Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Walker knocks out Parkin on heavyweight debut and targets Tybura for December
Johnny Walker made an immediate impact at UFC heavyweight, finishing Mick Parkin with a knee in the first round at UFC 332. The Brazilian has since called for a December bout against veteran Marcin Tybura, preferably at UFC 335 in Las Vegas.
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Portugal climbs to FIFA top 5 with perfect record without Cristiano Ronaldo
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's dramatic departure during the international break, Portugal won all three Nations League matches without him, climbing two places in the FIFA rankings to fifth place worldwide.
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Chris Leben ends 13-year MMA absence to face Akiyama in Seoul retirement bout
Chris Leben will return to MMA on November 21 at Black Combat 17 in Seoul, nearly 13 years after his last UFC appearance. The fight serves as Yoshihiro Akiyama's retirement bout — a rematch of their UFC 116 meeting in 2010, which Leben won by triangle choke.
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Rennie dismisses point-to-prove narrative ahead of Bledisloe Cup return against Wallabies
Dave Rennie faces the Wallabies at Eden Park this weekend as All Blacks head coach, two years after Rugby Australia sacked him in favour of Eddie Jones. Seven players he once selected for Australia are in Les Kiss's squad for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash.
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Du Plessis open to Soldic trilogy after Croatian's winning UFC debut
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has expressed interest in a trilogy fight with Roberto Soldic, who went 1-0 in the Octagon at UFC 332 on 3 October. The pair split two bouts under the KSW banner in 2018.
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Imavov corners Strickland at UFC Performance Institute over unsigned middleweight title fight
Nassourdine Imavov confronted UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland outside the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, demanding to know why Strickland had yet to sign a contract for their potential title bout. Security intervened as the exchange turned heated.
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Kenya Shujaa and Lionesses defend crowns as nine nations descend on 30th Safari Sevens
The 2026 Safari Sevens gets underway at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi this weekend, with 12 men's sides and six women's teams competing across two days. Kenya's Shujaa arrive as defending champions fresh from winning the Mauritius Sevens, while Lionesses skipper Sheila Chajira says her side are primed to retain the women's title.
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Rennie drops Lomax for All Blacks Eden Park clash and delivers blunt verdict on tighthead
Dave Rennie has explained why Tyrel Lomax was left out of New Zealand's matchday 23 to face Australia at Eden Park, saying the coaching staff simply want more from the tighthead prop. Fletcher Newell takes the No.3 jersey in his place.
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Kiss confirms Suaalii stays on wing and Henry starts against All Blacks in Bledisloe opener
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has named Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for a second consecutive Test and handed Isaac Henry a starting berth against New Zealand, with Hunter Paisami's suspension forcing a midfield reshuffle.
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All Blacks call up Narawa as Mo'unga ruled out of Bledisloe Cup with calf injury
Richie Mo'unga is set to miss both Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia after suffering a calf injury at training on Tuesday. Emoni Narawa has been called into the All Blacks squad as cover, with Damian McKenzie moving to fly-half and Beauden Barrett shifting to fullback.
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Kiss keeps Suaalii on the wing as Wallabies name side for Bledisloe opener at Eden Park
Les Kiss has resisted shifting Joseph Suaalii back to midfield despite Hunter Paisami's suspension, naming the star on the left wing as Australia prepare to face New Zealand in the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park.
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Former All Blacks trio Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Stevenson named in Samoa's Nations Cup squad
Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Shaun Stevenson are among eight uncapped players selected in Samoa's 30-man squad for November's World Rugby Nations Cup fixtures against Zimbabwe, Portugal and Spain.
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Beauden Barrett returns at fullback as All Blacks name all three Barrett brothers to face Wallabies
Beauden Barrett starts at fullback for the All Blacks against Australia at Eden Park after Richie Mo'unga is ruled out with a hamstring tear, reuniting all three Barrett brothers in the starting XV.
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Covington blames Jon Jones for Steveson's 12-second KO loss at UFC 331
Colby Covington has urged Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson to cut ties with Jon Jones after Steveson was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, calling Jones a 'terrible human being' and blaming his influence for the defeat. Jones fired back.
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Hong Kong China and Japan seize Asian Games sevens gold with dominant final-day displays
Hong Kong China shut out China 26-0 in the men's final while Japan edged China 10-5 in the women's decider at Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium, with both gold medallists going through the tournament largely unbeaten.
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Boston Fakafanua crowned Super Rugby AUS Player of the Tournament after Force's Grand Final triumph
Western Force outside centre Boston Fakafanua, 21, has been named the 2026 Super Rugby AUS Player of the Tournament after helping the Force defeat the NSW Waratahs 53-26 in the Grand Final in Perth.
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CAS rules on Morocco-Senegal dispute after controversial CAF verdict in Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Two months after the final on January 18 in Rabat, won 1-0 by Senegal in extra time, the CAF awarded the title to Morocco for a regulatory breach. Senegal's federation is contesting this decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which holds its hearing on Thursday in Lausanne.
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Messi's Final Argentina Match: Benin Denounces Lack of Fair Play
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina on Wednesday evening at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, scoring from the penalty spot in a 3-0 victory over Benin. However, Benin coach Gernot Rohr criticized Argentina's lack of sportsmanship, saying his players were denied the chance to exchange shirts or even get close to the global star.
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Gilmore defiant after Harlequins' heaviest league defeat in 26 years leaves them bottom
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to reverse the club's fortunes after a 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester — their worst league defeat in 26 years — left them rooted to the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership.
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Cerrone and Pettis set for trilogy bout at RAF 15 in Chicago
Donald Cerrone and Anthony Pettis will meet for a third time at RAF 15 on November 28 at NOW Arena in Chicago. It marks the RAF debut for both former UFC fighters, with Pettis having won their previous two bouts.
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