Neil Magny rallies past Brahimaj for 25th UFC win at UFC 330
Neil Magny recovered from a difficult opening round to stop Ramiz Brahimaj in Round 2 at UFC 330 and claim his 25th UFC victory.
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Julian Weber breaks championship javelin record with 90.40m throw
Julian Weber won javelin gold with a 90.40m final-round throw, breaking Steve Backley’s 28-year championship record as Germany took two medals.
ZPC Kariba dedicate 1-0 Chibuku Super Cup 2026 win to ferry victims
ZPC Kariba beat Ngezi Platinum 1-0 in the 2026 Chibuku Super Cup, with coach Expense Chitukutuku dedicating the win to ferry victims.
Highlanders players refuse training before Chicken Inn cup derby
Highlanders players declined training after receiving US$250 each but committed to face Chicken Inn in the Chibuku Super Cup derby.
Jeremiah Wells chokes Myktybek Orolbai unconscious at UFC 330
Jeremiah Wells secured a comeback guillotine against Myktybek Orolbai at UFC 330, with the bout listed for 15 August 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Díaz Hernández wins European Championships gold with 18.15m
Andy Díaz Hernández leapt 18.15m for European gold, moving fourth on the world all-time list and finishing 3cm short of the championship record.
Mahuchikh completes 2026 European hat-trick with 1.97m gold
Yaroslava Mahuchikh secured a third consecutive European high jump crown at 1.97m, while Angelina Topic exited at 1.83m in 12th place.
Musokoto face Vihiga Cranes in Safaricom Chapa Dimba finals
Musokoto Secondary School will meet Vihiga Cranes in the boys’ final, while Lugari Progressive and Chakol Queens contest the girls’ decider.
Bivol likely to face Callum Smith instead of Beterbiev trilogy
Dmitry Bivol is now expected to defend his light-heavyweight titles against Callum Smith, putting a third fight with Artur Beterbiev on hold.
Durosinmi scores as Genk beat Westerlo 3-2 in Belgian Pro League
Rafiu Durosinmi scored for the second straight game as Genk recovered from two goals down to defeat Westerlo 3-2 in the Belgian Pro League.
Stefan Nillessen wins European 1500m gold with 3:35.70 surge
Stefan Nillessen produced a 12.60-second final 100m to pass the leaders and win European 1500m gold in Birmingham in 3:35.70.
Khabib sends final message to Makhachev before UFC 330 bid for history
Khabib Nurmagomedov has delivered his final message to Islam Makhachev before his UFC 330 bout with Ian Machado Garry on 16 August 2026.
Ackermann backs Springboks after Bulls' 19-50 All Blacks loss
Johan Ackermann says the Springboks can use patience and breakdown control to punish All Blacks errors after New Zealand beat the Bulls 50-19.
Amus College School beat IPTEM 3-0 in the 2026 FEASSA Games
Amus College School reached the 2026 FEASSA Games quarter-finals after beating Burundi’s IPTEM 3-0 despite finishing with 10 men.
Prince Kwabena Adu scores as Plzen win 3-2 in Czech First League
Prince Kwabena Adu scored in Viktoria Plzen’s 3-2 Czech First League victory over FC Zlin, strengthening their recent run.
Alaves open La Liga 2026/27 season with 3-0 win over Getafe
Alaves started La Liga 2026/27 with a 3-0 victory over Getafe after Kiko Femenia’s dismissal left the visitors with 10 men.
Tsarukyan explains Vozinha joke ahead of UFC 331 fight with Ruffy
Arman Tsarukyan says he called Mauricio Ruffy Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha because fans did not recognise his UFC 331 opponent.
Rennie warns All Blacks of fivefold intensity rise against Boks
New Zealand beat the Bulls 50-19, but coach Dave Rennie says the All Blacks must lift their intensity sharply for next Saturday’s Test against South Africa.
Stuttgart's five-match run features 22 goals and one defeat
VfB Stuttgart have won three of their last five matches, scoring 22 goals while conceding six in a run that includes one draw and one defeat.
