Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Craig Jones reveals how Makhachev and Khabib cornered him over jiu-jitsu claims after UFC 322
Grappling coach Craig Jones has described the moment Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov confronted him backstage at UFC 322, listing fighters Jones had trained who all lost to Makhachev — though Jones pushed back on at least one of the names.
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Balogun accepts controversial reprieve but admits Belgium were simply better in 4-1 rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken after his World Cup suspension was controversially lifted following Donald Trump's call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. The USA forward played in the last-16 but could not prevent a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
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Belgium end USA's home World Cup dream as Balogun controversy fails to save hosts
The United States were eliminated from their home World Cup at the last-16 stage after Belgium defeated them with goals from Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku. Folarin Balogun featured after Donald Trump intervened to suspend the Monaco striker's red-card ban, but the controversy could not prevent a dominant Belgian victory.
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Belgium crushes United States 4-1 and hits back at Trump with cutting 'Overturn this'
Powered by a brace from Charles De Ketelaere, the Red Devils dominated the United States (4-1) in Seattle and qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, sweeping aside the Trump-Infantino controversy over Folarin Balogun's overturned red card.
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Wallabies lose Gordon and Hooper to injury ahead of France and Italy Tests
Australia have been hit by a double injury setback before Saturday's Nations Championship clash with France in Brisbane, with fly-half Carter Gordon ruled out with a calf strain and backrower Tom Hooper sidelined by a shoulder injury.
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Tchouameni likely out against Morocco, three other France players also sidelined
Aurélien Tchouameni, sidelined with an adductor injury sustained before the Paraguay match, has only resumed individual running and is expected to miss Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco. Saliba, Upamecano and Rabiot were also spared from training.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 to end home World Cup dream in round of 16
The United States were outclassed 4-1 by Belgium on Monday, crashing out of the World Cup in the round of 16 on home soil. Former USA international Stu Holden said the moment proved too big for key players, singling out a poor night from Christian Pulisic.
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Valetini named 'alpha of the pack' despite Wallabies' narrow Nations Championship loss to Ireland
Rob Valetini delivered a standout display in Australia's 33-31 Nations Championship defeat to Ireland at Allianz Stadium, recording a game-high 19 carries and drawing high praise from former Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps.
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Cunha's World Cup ends in Brazil heartbreak but opens new door at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha scored three goals at the World Cup before Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in New Jersey ended their campaign. His performances as a centre-forward could reshape how Michael Carrick uses him at Manchester United next season.
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Uzbek referee Tantashev sidelined from World Cup and major international competitions
Ilgiz Tantashev, criticized for his heavily disputed management of the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia, should no longer officiate at this World Cup or at upcoming major international tournaments, according to former referee Saïd Ennjimi.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 in Seattle to end co-hosts' World Cup 2026 in group stage
Belgium eliminated the United States with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup campaign. FOX Sports analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry gave candid but divided verdicts on the performance.
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Darry flags All Blacks defence after conceding 32 points against France
Lock Sam Darry says New Zealand's narrow two-point win over France in Christchurch exposed defensive frailties that must be fixed before Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington.
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Pulisic limps off in tears as injury-hit USA crash out of World Cup 4-1 to Belgium
Christian Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute with a suspected twisted ankle as the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle, ending both his and the co-hosts' World Cup campaign under a familiar cloud of fitness problems.
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Belgium end USMNT's World Cup dream with 4-1 rout as Edu, Guzan and Kljestan urge players to hold their heads high
Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending a tournament run that included a historic knockout-stage win over Bosnia and Herzegovina watched by more than 27 million people.
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Rooney warns Henderson's wrist injury could be 'real loss' for England at tournament
Jordan Henderson injured his wrist falling from advertising hoardings after England's win over Mexico at the Azteca, requiring surgery. Former captain Wayne Rooney called the midfielder a powerful dressing-room voice whose absence would hurt the squad.
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FIFA backs referee Trump called 'suspect' after Balogun red card controversy
FIFA has publicly defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump branded him 'suspect' and lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the striker to face Belgium at the World Cup.
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Four-fight skid puts Vera's UFC future on the line against rising Jourdain at UFC 331
Marlon Vera, on a four-fight losing streak since his failed title bid against Sean O'Malley, faces Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on September 19. Jourdain arrives on a three-fight winning run after dropping down from featherweight in 2024.
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Barnes hints standout All Blacks performers could still miss Italy Test in Wellington
All Blacks senior assistant Neil Barnes has revealed the coaching staff are weighing squad development against competitive respect for Italy, suggesting some players who performed well against France may not retain their places for Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Wellington.
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Keane left speechless as Trump admits calling Infantino over Balogun red card
Roy Keane responded with disbelief on The Overlap after Donald Trump publicly confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card, which was subsequently suspended to allow the USA forward to face Belgium.
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Hooper backs Donaldson's match-winning attempt after Wallabies fall to Ireland in Sydney thriller
Michael Hooper has defended Ben Donaldson's late penalty attempt after Australia lost 33-31 to Ireland at Allianz Stadium, insisting the decision to kick for goal in the final seconds was the right call despite the miss.
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