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Anderson Silva’s record stood for 13 years. Islam Makhachev ended that in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Islam Makhachev delivered a masterclass in Philadelphia to defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, winning by unanimous decision. At UFC 330, the win marks a historic 17th consecutive UFC victory and break Anderson Silva’s long-standing record….
Novak Djokovic suffered one of the more striking defeats of his career on Sunday, losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Argentina’s Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open. A match that raised serious concerns about the Serbian’s health and physical condition. Djokovic, 39 and seeded fifth in the world, won the first set comfortably before the heat…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after a 2-1 defeat by South Africa in a WAFCON 2026 play-off in Casablanca. The result ends Nigeria’s record of appearing at every edition of the Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991. It also leaves…
Ex-Barcelona player and manager Xavi has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year contract, becoming the first foreigner to lead the national team since 1978. Xavi (46) succeeds Ronald Koeman, who resigned after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco in the last 32 of this summer’s World Cup. Xavi’s appointment ends a…
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after the Chawinga sisters inspired a 3-1 victory over Algeria in Rabat. Tabitha Chawinga scored twice while her sister Temwa Chawinga added another goal as the tournament outsiders secured a historic win on Wednesday. Malawi entered the competition ranked 153rd in the world,…
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over a spirited Aston Villa side in Salzburg. PSG, the reigning Champions League winners, had taken the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute. Villa responded just before half-time when 17-year-old Brian Madjo volleyed home to become the youngest player to score in…
Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of “unacceptable behaviour” after the Brazilian club decided not to renew his contract despite an extension he says had already been agreed. The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward joined Corinthians on a two-year contract in 2024. His deal has now expired after he claimed the club withdrew from a…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private ceremony in Portugal, ending years of speculation about when the longtime couple would officially tie the knot. The Portugal and Al Nassr forward, 41, married Spanish model Rodriguez, 32, in a civil ceremony in Cascais on 11 August. Their five children were reportedly present for…
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has filed a defamation claim against Crystal Palace in the High Court after a banner displayed by Palace fans during a Premier League match depicted him holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White’s head. The banner appeared during a 1-1 draw between the two clubs at Selhurst Park in August…
Nigeria’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is over. The Super Falcons fell 1-0 to Cameroon in the quarter-finals in Casablanca on Sunday, a result that also cost them automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. A 19-year-old ended Nigeria’s tournament. Myriam Nyadjou struck from a free kick in the…
