Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Topuria and Gaethje turn personal as UFC White House title fight nears
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje have moved beyond sporting rivalry into personal territory ahead of their lightweight title clash at UFC White House: Freedom 250 on June 14, exchanging sharp words over Topuria's divorce and a dig at Gaethje's father.
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Olise's hat-trick against Northern Ireland: a first for France since 1934
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick Monday evening against Northern Ireland (3-1), becoming the first French player to achieve this feat in World Cup preparation since Jean Nicolas in 1934.
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Saracens target first PWR title since 2022 as Blacklock eyes life beyond rugby
Saracens host Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final this Sunday, chasing a first league title since 2021/22. Centre Beth Blacklock, who retired from Scotland duty earlier this year, is balancing her push for a place in the matchday squad with two new roles in the tech industry.
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Alonso finds 'zero positives' in Monaco as Aston Martin's weaknesses mount in 2026
Fernando Alonso scored Aston Martin's first point of the 2026 season with a 10th-place finish in Monaco, yet warned the race exposed fresh chassis problems on top of existing engine, energy and gearbox deficiencies that have left the team rooted at the back of the grid.
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Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim: 'No one's really buying it'
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown has pushed back on Dana White's suggestion that Alex Pereira would surpass Jon Jones as the greatest of all time by winning a third divisional title at UFC White House.
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Antonelli stuns Wolff with Monaco grand slam to stretch F1 championship lead to 66 points
Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 grand slam at the Monaco Grand Prix, winning from pole and leading every lap to extend his championship lead to 66 points. The 19-year-old's dominant display left even Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitting the team was surprised by his pace.
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Algeria vs Bolivia Friendly to Be Played Behind Closed Doors with No TV Coverage
Algeria face Bolivia on Wednesday at 22:00 in Kansas City for their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup, but the match will be held behind closed doors for security reasons and will not be broadcast on any channel.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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Itoje omitted from England training squad as Nations Championship rest looms
Maro Itoje has been left out of England's 26-man training camp squad, deepening uncertainty over the captain's involvement in July's Nations Championship tour to South Africa, Fiji and Argentina.
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Manchester United seal all-European pre-season as AC Milan clash confirmed for Wroclaw finale
Manchester United will face AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland on August 15 to close out a six-game pre-season schedule played entirely in Europe — the first time the club have stayed on the continent for a full summer tour since 2002.
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From Willis to Hogg: the 19 British and Irish players shaping the Top 14 play-offs
The Top 14 play-offs are set, and 19 British and Irish players are poised to influence who lifts the Bouclier de Brennus. From Jack Willis's barnstorming displays for Toulouse to Ali Price's cerebral control at Montpellier, the Home Nations contingent is central to the title race.
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Sainz retires from Monaco GP after Hulkenberg and Colapinto collisions at restart
Carlos Sainz was eliminated from the Monaco Grand Prix after being struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto within seconds of the second standing restart, prompting the Williams driver to accuse his rivals of taking 'stupid risks' at the Loews hairpin.
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France's Defence Worries Despite Olise Hat-trick Ahead of World Cup
France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 on Monday night, powered by Michael Olise's hat-trick, but the performance failed to ease concerns as the World Cup approaches. Defensive frailties have been exposed again: five consecutive matches conceding at least one goal, porous flanks, and Dembélé deployed as a false 9 dividing opinion.
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England's Florida training camp shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake ahead of Costa Rica warm-up
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake — the strongest in the region for 150 years — struck off the Cuban coast and was felt across Florida on Tuesday, rattling England's World Cup training base in West Palm Beach a day before their warm-up against Costa Rica in Orlando.
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Quiet against Northern Ireland, Dembélé reassures ahead of 2026 World Cup
Starting as number 10 in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a subdued performance, earning L'Équipe's lowest French rating of 4/10. Deschamps and the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner downplay the concern.
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Joe Cole visits Margate pub that won Samsung tech upgrade ahead of England's win over New Zealand
Former England midfielder Joe Cole made a surprise appearance at The Lord Byron in Margate, Kent, joining fans for the pre-match build-up before England's 1-0 friendly victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Trump booed at Madison Square Garden in first NBA Finals appearance by a sitting president
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, drawing loud boos from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
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Furbank targets second title medal in Northampton farewell before Harlequins move
George Furbank will make his final appearance at Franklin's Gardens on Friday when Northampton host Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs, with the departing captain chasing a second league winners medal before joining Harlequins next season.
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Mbappé silent against Northern Ireland, Deschamps jokes: "He's saving his goals for the United States"
Kylian Mbappé fired six shots without scoring in the friendly match against Northern Ireland (3-1), remaining stuck at 56 goals for France, one short of Olivier Giroud's record. Didier Deschamps chose to laugh it off.
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Mbappé surpasses Lizarazu and Blanc with his 98th cap against Northern Ireland
Coming on as a substitute Monday evening at Lille against Northern Ireland, Kylian Mbappé brought his total to 98 caps with France, overtaking Bixente Lizarazu and Laurent Blanc (97 caps each) in the ranking of most-capped France players.
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