Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Barrett admits bench role dented confidence but praises Rennie's honest communication
Beauden Barrett has opened up on the mental challenge of limited game time during the All Blacks' series against the Springboks, saying he would be lying if the sideline stint had not affected his confidence, while crediting clear communication from coach Dave Rennie.
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Allen backs Strickland's UFC pay fight after submitting Duncan at Vegas 122
Brendan Allen extended his winning streak to four with a submission win over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122, then used his post-fight platform to endorse Sean Strickland's campaign for better fighter pay — while admitting he is too reliant on his UFC paycheck to speak out himself.
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Pinas praises Allen's UFC Vegas 122 win but hints at 2027 middleweight showdown
Damian Pinas sparked a brief social-media misunderstanding after cheering Brendan Allen's fifth-round submission win over Christian Leroy Duncan, before clarifying his support and floating a future matchup for 2027.
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Referee Goddard defends rare first-round point deduction after Duncan eye poke at UFC Vegas 122
Referee Marc Goddard has explained his decision to deduct a point from Christian Leroy Duncan for an eye poke against Brendan Allen at UFC Vegas 122, revealing he had warned Duncan twice before taking action in the second round.
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Verstappen ends Singapore curse on his 250th start with commanding Marina Bay win
Max Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on his 250th career start, leading from pole to finish and beating Charles Leclerc by 7.335 seconds. The win, his 73rd overall, also ended Red Bull's two-year drought at Marina Bay.
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Romero heads 87th-minute winner as Atlético end four-match winless run at Alavés
Cristian Romero's first goal for Atlético Madrid — a back-post header in the 87th minute — sealed a 2-1 win at Mendizorrotza on Saturday, ending the visitors' four-match winless run after Robin Le Normand's first-half penalty concession had allowed Alavés to equalise.
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Five-game losing streak broken at Troyes: Genesio plays down Paixao incident
Olympique de Marseille ended a five-game losing streak with a win at Troyes in Ligue 1 matchday 6. Coach Bruno Genesio acknowledged an underwhelming performance while emphasizing the importance of the result, and downplayed Igor Paixao's reaction when substituted.
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Leclerc's jet turned back mid-flight, forcing four-hour road trip to Singapore GP
Charles Leclerc was forced to abandon his private jet and travel by car after his aircraft missed its landing slot at Singapore's Seletar Airport. The Ferrari driver still arrived in time to finish second behind Max Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Keane accuses Liverpool of self-pity after Gravenberch red card opens door for City
Roy Keane blamed Liverpool's players for switching off after Ryan Gravenberch's dismissal, as Manchester City scored three times in 13 minutes to end the Reds' unbeaten start to the season.
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Neville warns 'cheats' chant will spread across Premier League as City cloud deepens
Gary Neville says Manchester City's players will continue to hear 'cheats' chants at grounds across the country following their guilty verdicts, and warned a 'huge cloud' will hang over the Premier League until punishments are confirmed.
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Marseille Scrapes Past Troyes to Escape Relegation Zone
Forced to field young players like Bezahaf and Kamissoko, Marseille struggled against Troyes before securing a 2-0 victory thanks to a Harit goal and a penalty from Abdelli in added time. OM climbs to 13th place in Ligue 1.
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Brendan Allen won UFC Vegas 122 main event while fighting a staph infection on antibiotics
Belal Muhammad revealed that Brendan Allen entered fight week at UFC Vegas 122 with a staph infection and competed on antibiotics, yet still submitted Christian Leroy Duncan with a fifth-round rear-naked choke to extend his winning streak to four.
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Neville asks to be removed from City commentary until financial verdict is settled
Gary Neville publicly requested Sky Sports take him off Manchester City matches after struggling to praise the club during their win at Anfield, citing the ongoing Premier League financial charges case and its potential impact on the table.
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Iraola fumes over Gravenberch red card as 10-man Liverpool fall to City's three-goal blitz
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola insisted Ryan Gravenberch's first yellow card was undeserved after his side were reduced to 10 men and conceded three goals to Manchester City, having matched their hosts until the 60th minute.
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Neville asks to be removed from City coverage as guilty verdict clouds Anfield win
Gary Neville has requested Sky Sports take him off Manchester City matches, saying he struggles to praise the club freely while the 114 financial charges case remains unresolved — a conflict that surfaced after City's commanding 3-0 win at Anfield.
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Haaland hails 'amazing character' as 10-man Liverpool fall 3-0 to City at Anfield
Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, their first match since the Premier League announced a guilty verdict against the club for breaching financial rules. Goals from Haaland, Doku and Cherki sealed the win after Ryan Gravenberch's red card.
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Anderson admits Anfield atmosphere was 'more than normal' as City silence hostile crowd to win 3-0
Elliot Anderson acknowledged a charged atmosphere at Anfield following Manchester City's Premier League charges verdict, but City swept aside the hostility to beat Liverpool 3-0 and maintain a perfect six-from-six league record.
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Iraola insists Gravenberch's first yellow was never a foul as Liverpool fall 3-0 to City
Andoni Iraola argued Ryan Gravenberch's opening yellow card — which led to his dismissal — should never have been given, as Liverpool were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City after playing more than a quarter of the match with ten men.
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Rabiot opens scoring with crisp strike, but Milan concedes equalizer to Sassuolo
Adrien Rabiot scored his second goal of the season for AC Milan with a powerful angled strike (63'), but the Rossoneri conceded the equalizer five minutes later and took just one point from Sassuolo (1-1) in Serie A.
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Liverpool fans chant 'going down' at Man City after 114-charge guilty verdict
Manchester City secured a sixth straight Premier League win at Anfield despite Liverpool fans chanting 'going down' in the closing stages, days after City were found guilty of 114 financial breaches by an independent commission.
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