Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Williamson handball gifts Paris FC penalty as Arsenal surrender two-goal Champions League lead
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Paris FC in the Women's Champions League after Leah Williamson inadvertently handled the ball, conceding a penalty in the 87th minute. Manager Renee Slegers skipped the post-match press conference, reportedly too frustrated to face the media.
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Sandy Park to host first men's England A fixture since 2012 during Six Nations
The RFU and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Sandy Park will host England A against an Ireland XV on 20 February 2027, marking the ground's first men's representative fixture in 13 years.
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Hooper dropped from Wallabies squad to return early and boost Exeter Chiefs
Flanker Tom Hooper has been left out of Australia's squad for the two Tests against New Zealand, with Exeter head coach Rob Baxter confirming the 25-year-old will be available for the Premiership clash against Newcastle Red Bulls at Sandy Park next Sunday.
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Barnes defends Barrett's All Blacks recall as 'next best player' ahead of Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes has backed the selection of 145-cap Beauden Barrett in New Zealand's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad, insisting the veteran playmaker earned his place on merit rather than reputation.
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Unbeaten Rodriguez targets Joshua Van after UFC 332 flyweight clash with Coria
Imanol Rodriguez faces Alden Coria on the UFC 332 prelims in Salt Lake City on October 3, but the unbeaten flyweight already has bigger plans — calling out Coria's teammate and ranked flyweight Joshua Van if he wins.
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Thierry Henry joins Pirès' jubilee in Metz with Drogba, Eto'o and Wenger
Thierry Henry will participate in Robert Pirès' jubilee on October 6 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz. He will reunite with his former Arsenal and France teammate in a stellar lineup that also includes Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o and Arsène Wenger.
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McKee targets PFL welterweight rankings with Dubai clash against Rodriguez on Nov. 14
Rhys McKee faces Ernesto Rodriguez at PFL Dubai on November 14 in a welterweight bout the Northern Irish fighter believes could earn him a place in the promotion's rankings. Rodriguez enters looking to rebound from a title-fight TKO loss to Thad Jean in July.
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Carrick plans friendly tune-up as Sesko receives Rooney apology amid United's slow start
Manchester United are set to face Lausanne-Sport in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break as Michael Carrick seeks solutions to a sluggish start. Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney has apologised to Benjamin Sesko after publicly questioning the striker's commitment to playing through injury.
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Federal agents quizzed Hernandez over fight-fixing suspicions after UFC 324 cancellation
Alexander Hernandez reveals he was interrogated by federal agents for nearly an hour after his UFC 324 bout against Michael Johnson was scrapped following suspicious betting-line movement that shifted the odds away from the heavy favourite.
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Talbott targets Figueiredo at UFC 332 after nine-month hiatus he used to rebuild his game
Bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott says a nine-month break from competition allowed him to rediscover his roots and evolve his fighting style ahead of his UFC 332 clash with former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on 4 October.
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Paisami banned six weeks for high shot, ruling him out of Bledisloe Cup series against All Blacks
Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been handed a six-match ban, reduced to four Tests, after a dangerous tackle in the 78th minute of Australia's match against South Africa. The suspension rules him out of the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series.
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Figueiredo targets flyweight return to knock out champion Van after UFC 332
Deiveson Figueiredo has called for a flyweight title shot against Joshua Van, declaring he would knock out the champion. The two-time 125lb titleholder faces Payton Talbott at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City this Saturday before any return to flyweight could materialise.
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Kane unaware of Man City guilty verdict until after England's win over Czechia
Harry Kane revealed he did not learn of Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges until after England's 2-0 Nations League victory in Prague on Tuesday. City have vowed to appeal the decision.
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CAS designates panel to rule on Senegal-Morocco CAN 2025 dispute on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has revealed the composition of the three arbitrators who will examine in Lausanne on October 8 the dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the award of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Anthony Romero steps in on three days' notice to face Marcus McGhee at UFC 332
The UFC 332 card in Salt Lake City has been reshuffled after Bernardo Sopaj withdrew through injury. Newcomer Anthony Romero (7-2, 1 NC) will now face Marcus McGhee (11-2) at featherweight, with the bout shifted up from its original bantamweight billing.
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Etihad threatens Premier League with legal action over 'sham' sponsorship findings against Man City
Etihad Airways has issued a furious statement threatening legal action against the Premier League after the governing body's published findings implied the airline was involved in improper commercial arrangements with Manchester City.
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Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp after Jesus drops him for Denmark clash
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp on Wednesday after coach Jorge Jesus confirmed the 39-year-old would not start Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo promised to reveal "the truth" behind his departure in due course.
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Williamson's bizarre handball gifts Paris FC late penalty to deny Arsenal in Women's Champions League
Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC in the Women's Champions League, after Leah Williamson was penalised for handball from a goal kick she believed had not yet restarted, allowing Maeline Mendy to equalise from the spot.
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French national anthem booed in Belgium: France supporters call for respect of anthems
After the French national anthem was booed during France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in the Nations League, the main French supporters' group Les Irrésistibles Français has publicly called for respect of opposing anthems during upcoming home matches at the Stade de France.
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training on eve of Denmark match
Cristiano Ronaldo left Copenhagen stadium on Wednesday without participating in the collective training session, less than 24 hours before the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. The incident reignites speculation about an imminent international retirement for the Portuguese captain.
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