Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Jon Jones backs Ciryl Gane to dethrone Tom Aspinall in heavyweight unification rematch
UFC legend Jon Jones has predicted Ciryl Gane will defeat Tom Aspinall in their upcoming heavyweight title unification bout, citing the Frenchman's soaring confidence after his interim title win over Alex Pereira.
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Ex-Patriots linebacker Maluia closing in on USA Eagles debut after strong MLR campaign
Former New England Patriots linebacker Cassh Maluia is on the verge of a USA Eagles Test debut after impressing in Major League Rugby, with head coach Scott Lawrence confirming the NFL convert is developing well but needs more time.
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Spain train through hazardous wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final in New Jersey
Spain held an outdoor training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, on Thursday despite air quality reaching hazardous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, raising medical concerns just days before Sunday's World Cup final.
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Moorby earns All Blacks start against Ireland after impressing on Test debut
Josh Moorby has been promoted to start for New Zealand against Ireland at Eden Park after a standout debut off the bench against Italy, with head coach Dave Rennie citing the rookie's defence, aerial ability and work rate as decisive factors.
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Australian-born MLR champion Charlie Abel set for USA Eagles debut at 34
Charlie Abel, a two-time Major League Rugby champion with the Chicago Hounds, is in line for his first USA Eagles cap at 34 after being named on the bench for their World Rugby Nations Cup clash against Spain.
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Usman targets Strickland or Makhachev title shot with upset win over Du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City
Kamaru Usman says a win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday must lead to a UFC title fight — either against Sean Strickland at middleweight or Islam Makhachev at welterweight.
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Mbappé chases World Cup all-time scoring record against England in bronze final
Kylian Mbappé enters France's third-place match against England on Saturday needing just one goal to surpass Lionel Messi as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, while a Golden Boot win would make him the first player to claim the award twice.
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Mbappé scores eight goals but Spain's semifinal masterclass leaves France's captain empty-handed again
Kylian Mbappé matched Lionel Messi's Golden Boot tally with eight goals at the 2026 World Cup, yet a disciplined Spain side shut him out in a 2-0 semifinal win, sending France to the third-place match instead of the final.
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Bellingham weeps on father's shoulder after England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Jude Bellingham was visibly distraught in Atlanta after England's defeat to Argentina, consoled by his father Mark, mother Denise, and teammate Morgan Rogers. The loss ended England's hopes of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966.
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Fernandez mocks England with Wonderwall post after stunning goal ends World Cup run
Enzo Fernandez scored a stunning equaliser and later posted a video of Argentina players laughing to the tune of Wonderwall — England's unofficial tournament anthem — after the South Americans knocked the Three Lions out of the World Cup in Atlanta. Chelsea also deleted a celebratory post of Fernandez following fan backlash.
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Messi's two assists seal Argentina's comeback win over England as Henry calls him 'unstoppable'
Lionel Messi, 39, delivered two inch-perfect assists to overturn a 1-0 deficit against England at the 2026 World Cup, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to send Argentina into Sunday's final against Spain.
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Falklands veterans demand FIFA ban Argentina players over 'Las Malvinas' banner after England win
Simon Weston, who suffered severe burns in the 1982 conflict, and Jarvis Burt, whose teenage brother was killed in the war, have condemned Premier League stars Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Julian Alvarez for parading a 'Falklands are Argentinian' banner after Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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Messi's Argentina read Pickford's penalty notes left behind after World Cup semi-final win
After Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, Lionel Messi, Nico González and Enzo Fernández were filmed reading Jordan Pickford's water bottle, which appeared to contain his penalty-shootout strategy for each Argentina player.
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UFC 329 sets simultaneous-viewers record despite falling short of White House card total
UFC 329 drew 15.9 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America and set a new peak of 8.3 million simultaneous viewers — a promotion record — though both figures trailed the UFC White House event from June 14.
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Yamal faces Messi in World Cup final after photo together as a baby resurfaces
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey — 18 years after a charity photo captured Messi bathing Yamal as an infant. Spain's defensive order faces Argentina's chaotic resilience for the biggest prize in football.
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McGregor's UFC 329 return draws 15.9 million viewers despite 69-second main event
UFC 329, headlined by Conor McGregor's comeback after five years away, reached 15.9 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America — narrowly behind last month's UFC White House event but setting a new Paramount+ record for concurrent live streams.
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Argentina stunned by Tuchel's defensive shift as England surrendered World Cup semi-final lead
Argentina players and staff were braced for Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke to inject pace in the second half, only to watch England drop deeper and deeper after Anthony Gordon's opener, allowing Scaloni to go all-out attack and win in stoppage time.
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Digne breaks silence after fatal mistake that eliminated France against Spain
After conceding a penalty on Lamine Yamal in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Lucas Digne reacted on social media, expressing his personal disappointment while calling on the France team to secure third place against England.
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England players left stunned by Tuchel's defensive substitutions in 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel's decision to introduce three defenders after Anthony Gordon's opener drew bewilderment from within the England camp, with players reportedly believing Argentina were vulnerable to a more attacking approach.
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Tuchel stuns his own players with record defensive block in semi-final
Eliminated by Argentina (1-2) in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, England exits in shock: according to the Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel's ultra-defensive changes stunned some players, and Opta figures confirm a historically low possession of 12% after going ahead.
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