Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Strickland calls out training partner Eblen for future UFC middleweight title fight
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly predicted that PFL contender Johnny Eblen will win the interim PFL title on July 18, sign with the UFC, and eventually face him for the belt.
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England face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32 as Three Lions enter knockout stage
England's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign reaches the knockout rounds as the Three Lions prepare to face DR Congo in the round of 32, their first elimination match of the tournament.
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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh to officiate England vs DR Congo at World Cup
Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan has been appointed referee for England's last-16 clash against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup. The 39-year-old FIFA-listed official previously took charge of Spain vs Cape Verde and Belgium's 5-1 win over New Zealand in the group stage.
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McGregor's $100-bill shorts draw ridicule from fans ahead of UFC 329 comeback
Conor McGregor is set to end a five-year absence from the Octagon at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, but his green $100-bill training shorts have already stolen headlines — for the wrong reasons.
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Amad scores but Haaland's winner ends Ivory Coast's World Cup as United offer support
Amad equalised for Ivory Coast against Norway at the World Cup 2026, but Erling Haaland's late winner eliminated the Elephants. Manchester United responded with a brief message of support on social media.
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Cherki appears to snub Deschamps after France's 3-0 rout of Sweden at World Cup
Rayan Cherki was caught on camera apparently ignoring France manager Didier Deschamps after their 3-0 round-of-32 win over Sweden in New Jersey, with the Manchester City playmaker only offering a brief greeting before pulling up his socks as Deschamps continued to speak to him.
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Springbok Women target forward dominance and rankings climb against USA Eagles at Ellis Park
South Africa's Springbok Women host the USA Eagles at Ellis Park on Saturday in the first of a two-Test series, targeting set-piece dominance and a rise from their all-time high of 10th in the World Rugby rankings.
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Topuria's face shows clear recovery two weeks after brutal UFC Freedom 250 title loss
A photo shared by Georgian reporter Giorgi Kokiashvili shows Ilia Topuria posing with a young fan roughly two weeks after his lightweight title defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, with swelling and bruising around his eyes significantly reduced.
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Hernandez trains with champion Strickland six weeks before UFC Sacramento headliner
Anthony Hernandez has linked up with UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland in the gym ahead of his August bout against Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento. The pairing comes months after Strickland stopped Hernandez's eight-fight win streak via third-round TKO in Houston.
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Mexico demolish Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 as England await
Mexico powered past Ecuador 2-0 at the Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a dominant display that sends the co-hosts into the World Cup round of 16.
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Potter survives France's 3-0 demolition as Sweden's World Cup ends in reality check
Graham Potter's Sweden were outclassed 3-0 by France at the MetLife Stadium, ending their World Cup campaign at the group stage. Despite the heavy defeat, the English manager leaves with his reputation enhanced after guiding a side that had barely qualified.
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O'Malley calls Yan rematch 'biggest bantamweight fight ever' after UFC Freedom 250 knockout
Sean O'Malley knocked out Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250 and immediately called for a rematch with current bantamweight champion Petr Yan, declaring the fight the biggest the division has ever seen.
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Acid attack survivor Wissa targets England upset as DR Congo reach first World Cup knockouts
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa scored three goals to fire DR Congo into the World Cup round of 32 for the first time in the nation's history — a remarkable achievement for a player who nearly lost his sight in a 2021 acid attack that required emergency surgery on both eyes.
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England lose Quansah and James for DR Congo tie as Saka cleared to start
Thomas Tuchel confirmed a double injury blow for England ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with DR Congo, with Jarrell Quansah and Reece James both ruled out. Bukayo Saka, however, is expected to be fit to start.
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Hyderabad Heroes demolish Mumbai Dreamers 41-17 to claim 2026 Rugby Premier League title
The Hyderabad Heroes overpowered the Mumbai Dreamers 41-17 in the final at G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium to win the 2026 Rugby Premier League title. The Delhi Redz also claimed glory, defeating the Chennai Bulls 22-10 in the inaugural women's competition final.
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Mbappé draws level with Messi as Mexico and Norway reach World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Sweden to match Lionel Messi's tournament tally of six goals, while Mexico's Raúl Jiménez and Norway's Erling Haaland also delivered on a packed Match Day 20 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Quiñones and Jiménez end Mexico's 40-year knockout curse with 2-0 win over Ecuador
Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez struck within nine minutes of each other in the first half as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16 — their first knockout-stage victory since hosting the 1986 tournament.
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Hincapie sent off for covering his mouth as Ecuador fall to Mexico in World Cup last 32
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie was shown a red card in stoppage time after covering his mouth during a conversation with Santiago Giménez — only the second player dismissed under the World Cup's new rule. Mexico won 2-0 to reach the last 16 for the first time in 40 years.
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Arsenal's Hincapie sent off for covering his mouth as Ecuador crash out of World Cup
Piero Hincapie was shown a red card for covering his mouth while confronting Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez, becoming the second player dismissed for the offence at the tournament. Ecuador were eliminated in the round of 32.
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Gilberto Mora becomes second-youngest starter in World Cup knockout history as Mexico down Ecuador
Seventeen-year-old Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora made history as Mexico's youngest-ever World Cup player and the second-youngest to start a knockout game, shining in a 2-0 round-of-32 win over Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium.
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