Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Thunderstorm threat looms over Brazil vs. Norway World Cup round of 16 clash
Sunday's round of 16 meeting between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium carries a high weather-impact risk, with forecasters predicting 83°F temperatures and scattered thunderstorms that could trigger mandatory lightning delays.
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Tandy savours Wales's six-try rout of Fiji but warns of stern tests ahead
Wales ended a near five-year wait to score six tries in a Test match with a 39-24 victory over Fiji in Cardiff, but head coach Steve Tandy is tempering expectations ahead of away fixtures against Argentina and South Africa.
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Saibari forced off the pitch in the 21st minute against Canada
Morocco's leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup with three goals, Ismael Saibari had to leave the field through injury in the 21st minute of the round of 16 between Morocco and Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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Antonelli snatches fifth pole of 2026 at Silverstone as Russell fades to fourth
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, edging Charles Leclerc on a final Q3 run to extend Mercedes' unbeaten qualifying streak. George Russell slipped to fourth after failing to improve his second lap.
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Osmanli outsmarts exhausted Belakh to level TUF 34 series at 2-2
Mehemmedeli Osmanli submitted Artem Belakh in the first round of their TUF 34 bantamweight bout, levelling the season series between Team Bisping and Team Cormier at 2-2. Osmanli had predicted Belakh's weight-cut struggles would cost him — and he was right.
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Michael Oliver named referee for Canada v Morocco World Cup round-of-16 clash
Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of Canada's round-of-16 meeting with Morocco at Houston Stadium, with the winner advancing to face France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals.
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Jac Morgan's double leads Wales to bonus-point win over Fiji in Nations Cup opener
Wales overcame an early Fijian onslaught to win 41-27 at Cardiff City Stadium, with flanker Jac Morgan scoring twice on his return to the side. Six Welsh tries secured a bonus point despite Fiji crossing three times.
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Heat and storms threaten to interrupt France vs Paraguay in Philadelphia
The World Cup round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay scheduled for Saturday in Philadelphia will be played in 37°C heat with a risk of storms in the second half. An interruption remains possible, as happened during the group-stage match against Iraq.
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Norris arrives at Silverstone in classic Jaguar E-type before sprint podium finish
Lando Norris turned heads at his home circuit by driving a 1960s Jaguar E-type 4.2 to the British Grand Prix, before going on to claim third place in the sprint race behind Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.
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Lawson escapes British GP sprint penalty after Hadjar tells stewards move did not merit punishment
Liam Lawson kept his eighth-place point from the British Grand Prix sprint after stewards issued only a warning for a sharp defensive move on Isack Hadjar at Stowe — with Hadjar himself arguing in the stewards' room that the incident did not deserve a penalty.
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Schmidt backs Donaldson after fly-half's last-gasp penalty miss costs Wallabies in 33-31 thriller
Joe Schmidt has pledged his support for Ben Donaldson after the fly-half missed two penalties — including a match-winning attempt in the final play — as Australia fell 33-31 to Ireland in Sydney.
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Olympic gold medallist Burroughs meets UFC contender Brady in RAF 12 main event
Real American Freestyle has confirmed Jordan Burroughs will face UFC welterweight Sean Brady in the main event of RAF 12 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on August 22, with both athletes making their promotional debuts.
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Fineanganofo breaks Super Rugby try record then spends All Blacks debut halftime sick with nerves
Fehi Fineanganofo earned his first All Blacks cap off the bench in New Zealand's tight win over France in Christchurch, but the Hurricanes winger admitted nerves drove him to the toilet at halftime before he settled with his first carry on the field.
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Hadjar brands Red Bull starts 'shocking' as Verstappen admits team is simply too slow at Silverstone
Isack Hadjar vented his frustration over Red Bull's persistent launch problems after another poor start cost him multiple positions in Saturday's F1 sprint at Silverstone, while Max Verstappen conceded the team lacked outright pace across the entire circuit.
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Springboks lose Kolisi and Etzebeth to late withdrawals before England clash at Ellis Park
South Africa have been dealt a major pre-match blow as captain Siya Kolisi and veteran lock Eben Etzebeth are both withdrawn from the squad hours before Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.
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Cape Verde's Pico Lopes walks out of BBC interview in tears after Argentina heartbreak
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes, the Ireland-born centre-back who was working as a mortgage adviser a decade ago, broke down mid-sentence during a post-match interview after Cape Verde's 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina at the World Cup.
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Mexico return viral Rolex gifts to avoid FIFA ethics breach before England clash
Mexico's players have handed back Rolex watches gifted by content creator SteveWillDoIt after a $1.2m bet win went viral, with the Mexican FA confirming the returns to avoid breaching FIFA's strict rules on player gifts ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 tie with England.
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Rennie hails 'outrageous' 85% ruck speed as All Blacks edge France 34-32 in Christchurch
Dave Rennie singled out New Zealand's lightning-quick ball as the standout statistic from a narrow 34-32 win over France in Christchurch, with 83% of the All Blacks' rucks won inside three seconds in his first Test in charge.
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Antonelli passes Hamilton at half-distance to claim sprint win at Silverstone
Kimi Antonelli overtook Lewis Hamilton on the Hangar Straight to win the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone, crossing the line 2.7 seconds clear of the Ferrari driver to extend his championship lead to 43 points over George Russell.
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Balogun reveals LeBron James connection after copying NBA star's celebration at World Cup
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, then celebrated with LeBron James' 'Silencer' gesture — and James himself responded on social media, leaving the striker stunned.
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