News for 22 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
22 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Kudashov Slams Avtomobilist's Errors After Loss
Avtomobilist coach Alexei Kudashov criticized his team's puck-handling mistakes as "kindergarten" level following a 2:3 defeat to Shanghai Dragons.
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Football
Celtic Back Martin O'Neill After Painful Week
CEO Michael Nicholson pledges full support for O'Neill following the Rangers defeat and Champions League collapse, as focus turns to the Premiership and Europa League.
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Basketball
Fenerbahçe beat Beşiktaş to win Turkish Super Cup
Wade Baldwin scored 13 points and Braxton Key added a double-double as Fenerbahçe defeated Beşiktaş 72:59 to claim the season's first trophy.
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Football
Mbappé Ruled Out of France Training With Flu Symptoms
The Real Madrid forward and France captain skipped Monday's session with flu-like symptoms but remains expected to start Friday's Nations League opener against Turkey.
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American football
Derwin James Rips Chargers After 0-2 Start
Safety Derwin James blasted the Chargers' effort following a 14-26 loss to the Raiders, saying the team looks like "trash" after consecutive losses to open the season.
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Basketball
Kawhi Leonard signs two-year extension with Raptors
The forward agreed a $115m deal with a 2028/29 player option, aiming to stay with Toronto after averaging 27.8 points last season with the Clippers.
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Ice hockey
Mikael Granlund Named Anaheim Ducks Captain
The 34-year-old Finn becomes the Ducks' 10th captain, succeeding Radko Gudas after a 41-point regular season in 2025/26.
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Basketball
Trae Young impressed by A.J. Dybantsa at Washington
Washington's Trae Young praised rookie A.J. Dybantsa, the 2026 NBA draft's No. 1 pick, saying every impression since meeting him has been positive.
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Football
Pulisic Ends 266-Day Drought in Milan Win Over Lecce
Christian Pulisic scored 14 minutes into his first Milan start of the season in a 3-0 win over Lecce, ending a long goal drought and boosting his contract talks.
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Ice hockey
Tula Governor Orders Help for Struggling HC AKM
Dmitry Milyaev told officials to seek aid for HC AKM Tula after reports that three club teams could shut down on 28 September over lack of funding.
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Football
Man United Held at Fulham as Arsenal, Chelsea Falter
Arsenal and Chelsea both dropped points, Tottenham lost despite scoring twice, and Manchester United stayed winless under pressure on Carrick after a Fulham draw.
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Basketball
Pelicans-Spurs NBA Games in Paris and Manchester Sell Out
About one million fans registered interest in tickets for the January 2027 Pelicans-Spurs regular-season games, a record for NBA games in Europe.
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Ice hockey
Brind'Amour: Hurricanes' Roster Battle Has Thinned Out
Carolina's head coach says fewer spots are up for grabs in camp than in past years, with Alexander Nikishin's RFA standoff the lone exception.
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Basketball
Real Madrid Win Euroleague Super Cup
Real Madrid earned €580,000 after beating Dubai and Olympiacos to claim the first-ever Euroleague Super Cup, the debut trophy of coach Pedro Martinez's tenure.
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Football
Kanchelskis Declines to Comment on Ex-Wife's Split
Dynamo Bryansk coach Andrei Kanchelskis avoided discussing his ex-wife Inna's breakup with singer Stas Mikhailov, calling it not his business.
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Basketball
Rytas and Boca Juniors win at FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Rytas thrashed RSSB Tigers 107:89 and Boca Juniors beat Beijing Royal Fighters 88:78 as the group stage opened in Singapore on 22 September.
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Ice hockey
Belov Criticizes Neftekhimik's Signing of Lovell
Ex-Ak Bars coach Valery Belov questioned why Neftekhimik signed defenceman Tim Lovell instead of developing a VHL prospect, citing his weak performances.
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Basketball
Žalgiris: Euroleague transfer rules need more order
Žalgiris sporting director Gediminas Navickas says Panathinaikos pursued Nigel Williams-Goss mid-contract, and calls for clearer Euroleague transfer regulations.
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Football
Vinícius Júnior's slump worries Real Madrid
One goal in eight games has Real Madrid concerned about Vinícius Júnior's form, with Mourinho weighing his place amid Mbappé's hot streak.
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Ice hockey
Olimpbet Extends VKhL Partnership Through 2028
The bookmaker has renewed its deal as title partner of Russia's VKhL hockey championship for two more years, signed at Moscow's Olimp Arena.
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American football
Matthew Stafford Moves to Sixth on NFL's TD Passing List
Stafford threw four touchdown passes as the Rams beat the Giants 28-6, passing Philip Rivers for sixth on the NFL's all-time passing touchdowns list.
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Basketball
Julius Randle: I Copied LeBron James's Pre-Game Habit
Julius Randle told ESPN's Brian Windhorst that LeBron James inspired him to arrive at arenas hours early to work on his shot alone before big playoff games.
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Football
Real Madrid Accuse Tebas of Targeting Club
Real Madrid issued a strong statement against La Liga president Javier Tebas, accusing him of repeatedly discrediting the club after his comments on refereeing bias.
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Ice hockey
Kamensky: Ovechkin Deserves a Farewell Match
KHL vice-president Valeri Kamensky says Alexander Ovechkin should play a farewell match and could eventually suit up for Dynamo Moscow.
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