Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Russell tops Baku FP1 as championship leader Antonelli halted by Mercedes failure
George Russell clocked a 1m45.387s lap to lead Azerbaijan Grand Prix first practice, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc completing the top three. Team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli was forced to stop early after his W17 ground to a halt with a smoking engine at Turn 7.
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Russell tops Azerbaijan FP1 as championship leader Antonelli's Mercedes breaks down
George Russell set the fastest time in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a 1m45.387s lap, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli was forced to an early halt after his Mercedes W17 stopped smoking at Turn 7.
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Huijsen banned and Real Madrid warned over kick-off times after Atlético derby
The RFEF's Comité de Disciplina has handed Dean Huijsen a one-match domestic ban following his red card in the Atlético Madrid–Real Madrid derby, while the club itself received a formal warning over compliance with official kick-off and half-time timings.
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Michaela Leonard set to become first Wallaroo to earn 50 Test caps against Scotland
Michaela Leonard will make history when she starts for Australia against Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend, becoming the first player to reach 50 Test caps for the Wallaroos in the 2026 WXV Global Series.
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Ronaldo reveals he considered retiring after World Cup but will win 234th Portugal cap against Wales
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he weighed up ending his international career after the World Cup before deciding to continue. The 41-year-old will start Portugal's Nations League fixture against Wales in Lisbon on Thursday, confirmed by head coach Jorge Jesus.
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Rooney questions Sesko's shin injury after United striker misses Fulham draw
Wayne Rooney has publicly doubted Benjamin Sesko's shin injury, suggesting the Manchester United forward should have played through the pain in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Fulham. Sesko has since withdrawn from Slovenia's international squad to undergo tests.
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Musumeci defends UFC BJJ bantamweight title against debutant Mitchell at the APEX
UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci puts his unbeaten submission streak on the line against Bryce Mitchell, who makes his grappling debut despite a 19-3 UFC record, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
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Chiakha aims for Slimani's record upon return to Algeria squad
Excluded from Vladimir Petkovic's plans for the 2026 World Cup, Amin Chiakha has rejoined Algeria under new coach Brahim Hemdani and has set an ambitious goal: to surpass Islam Slimani as the Fennecs' all-time leading scorer.
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Ruffy admits defensive lapse cost him as Tsarukyan snatched UFC 331 KO in final seconds
Mauricio Ruffy has opened up on the mistake that led to his knockout loss against Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 331 co-main event, admitting he grew careless on defence in the closing seconds of round one despite having Tsarukyan visibly hurt.
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Robbie Lawler ends retirement to face Khamzat Chimaev in RAF 14 wrestling co-main
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler returns from a 2023 retirement to face Khamzat Chimaev in a catchweight wrestling match at Real American Freestyle 14 on October 23 in Las Vegas.
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Carmouche and Khizriev headline PFL Chicago with two high-stakes rematches on October 16
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed its full card for PFL Chicago on October 16 at Wintrust Arena. Liz Carmouche defends against Jena Bishop in the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title fight, while undefeated Timur Khizriev returns from nearly two years out to face Gabriel Braga again.
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Taumoepeau captains Australia U18 side against Australian Schools in Sydney
NSW Waratahs prospect Justice Taumoepeau will lead Australia's U18 side as captain when they face an Australian Schools team at Knox Grammar School in Sydney on Friday. Australia U20 representative Taione Taka, named vice-captain, starts at inside centre.
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LeSage inspires Canada to back-to-back wins over USA Eagles for first time in 13 years
Ben LeSage scored the opening try as Canada edged the USA 19-16 in the Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff in Tokyo, ending a 13-year wait for consecutive victories over their North American rivals.
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Scott Barrett ends 10-month absence as surgery recovery clears All Blacks return path
Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will play for Taranaki against Hawke's Bay this weekend — his first professional rugby appearance in 10 months after undergoing a discectomy to treat a bulging disc.
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Wallaroos vow to fix second-half collapse after France snatch 29-26 WXV win
Australia led 19-12 at half-time in Aix-en-Provence and held a four-player advantage, only for France to score 17 unanswered points and seal a 29-26 victory. Vice-captain Kaitlan Leaney says the Wallaroos must sharpen their processes ahead of a three-Test series against Scotland.
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Dumont targets Perez at UFC Vegas 121 after months of personal rivalry boil over
Norma Dumont says her September 26 clash with Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 carries genuine personal anger, accusing the Argentine of secretly filming her and repeatedly targeting her boyfriend, UFC middleweight Marco Tulio, on social media.
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Ruffy takes full blame for Tsarukyan KO: 'It was my fault, my carelessness'
Mauricio Ruffy has broken his silence following his first-round knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan in the lightweight title eliminator at UFC 331, admitting the decisive error was entirely his own.
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Katoto hat-trick and eight goals: OL Lyonnes crushes Servette, Paris FC falls to Barcelona
OL Lyonnes opened their Women's Champions League campaign with an 8-0 victory over Servette Geneva, powered by a Marie-Antoinette Katoto hat-trick. Paris FC, meanwhile, lost 5-2 away to FC Barcelona.
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Champion Gaethje dismisses Topuria rematch talk and hints at retirement after title upset
Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight and should return to featherweight, while casting serious doubt over his own future in the sport at age 37 following his stunning title win at UFC White House.
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Mbappé back in training, expected to start against Turkey on Friday
Absent on Tuesday due to flu, Kylian Mbappé rejoined the France squad on Wednesday at Clairefontaine. The tactical setup suggests he will start on the left wing against Turkey.
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