Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Jake White names first Flying Fijians squad with three uncapped players for Japan Centennial Test
Jake White begins his tenure as Fiji head coach with a largely experienced 28-man squad for the Japan Centennial Test in Tokyo on October 24, with only three uncapped players — Apolosa Vuniyayawa, Kavekini Boselawa and Nacani Boginisoko — earning their first call-ups.
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Maresca insists City are 'close' to PSG level despite 3-0 first-half collapse at Etihad
Enzo Maresca took heart from Manchester City's second-half fightback against PSG, revealing Luis Enrique told him his side were lucky to win after City rallied from 3-0 down at half-time.
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Karpani one cap away from 50-Test milestone as Wallaroos name squad to face Scotland
Prop Eva Karpani is set to earn her 49th Wallaroos cap off the bench against Scotland, leaving her one appearance short of a half-century. Maya Stewart returns to the starting XV after injury, joining an all-NSW Waratahs back three.
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Unbeaten Chopurov credits Khabib and Abdulmanap ahead of UFC 333 debut
Asaf Chopurov, an 11-0 bantamweight prospect, says watching Khabib Nurmagomedov as a teenager sparked his MMA career. The Azerbaijani fighter makes his UFC debut against Colby Thicknesse at UFC 333 on 24 October in Abu Dhabi.
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Jasudavicius targets Natalia Silva title rematch on home soil if she beats Blanchfield in Edmonton
Jasmine Jasudavicius faces Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton on Oct. 17 in what she considers a women's flyweight title eliminator, with the Canadian eyeing a belt shot at the reportedly planned UFC 336 in Toronto.
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All Blacks rotate tight five and overhaul bench for Bledisloe II in Sydney
New Zealand make three changes to their starting XV and extensively reshuffle the bench for Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, with injuries to Leroy Carter, Anton Segner and Asafo Aumua forcing Dave Rennie's hand.
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Maycee Barber returns at UFC 335 to face unbeaten Carli Judice in flyweight clash
Maycee Barber makes her comeback at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas, facing unbeaten prospect Carli Judice in a flyweight bout. Barber's last outing ended in a brutal knockout loss to Alexa Grasso that halted a seven-fight win streak.
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Mbappé breaks Messi's Champions League appearance record with goal in Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma
Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player to make 100 Champions League appearances, reaching the milestone at 27 during Real Madrid's 4-3 victory at Roma on Wednesday — surpassing the record Lionel Messi set against the same opponents in 2015.
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Demant returns from calf injury as Black Ferns name team for France series opener
Co-captain Ruahei Demant is back in the Black Ferns squad for Saturday's WXV Global Series opener against France in Hamilton, coming off the bench after missing last month's Northern Tour with a calf injury.
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Haaland scores twice as captain but ignores Maresca's own touchline rule in PSG defeat
Erling Haaland was handed the Manchester City captaincy after half-time changes in their 4-2 Champions League defeat to PSG, but twice broke Enzo Maresca's standing rule that the captain must visit the bench for instructions after scoring.
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Aston Villa demolish Fenerbahce 6-0 for record European win as Greenwood faces hostile Villa Park return
Aston Villa recorded their largest ever European victory with a 6-0 demolition of Fenerbahce in the Champions League at Villa Park, with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson (2), Ross Barkley (2) and Tammy Abraham sealing the rout.
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Canada recall De Goede and Corrigan for record-crowd England clash in Toronto
Canada have named a reshuffled XV for Friday's WXV Global Series fixture against England at BMO Field, recalling World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Sophie de Goede and winger Alysha Corrigan, who returns from injury for her first Test since the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final.
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Mbappé answers Roma with a 20-metre strike and confirms in the Champions League
Silent in his last two Liga matches, Kylian Mbappé scored his second Champions League goal this season Wednesday night against Roma, responding to Marten De Roon's opening goal.
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Doué opens scoring in 13th minute and delivers double strike for PSG at City
Désiré Doué scored the opening goal and provided an assist for Dembélé within two minutes, allowing PSG to lead 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium just fifteen minutes into their Champions League match.
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Virage Nord closure for two matches: OM sanctioned after PSG derby
The LFP disciplinary commission has condemned Olympique de Marseille to close its North stand during its next two home matches, due to the behavior of its supporters during the reception of PSG on September 20.
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Buchanan earns first Scotland start as Butcher makes two changes for Sydney rematch
Katie Buchanan starts on the wing for Scotland against Australia at Accor Stadium on Saturday, with Leia Brebner-Holden also handed her first start of the autumn at scrum-half, as Dave Butcher's side seek revenge for a 30-10 defeat in Edinburgh three weeks ago.
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Jasudavicius fined $10,000 by Manitoba commission over chewing gum mistaken for dip
Jasmine Jasudavicius was hit with a $10,000 fine by the Manitoba Combative Sports Commission after cameras appeared to show her with chewing tobacco during her UFC Winnipeg win over Karine Silva in April — but the Canadian flyweight insists it was gum.
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PSG's three-goal first-half blitz stuns Man City at the Etihad in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain scored three goals in a devastating 17-minute spell to leave Manchester City trailing at the Etihad, with Doue, Dembele and Vitinha on target — the first time City had conceded three first-half home goals since 2015.
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Black Ferns target ruthless finishing as Hansen prepares home series against France
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has called on the Black Ferns to convert their chances after a 26-19 WXV Global Series defeat to England, where a Zoe Harrison intercept try in the final seconds proved decisive. The home series against France begins in Hamilton.
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Vinicius suspended four matches and will miss Clasico against Barcelona
The Spanish Football Federation has sanctioned Vinicius Jr with a four-match suspension following his red card against Villarreal (1-0) on Saturday in La Liga. The Real Madrid winger will notably miss the Clasico on October 25 against FC Barcelona.
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