Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will make his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event on August 15 in Philadelphia. Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will defend her title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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Clement Turpin named referee for England vs Croatia at World Cup 2026
Experienced French official Clement Turpin will take charge of England's opening World Cup 2026 group game against Croatia at Dallas Stadium. Turpin has previously refereed the 2021 Europa League Final and the 2022 Champions League Final.
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Haaland's World Cup debut brace triggers literal earth tremors across Norway
Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup victory over Iraq in Boston, with celebrations so intense that seismic monitoring institute NORSAR recorded ground vibrations in Bergen coinciding precisely with his goals.
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Messi should have been sent off for stamp in World Cup hat-trick game, says ex-Premier League referee
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey says Lionel Messi endangered Aissa Mandi's safety with a stamp during Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria and should have received a straight red card, with VAR criticised for failing to intervene.
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Giroud warns Rooney to expect Ronaldo text after 'raging' World Cup remark
Wayne Rooney predicted Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'raging' after Mbappe, Haaland and Messi all scored in the World Cup opener, prompting Olivier Giroud to warn his fellow pundit that a message from the Portugal captain would be incoming.
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Pereira commits to heavyweight and demands Gane rematch after White House stoppage
Alex Pereira has ruled out a return to light heavyweight following his interim heavyweight title defeat to Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House card on June 14, insisting the finishing jab was a lucky punch and calling for an immediate rematch.
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Argentina fans shot at in Kansas City Uber on way to World Cup opener against Algeria
A group of Argentina supporters say a passing car fired twice at their Uber while travelling to the team's 2026 World Cup match against Algeria in Kansas City, with the driver reportedly struck in the leg by gunfire.
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McGinn silences Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe with winner in Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years
John McGinn scored the only goal as Scotland beat Haiti in their 2026 World Cup opener, then calmly defended Roy Keane's pre-match criticism — admitting the ITV pundit 'had a point' about his inconsistency.
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Pollock hails Fisilau as 'absolute animal' ahead of Premiership final No.8 duel
Northampton's Henry Pollock has praised Exeter rival Greg Fisilau as an 'absolute animal' before Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final, with both No.8s also locked in a battle for England's back-row jersey.
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Vozinha's mother secures visa to watch Cape Verde hero face Uruguay after Spain heroics
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose seven-save performance held Spain to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup, will be reunited with his mother in Miami on Sunday after US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to waive her visa fees.
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Ngannou backed Gaethje at +500 as underdog to dethrone Topuria — and cashed in
Francis Ngannou revealed he bet on Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC White House, dismissing the +500 underdog odds as unfair. Gaethje stopped Topuria in the fourth round to claim the undisputed lightweight title in his third attempt.
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Suspected of match-fixing, Elye Wahi arrested by police before World Cup
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi, who started in Ivory Coast's last two matches at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
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Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim to officiate Ronaldo's World Cup opener against DR Congo
Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, the Qatari official who refereed at the 2022 World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Portugal's Group K opener against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score at six World Cups.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi arrested over match-fixing allegations weeks before World Cup
Elye Wahi, 23, was arrested by French police on 28 May as part of an investigation into whether the Nice forward deliberately earned a yellow card against Metz in Ligue 1 on 17 May. He has since been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
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Pereira puzzled by Jones' GOAT taunt after Gane stoppage at UFC White House
Alex Pereira says he was blindsided by Jon Jones posting a GOAT necklace video after his second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House, noting he had always shown Jones respect and even sent him support during difficult times.
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Vieira compares Olise to Platini and Zidane after masterclass against Senegal
Decisive in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise received glowing praise from Patrick Vieira, who places him in the lineage of Platini and Zidane and sees him as a future Ballon d'Or winner.
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Herb Dean defends UFC White House officiating by redefining where back-of-head strikes are illegal
Referee Herb Dean has responded to widespread criticism over his handling of Cyril Gane's punches to the back of Alex Pereira's head during their interim heavyweight title fight at UFC White House, arguing the rule is better understood as covering the nape of the neck rather than the entire back of the head.
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Bryan Battle faces Dalton Rosta in PFL Charlotte main event on August 7
Former UFC middleweight Bryan Battle meets Dalton Rosta in the headline bout of PFL Charlotte at the Bojangles Coliseum on August 7. Both fighters enter on losing streaks, with Battle dropped by submission in his PFL debut and Rosta knocked out twice in his last two outings.
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Messi weeps after World Cup hat-trick as father Jorge battles serious health problems
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup title defence opener, but broke down in tears on the pitch — later hinting at a difficult family situation linked to his father Jorge's deteriorating health.
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Herb Dean defends his UFC White House calls, insisting Gane's punches were legal
Referee Herb Dean has pushed back against criticism from Alex Pereira following UFC White House, arguing that Ciryl Gane's punches to the rear of Pereira's head were within the rules and did not warrant intervention.
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