Opoku, Mensah score on debuts as Adu nets in 3-2 win abroad
Joseph Opoku and Bernard Mensah scored on club debuts, while Prince Adu also found the net for Viktoria Plzeň in a 3-2 win.
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Joe Louis’ 1935 fourth-round win over Max Baer is remembered
Remembered as the night he became boxing’s leading heavyweight without the belt, Joe Louis stopped Max Baer in four rounds in 1935.
Malawi prepares WAFCON heroines’ welcome for World Cup-bound Scorchers
Malawi's Scorchers will receive a heroes' welcome after reaching the WAFCON final and qualifying for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Alex Santisima stops former world champion Oguni in Tokyo upset
Alex Santisima defeated former world champion Yukinori Oguni by eighth-round stoppage at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on August 16.
Temwa Chawinga takes WAFCON Golden Boot after five-goal run
Malawi forward Temwa Chawinga won the WAFCON Golden Boot after scoring five goals and adding two assists during the Scorchers’ run to the final.
Dana White debuts AI assistant at UFC 330 post-fight briefing
Dana White debuted an AI assistant at the UFC 330 post-fight press conference, introducing it as a tool to help with a continuous problem.
Delante Johnson’s soft matchmaking weakens Terence Crawford links
Delante Johnson’s slow development and limited opposition have made comparisons with Terence Crawford difficult to justify at welterweight.
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Shakur Stevenson accused of ducking unbeaten champion Raymond Muratalla fight
Robert Garcia has identified Raymond Muratalla as Shakur Stevenson’s clearest alternative to Devin Haney and warned that a 135lb demand could look like a duck.
Richardson Hitchins troubled by Adrien Broner's Atlanta scene
Richardson Hitchins has expressed concern after Adrien Broner appeared impaired backstage at the Claressa Shields-Kaye Scott event in Atlanta.
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Mackenzie Dern retains UFC 330 title but wanted a better win
Mackenzie Dern kept her UFC women’s strawweight title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 but felt she missed chances to finish.
Carlos Prates Calls Out Makhachev After UFC 330 Title Defence
Carlos Prates has challenged Islam Makhachev after UFC 330, promising a knockout and saying he wants to take the welterweight title to Brazil.
Dana White reacts after UFC 330 star issues retirement ultimatum
Dana White has reacted after a UFC 330 star issued a retirement ultimatum following a huge upset win, asking: “How old is he?”
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Blair says All Blacks see route to beat Springboks in Ellis Park Test
New Zealand attack coach Mike Blair says the All Blacks have identified a plan to beat South Africa but must use limited chances well.
Rennie expects Roigard and Jordan to return for Springboks Test
New Zealand expect Cam Roigard and Will Jordan to recover in time for the first Test against South Africa, while Damian McKenzie remains doubtful.
Brüssow urges South Africa to unleash De Villiers on All Blacks
Former Springbok Heinrich Brüssow wants South Africa to give Stormers breakdown specialist Paul de Villiers a major Test chance against New Zealand.
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Georgia Hunter Bell wins European 1500m title in 4:07.78
Georgia Hunter Bell secured European 1500m gold in Birmingham, winning in 4:07.78 after controlling a cautious final and pulling clear late.
Ruppert wins European Championships steeplechase gold in 8:25.33
Frederik Ruppert added European 3000m steeplechase gold to his continental record after beating Ruben Querinjean and Karl Bebendorf.
Buckner calls Birmingham 2026 European Championships an epic success
UK Athletics chief Jack Buckner says Birmingham 2026 has lifted British athletics through strong viewing figures, ticket sales and emerging stars.