Mane hails Al Nassr mentality after 3-2 Saudi Pro League win
Sadio Mane scored twice as Al Nassr recovered from a 2-0 deficit with ten men, then praised the team’s resolve after Ronaldo was substituted.
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Mané stars as Al-Nassr beat Al-Ettifaq 3-2 in Saudi Pro League
Sadio Mané scored twice as 10-man Al-Nassr overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Al-Ettifaq 3-2 after Cristiano Ronaldo was withdrawn at half-time.
Rick Glaser says Oba Carr had the tools to beat Errol Spence
Rick Glaser believes Oba Carr’s speed, power and experience could have troubled Errol Spence, despite Carr never winning a world title.
Asante Kotoko bring back Richard Boadu on contract to 2028
Asante Kotoko have re-signed Ghana midfielder Richard Boadu on a contract running until June 2028 after a year without a club.
Ajayi, Nathaniel qualify for 2027 World Athletics Championships
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi and Ezekiel Nathaniel have qualified automatically for Beijing 2027 after meeting the 100m and 400m hurdles standards.
Bella Mir loses UFC contract chance in biggest Contender Series upset 29-28
Alex Apodaca defeated unbeaten Bella Mir by unanimous decision, denying her a UFC contract in the biggest upset in Contender Series history.
Teofimo Lopez starts undisputed bid with WBA welterweight win
Teofimo Lopez captured the WBA welterweight title by majority decision over Rolando Romero and now targets the division’s other champions.
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Why boxing’s biggest stars were never universally loved by fans
Boxing history shows that fame has often come from admiration, resentment or both, with controversial figures becoming major attractions.
WBC to honour Katie Taylor with Queen of the Celts belt at farewell
Katie Taylor will receive a one-off WBC Queen of the Celts belt after her September 5 farewell against Flora Pili at Croke Park.
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Bekzat Almakhan signs for RKENA after controversial UFC release
Kazakh bantamweight Bekzat Almakhan has signed with Georgian promotion RKENA after his criticised UFC release, with his debut date and opponent unknown.
Yampier Ramirez explains MMA exit ahead of BKB 58 fight in Miami
Unbeaten Cuban bare-knuckle champion Yampier Ramirez says he left MMA for striking and will face Tristian Harrison at BKB 58.
UFC Shanghai returns August 29 for Nurmagomedov-Yadong main event
The UFC returns to Shanghai on August 29 for the third time, with Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong leading a 135-pound main event.
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Siya Kolisi cleared to captain Springboks against All Blacks in Cape Town
Siya Kolisi has recovered from a grade-two hamstring tear and will captain South Africa against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
Cash says Lions let it slip in 41-35 loss to All Blacks tour
Lions coach Cash van Rooyen praised his side’s 68-minute effort after a 41-35 defeat by New Zealand, but said fatigue decided the finish.
All Blacks beat Lions 41-35 as Anton Segner exits tour injured
Anton Segner will miss the rest of the tour after ankle surgery, despite New Zealand’s 41-35 win over the Lions on Tuesday.
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John Wright sets M65 100m world record in 12.03 at World Masters
Britain’s John Wright lowered the M65 100m world record to 12.03 in Daegu, leading a strong opening four days for the team at the World Masters Championships.
Zurich 2026: Five key storylines at the Wanda Diamond League
Pole vault qualification, four major rivalries and Audrey Werro’s home return headline five storylines at Weltklasse Zürich in the 2026 Wanda Diamond League.
Wanda Diamond League 2026 press conferences set in Zurich
Stars including Julien Alfred, Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Mondo Duplantis will meet the media before Thursday’s decisive Zurich Diamond League meeting.