Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Gaethje stuns undefeated Topuria to snatch undisputed lightweight title at UFC White House
Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the greatest upsets in MMA history on Sunday, stopping previously undefeated Ilia Topuria via corner retirement in the third round to claim the undisputed UFC lightweight championship at UFC White House.
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Cunha must seize Brazil starting spot after Igor Thiago flops against Morocco
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha came off the bench as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener, with starter Igor Thiago hauled off at the 61st minute after just 16 touches and a glaring missed header.
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Havertz and Balogun lead World Cup 2026 golden boot race after opening-round doubles
Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany beat Curacao to join USA's Folarin Balogun at the top of the World Cup 2026 golden boot standings, with both strikers on two goals after the opening round.
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Ciryl Gane knocks out Alex Pereira in round two to reclaim interim UFC heavyweight title
Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira at 1:27 of round two at UFC White House, reclaiming the interim heavyweight title with a dominant performance capped by a precise jab and a finishing flurry of punches and elbows.
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Gane knocks out Pereira to snatch interim heavyweight title and force Aspinall rematch
Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira in Round 2 at UFC White House on Sunday, claiming a second interim UFC title and setting up a rematch with undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at UFC Paris on September 5.
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Lightning strikes Manhattan twice, forcing ITV presenters off air during Sweden's 5-1 rout of Tunisia
ITV's World Cup studio team was driven indoors during live coverage of Sweden's 5-1 Group F win over Tunisia after lightning struck One World Trade Centre twice in Manhattan, New York. Presenter Semra Hunter and pundit Jobi McAnuff addressed viewers from inside after the dramatic weather event.
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World Cup 2026 group stage guide: fixtures, results and standings for all 48 teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 nations across 12 groups for the first time, with the top two sides from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a new round of 32. Co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada are top seeds, while England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.
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O'Malley walks off after second-round knockout of Zahabi at UFC White House
Sean O'Malley delivered a clinical two-round performance at UFC White House on Sunday, stopping Aiemann Zahabi at 4:02 of the second round with a straight right hand and immediately calling out bantamweight champion Petr Yan.
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Tchouameni warns: Senegal represents a real danger for France from the start
A few days before France's opening World Cup match against Senegal in New York, Aurélien Tchouameni sounds the alarm and recalls the historical difficulties the Blues have faced in their competition openers.
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Unbeaten Hokit demolishes Derrick Lewis in two rounds to call out Pereira
Josh Hokit improved to 10-0 with a commanding second-round knockout of Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on Sunday, finishing the fight at 4:09 with a flurry of punches before immediately calling out light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
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FIFA blames airline as Uruguay stranded in Mexico before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay's squad were left waiting in Cancun after their chartered flight lacked clearance to enter the US, forcing delays ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 group match against Saudi Arabia. FIFA blamed an airline permitting error; the Uruguayan FA had pointed the finger at FIFA.
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Ruffy demolishes Chandler with spinning heel kick and uppercut to demand lightweight title shot
Mauricio Ruffy stopped Michael Chandler at 4:29 of the first round at UFC White House on Sunday, finishing the former Bellator champion with a spinning heel kick and a brutal uppercut to extend his winning streak and stake a claim for a lightweight title shot.
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Nickal drops Daukaus with straight left then finishes with elbows to move to 9-1
Bo Nickal delivered another first-round knockout at the UFC White House card, flooring Kyle Daukaus with a straight left and right hook before ending the fight with ground elbows at 4:34 of round one.
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Blitzboks survive Bordeaux elimination scare to seal back-to-back SVNS World Championship
South Africa claimed the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship title in Bordeaux despite losing to both Great Britain and Fiji in the group stage, relying on a New Zealand result to survive. Van Wyk and Brits led the emotional celebrations as the Blitzboks retained their crown.
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Amad Diallo Snatches Victory for Ivory Coast Against Ecuador in 90th Minute
Ivory Coast opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. Amad Diallo, brought on as a substitute, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute to secure three points for Emerse Faé's Elephants.
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Diego Lopes survives brutal first round to knock out Steve Garcia at UFC White House
Diego Lopes absorbed a dominant first round from Steve Garcia before turning the fight around with a thunderous left hook combination that put Garcia down and out at 2:42 of the second round at the UFC White House card.
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ITV's World Cup picture quality draws widespread viewer fury during Japan vs Netherlands
Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in an entertaining World Cup opener, but ITV viewers flooded social media with complaints about the broadcaster's poor picture quality throughout the match.
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Roigard defends quick-tap after Barrett collision sends Hurricanes to Super Rugby final
Cameron Roigard has pushed back at online criticism over his quick-tap following an aerial collision with Beauden Barrett, insisting he was not milking the incident. The Hurricanes halfback was central to their 57-21 demolition of the Blues, securing the club's first Super Rugby Pacific final appearance since 2016.
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Van Dijk header not enough as Japan snatch late equaliser against Netherlands in World Cup opener
Virgil van Dijk headed the Netherlands ahead in the second half, but Japan substitute Koki Ogawa's header two minutes from time earned a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F opener at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
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Van Dijk fires back at Dutch pundits after Netherlands squander 2-1 lead against Japan
Virgil van Dijk has defended the Netherlands' tactical approach after they were held 2-2 by Japan in their World Cup Group F opener in Dallas, with Dutch pundits Wim Kieft, Pierre van Hooijdonk and Rafael van der Vaart criticising Ronald Koeman's decision to sit deep.
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