Reserve France side end qualifying campaign with win in Azerbaijan
A second-string French side overcome a nervous start to beat Azerbaijan 3-1 away on Sunday and wrap up their World Cup campaign after having already qualified.
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Pumas claw back to beat Scotland with second-half romp
EDINBURGH :Argentina scored five unanswered tries in a devastating 20-minute second-half spell to come from 21-0 down to beat Scotland 33-24 at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Masterful Makhachev redraws UFC map with welterweight title win
Islam Makhachev's five-round demolition of Jack Della Maddalena in New York on Saturday caused a seismic shift in the UFC as he claimed the welterweight title at the first time of asking, changing the landscape for potential contenders.
Darts-Littler set to become youngest world number one at age 18
Darts world champion Luke Littler is set to become the sport's youngest world number one at 18 after Sunday's 16-9 win over Danny Noppert in the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.
Bezzecchi wins Valencia GP to give Aprilia back-to-back wins for first time
Marco Bezzecchi led from start to finish to take the chequered flag at MotoGP's season finale at the Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday to give Aprilia back-to-back victories for the first time.
Last-gasp Parrott hat-trick books Ireland playoff spot over Hungary
A 96th-minute Troy Parrott goal to complete his hat-trick booked Ireland a spot in the playoffs for next year's World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over their nearest Group F rivals Hungary in a must-win game in Budapest.
Liverpool deal Chelsea a blow in WSL title chase with draw, West Ham get first win of season
LIVERPOOL :Winless Liverpool dented Chelsea's title hopes with a gritty 1-1 draw in the Women's Super League on Sunday, as Beata Olsson's strike cancelled out Alyssa Thompson's opener and earned Gareth Taylor's side a precious point.
Portugal qualify for World Cup with 9-1 thrashing of Armenia
Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes leading the charge with a hat-trick.