VfB Stuttgart post three wins in five-match recent form run
VfB Stuttgart have won three of their last five matches, scoring 22 goals while conceding six across victories, a draw and a defeat.
Durban City rally to 1-1 draw with Richards Bay in South African PSL
Durban City recovered from an early N. Xulu goal to draw 1-1 with Richards Bay, while AmaZulu defeated Siwelele FC in the PSL.
Kate O’Connor adds European heptathlon gold to golden summer
Kate O’Connor won European heptathlon gold in Birmingham with a national-record 6,751 points, adding the title to her Commonwealth success.
Sunderland target Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa this summer
Sunderland are interested in Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa, whose experience, defensive strength and versatility could improve their midfield.
Stellenbosch missed out on Maseko after R28m fee proved too high
Gavin Hunt says Stellenbosch FC could not afford Thapelo Maseko, who is set to join FC Copenhagen after a move worth around R28m.
Islam Makhachev avoided punishment over positive test before UFC 330
Islam Makhachev avoided punishment over a positive drug test from a decade before UFC 330 and is scheduled to face Ian Machado Garry.
Joseph Opoku scores as Swansea beat Stoke 2-1 in Championship
Joseph Opoku scored as Swansea City came from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Championship opener at the bet365 Stadium.
All Blacks beat Bulls as three-try hosts pay for a pace trap
The All Blacks made it three wins from three as the Bulls’ high-tempo approach failed at Loftus, despite three tries and two disallowed scores.
All Blacks overwhelm Bulls as New Zealand build for Springboks test
The All Blacks overwhelmed the Bulls before their first Springboks test, with the Bulls’ uneven recent form highlighting their difficult preparation.
Algeria claim WAFCON 2026 bronze after 1-1 draw with Morocco
Algeria beat Morocco 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the WAFCON 2026 bronze medal and finish third.
All Blacks punish Bulls mistakes in commanding 50-19 Loftus win
The All Blacks capitalised on Bulls errors to beat them 50-19 at Loftus, completing three wins from three on their South Africa tour.
Tsarukyan stops short of full Makhachev backing for UFC 330
Arman Tsarukyan has explained why he is not fully committing to backing Islam Makhachev before his UFC 330 fight with Ian Machado Garry.
Adrien Broner hospitalised with pancreatitis before drinking again
Adrien Broner was hospitalised with pancreatitis and seen drinking again in Atlanta within hours, raising fresh concern over his health and boxing future.
All Blacks overwhelm Bulls 50-19 in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
New Zealand scored eight tries to beat the Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld and claim a third straight Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry victory.
Ghana sports gets new funding push as NSA unveils new committee
Ghana’s National Sports Authority has formed a five-member committee to secure long-term funding, improve facilities and create talent pathways across 58 federations.
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons fall to South Africa despite dominance
Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to South Africa ended its automatic World Cup route, but the numbers show missed chances rather than a poor Super Falcons performance.
Cus D’Amato Gym to Host Boxing Autograph Event on August 22
The Cus D’Amato Gym will host a boxing event on August 22, with fans invited to meet former champions, contenders and corner staff.
Rick Glaser warns Eddie Hearn over Fury-Joshua venue standoff
Rick Glaser says Eddie Hearn is risking Fury-Joshua by resisting Netflix’s preferred New York venue and pushing to keep the fight in Britain.
Island All Stars unveil Super League plans after over-45 tournament
Island All Stars will launch a Super League from late September after expanding their over-45 event into a competitive two-matchday tournament.
Mackenzie Dern UFC 330 fight defended amid Rousey comparison
Fans have rallied behind the Mackenzie Dern fight at UFC 330 after it was rated above the bout between Rousey and Carano.
KCB edge Kabras Sugar 12-7 in thrilling Kabeberi 7s 2026 finish
KCB Rugby came from 7-5 down to beat Kabras Sugar 12-7 at Kabeberi 7s and finish the opening day with maximum Pool D points.