Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Abaev and Hill's four-fight streak set to collide at PFL Dubai on November 14
The Professional Fighters League has added a welterweight bout between Khamzat Abaev and Leon Hill to its November 14 card at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Abaev arrives on the back of a first-round knockout win, while Hill carries a four-fight winning streak into the matchup.
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Otago's Sam Nemec-Vial carries a unique name and elite NPC stats into the playoffs
Otago fullback Sam Nemec-Vial, 22, holds the only hyphenated Nemec-Vial surname across 40,000 biographies in New Zealand's first-class rugby register. Now he is carrying that distinction into the NPC playoffs, where Otago host Hawke's Bay chasing their first title since 1998.
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Dembélé struggles with France: Riolo and Ménès already exclude him from Zidane's starting XI
Ballon d'Or 2025 but ineffective during the first France squad gathering under Zidane, Ousmane Dembélé is harshly criticized by consultants Daniel Riolo and Pierre Ménès, who no longer see him as a starter for the national team.
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Teixeira backs Pavlovich as better stylistic fit for Pereira than Gane at UFC 335
Glover Teixeira says Sergei Pavlovich's stationary style makes him a more favourable opponent for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane, who stopped 'Poatan' in the second round at UFC Freedom 250 in June. The pair meet in the UFC 335 co-main event on 12 December in Las Vegas.
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Tsarukyan, Zabit and Burroughs added to RAF Abu Dhabi card headlined by Chimaev vs. Covington
Real American Freestyle has announced five new bouts for its inaugural Abu Dhabi event on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena, including UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan vs. Neiman Gracie and former UFC featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Giga Chikadze under freestyle wrestling rules.
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Five defeats and injury crisis: Di Meco fears OM's trip to Troyes
Stuck in 17th place in Ligue 1 after five consecutive defeats, OM travel to Troyes with a depleted squad. Former Marseille defender Eric Di Meco makes no secret of his concerns ahead of a match the club is "practically obliged to win".
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Jake Paul cleared to fight after Joshua jaw surgery, targets Strickland and McGregor
Jake Paul has been medically cleared to return to boxing after recovering from the broken jaw he sustained in his sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025. His promoter has released a wishlist of opponents that includes Sean Strickland, Conor McGregor, Francis Ngannou and Tom Aspinall.
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Barrett returns to All Blacks starting XV as Taylor hails veteran's professionalism ahead of Bledisloe Cup Test
Beauden Barrett has been named at fullback for New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park, his first All Blacks start since the 2025 Autumn Nations Series. Captain Codie Taylor praised the 145-cap veteran's attitude despite limited opportunities this season.
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Duncan demands UFC middleweight title shot if he beats top-five Allen at UFC Vegas 122
Christian Leroy Duncan says a win over Brendan Allen at UFC Vegas 122 in Las Vegas on Saturday would justify a shot at Sean Strickland's middleweight title or a fight with a former champion such as Dricus Du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev.
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Unbeaten Hokit dismantles Volkov's résumé and vows to dominate light heavyweight after UFC title shot
Josh Hokit, set to challenge Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden, has fired back at Alexander Volkov's criticism by pointing out that he beat both Derrick Lewis and Curtis Blaydes — two fighters who defeated Volkov.
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NPC playoffs and PREM Rugby: The sevens stars set to shape a big weekend
The New Zealand National Provincial Championship quarterfinals and England's PREM Rugby third round feature a host of sevens internationals, from All Blacks Sevens veteran Andrew Knewstubb to Fijian dual internationals at Sale Sharks.
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Kenya stun Blitzboks then edge Madagascar in extra time to claim 2026 Mauritius Sevens title
Kenya's Shujaa defeated defending champions Madagascar 15-12 in extra time to win the 2026 Mauritius Sevens in Cascaville, boosting their bid for HSBC SVNS Series qualification after also stunning South Africa 15-0 in the semi-finals.
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Kiss vows Wallabies will take the fight to All Blacks at Eden Park fortress
Australia head coach Les Kiss has declared the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park is 'not just another game', with the Wallabies chasing a first win at the Auckland ground since 1986 against an All Blacks side boasting more than 1,000 Test caps.
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Wilson keeps Wallabies tight-lipped on All Blacks' vulnerability ahead of Bledisloe opener at Eden Park
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson deflected questions about the All Blacks' recent three-game losing streak at his captain's run media session on Friday, insisting Australia must focus on their own game rather than exploit New Zealand's struggles.
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Rescued and Re-registered, Girondins de Bordeaux Start Over in Régional 1
After months of uncertainty and exclusion from national competitions by the DNCG, Girondins de Bordeaux have officially been registered in Régional 1 by the Ligue de Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The club will begin its season on October 16 against Bayonne's reserve team.
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Haaland urges City to 'stick together' after guilty verdict ahead of Liverpool trip
Erling Haaland has called on Manchester City to stay united following the club's guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial charges, as City prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
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Man City host PSG in Champions League opener with hospitality tickets still available
Manchester City face Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday, October 14, in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Hospitality and VIP packages remain on sale, with prices starting at £249 per person.
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Nel Metcalfe returns to Wales squad after knee injury kept her out since Rugby World Cup
Wales full-back Nel Metcalfe has been named in Sean Lynn's squad for the WXV Global Series tour of Japan, ending a lengthy absence caused by a knee injury that ruled her out of the 2026 Women's Six Nations. The 21-year-old last played Test rugby in Wales' 28-25 loss to Fiji at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Bristol Bears lose Janse van Rensburg for three weeks after Henry Pollock collision
Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering a head injury collision with Northampton's Henry Pollock, leaving Bristol without the England centre for Saturday's trip to Saracens and the Champions Cup clash with Stormers in Cape Town.
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Cullen names entirely new Leinster XV for first home URC game after winless South Africa tour
Leo Cullen has overhauled his Leinster starting XV for Saturday's URC home opener against Cardiff at the Laya Arena, with none of the players who started the bonus-point defeat in Durban retained as the province seeks its first win of the season.
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