News for 9 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
9 September 2026
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Cricket
Babar Azam's Struggles Continue in Pakistan's Edgbaston Test
Babar Azam battled through a tense spell against England's pace attack at Edgbaston, extending a lean run that has seen his Test average fall from 49 to 29 since 2022.
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Basketball
Patrick Beverley: I Turned Down Kings for Clippers
The guard says he passed on a $50M Kings offer for $40M with the Clippers, citing his role in their historic 2021 conference finals run.
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Basketball
Panathinaikos: Moustapha Fall Suffers Hamstring Injury
The 34-year-old centre picked up the injury in training and has begun treatment, with no recovery timeline set ahead of the new season.
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Basketball
Dylan Harper Praises Mitch Johnson's Coaching Style
Spurs guard Dylan Harper says head coach Mitch Johnson understands players deeply, crediting his playing background and years under Gregg Popovich.
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Ice hockey
Konstantin Luchevnikov joins Admiral after Ak Bars exit
Defenceman Luchevnikov says leaving Ak Bars after 10 years was overdue, citing limited ice time and a need to step out of his comfort zone.
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Ice hockey
Alex Formenton Signs One-Year Deal With Edmonton
The Oilers signed the forward to a one-year, $850,000 contract after he spent recent seasons with Ambrì-Piotta following his last NHL appearance in 2022.
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Ice hockey
McDavid Weighs In on Americans Leaving Canadian Clubs
Oilers captain McDavid says he's unsure if US players want to leave Canada or just seek better title chances, citing Edmonton's contracts with Schei and Frederic.
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Football
Raphinha stays grounded after Barcelona rout Feyenoord 5-1
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord in the Champions League opener, praising Lamine Yamal and brushing off Ballon d'Or talk.
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Football
Dani Olmo: "We are Barça, we want to win it all"
After Barça's 5-1 rout of Feyenoord, Olmo praised captain Lamine Yamal's free-kick goal and credited the team's attacking depth for its early-season form.
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Football
Uefa Changes Squeeze Scotland's Europa League Route
New qualifying paths for champions and non-champions from next season leave Scotland's title winners facing tougher opposition in the Europa League.
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Basketball
Jimmy Butler Targets January-February Return
The Warriors forward is progressing in his ACL recovery, gradually increasing his court workload, though a lengthy rehab process remains ahead of him.
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Ice hockey
Chris Kreider set to be waived by Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim will place Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers to void his deal amid a cap crunch, clearing the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent.
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Basketball
Dylan Harper: Popovich 'Knows Me Better Than I Know Myself'
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper says Gregg Popovich pushes him out of passive stretches, crediting the coach's guidance after a strong playoff run to the finals.
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Ice hockey
Ivan Ryabov signs new deal worth 8m roubles at Spartak
The 21-year-old forward's contract runs to 2029, with Spartak reportedly paying him around 8 million roubles this season, per Sila Sporta.
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Ice hockey
André Pronovost, Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Dies at 90
The Canadiens forward won the Cup four straight years from 1957 to 1960 and later played for Boston, Detroit and Minnesota before retiring in 1968.
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Cricket
England lead Pakistan by 23 after day one at Edgbaston
Tongue and Robinson skittled Pakistan for 133, then Gay and Brook made fifties as England reached 156 for four to lead the third Test.
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Football
Ivan Oleynikov completes move to CSKA Moscow
The midfielder joins CSKA on a deal to 2029 from Krylya Sovetov, two days after his transfer to Rubin Kazan collapsed.
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Football
Batrakov makes Champions League debut for Galatasaray
Alexei Batrakov starts away at Sporting as Galatasaray open their Champions League campaign, with Victor Osimhen among four players missing through injury.
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Football
Demirović hat-trick fires Stuttgart past Viking
Ermedin Demirović scored three goals in 32 minutes as Stuttgart led Viking 3-1, the fifth-fastest hat-trick in Champions League history.
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Football
Lamine Yamal breaks Mbappe's Champions League record
The Barcelona winger set up Raphinha's opener against Feyenoord, reaching 21 goal involvements and topping Mbappe's teenage mark of 20.
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American football
C.J. Stroud Shrugs Off Criticism Before Texans Season
The Houston quarterback says pressure is a privilege after a rough 2025 campaign led the club to pause contract extension talks.
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Ice hockey
Barkov Pays Tribute to Bobrovsky After Panthers Exit
Florida captain Aleksandr Barkov praised Sergei Bobrovsky's seven seasons and two Stanley Cup wins after the goaltender's move to Toronto.
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Ice hockey
Serebryakov Recalls Ovechkin Photo Before Match of the Year
Avangard goalkeeper Nikita Serebryakov says facing Alexander Ovechkin felt personal, recalling a photo taken together when he was a 12-14-year-old at Dinamo.
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Ice hockey
Nikita Gusev Still Without a Club Three Months On
Free agent since May, the 34-year-old forward is reportedly holding out for a top club, with Shchitov and Ryabykin weighing in on his next move.
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