Championship: Jordan James eager to continue Wolves form at Birmingham
Jordan James will return to Birmingham City with Wolves on Sunday, hoping to build on his first goal and help his new club win at St Andrew’s.
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Dambile targets South African 200m record at Diamond League final
Sinesipho Dambile will chase Clarence Munyai’s 19.69-second South African 200m record at the Diamond League final after setting a 19.74 personal best.
Shimange: All Blacks target Nché in Springbok scrum head battle
Hanyani Shimange believes New Zealand are trying to isolate Ox Nché from Malcolm Marx as the scrum debate intensifies before the third Test.
Premier League Transfers Put African Players’ Voice in Focus
Failed deadline-day moves for Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara have renewed concerns about how African footballers are treated in transfer negotiations.
Super Falcons goalkeeper Erhabor joins Crystal Palace Women in WSL
Nigeria goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has joined Crystal Palace Women on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract after six appearances for Portsmouth.
Anthony Joshua insists Tyson Fury fight must stay in the UK
Anthony Joshua has chosen to hold firm on a UK venue for his proposed 20 November fight with Tyson Fury after contract changes caused a dispute.
ONE Friday Fights 169: 14-bout card set for Bangkok on Friday
ONE Friday Fights 169 takes place at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, with 14 bouts across Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA on September 4.
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Cerâmica Cleopatra2:0
Coca-ColaAbu Qair Semad0:2
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El Gouna0:1
El MokawloonNtugasaze1:3
MaroonsBlacks Power1:0PoliceScotland Mabvuku0:0
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McKenna and Bentley agree late-2026 IBF-WBO title unification
IBF champion Aaron McKenna and WBO titleholder Denzel Bentley have agreed to meet in a late-2026 middleweight unification fight.
World champion Mikaelian targets Opetaia and Benavidez to derail 2027 plans
WBC champion Noel Mikaelian says he can beat Jai Opetaia and David Benavidez, threatening the planned 2027 cruiserweight showdown.
Andy Ruiz Jr. weighs 254.3 pounds for comeback against Knyba
Andy Ruiz Jr. has dropped 20.1 pounds since his last fight and will weigh 254.3 against Damian Knyba in Friday’s heavyweight main event.
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Hooker recognises Parnasse’s talent ahead of UFC Paris main event
Dan Hooker says he now understands the excitement around Salahdine Parnasse before their UFC Paris main event on 5 September.
Salahdine Parnasse remains unbeaten since KSW three-weight bid
Salahdine Parnasse has won five fights since falling short in his bid for a third KSW belt and now heads into his UFC debut.
Khamzat Chimaev says he will face UFC 335 winner and stay at 185
Khamzat Chimaev says he will target the winner of Sean Strickland-Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 and remain at middleweight.
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Rugby Tours 2026: Argentina host Australia in Mendoza Game 2
Argentina and Australia meet in Mendoza for the second Rugby Tours 2026 test, with the Wallabies defending a 27-21 series lead.
All Blacks chase world No 1 against Springboks at FNB Stadium
New Zealand can reclaim world No 1 by beating South Africa at FNB Stadium and taking a 2-1 lead in their four-Test rivalry series.
Paulse backs Jacques Nienaber return to fix Springbok defence
Breyton Paulse believes Rassie Erasmus could bring Jacques Nienaber back before the 2027 World Cup to repair South Africa’s defence.
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Wanyonyi’s 2:11.83 world record ratified before Brussels Diamond League
Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s 2:11.83 for 1000m has been officially ratified, confirming his record before the Diamond League final in Brussels.
Amusan, Ajayi and Ezekiel chase Diamond League history in Brussels
Nigeria’s Amusan, Ajayi and Ezekiel will seek Diamond League titles in Brussels, with each facing a different challenge in the season finale.
Five Kenyan stars to miss 2026 Diamond League final in Brussels
Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, Ferdinand Omanyala and two other Kenyan stars will miss the 2026 Diamond League final in Brussels.