News for 18 September 2026 Page 3 of 5
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18 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Capitals Skip Ovechkin Birthday Post on X
Washington marked Alexander Ovechkin's 41st birthday on its website but not on X, breaking a three-year streak of social media greetings for the captain.
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Ice hockey
Torpedo Sign Defenceman Yaroslav Dyblenko
Torpedo have added 32-year-old Yaroslav Dyblenko on a one-year deal, bringing in a defenceman who posted 19 points for Amur last KHL season.
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Football
England Squad Named: Kane, Bellingham, Palmer Included
Thomas Tuchel names his England squad for Nations League matches against Spain, Czechia and Croatia, with Kane, Bellingham and Palmer all featuring.
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Basketball
Shaquille O'Neal Named Honorary FBI Special Agent
FBI Director Kash Patel honored the Hall of Famer after O'Neal completed the Bureau's National Academy programme, continuing his long ties to law enforcement.
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Football
Alexander-Arnold and Palmer recalled by England
Tuchel restores Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer for the Nations League games against Spain, Czech Republic and Croatia, dropping James and Foden.
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Basketball
Karasev: Zenit Lacked Team Play in Loss to UNIKS
Zenit defender Sergei Karasev said poor ball movement and a lack of team play in attack cost his side against UNIKS in the VTB United League Super Cup.
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Football
Ben White injury latest ahead of Arsenal's Brighton clash
Arteta says White is fine to face Brighton after missing the Ipswich cup tie, while Timber, Mosquera and Hincapie are also expected to be available.
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Ice hockey
Nikita Zadorov Wary of Returning to Russia
The Bruins defenceman says new Russian laws make it unclear which of his anti-war comments could put him at legal risk if he goes home.
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Cricket
Somerset cling on at Headingley after Hill and Bess dominate
George Hill made 89 and Dom Bess 77 as Yorkshire piled on runs, but Abell and Lammonby steadied Somerset's chase of 287 by the close.
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American football
Bill Belichick Denies Jordon Hudson Has UNC Role
The 74-year-old UNC coach called reports that girlfriend Jordon Hudson holds an unofficial team role "ridiculous," saying her help is limited to his outside appearances.
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Basketball
Cari Champion accuses Caitlin Clark fans of racism
Broadcaster Cari Champion says a segment of Caitlin Clark's fan base uses racist abuse and the WNBA ignores it because of the money her popularity brings.
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Basketball
Đorđević: Flynn's Talent Drew Him to Bahçeşehir
New head coach Saša Đorđević says Malachi Flynn's quality was the key factor behind his move, as the club targets titles and a step-by-step path to the EuroLeague.
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Ice hockey
Kucherov Reportedly Seeking $20 Million a Year
Journalist Chris Johnston says Nikita Kucherov is seeking around $20 million annually over six years in new contract talks with Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Football
Joao Pedro a Doubt for Chelsea's Trip to Brentford
Xabi Alonso would not confirm the extent of Joao Pedro's knee injury, with Brazilian reports suggesting the forward needs at least three weeks out.
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Basketball
Jeremy Castleberry joins Raptors coaching staff
Kawhi Leonard's longtime personal trainer and closest friend, Jeremy Castleberry, becomes Toronto's assistant coach for player development for 2026/27.
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Ice hockey
Ovechkin Explains His View on Breaking Scoring Records
The Capitals star says whichever record stands will always be more valuable than the one that replaces it, and confirmed plans for a personal museum.
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Football
Fermín López: 'I'm different from Xavi and Iniesta'
The Barcelona midfielder discusses his goal-scoring instincts, his idols Iniesta and Messi, and his regret over never sharing a pitch with either.
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Basketball
Adem Bona sidelined by foot injury before 76ers camp
An MRI found a sprained ligament in Bona's left foot; the 23-year-old centre will be re-scanned when Philadelphia's training camp opens on 29 September.
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Basketball
Mitchell Robinson Misses Celtics Debut After Brother's Accident
Robinson skipped his Celtics welcome presser after his brother was hit by a car, asking fans on social media to send prayers and support.
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Ice hockey
Carbery: Ovechkin's Video Cameo Changes Nothing
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery says his view of captain Alexander Ovechkin is unaffected by the winger's brief appearance in a United Russia campaign video.
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Football
Julian Alvarez Weighs Split From Agent Fernando Hidalgo
The Atletico forward has held talks with Javier Pastore's agency The Elegant Game amid fallout from his failed Barcelona transfer bid.
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Ice hockey
Babcock to Start Season With McDavid-Draisaitl Line
Oilers coach Mike Babcock plans to open the season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together, still undecided on their third linemate.
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Basketball
Stephen Curry to Stay With Golden State Warriors
Curry says he has no interest in free agency next summer and wants to finish his career with the Warriors, with one year left on his current deal.
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Football
Alexander Isak: Liverpool Move Was an "Easy Decision"
The Sweden striker says he never regretted leaving Newcastle for Liverpool, having already matched last season's Premier League goal tally in just four games.
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