News for 18 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
18 September 2026
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Football
Fede Redondo sent off in sixth minute vs Espanyol
VAR intervened after referee Jon Ander González initially missed Fede Redondo holding back Bryan Zaragoza, who was clear on goal for Elche against Espanyol.
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Football
Liverpool: Alisson, Van Dijk and Isak Set to Start vs Bournemouth
Iraola restores Alisson, Wirtz and Isak for the Premier League trip to Bournemouth after Liverpool's Carabao Cup win over Tottenham.
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Basketball
Korstin praises Lokomotiv Kuban's energy in Super Cup win over CSKA
VTB United League chief Ilona Korstin hailed Lokomotiv Kuban's pace and deep rotation after their Super Cup group win over a CSKA side that rallied late.
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Football
FC Porto plan choreography for Benfica clássico
Porto have asked fans to arrive early and keep the display's elements in place for Sunday's clássico entrance at the Estádio do Dragão.
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Ice hockey
Capitals GM Weighs In on Ovechkin Ad Backlash
Washington GM Chris Patrick says he understands the criticism of Alexander Ovechkin's United Russia campaign video but feels for his captain's tough position.
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Football
Apsny beat SindEkat 2:1 in Media League Cup
Rakhmani's 50th-minute penalty completed Apsny's comeback win over SindEkat at the Dinamo stadium in Sukhum, round four of the WINLINE Media League Cup.
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Basketball
Cam Whitmore signs two-way deal with Nuggets
The 2023 lottery pick joins Denver on a two-way contract after a season cut short by deep vein thrombosis and a brief stop with the Cavaliers.
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Ice hockey
Hašek Questions Ovechkin's Neutrality Claims
Dominik Hašek criticized Alexander Ovechkin for appearing in a United Russia campaign video, saying the words on peace contradict his actions.
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Football
Uefa rejects FAI request to separate Ireland from Israel
FAI chief David Courell says Uefa refused to keep Ireland and Israel apart in draws, as the sides prepare to meet in Nations League fixtures on 27 September and 4 October.
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Basketball
EuroLeague May Toughen Rules After Walkup Transfer Row
EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno says the Thomas Walkup transfer dispute between Olympiacos and Dubai could push the league to review transfer rules and sanctions.
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Ice hockey
Andrei Razin Snaps at Reporter Over Tkachev Question
Metallurg's head coach lost his temper at a post-match press conference after being asked about forward Vladimir Tkachev's performance, then walked out.
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Football
Mancini Names 34-Man Italy Squad for Return
Only six EURO 2020 winners remain as Mancini picks a 34-man squad, including nine uncapped players, for Nations League games against Belgium, Turkey and France.
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Basketball
Mike James: 'I Was Essentially a Barcelona Player'
The Monaco guard opens up on his collapsed Barcelona transfer, which unravelled after Xavier Pascual's exit, and his subsequent move to Anadolu Efes.
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Ice hockey
Spartak beat Traktor for fifth straight KHL win
Daniil Orlov, Daniil Gutik and Danil Pivchulin scored as Spartak won 3-1 at Traktor to move top of the KHL Western Conference on 10 points.
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Rugby
Dean Richards Takes Over as Doncaster Knights Rugby Director
At 63, Richards begins his Championship role with a 740-mile trip to Cornish Pirates, backing the league's push to stand apart from the Premiership.
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Ice hockey
Guberniev Reacts to Ovechkin's Latvia Entry Ban
Russian commentator Dmitry Guberniev dismissed Latvia's decision to bar Washington forward Alexander Ovechkin and boxing official Umar Kremlev from entering the country.
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Football
Tyrell Malacia signs for FC Cincinnati
The left-back left Manchester United as a free agent and turned down La Liga, Brazilian and Middle Eastern suitors to join MLS side FC Cincinnati.
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Basketball
Cavaliers Promote Brandon Weems to General Manager
LeBron James congratulated Brandon Weems after the Cavaliers officially named him general manager, filling the post Mike Gansey left for Philadelphia.
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Football
Zidane names first France squad, drops Thuram
Mbappé stays captain as Zidane picks 23 for the Nations League, handing debuts to five players including Estéban Lepaul while cutting Thuram and Kanté.
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Basketball
Zenit Out of VTB Super Cup Final After Efes Loss
Zenit fell 100-76 to Anadolu Efes, their second group-stage defeat, ending final hopes and sending the St Petersburg club into the fifth-place match.
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Football
Raphinha Wants to Extend Contract and Retire at Barcelona
Barcelona's top scorer says he intends to sign a new deal and finish his career at the club, after leading La Liga with nine goals this season.
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Basketball
Keyonte George Agrees $157.5m Extension with Jazz
The Utah Jazz point guard, 22, signs a five-year, $157.5m deal starting 2027/28 after averaging 23.6 points and 6.1 assists last season.
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Ice hockey
Matvei Michkov Sheds 13.5 kg Over Summer
The Philadelphia forward says he lost 13.5 kilograms in the off-season and feels ready for his final entry-level contract year with the Flyers.
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American football
Emmitt Smith: Derrick Henry Can Break My Rushing Record
The Hall of Famer says Ravens star Derrick Henry, with 13,162 career rushing yards, has the size and conditioning to chase down his all-time mark of 18,355.
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