Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Norris leads Piastri 14-6 in qualifying duels as 2026 F1 season reaches Azerbaijan
Lando Norris holds a commanding 14-6 advantage over Oscar Piastri in McLaren's season-long qualifying head-to-head after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen leads Isack Hadjar 12-4 at Red Bull and the Mercedes and Ferrari pairings remain locked at 10-10.
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Tuchel retains just 15 players from his first England squad as 11 axed after 18 months
Thomas Tuchel has made sweeping changes to his England squad since taking charge 18 months ago, with only 15 players surviving from his original 26-man selection. Injuries, retirements, and form drops account for the 11 departures.
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Maza saves Algeria against Zambia despite Luca Zidane's notable absence
Suspended for two matches by the CAF following an altercation at the Africa Cup of Nations, Luca Zidane missed Algeria's 3-1 victory over Zambia on Friday in Tizi Ouzou. It was Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza who made the difference with a goal and an assist.
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Chris Sutton admits turning down 1998 England B call-up derailed his entire international career
Chris Sutton has reflected on his decision to snub an England B appearance against Chile ahead of the 1998 World Cup, admitting the 'rash' move effectively ended his international prospects after just one senior cap.
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Ribéry joins Drogba, Blanc and Zidane at Robert Pirès' benefit match in Metz
Franck Ribéry will be among the FC Metz legends at Robert Pirès' benefit match, scheduled for October 6 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The 1998 World Cup winner has assembled an exceptional lineup, from Arsène Wenger to Didier Drogba and Lilian Thuram.
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Wallabies lose lineout caller Canham to hamstring strain before Springboks clash in Perth
Josh Canham has been ruled out of Australia's Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday with a minor hamstring strain, forcing Lukhan Salakaia-Loto into the starting lineup opposite Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert.
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From 4,000 followers to viral sensation: Frederic Vosgrone on his meteoric rise through MMA
Dutch light heavyweight Frederic Vosgrone went from a 3-0 unknown to a 665,000-follower social media star after a viral grappling sequence at Oktagon. Now 5-0 and facing veteran Karlos Vemola in Frankfurt on September 26, he admits he still cannot explain his own appeal.
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Barcelos vows to finish unbeaten Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121: 'He's never fought someone like me'
Raoni Barcelos, 39, arrives at UFC Vegas 121 on a five-fight winning streak and with former UFC champion Glover Teixeira in his corner, insisting Raul Rosas Jr. has never faced a wrestler and jiu-jitsu specialist capable of disrupting his game.
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Sam Underhill faces months out after biceps injury clouds Bath's win at Harlequins
England flanker Sam Underhill sustained a biceps injury during Bath's 33-17 Premiership victory at Harlequins, with head of rugby Johann van Graan warning the damage could rule him out for several months and jeopardise his place in England's autumn Nations Championship campaign.
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Freeman and Pater hat-tricks power Northampton to nine-try demolition of Newcastle
Tommy Freeman and James Pater each scored hat-tricks as reigning Premiership champions Northampton Saints crushed Newcastle Red Bulls 57-26, running in nine tries to open their title defence in emphatic fashion.
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Brener returns from 13-month layoff vowing to knock out Harrell at UFC Vegas 121
Elves Brener ends a 13-month absence at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, targeting a finish against Josiah Harrell and warning that the welterweight-turned-lightweight will struggle with the weight cut to 155 pounds.
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Mbappé breaks the deadlock in Turkey as Zidane begins France reign
France secured a narrow 1-0 victory in Turkey during Zinédine Zidane's debut as head coach, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in the 54th minute on the opening night of the Nations League. However, the French captain left the pitch with a knee injury, casting a shadow over an otherwise satisfactory result.
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Mbappé scores first goal under Zidane before leaving with knee injury
Kylian Mbappé scored France's opening goal in Zinédine Zidane's first match in charge against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday, before being forced off with a left knee injury in the 54th minute.
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Mbappé scores then exits with knee injury against Turkey
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for France against Turkey (54') in Nations League play before leaving the pitch five minutes later with a knee injury. His participation in Monday's Nations League match against Belgium is uncertain.
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Till warns Romero 'this is gladiator shit' ahead of BKFC 94 main event in Manchester
Darren Till and Yoel Romero traded words at the final BKFC 94 faceoff in Manchester on Friday, with Till declaring 'I'm coming for war' ahead of their bare-knuckle headline bout at the AO Arena on Saturday.
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Kvaratskhelia Misses Penalty as Georgia Falls to Northern Ireland in Extra Time
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a penalty in the 65th minute on Friday as Georgia suffered a 0-1 defeat to Northern Ireland in extra time in the Nations League, with Shea Charles scoring the winner in the 99th minute.
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Dumont throws condoms and cash at Perez in fiery UFC Vegas 121 faceoff
Norma Dumont escalated her bitter feud with Ailin Perez at the UFC Vegas 121 weigh-in staredown on Friday, hurling condoms and money at her bantamweight rival after Perez performed her trademark twerk during the face-off.
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Hernandez steps in on two days' notice and outweighs Dumas by seven pounds at UFC Vegas 121
Luis Hernandez tipped the scales at 204 pounds after replacing the withdrawn Mickey Gall, leaving Sedriques Dumas with a seven-pound weight disadvantage heading into Saturday's light heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 121.
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Ethan Mbappé makes U21 debut as France draws in Iceland
France's U21 side drew 1-1 with Iceland on Friday in Euro U21 qualifying, missing the chance to consolidate top spot in their group. Ethan Mbappé, 19, made his debut for the Espoirs, coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute.
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Outgoing coach Gilbert says Netherlands have 'a lot of potential' after WXV Challenger run
Gareth Gilbert, who ends a 16-year association with Rugby Nederland after Saturday's final, says back-to-back wins over Samoa and Brazil have lifted the Netherlands two places in the world rankings and set the programme up for long-term growth.
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