Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Menifield faces six-month absence after broken thumb mars UFC 331 split-decision win
Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski by split decision at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, but a gruesome left thumb fracture suffered in the opening round has earned him a 180-day medical suspension from the California State Athletic Commission.
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Carragher's Wirtz verdict puts pressure on Klopp to revive Liverpool's £116m signing
Jamie Carragher delivered a damning assessment of Florian Wirtz after Liverpool's 1-0 win at Bournemouth, saying the £116m signing's displays may simply reflect what he is — leaving Jurgen Klopp's Germany stint as the clearest chance to restore the 23-year-old's confidence.
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Paixao and Harit injured in Classique, OM sinks deeper into crisis
Already 17th in Ligue 1 after five defeats in six matches, OM lost Igor Paixao and Amine Harit to injury during the Classique lost to PSG (1-2). Both players must undergo tests this week before the resumption at Troyes on October 11.
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Vera ends four-fight skid with third-round knockout of Jourdain at UFC 331
Marlon 'Chito' Vera snapped a career-worst four-fight losing streak at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, battering Charles Jourdain for two rounds before finishing him by knockout in the third to keep his bantamweight career alive.
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Owen labels Rashford 'the weak link' as Barcelona snub haunts United's stuttering attack
Michael Owen has singled out Marcus Rashford as Manchester United's biggest underperformer, pointing to his lack of goals or assists in over 400 minutes this season and Barcelona's decision to pass on signing him permanently as evidence of lingering doubts.
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USA stun Ireland to surge six places as Wales climb after WXV Global Series wins
The USA Women's Eagles overturned a 19-point deficit to beat Ireland 40-36 in Dublin, while Wales defeated South Africa 50-19 in Cardiff — results that lifted both sides two places each in the World Rugby rankings.
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VAR upgrades Huijsen's yellow to red for DOGSO in Madrid derby, leaving Real ten men
Released VAR audio reveals how referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias changed Dean Huijsen's yellow card to a red for denying Giuliano Simeone a clear goalscoring opportunity, after a pitch-side review in the Madrid derby on 21 September 2026. The penalty award was upheld.
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Bonar earns 52nd Scotland cap after back surgery left her fearing career was over
Sarah Bonar returned to international rugby off the bench against New Zealand at Hive Stadium on Saturday, earning her 52nd Scotland cap after a complex back operation that left the 32-year-old second-row uncertain she would ever play at the top level again.
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Amorim vows to avoid repeating Man United mistakes as AC Milan beat Lecce 3-0
Ruben Amorim admitted he recognised the same tactical errors at AC Milan that contributed to his Manchester United sacking, and responded by giving his players more freedom in a 3-0 Serie A win over Lecce.
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Penalty Denied to Gouiri: VAR Believed He Deliberately Fell
During the Classique OM-PSG (1-2) on Sunday, VAR concluded that Désiré Doué touched the ball before Gouiri fell in the box, even considering a yellow card for simulation if the referee had blown the whistle.
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Carrick booed as United salvage late draw at Fulham to stay winless in five
Manchester United rescued a point at Fulham on Sunday thanks to Matheus Cunha's deflected equaliser, but Michael Carrick was jeered by travelling fans after substituting Kobbie Mainoo during the comeback. United have now taken just five points from their opening five Premier League matches.
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Joshua Van defended his flyweight title against Pantoja with a torn AC joint
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed at the UFC 331 post-fight press conference that he tore his AC joint just over a month before his rematch with Alexandre Pantoja, leaving him unable to spar for most of his training camp.
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First call-up for Jacquet, Liverpool's revelation under Zidane in France squad
Jérémy Jacquet, the 21-year-old defender signed by Liverpool for over €60 million, is among five new players called up by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad list, following a remarkable start to the season in the Premier League and Champions League.
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Mourinho blames referee and shows tackle photos after Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico
Jose Mourinho responded to Real Madrid's defeat in the Madrid derby by presenting images of unpunished Atletico tackles and questioning the appointment of referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, the latest flashpoint in a career full of controversy.
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Raffi Quirke ruled out of Newcastle debut with knee ligament damage as club seek cover
England scrum-half Raffi Quirke has suffered knee ligament damage and will miss Newcastle Red Bulls' Premiership opener against Northampton Saints on Friday. The 25-year-old only joined from Sale Sharks this summer, and the club are already searching for a replacement.
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Semenyo scores twice as five-win Manchester City demolish Sunderland 5-3
Antoine Semenyo bagged a brace in Manchester City's 5-3 Premier League victory over Sunderland on Sunday, taking his tally to 13 goals in 34 appearances and underlining his importance to Enzo Maresca's unbeaten side.
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Dermot Gallagher backs officials after Sunderland's handball penalty claim in 5-3 City defeat
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the decision not to award Sunderland a penalty in their 5-3 loss to Manchester City, explaining that the ball struck Elliot Anderson's left arm before cannoning onto his right hand as he turned.
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Manchester United rank 16th in Premier League running stats, trailing Arsenal by nearly 7km per match
Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham exposed a season-wide fitness and effort problem: the club rank 16th in the Premier League for distance covered per match, averaging 111.9km — 6.8km fewer than league leaders Arsenal.
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Pimblett concedes Tsarukyan's UFC 331 knockout was 'lovely' but insists 'I'd still punch his head in'
Paddy Pimblett offered a backhanded tribute to Arman Tsarukyan after the Armenian lightweight knocked out Mauricio Ruffy with a short elbow in the co-main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles, while questioning whether Tsarukyan's title shot is truly deserved.
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Dembélé arrives at France camp under pressure after ghosting display against Marseille
Author of a very disappointing performance in the PSG-OM Classique (2-1), Ousmane Dembélé joins Clairefontaine at a difficult moment, as Zinedine Zidane is considering starting him as France's number 9.
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