News for 11 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
11 September 2026
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Basketball
Beşiktaş suspend Madi Sissoko's contract over health
Beşiktaş and centre Madi Sissoko have paused his contract on medical grounds, delaying his debut while the club's medical staff monitor his rehabilitation.
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Ice hockey
Torpedo Thrash Lada 7-2, Seroukh Hits Hat-Trick
Daniil Seroukh scored a hat-trick and Yegor Vinogradov added three assists as Torpedo routed Lada 7-2 for their third win in four games this season.
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Football
Mastantuono scores first Fiorentina goals in Venezia win
The Argentine, on loan from Real Madrid, ended a five-game drought with two goals in one minute as Fiorentina beat Venezia 2-1 away.
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Ice hockey
Larionov Jr Signs New Deal With SKA St Petersburg
The forward extended through May 2027 at minimum KHL salary, calling it a hometown discount for a shot at winning the Gagarin Cup with SKA.
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Basketball
Sergei Monya on Russian Basketball's Isolation
RFB official Sergei Monya says foreign federations get informal warnings against playing Russia, even as talks continue with Egypt, Uganda and others.
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Basketball
Lakers Hire Keith D'Amelio From the Liberty
The Lakers named Keith D'Amelio, formerly of the New York Liberty, as director of integrated performance systems, reporting to Rob Pelinka.
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Football
Arsenal launch cost review with Boston Consulting Group
Arsenal have hired BCG to review non-footballing costs, just months after their first Premier League title in 22 years, unsettling commercial staff.
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Ice hockey
Goldobin Skeptical of KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Idea
SKA forward Nikolai Goldobin says he can't picture how a penalty shootout before the opening face-off would work, as the KHL weighs the format change.
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Cricket
England's spin-free gamble tested by Pakistan's resistance
England went without a frontline spinner and had to grind through a long session as Pakistan's middle order finally dug in and blocked, ducked and cut.
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Ice hockey
Iskhakov: Moscow Beats New York, Hands Down
Metallurg forward Ruslan Iskhakov, formerly of Bridgeport, compared the two cities and praised Moscow's architecture and cleanliness over New York's.
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American football
Patrick Mahomes Ready to Start Chiefs' Opener vs. Broncos
Mahomes says his ACL rehab is fully behind him and he trusts his knee again ahead of Kansas City's Week 1 clash with Denver at Arrowhead.
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Ice hockey
Sibir Beat Amur for First KHL Win of the Season
Tyutnev and Popov scored as Sibir Novosibirsk downed Amur Khabarovsk 2:0, with Evgeni Kuznetsov assisting and Mikhail Berdin making 25 saves for the shutout.
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Football
De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d'Or
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal can win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, also naming Mikel Oyarzabal a snub and praising Xavi Espart's rise.
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Basketball
Vlatko Čančar Tears Meniscus in Left Knee
The Slovenian forward, trying to relaunch his career at Burgos, damaged his troubled left knee again and now faces another surgery on the joint.
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Ice hockey
John Klingberg Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
The 34-year-old defenceman, mainly known for his years with Dallas, hangs up his skates after closing his career with the San Jose Sharks.
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Football
Khlusevich leaves Spartak, joins Rostov
Spartak paid Daniil Khlusevich €345,000 to end his contract early, less than the €1.2m sought; the defender has now signed a two-year deal with Rostov.
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Basketball
Kevin Durant Eyes 2028 LA Olympics with USA
The Houston forward and four-time Olympic gold medalist confirmed at a Southern California charity event that he wants to play for Team USA in Los Angeles.
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Ice hockey
Nizhny Novgorod Ready to Host World Championship
Official Maxim Gafurov says the city would gladly host World Championship hockey matches, as Russia pushes for a return to IIHF competition.
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Ice hockey
Tretiak Urges NHL Stars to Speak Up on World Cup 2028
The Russian federation chief says players like Ovechkin, Malkin and Kaprizov should publicly demand a spot at the 2028 World Cup to boost Russia's return.
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Football
Mbappé Hits Back at Viral 'Dictator' Memes
The Real Madrid forward says AI memes comparing him to dictators reveal a lack of political and human awareness, though he laughs off Dembélé's 'Mobut' nickname.
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Basketball
Mark Williams Needs Shoulder Surgery After Injury
The Phoenix centre tore his labrum in training and underwent surgery on Thursday, facing an extended absence just after signing a $38m deal.
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American football
Puka Nacua Opens Up on Rehab and Alcohol Struggles
Rams receiver Puka Nacua revealed he entered rehab in March, saying he used alcohol to escape the stress of fame, fatherhood and off-field controversies.
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Football
Dmitri Barinov Undergoes Knee Surgery in Munich
CSKA Moscow midfielder Dmitri Barinov had successful surgery on ACL and MCL damage sustained against Lokomotiv, with recovery time not yet disclosed.
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Basketball
Zhbanov: Toughest Pre-Season Under Ivanovic at Zenit
Zenit forward Georgi Zhbanov says Dusko Ivanovic's demanding methods pushed him through the hardest pre-season training of his career.
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