Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Maupay reveals he'd mock Maddison's darts celebration again despite Spurs star's anger
Neal Maupay has admitted he would repeat his mimicry of James Maddison's trademark darts celebration, which he performed after scoring for Brentford at Tottenham in January 2024, despite hearing the Spurs playmaker was unhappy about it.
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Ireland edge Japan 31-24 in WXV Global Series but Bemand demands improvement
Ireland secured their first win of WXV Global Series 2026 with a 31-24 victory over Japan at Dexcom Stadium in Galway, though head coach Scott Bemand and player of the match Brittany Hogan both acknowledged there is plenty still to fix.
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Erasmus clarifies Etzebeth's confusing double exit in Springboks' 42-38 loss to Australia
Rassie Erasmus has explained the chaotic sequence that saw Eben Etzebeth leave the field twice in South Africa's 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting confusion over whether the lock was undergoing a head injury assessment.
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Erasmus accepts blame after Springboks squander 25-point lead in Perth thriller
Rassie Erasmus refused to blame officiating chaos or fatigue after South Africa's 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting his side played themselves into a 25-point hole and that the better team won on the night.
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Leclerc admits Red Bull and McLaren upgrades have left Ferrari scrambling for pace
Charles Leclerc conceded Ferrari is losing ground after rivals Red Bull and McLaren brought substantial upgrade packages to Baku, with the Monegasque finishing a distant fourth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite starting from the front row.
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Barcelos conscious and stable in hospital after collapsing mid-clinch at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos was rushed to a Level 1 trauma centre after losing consciousness during a fifth-round clinch exchange against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. His coach Davi Ramos confirmed Barcelos is alert, responsive, and undergoing standard tests.
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Dembélé disappoints as striker against Turkey, set to captain France against Belgium
Ousmane Dembélé delivered a disappointing performance when deployed as a striker by Zinédine Zidane in France's Nations League opener against Turkey on Friday. He is nonetheless expected to wear the captain's armband against Belgium in the absence of Mbappé.
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Lizarazu crowns Upamecano as France's new defensive leader without Mbappé
Author of a commanding performance against Turkey (1-0), Dayot Upamecano convinced Bixente Lizarazu that he is the true defensive pillar of the Blues. The Bayern Munich defender will need to confirm on Monday against Belgium, in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a left knee injury.
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Lizarazu crowns Olise best of the three, Mbappé « out of sorts » despite his goal
After France's victory in Turkey (0-1) in Zidane's debut on the bench, Bixente Lizarazu ranked Michael Olise ahead of Dembélé and Mbappé, judging the captain « out of sorts » on the left wing despite his decisive goal.
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Larqué warns Saint-Étienne: «Promotion is decided away from home»
After five consecutive wins, Saint-Étienne suffered a defeat at Dunkirk (1-2) and a draw with Metz (2-2), alarming club legend Jean-Michel Larqué, who sees a troubling parallel with last season's failure in the playoff.
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Bellingham laughs off on-pitch row with Real Madrid teammate Cucurella after Spain's 3-2 win over England
Jude Bellingham clashed with club teammate Marc Cucurella during Spain's 3-2 Nations League victory over England at Wembley on Saturday, only to laugh the incident off when asked about it post-match.
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Rees-Zammit and Randall each score twice as Bristol edge Sale in Prem opener
Bristol Bears launched their Premiership season with a 34-24 bonus-point win at Sale, with Louis Rees-Zammit and Harry Randall both crossing twice. Director of rugby Pat Lam praised a collective effort, while Sale's Courtney Lawes marked his Sharks debut with a full 80 minutes.
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Tuchel admits City players may have discussed 115 charges but felt no distraction in Spain defeat
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he never raised Manchester City's guilty verdicts with his players during the international camp, but acknowledged City trio Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly and Elliot Anderson likely talked among themselves after the landmark ruling.
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Gordon earns Spanish media praise as Guehi ridiculed after Nations League defeat
Anthony Gordon's equaliser against Spain drew rare praise from Spanish outlets despite England's 3-2 Nations League loss at Wembley, while Marc Guehi was singled out for his role in Lamine Yamal's 104-second opener.
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Ireland name outfield player Dunne as goalkeeper after Bazunu refuses to face Israel
Republic of Ireland defender Jimmy Dunne has been listed as a goalkeeper in the squad for Sunday's Nations League clash with Israel after Gavin Bazunu withdrew, citing his opposition to 'atrocities in the region'. UEFA rules require three goalkeepers in the matchday squad.
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Mbappé absent, midfield struggling: Zidane faces early challenges before Belgium-France
Three days after a laborious victory in Turkey in his debut on the France bench, Zinédine Zidane must manage without Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a knee injury, and find a midfield formula before facing Belgium in the Nations League.
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Injured and Ballon d'Or favourite, Mbappé could fracture Real Madrid's dressing room
Kylian Mbappé returned early to Madrid after a thigh injury sustained with France and is among the favourites for the Ballon d'Or on 26 October. Former international Julien Faubert fears that winning the award could exacerbate internal tensions at Real Madrid.
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Rosas Jr. earns $100K bonus after Barcelos suffers frightening fifth-round KO at UFC Vegas 121
Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos were awarded Fight of the Night honours at UFC Vegas 121 after a dramatic five-round main event ended with Barcelos knocked unconscious during a takedown at 1:38 of the fifth round. Both fighters received $100,000 bonuses, with Rosas extending his winning streak to six.
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Rosas Jr. seals sixth straight win with bizarre fifth-round knockout in first UFC main event
Raul Rosas Jr. finished Raoni Barcelos with an accidental knockout at 1:38 of Round 5 at UFC Vegas 121, extending his winning streak to six and keeping his bid to become the youngest champion in UFC history alive.
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Barcelos stretchered out after Rosas Jr. snatches stunning fifth-round KO at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos was carried out of the UFC APEX on a stretcher after Raul Rosas Jr. landed a shocking fifth-round knockout at UFC Vegas 121, overturning a deficit on all three judges' scorecards to claim the main event.
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