Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Fiziev silences two-fight skid with wheel kick knockout of Torres on home soil in Baku
Rafael Fiziev ended a two-fight losing streak in emphatic fashion at UFC Baku on Saturday, stopping Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick just 15 seconds into Round 2 to earn a thunderous ovation from his home crowd in Azerbaijan.
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Fiziev's wheel kick floors Torres in second round at UFC Fight Night Baku
Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick and follow-up punches 15 seconds into the second round to headline UFC Fight Night 280 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday.
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Drew Fischer named referee for Croatia v Ghana's decisive World Cup 2026 Group L clash
Canadian official Drew Fischer has been appointed to take charge of Croatia v Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium, a Group L finale where both sides can secure automatic progression to the knockout rounds.
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Uzbekistan's Tantashev to referee Algeria vs Austria in pivotal World Cup group decider
Ilgiz Tantashev of Uzbekistan has been appointed referee for Algeria vs Austria at Kansas City Stadium, a match where both sides can still advance to the last 32. A draw sends both through; a defeat leaves the loser relying on the best third-place standings.
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Tandy hails 'brilliant hit-out' as Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 and North bids farewell with two tries
Wales head coach Steve Tandy praised a hard-fought 33-31 win over the Barbarians as ideal preparation for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji, while George North marked an emotional final appearance with two second-half tries.
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England fans spend £15,000 each to follow Three Lions into World Cup knockout stage
England supporters have descended on New Jersey ahead of their Group L clash with Panama, with Thomas Tuchel's side already through to the knockout phase. Some fans have spent up to £15,000 each on packages covering all three group games.
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Almabayev submits Johnson with only the fourth Suloev stretch in UFC history
Asu Almabayev secured a rare Suloev stretch submission against Charles Johnson at UFC Baku on Saturday, tapping out his opponent at 3:33 of Round 3 to improve to 7-1 in the promotion and claim his third consecutive victory.
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Magomedov chokes Oleksiejczuk unconscious at UFC Baku and calls out Adesanya
Abus Magomedov stopped Michal Oleksiejczuk with a guillotine choke 3:25 into the first round at UFC Baku, then immediately called out two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who is currently on a four-fight losing streak.
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Hernandez seeks redemption against Rodrigues to headline UFC Sacramento in August
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues are set to meet in a middleweight main event at UFC Fight Night on August 22 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Hernandez looks to rebound from a third-round stoppage loss to Sean Strickland, while Rodrigues rides a three-fight winning streak.
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Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 as George North scores twice in farewell appearance
Wales secured back-to-back victories for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a 33-31 win over the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, as retiring George North signed off with a try double against the nation he represented 121 times.
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Russell's Austrian GP pole stands as yellow flag controversy ruled a red herring
George Russell will start the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position after analysts confirmed his lap was not affected by a double-waved yellow flag triggered by Max Verstappen's late qualifying crash. Charles Leclerc lines up second, with Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli on row two.
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Yakhyaev wipes out Walker in eight seconds to record second-fastest finish in UFC light heavyweight history
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev remained unbeaten at 10-0 by demolishing Julius Walker just eight seconds into their UFC Fight Night 280 prelim in Baku, Azerbaijan, registering the second-fastest finish in light heavyweight history.
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Yakhyaev ties second-fastest KO in UFC light heavyweight history with 8-second finish at Baku
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev knocked out Julius Walker in just eight seconds at UFC Baku on Saturday, tying James Irvin for the second-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history and remaining undefeated at 10-0.
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Russell takes Austrian GP pole after Verstappen crash disrupts qualifying
George Russell claimed pole position for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix after a Max Verstappen crash shaped a chaotic qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton line up second and third on the provisional grid.
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Ruziboev chokes out Pulyaev in under four minutes to extend UFC win streak to three
Nursulton Ruziboev secured his third consecutive UFC victory at UFC Baku on Saturday, submitting Andrey Pulyaev with a rear-naked choke at 3:58 of the first round to improve his promotional record to 5-1.
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Russell snatches Austrian GP pole after Verstappen crash triggers yellow-flag inquiry
George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a 1m06.113s lap, surviving a stewards' review over yellow-flag conditions caused by Max Verstappen's crash. Charles Leclerc lines up second, with Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli on row two.
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Scaloni rests Messi for Argentina's final group game against Jordan at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi, who has scored all five of Argentina's goals at the tournament, will begin their final Group Stage match against Jordan on the bench, with manager Lionel Scaloni confirming the 39-year-old will enter as a second-half substitute.
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Lightning forces abandonment of New Zealand U20 vs Japan U20 with Baby Blacks leading 38-21
New Zealand's World Rugby U20 Championship Pool B match against Japan in Kutaisi was abandoned due to lightning strikes near the AIA Arena. World Rugby confirmed the final score stands at 38-21 to New Zealand.
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Controversial stoppage hands Abdullayev TKO win over unbeaten Nascimento at UFC Baku
Tahir Abdullayev defeated Jefferson Nascimento by TKO in the opening welterweight bout at UFC Baku, but referee Jim Perdios's late Round 3 stoppage drew immediate protest — replays showed Nascimento not in obvious danger when the fight was waved off.
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Reece James injury forces Tuchel into defensive reshuffle for England's must-win Panama clash
England need a win against already-eliminated Panama in New Jersey to secure top spot in World Cup Group L, but Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive headache after Reece James was ruled out — and could miss the last-32 tie as well.
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