Truro City edge Southampton 2-1 in National League Cup opener
Southampton Under-21s began their National League Cup campaign with a 2-1 defeat by Truro City after a goalless first half.
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Sunderland renew Geny Catamo pursuit with €40m bid plan for Sporting winger
Sunderland are preparing an improved offer for Sporting winger Geny Catamo after their first €30m package was rejected and work permit checks began.
Manchester United target Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba at Brighton
Manchester United are pursuing Cameroon international Carlos Baleba, with Brighton considering a package worth up to £65 million for the midfielder.
Chelle watches Ilenikhena’s brace in 3-0 King of Cup Champions win
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle watched George Ilenikhena score twice on his first Al Ittihad start in a 3-0 King of Cup Champions victory.
Medeama’s rise since 2010 puts them behind only Kotoko in Ghana
Medeama have won six major domestic trophies since 2010, placing them behind Asante Kotoko as Ghana’s second most successful club in that period.
Fury-Joshua announcement could send UK fans to New York for fight
Tyson Fury has teased imminent news on Anthony Joshua, with New York reportedly in contention for the long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight.
Munhumutapa Cup Round of 16 draw sets eight Zimbabwean ties
The inaugural Munhumutapa Challenge Cup has reached its last 16, with eight fixtures drawn for the weekend of August 28-30.
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Kaik Brito:
Namo Fazil
Trent Miller:Douglas RodriguesLogan Paxton:
Cristian PérezAlik Lorenz:Mahamed AlyRoman Puga:Taner Trembley
Fenerbahce1:1
Lyon
Dinamo Zagreb2:2
Viking
Levski Sofia0:0
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Peter Fury warns Hrgovic defence could hurt him against Itauma
Peter Fury says Filip Hrgovic’s defensive weaknesses may be costly against Moses Itauma in their fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
James Toney backs Anthony Joshua over Tyson Fury in mega fight
Three-division champion James Toney has picked Anthony Joshua to beat Tyson Fury, citing Joshua’s greater athleticism ahead of their expected fight.
Eddie Hearn challenges Dana White’s claim over Fury-Joshua venue
Eddie Hearn has rejected Dana White’s claim that he arranged Madison Square Garden for Tyson Fury’s proposed fight with Anthony Joshua.
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Dana White praises Contender Series KO after six UFC contracts
Dana White praised a knockout on the Contender Series and handed out six UFC contracts across a card that featured five fights.
Bryce Henry’s BKFC DQ win over Julian Lane faces scrutiny at Mohegan Sun
Bryce Henry’s fourth-round BKFC disqualification win over Julian Lane is under scrutiny after Jimmy Sweeney argued the fight could have continued.
Frankie Edgar says RAF might have kept him from choosing UFC
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar says Real American Freestyle could have kept him in wrestling instead of leading him to MMA.
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Springboks need not fear Matthew Carley ahead of All Blacks series
South Africa have won seven successive Tests with Matthew Carley as referee, including all three of their meetings with New Zealand under his whistle.
Ex-Wallaby Foley flags All Blacks weakness before Ellis Park opener
Bernard Foley expects the Springboks to exploit New Zealand’s set-piece defence and win their four-Test series 3-1.
Springboks' last Ellis Park team in 31-27 All Blacks win
The Springboks’ last Ellis Park meeting with New Zealand ended in a 31-27 victory, with a familiar XV taking the field in Johannesburg.
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Lausanne Diamond League: Wanyonyi seeks maiden 800m Diamond League win
Emmanuel Wanyonyi targets his first 800m Diamond League victory in Lausanne, while Lilian Odira and Faith Cherotich face major rivals.
Kings Half Marathon confirms Busters venue and 6am start time
Bulawayo’s inaugural Kings Half Marathon will start at 6am on October 31 at Busters Sports Club, with organisers targeting runners nationwide.
Hodgkinson joins Werro for Zurich 800m Diamond League rematch
Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro will meet for a third time in 2026 at the Zurich Wanda Diamond League 800m next week.