Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Sainz drops from ninth to 14th on Azerbaijan grid after yellow flag breach in Q3
Carlos Sainz has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after FIA stewards ruled he failed to reduce speed in each individual yellow flag sector during Q3 qualifying in Baku.
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Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 financial charges as Premier League verdict lands
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches spanning nine seasons, with penalties including a potential points deduction or demotion yet to be determined. The club says it will appeal.
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Wallaroos and Scotland battle for sixth place in World Rugby rankings this weekend
Australia and Scotland meet in Edinburgh on Saturday in a WXV Global Series fixture that doubles as a World Rugby rankings contest. The Wallaroos could even climb to fifth — equalling their all-time high — if Ireland lose to Japan in Galway.
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Rosas Jr. and Barcelos hit the scale ahead of UFC Vegas 121 main event clash
All 24 fighters made weight at the UFC Vegas 121 weigh-ins in Las Vegas on Friday, clearing the way for Saturday's card headlined by Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos — two bantamweights who have each won five straight fights.
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Russell seals dominant Baku pole as championship leader Antonelli crashes out in Q1
George Russell claimed his fifth pole position of the 2026 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a blistering 1m42.526s lap, while Mercedes team-mate and title leader Kimi Antonelli hit the wall in Q1 and will start no higher than 16th.
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Tafuna reveals she nearly retired before scoring USA's winning try against Ireland
Freda Tafuna was on the verge of quitting international rugby after the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, but USA head coach Jack Hanratty convinced her to stay — a decision that led to her match-winning try in a 40-36 comeback victory over Ireland in Dublin.
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England open Nations League campaign against Spain at Wembley with Czechia and Croatia to follow
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their UEFA Nations League Group A3 campaign by hosting world champions Spain at Wembley on 26 September, before facing Czechia on 6 October and travelling to Croatia on 3 October.
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Ireland make six changes to face Japan with Wafer ruled out after USA defeat
Scott Bemand has reshuffled his starting XV for Sunday's WXV clash with Japan at Dexcom Stadium, with Aoife Wafer sidelined by a minor training injury following Ireland's 40-36 collapse against the USA Women's Eagles.
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Ravouvou's multi-ligament injury rules Bristol winger out until after the Autumn internationals
Bristol Bears have confirmed that winger Kalaveti Ravouvou faces an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a multi-ligament injury playing for Fiji at the Pacific Nations Cup, with the club expecting him back only after the Autumn international window.
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Lake captains Gloucester on debut as Kleyn and Morgan start Premiership opener at Exeter
Wales hooker Dewi Lake will lead Gloucester on his club debut away to Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, with Springbok lock Jean Kleyn and Lions flanker Jac Morgan also starting in a new-look XV for the Premiership season opener.
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Mbeumo and Dorgu score internationally to boost Carrick ahead of Tottenham test
Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu both found the net during the international break, offering Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick a timely reminder of their attacking potential ahead of a pivotal Premier League clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford.
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Leicester field all-Welsh back-row as Wainwright set for competitive debut against Saracens
Aaron Wainwright will make his first competitive appearance for Leicester Tigers against Saracens at Welford Road on Sunday, lining up alongside fellow Welsh internationals Tommy Reffell and Olly Cracknell in an all-Welsh back-row.
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Jenkins returns to captain reshuffled Exeter as Baxter warns league allows no slow starts
Dafydd Jenkins comes back from injury to skipper Exeter Chiefs against Gloucester in their Premiership opener, with only 11 survivors from the side beaten in last season's final and three players set for top-flight debuts off the bench.
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Kieron Dyer dedicates Southend's six-goal win to liver donor who saved his life
Three years after a life-saving transplant he received with only weeks to spare, Kieron Dyer is coaching Southend United through a National League promotion push — and still talks to his donor every night before bed.
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Mulbarton Wanderers ordered to replay FA Cup win after referee misapplied encroachment rule
Mulbarton Wanderers must replay their 2-1 FA Cup second qualifying round victory over Woodford Town after the FA ruled the referee incorrectly disallowed a penalty goal for encroachment, a decision Mulbarton warn sets a troubling precedent for result finality.
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Colwill snatches 98th-minute equaliser against Wrexham to claim inaugural EFL Goal Hero award
Rubin Colwill has won the first ever EFL Goal Hero of the Month award after curling a stoppage-time free-kick past Anthony Patterson to rescue a point for Cardiff City against rivals Wrexham in an all-Welsh Championship clash.
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Lions hand Junior Bok Adams debut as Van Rooyen warns of Leinster's structural 'superpower'
The Lions will give Junior Springbok Ethan Adams a likely senior debut when they host defending URC champions Leinster at Ellis Park on Saturday, with head coach Ivan van Rooyen cautioning that the Irish giants excel at pulling opponents out of their game plan.
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Springbok Van der Merwe and ex-England prop Brookes set for Munster debuts against Glasgow
New signings Marnus van der Merwe and Kieran Brookes will make their competitive Munster debuts in Saturday's URC opener against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park, with academy fly-half Charlie O'Shea also in line for a first appearance.
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Verstappen snatches FP3 top spot from Mercedes to lead Azerbaijan GP qualifying order
Max Verstappen edged George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to set the fastest time in final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Friday, defying Mercedes' status as pre-session favourites by capitalising on a large slipstream down the 2km straight.
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Haaland's brace surpasses Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic milestones as Norway edge Denmark 3-2
Erling Haaland scored twice to reach 64 international goals in 56 appearances, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo's Brazil tally and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden record, as Norway defeated Denmark 3-2 in the Nations League.
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