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Georgia coach Worsley eyes Springboks blueprint ahead of World Cup Pool B clash

England 2003 World Cup winner Joe Worsley, part of Georgia's coaching staff for a third successive Rugby World Cup campaign, says South Africa's power-and-transition game is the template Georgia want to replicate as they prepare to face the Springboks in Pool B in Australia.

Rugby Sep 21
Cunha admits United rely on 'crazy moments' after late equaliser rescues draw at Fulham

Matheus Cunha scored a deflected equaliser in the 89th minute to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw against Fulham, then acknowledged the team must stop depending on late urgency to produce their best football.

Football Sep 21
Southampton chief insists club has suffered enough as Eckert faces FA misconduct hearing over Spygate

Southampton CEO Phil Parsons has argued the club has already endured one of sport's largest-ever sanctions after being expelled from last season's Championship play-offs and handed a four-point deduction, as coach Tonda Eckert prepares to face an FA misconduct hearing this week.

Football Sep 21
Carragher calls for Wirtz to be dropped after 'nothing' display in Liverpool's win at Bournemouth

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to drop Florian Wirtz following another underwhelming performance in the 1-0 win at Bournemouth, with the German still without a goal in six Premier League appearances this season.

Football Sep 21
Eckert asks FA for 'forgiveness' as Southampton Spygate verdict set to land this week

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has revealed a four-hour meeting with the FA as he awaits punishment for authorising spying on three rival clubs. The 33-year-old, who has already seen his side docked four points, faces a potential ban that could derail their Championship campaign.

Football Sep 21
Derby defeat and controversial refereeing: Real Madrid loses ground to Atlético

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Madrid derby after Dean Huijsen's red card and a penalty converted by Alex Grimaldo. The loss leaves the Merengue six points behind Barcelona. The club and manager José Mourinho heavily criticized referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias's decisions.

Football Sep 21
Mourinho brandishes printed images in derby rant after Real Madrid fall six points off Barcelona

José Mourinho confronted reporters with printed screenshots of disputed incidents after Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, claiming Diego Simeone's side should have had two first-half red cards. The loss leaves Real six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Football Sep 21
Malcolm finds optimism in Scotland's 66-14 loss as new coaching era begins

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm drew encouragement from her side's 66-14 WXV Global Series defeat to New Zealand at Hive Stadium, pointing to visible week-on-week progress under interim head coach Dave Butcher's newly assembled staff.

Rugby Sep 21
Five straight defeats and 17th place: Riolo accuses Genesio of sacrificing his players to protect himself

After Marseille's fifth consecutive defeat to PSG (2-1), consultant Daniel Riolo criticizes Bruno Genesio's communication, accusing the manager of shifting blame onto his players rather than taking responsibility as a coach.

Football Sep 21
Carragher urges Iraola to drop Wirtz after labelling Bournemouth display worst in a Liverpool shirt

Jamie Carragher has called Florian Wirtz's performance in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Bournemouth one of the worst he has seen from the German, and says the £100m signing should not start against Manchester City.

Football Sep 21
Saint-Étienne squanders two-goal lead at Metz, Cathro furious

Leading 2-0 until the 71st minute at Metz, Saint-Étienne conceded the equalizer in ten minutes (2-2). Manager Ian Cathro was scathing, denouncing unacceptable errors for a team aiming for promotion.

Football Sep 21
Fulham boss Arbeloa accuses referee of favouring United after 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage

Alvaro Arbeloa claimed officials gave 'every decision' to Manchester United after Fulham were denied a first Premier League win of the season, with Matheus Cunha's deflected late equaliser rescuing a point for the visitors.

Football Sep 21
Joshua Van defends UFC flyweight title against Pantoja despite torn AC joint in camp

Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, only to reveal he had torn his AC joint in August and was unable to spar for most of his training camp.

MMA Sep 21
Carrick plays down VAR apology as Saha warns United's season hinges on Baleba

Michael Carrick has downplayed the significance of Pro Ref's apology over the VAR error that allowed Manchester City's derby winner to stand, while Louis Saha says £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is central to United's season.

Football Sep 21
Munoz reveals Premier League physicality shock after £34.5m Liverpool move

Victor Munoz has admitted the physical intensity of the Premier League caught him off guard after joining Liverpool for £34.5m, while Emile Heskey has challenged Alexis Mac Allister to prove his worth on the pitch to earn a new contract at Anfield.

Football Sep 21
Maresca's touchline frustration signals City still have more to give despite 5-3 Sunderland win

Manchester City extended their winning run to seven games with a chaotic 5-3 home victory over Sunderland, but Enzo Maresca's visible frustration on the touchline underlined that defensive frailties remain a concern despite sitting three points clear at the Premier League summit.

Football Sep 21
Zidane confirms Mbappé as France captain from first gathering

Appointed manager on July 28, Zinédine Zidane has settled the armband question before even his first gathering on Monday: Kylian Mbappé will remain captain of the France team, with a possible evolution in his positioning.

Football Sep 21
Five straight defeats, 17th place: Genesio addresses his future after Classique loss

Olympique de Marseille suffered a fifth consecutive defeat on Sunday at the Vélodrome, losing 1-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1. Bruno Genesio announced he wants to meet with club officials, while ruling out resignation for now.

Football Sep 21
Arteta blames his players as Arsenal's unbeaten run ends in 3-0 Brighton rout

Arsenal's nine-game Premier League winning streak was ended by Brighton on Saturday, with a 3-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta criticised his players' basics, while pundit Paul Merson labelled £75m summer signing Bruno Guimarães 'miles off it'.

Football Sep 21
Tsarukyan knocks out Ruffy at UFC 331 then demands Gaethje fight him or vacate the title

Arman Tsarukyan finished Mauricio Ruffy with first-round elbows at UFC 331 to reinforce his claim as the No. 1 lightweight contender, then accused champion Justin Gaethje of deliberately avoiding him and issued an ultimatum: fight or relinquish the belt.

MMA Sep 21

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