Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Foster earns UFC contract at 34 as hospitalised mother watches on her birthday
Gregory Foster outworked Jason Asher by unanimous decision at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 10 in Las Vegas, earning a UFC contract in an emotionally charged lightweight bout that his mother watched from a hospital bed on her birthday.
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Sundell outpoints Aline Pereira to seal UFC deal Dana White almost withheld
Smilla Sundell earned a UFC contract at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 10 in Las Vegas, defeating Aline Pereira by unanimous decision (29-28 x3) in a women's bantamweight bout — despite CEO Dana White's initial doubts about her readiness.
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Giroud becomes first French player to compete in Europe after turning 40
Coming on as a substitute in Lille's 0-3 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, Olivier Giroud became the first French player in history to play in a European competition after passing the 40-year-old mark.
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Amad calls United's Champions League defeat a 'disgrace' as Martinez blasts club hierarchy
Manchester United winger Amad labelled the team's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid a 'f***ing disgrace' on Snapchat, while defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised the club's recruitment, saying he 'expected more from our technical director'.
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Giroud given standing ovation at Emirates aged 40 as Lille suffer heavy defeat to Arsenal
Returning to Emirates Stadium in Lille colours in the Champions League, Olivier Giroud was welcomed as a hero by Arsenal supporters on Tuesday evening, before the Dogues suffered a 3-0 defeat.
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Excluded from qualifiers, Kopa shines at 1958 World Cup and wins Ballon d'Or
Barred from selection during qualifying due to his transfer to Real Madrid, Raymond Kopa was eventually recalled for the 1958 World Cup and guided France to a historic third-place finish, before being crowned Ballon d'Or winner.
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Olise sent off, Bayern draws 3-3 with Viking FK
Already on a yellow card, Michael Olise received a second yellow card in the 75th minute for a gesture of frustration, leaving Bayern down to ten men against Viking FK. The Norwegians snatched an equalizer (3-3) in the closing stages, and Olise will miss Bayern's next match against Arsenal.
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Yan welcomes Dvalishvili's pressure ahead of UFC 333 bantamweight trilogy
Petr Yan says he relishes the challenge of Merab Dvalishvili's relentless pressure as the pair prepare for their rubber match at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, with the UFC bantamweight title on the line.
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Makhachev targets Prates at UFC 336 in Toronto for second welterweight title defence
Islam Makhachev's second welterweight title defence is reportedly being lined up against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on 30 January 2027 in Toronto, according to reporter Alvaro Colmenero.
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Dvalishvili admits he knew in round two his UFC 323 rematch with Yan was lost
Merab Dvalishvili has revealed he sensed defeat as early as the second round of his UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan, after a failed takedown drained his energy and exposed the limits of his grappling game. The pair meet again at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on 24 October.
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Dana White outvoted as 21-year-old Sundell headlines four UFC deals at DWCS Season 10 finale
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 wrapped up at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with four fighters earning UFC contracts. White was overruled by matchmaker Mick Maynard to sign 21-year-old Smilla Sundell despite wanting her to gain more experience first.
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Sundell, Francischinelli among four fighters to earn UFC deals as DWCS Season 10 closes
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 concluded at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with four fighters earning contracts and the season's total reaching 46 — tying the all-time show record.
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Maddison Levi leads Australia Women's Sevens squad against Black Ferns in Sydney double-header
Star winger Maddison Levi returns from the Ultimate Sevens off-season league to headline Australia's women's squad for back-to-back matches against New Zealand in Sydney on Friday and Saturday. The men's side, captained by Henry Hutchinson, face Fiji across the same two-day event.
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Umaga tips Jordie Barrett to become one of New Zealand's greatest midfielders
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has praised Jordie Barrett's consistency and competitive drive, saying the inside centre is on course to be remembered among the best New Zealand has ever produced after another standout Bledisloe Cup display.
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Wallabies vow to meet Barrett and Tupaea physically in Sydney Bledisloe decider
Australia's players have identified All Blacks midfielders Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea as the primary threats ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, with winger Harry Potter and Joseph Suaalii both flagging the aerial battle as a key area for improvement.
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10-man Bayern Munich held to 3-3 draw by Norwegian side Viking despite Kane's double
Harry Kane scored twice, including a penalty, but Bayern Munich were pegged back to a 3-3 draw by Viking in Norway after Michael Olise's red card proved costly. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon netted his first Champions League goal as Barcelona came from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul.
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Inter stunned at home by Bruges, Bayern held by Viking, Barcelona soars to top
Matchday 2 of the Champions League brought two major upsets: Inter Milan lost 3-4 to Club Brugge at San Siro, Bayern Munich drew 3-3 with Viking FK after Olise's red card, while Barcelona thrashed Galatasaray 4-1 to provisionally lead the standings.
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Unbeaten Bulaid faces Visconde as Aline Pereira makes DWCS debut at UFC Apex
Ilias Bulaid carries a perfect 9-0 record into his Dana White Contender Series main event against Erick Visconde at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In the co-main, Alex Pereira's sister Aline makes her DWCS debut against unbeaten Smilla Sundell.
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Yoro red card and 47-second goal condemn 10-man United to defeat at Atletico
Manchester United's Champions League struggles deepened as Leny Yoro was sent off and Pablo Barrios struck within 47 seconds to hand Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win at the Metropolitano, piling further pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
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Shearer and Clattenberg agree Leny Yoro red card was wrong as Man Utd fall to Atletico
Alan Shearer and former Premier League referee Mark Clattenberg both argued Leny Yoro's 74th-minute dismissal against Atletico Madrid was undeserved, as Manchester United lost the Champions League tie after going down to ten men.
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