Morans 24-5 in an all-Kenyan men's final to win a sixth straight title, while the Lionesses secured back-to-back women's crowns for the first time.
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Genesio admits frustration after Marseille's second Europa League defeat
Marseille lost 0-1 to Olympiacos on Thursday in the second matchday of the Europa League, conceding a goal against the run of play late in the first half. With two defeats in as many matches, OM's qualification for the knockout rounds is already seriously compromised.
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Six defeats in eight matches: OM's crisis turns to despair for Genesio
Beaten 1-0 by Olympiakos at the Vélodrome in the Europa League on Thursday, Marseille suffered their sixth defeat in eight matches across all competitions. The situation becomes critical ahead of their trip to Angers on Sunday.
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Wilson urges Wallabies to end 12-match All Blacks drought in Sydney decider
Harry Wilson has called on the Wallabies to seize a rare home opportunity against the All Blacks in Sydney, days after a 50-19 thrashing at Eden Park extended New Zealand's unbeaten run in the rivalry to a record 12 consecutive Tests.
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NBA veterans Delonte West and Michael Beasley clash in heavyweight boxing at Brand Risk 16
Former NBA players Delonte West and Michael Beasley squared off in a heavyweight boxing match at Brand Risk 16 in Miami on Friday night. The event's original main event was reshuffled after Wendy Ortiz failed to clear medicals, elevating Deshae Frost vs. YK Osiris to the top of the card.
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Luis Enrique surpasses Laurent Blanc's French club Champions League wins record
Thanks to PSG's 4-2 victory at Manchester City on Wednesday evening, Luis Enrique now has 28 Champions League wins on the Paris bench, erasing Laurent Blanc's previous record of 27.
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Bouaddi's 45-minute masterclass rescues City's pride after PSG's first-half demolition
Manchester City were torn apart 3-0 at half-time by PSG in the Champions League, but 19-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi transformed the game after the break, producing ten line-breaking passes and assisting Erling Haaland as City dominated the second half.
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Injury crisis hands Kirifi his All Blacks recall ahead of second Bledisloe Test in Sydney
Du'Plessis Kirifi returns to the All Blacks matchday 23 for Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, with coach Dave Rennie turning to the Hurricanes co-captain after losing Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson, Ethan Blackadder and Anton Segner to injury.
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Uncapped McLaughlin-Phillips earns Wallabies debut after 'dominating the second team' in training
Fly-half Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is set to make his Test debut for Australia against the All Blacks after Ben Donaldson was ruled out with an upper leg injury, with Wallabies captain Harry Wilson backing the uncapped Queensland product to seize his moment.
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Harrison admits Nunes rivalry is the sole reason she returned from neck surgery
Kayla Harrison has revealed she probably would not have come back to fighting without the chance to face Amanda Nunes, with the UFC women's bantamweight champion set to defend her title at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden.
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All Blacks legend Marshall crowns Wallabies captain Wilson best No. 8 in the world
Justin Marshall, capped 81 times for the All Blacks, has declared Australia's Harry Wilson the best number eight in the world after the Wallabies skipper made 27 tackles and scored a try in the 50-19 Bledisloe Cup defeat at Eden Park.
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Tsarukyan faces Danis for inaugural title as RAF 14 brings wrestling to AMC cinemas
Real American Freestyle has partnered with AMC Theatres to screen RAF 14 across 40 locations on October 23, marking the first time Olympic-style wrestling airs in cinemas. The card is headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dillon Danis for the inaugural middleweight crossover title, with Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robbie Lawler in the co-main.
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Kolo Muani snatches victory for Juventus at Vigo in extra time
Randal Kolo Muani scored the decisive goal in the 92nd minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Juventus away at Celta Vigo, propelling the Turin side to the top of the Ligue Europa league phase.
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Carmouche and Bishop make weight for PFL Chicago women's flyweight title rematch
Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop both cleared the scales ahead of their PFL Chicago women's flyweight title rematch on Friday. Carmouche knocked Bishop out in the third round of their first meeting last year.
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Abelardo warns Barcelona's 17-match clean-sheet drought exposes Champions League weakness
Former Barcelona defender Abelardo has cautioned that Hansi Flick's side still lack a top-level centre-back to win the Champions League, despite a 4-1 victory at Galatasaray on 13 October that extended their run without a European clean sheet to 17 consecutive matches.
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Carmouche shaves head to hit 125 pounds for PFL Chicago flyweight title rematch
Liz Carmouche took an unconventional route to the scales on Thursday, shaving her head before successfully making the 125-pound championship limit ahead of her PFL women's flyweight title rematch against Jena Bishop in Chicago on Friday.
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Volkanovski eyes Gaethje super fight after defending featherweight title at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski defends his UFC featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, and has floated a lightweight title super fight with champion Justin Gaethje for 2027 once the division clarifies its contenders.
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Merino reveals players-only meeting after Wolves draw was the day Arsenal won the title
Mikel Merino has described a squad meeting held without Mikel Arteta, the day after Arsenal's 2-0 collapse against Wolves in January, as the turning point that kept the Gunners together through their wobbles and ultimately delivered the Premier League title.
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Bouaddi dazzles City against PSG and reignites France's regrets
Introduced at half-time during PSG's victory at Manchester City (2-4) in the Champions League, Ayyoub Bouaddi transformed the Skyblues' game. A performance that reignites debate over his decision to play for Morocco rather than Zinédine Zidane's France.
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