News for 21 September 2026 Page 3 of 6
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21 September 2026
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Basketball
Lisa Leslie becomes first Sparks player honoured with bronze statue
The WNBA legend was unveiled in bronze outside Crypto.com Arena's Star Plaza, joining Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal as the 16th person to be honoured there.
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Football
Juan Diaz leaves Rodina as head coach after nine league rounds
Rodina part ways with Juan Diaz, the first managerial exit of the Russian Premier League season, with the club 15th; Barseg Kirakosyan is interim coach.
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Basketball
Flau'jae Johnson scores career-high 29 in Seattle loss to Las Vegas
Seattle rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson set a career best with 29 points on 10-of-21 shooting, adding 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in a 77-98 defeat.
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Ice hockey
AKM may not finish VHL season over financial problems
Sport-Express journalist Alexey Shevchenko says AKM could drop out of the Olimpbet VHL, with the funding gap threatening all Tula clubs in the system.
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Football
CTA releases VAR audio from Atlético's win over Real Madrid
Referee Ortiz Arias and VAR Trujillo Suárez talk through Romero's booking and Huijsen's red card in Atlético's 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid.
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Rugby
Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses coaching staff on consultancy deal
Former France defence coach Shaun Edwards will work with John Mitchell's England women through the WXV Global Series, including the North America tour.
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Basketball
A'ja Wilson First in WNBA History With Multiple 1,000-Point Seasons
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson scored 30 in a 98:77 win over Seattle to reach 1,021 points this season, after first passing 1,000 in 2024.
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Basketball
Kawhi Leonard Told Suitors He'd Extend Only With Raptors or Spurs
Insider Marc Stein reports Leonard warned Miami, Minnesota and Detroit before his Toronto trade; the 35-year-old is eligible for a two-year, $126m extension.
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Football
Real Madrid may face RFEF action over late restart vs Atlético
Referee Ortiz Arias noted Real Madrid's five-minute delay before the second half of the derby; a warning is likely for a first offence, a fine up to €3,000 possible.
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Ice hockey
Sibir's Kuznetsov played through knee problem in win over Sochi
Sibir coach Yaroslav Luzenkov says Yevgeny Kuznetsov's knee locked up in warm-up; tests at home will decide if he plays in the coming home games.
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Football
Juventus condemn fans who turned backs during Mazzola tribute
The club called it a lack of respect as a Curva Sud group faced away in the minute's silence for Sandro Mazzola; a fine is likely and Panatta urged bans.
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Basketball
Arenas: Pat Riley's system makes Heat perfect fit for Giannis
Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas says Pat Riley's proven formula, from Shaquille O'Neal to LeBron James, will make Miami champions again with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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American football
Taylor Swift Points to Ring After Travis Kelce Touchdown
Taylor Swift pointed to her engagement ring from the stands as Travis Kelce scored, and Kansas City beat Indianapolis 33:30 in overtime on 21 September.
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Rugby
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea to miss rest of year after surgery
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea will be out for the rest of the year after shoulder surgery, missing the November Nations Championship games against Scotland, Wales and England.
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Basketball
Jayson Tatum on LeBron James joining the 76ers: I was happy for the NBA
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said he was glad for the NBA after LeBron James moved to the 76ers, citing huge hype and a highly competitive season ahead.
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Ice hockey
Kevin Hayes retires from hockey after five games for Ak Bars
Ex-NHL forward Kevin Hayes ended his career after five KHL games for Ak Bars without a point, saying his body no longer lets him play at his level.
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Football
Monaco reportedly want up to €30m for Aleksandr Golovin
Spartak's €19m bid was turned down, Monaco reportedly want €25-30m, and Zenit and Saudi clubs are also interested, while his agent says Golovin will return.
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Ice hockey
Florida sign Sami Salminen to two-year entry-level contract
Former Denver forward Sami Salminen picks pro hockey over a fifth NCAA year and becomes a free agent, leaving New Jersey without his draft rights.
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Ice hockey
Dorofeev on Stanley Cup final loss: It will hurt for a while
Rangers forward Pavel Dorofeev says losing the 2026 Stanley Cup final with Vegas to Carolina will keep hurting for a while, but he expects it to make him stronger.
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Football
Cole Palmer set to withdraw from Tuchel's England squad
Chelsea's Cole Palmer is reportedly set to miss England's four-game break through injury or load management, with Rashford and Mainoo also doubtful.
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Ice hockey
Quinn Hughes Can Name His Own Terms to Stay With Wild
Insider Michael Russo says Minnesota's Bill Guerin will agree to any term and salary Quinn Hughes asks for, up to the NHL maximum of $20.8 million a year.
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Basketball
Luka Doncic Shares Heartfelt Message for His Daughters
The Lakers star is back in the US after a summer in Slovenia with his two daughters and posted photos of them amid his ongoing custody case in court.
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American football
Eagles beat Titans as turf hits 157F at Nissan Stadium
Nick Sirianni needed an IV and players' shoes melted as turf hit 157F in Nashville, where the Eagles won 24-20 and the Titans lost a second straight game.
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Basketball
Windhorst: LeBron's New Teams Never Start Fast, Sixers Need Time
ESPN's Brian Windhorst says the rebuilt 76ers with seven new players could win 44 or 58 games, and warns fans not to panic if LeBron's new team starts slowly.
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