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5 September 2026
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Basketball
Basketball: the main stories of 04.09.2026
The WNBA will go into its off-season looking for someone to run it. Cathy Engelbert leaves once the season finishes, after seven years that brought record growth, a landmark media deal and expansion…
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Football
Aubameyang Retires From Gabon National Team
Gabon's all-time top scorer says he was humiliated after the squad's AFCON 2025 exit, ending an international career capped by a captaincy and record goal tally.
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Football
Real Madrid open disciplinary case against Asencio
Mourinho says Asencio remains a Real Madrid player while the club investigates his drink-driving ban, adding the injured defender is still weeks from returning.
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Football
Casadó and Giménez train for the first time with Deportivo
Deportivo's two deadline-day loan signings joined training under Hidalgo and could debut Saturday against Villarreal in LaLiga's fourth round.
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Football
Balogun's Everton Move Collapses on Deadline Day
Monaco says Balogun refused to sign after Everton's medical raised injury doubts, a collapse that also wrecked Chelsea's bid for Lamine Camara.
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Football
Bradley Barcola completes move to Liverpool from PSG
Liverpool sign France winger Bradley Barcola from PSG in a deal worth up to £123m, while Cody Gakpo stays despite City's £80m offer.
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Football
Kidnap plot targeting Kylian Mbappé foiled in France
French police say an 18-year-old ran a gang plotting robberies and kidnappings of 26 targets, including Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, before his arrest.
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Football
Julian Alvarez: Barcelona rift lingers at Atletico Madrid
Alvarez stayed at Atletico past deadline day, but the failed Barcelona pursuit has left the clubs at odds, with a federation complaint and renewed rumours expected.
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Football
Ferran Costa hails Córdoba CF before Sabadell clash
Sabadell coach Ferran Costa praised promoted Córdoba CF ahead of Monday's Nova Creu Alta clash, but insists his side must focus on the three points.
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American football
Colin Kaepernick: I No Longer Watch the NFL
The former 49ers quarterback says he now follows college football instead, accusing the NFL of blackballing him and targeting fellow protesters.
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Ice hockey
Tretiak Warns Ovechkin About Duma Career Pressures
Vladislav Tretiak said parliamentary work brings heavy criticism and stress, adding Ovechkin alone must decide his post-career path, including a possible federation role.
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Ice hockey
Ilya Safonov Adjusts to Vancouver Grocery Prices
Vancouver Canucks forward Ilya Safonov shared his culture shock over Canadian grocery costs, later finding relief at a Russian market called Alyonka.
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Ice hockey
Tretiak: Russian Hockey Federation Appeals to CAS
Vladislav Tretiak says the Russian federation has filed a full CAS appeal against the IIHF ban, with a hearing set for late October 2026.
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Ice hockey
Traktor Sign Forward Nikita Soshnikov
Traktor Chelyabinsk have re-signed free agent Nikita Soshnikov through 2026/27, despite a lukewarm trial and mixed reviews from the GM.
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Football
Raúl Asencio acquitted, but Mourinho issues stern warning
A court cleared the Real Madrid defender in the sex-tape case after the victims forgave him, but a separate DUI fine drew a sharp rebuke from his coach.
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Football
Liverpool agree deal to sign N'Guessan from Saint-Étienne
The 18-year-old forward will join in January for around €5m before spending the rest of the season on loan at Brest to continue his development.
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Football
Women's Champions League: Arsenal drawn with Barcelona
The league phase draw pits Arsenal against holders Barcelona, while Real Madrid face a tougher path with Bayern Munich, Roma and Man City away.
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Football
Betis stun Real Madrid as Valles saves Mbappé penalty
Troy Parrott's late strike and a stoppage-time Alvaro Valles penalty save gave Betis a 1-0 win, ending Mourinho's unbeaten start.
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Football
Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51.4m
The 21-year-old Belgium forward joins on a long-term deal after passing a medical, giving Matthias Jaissle a versatile attacking option.
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Ice hockey
Roman Rotenberg: How I Fell in Love With Hockey
The Russian Ice Hockey Federation vice-president recalls learning to skate in Toksovo on women's figure skates, inspired by the Soviet national team.
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Football
Real Madrid Stunned as Mbappé Misses Penalty vs Betis
Betis beat Real Madrid 0-1 after a disallowed Espí goal and a Mbappé penalty saved by Vallés survived a VAR encroachment check late on.
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Football
Isak's rapid double gives Iraola first Liverpool win
Alexander Isak scored twice in nine minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0, handing new boss Andoni Iraola his first win since replacing Arne Slot.
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Football
Carlos Queiroz stays on as Ghana coach
The 73-year-old has signed a new contract with the GFA just weeks after leaving, and now targets the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations en route to the 2030 World Cup.
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Football
Carcedo backs Saus after Spartak's win over Rodina
Spartak beat Rodina 3-1 in the Fonbet Cup as Carcedo praised fringe defender Saus, while Rodina's Diaz lamented a strong first half undone after the break.
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