Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Dutch media rounds on Van Dijk after Netherlands draw 1-1 with Germany in Nations League
Virgil van Dijk was rated as low as 5.5/10 by Dutch outlets after the Netherlands were held to a 1-1 Nations League draw against Germany, with critics pointing to his struggles to cope with the pace of the game defensively.
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Pacific Current edge Atlantic Novas 12-6 to claim inaugural Ultimate Sevens title
Pacific Current, a squad dominated by Australian and Fijian talent, defeated North American-styled Atlantic Novas 12-6 in the final at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium to be crowned the first-ever Ultimate Sevens champions.
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Jesus publicly criticises Fernandes after deploying him wide in Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales
Bruno Fernandes was used as a left-sided forward by new Portugal boss Jorge Jesus in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Wales, only for Jesus to tell broadcaster RTP that Fernandes "could have been better with the ball" and that "the team needed him more."
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Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration as 10-man side collapse against Austria
Saied Abu Farchi scored an equaliser for Israel in the 55th minute of Thursday's Nations League clash in Linz, only to be dismissed moments later after referee Georgi Kabakov judged his corner-flag celebration to be a provocative gun gesture. Austria went on to win 3-1.
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Kiss moves Suaalii to wing for Springboks clash as Paisami and Ikitau reunite in midfield
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has outlined the reasoning behind shifting Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the wing for the first time in Test rugby, citing aerial dominance and the chance to reunite Hunter Paisami and Len Ikitau in the centres against South Africa in Perth.
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Hong Kong China target historic WXV Challenger finish with home win over Samoa
Hong Kong China enter the final round of the WXV Global Series Challenger on home soil at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, seeking a win over Samoa to cap their strongest campaign in the competition. Fly-half Lara Schats and No. 8 Pun Wai Yan say the squad is growing in confidence after a dramatic opening victory over Brazil.
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Substituted at 68', Ronaldo sees Jorge Jesus confirm his physical limitations against Wales
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the net against Wales (1-0) in the Nations League on Thursday evening before being replaced by Gonçalo Ramos at the 68th minute. His manager Jorge Jesus justified the decision by pointing to the physical and defensive shortcomings of the 41-year-old Portuguese captain.
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Tension between Mbappé and Dembélé: France urged to clear the air before Turkey clash
At odds for weeks over the Ballon d'Or race, Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are at the centre of a crisis meeting called for by several former French internationals, on the eve of the first match of Zinedine Zidane's era against Turkey.
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Black Ferns hail historic Lions Women's tour as 'new pinnacle' for players
With exactly one year until the third Test of the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women's tour in New Zealand, Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant has described the inaugural series as a career-defining milestone for players on both sides.
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Suaalii handed first wing start as Wallabies face world-champion Springboks in Perth
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing for Australia against South Africa in Perth this weekend — a position he has never occupied at Test or Super Rugby Pacific level since switching from the NRL two years ago.
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Musumeci outpoints UFC fighter Mitchell and demands more MMA grappling matchups
Mikey Musumeci defeated Bryce Mitchell by unanimous decision at UFC BJJ 11, calling out more MMA-trained grappling opponents after declaring the crossover format far more enjoyable than traditional submission grappling.
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Ronaldo's goal ruled out by VAR as Portugal edge Wales in Nations League opener
Joao Felix's first-half strike proved the difference as Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in Lisbon, with Cristiano Ronaldo seeing a second-half effort disallowed for offside. Elsewhere, Greece stunned Serbia with a 95th-minute winner and Cody Gakpo rescued a draw for the Netherlands against Germany.
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Perez reveals Dumont confronted her in UFC PI bathroom ahead of Vegas 121 co-main
Ailin Perez has described a tense encounter with Norma Dumont at the UFC Performance Institute, where Dumont allegedly arrived at the bathroom with her team looking for Perez. The two meet in a women's bantamweight co-main event at UFC Vegas 121 on September 16.
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Unbeaten Khaybulaev faces in-form Adjoudj at PFL Dubai on November 14
Two-time PFL featherweight champion Movlid Khaybulaev, unbeaten in 24 fights with one draw, will meet Asael Adjoudj — on a three-fight PFL winning streak with an 11-1 record — at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on November 14.
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Silva's coach predicts striking spectacle as Brazilian targets historic UFC 332 flyweight title
Natalia Silva faces Cong Wang for the vacant UFC women's flyweight title at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 3. Coach Carlos Costa says both fighters are the division's two best strikers and expects Silva to become the first Brazilian female champion at 125 pounds.
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Ox Nche calls Springboks' 3-1 All Blacks series 'the hardest four weeks' of his career
Springboks prop Ox Nche has described the four-Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series against the All Blacks as the most gruelling stretch of his career, having played more than 185 minutes across the series as South Africa sealed a 3-1 victory.
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Hokit fires back at Volkov with roster jibe after UFC 334 title shot mockery
Josh Hokit has hit back at Alexander Volkov after the Russian sarcastically questioned his UFC 334 heavyweight title shot against Ciryl Gane, pointing to Volkov's recent losses and calling him lucky to still be on the roster.
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Bella Mir returns to wrestling at RAF 14 after DWCS defeat as Allen replaces Page
NCAA champion and Frank Mir's daughter Bella Mir will face Hope Chase at Real American Freestyle 14 on Oct. 23 in Las Vegas — her first competition since suffering a loss on Dana White's Contender Series. UFC middleweight Brendan Allen also joins the card, stepping in for Michael Page against Alexander Shlemenko.
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