News for 22 September 2026 Page 2 of 5
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
22 September 2026
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Cricket
The wobble seam: how cricket's bowling craft evolved
From Stuart Broad's dirty seam trick to Dewald Brevis's no-look sixes and neck guards born of Phillip Hughes's death, cricket has quietly transformed.
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Football
Andy Robertson: Liverpool 'didn't care about football' after Jota's death
The Tottenham defender says grief over Diogo Jota's death engulfed Liverpool last season, leaving new signings Wirtz and Isak unable to settle.
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Basketball
Haliburton: Durant Visited Me During Achilles Recovery
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton says Kevin Durant visited his home during Achilles rehab, while LeBron James and Stephen Curry checked in by phone too.
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Ice hockey
Omskie Krylia offer courgettes-for-tickets deal vs Yugra
The VHL farm club of Avangard Omsk lets fans swap courgettes for tickets to the Yugra match, as the team sits 23rd without a point after four rounds.
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Football
Anguissa Sidelined Again With New Adductor Injury
Napoli confirmed the Cameroon midfielder suffered a fresh low-grade adductor strain minutes after returning against Fiorentina, with recovery hopes set on the Frosinone match.
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Basketball
Žalgiris Extends Nigel Williams-Goss Through 2028
Žalgiris has signed Nigel Williams-Goss to a new deal running through 2028, replacing his previous contract that was due to expire in 2027.
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Ice hockey
Lokomotiv sign Daniil Romantsev to one-year deal
After a trial spell that began on 11 September, Lokomotiv have handed forward Daniil Romantsev a full one-year KHL contract worth 18 million roubles.
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Football
PSV's Build-Up Exposed by Twente's Pressing Trap
Twente's John van den Brom found a repeatable flaw in Peter Bosz's PSV: pressing the winger inward left PSV's full-back free every time, exploited via a midfield triangle.
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Basketball
Lakers' Local TV Deal Sets Them Apart, Says Windhorst
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says the Lakers' $180m annual local TV deal with Spectrum SportsNet exceeds what any NBA rival earns from national media combined.
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Ice hockey
Babcock Wants Nugent-Hopkins to Play Freely With McDavid
Oilers coach Mike Babcock says Ryan Nugent-Hopkins plays too cautiously alongside Connor McDavid and wants him to play at full strength this season.
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Cricket
Adil Rashid ruled out of Sri Lanka ODI series
England's leg-spinner will miss all three ODIs against Sri Lanka with a right hand injury, with Rehan Ahmed drafted into the squad.
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Football
Mbappé: Mother Wanted Liverpool Move Over PSG
Mbappé revealed he came close to joining Liverpool in 2017 after a secret jet meeting with Klopp, but chose PSG to play in his home city first.
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Basketball
Trae Young: Ready to Return to His Best
The Washington guard says he's healthy again after a season cut short by injuries and is eager for a fresh start with his new team.
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Ice hockey
Gomolyako: Kantserov Has What It Takes for NHL
Ex-Metallurg sporting director Sergei Gomolyako says forward Roman Kantserov, now with Chicago, is mobile, powerful and versatile enough to stick in the NHL.
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Ice hockey
KHL and Fonbet Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
The KHL marks a decade of cooperation with title partner Fonbet, highlighting charity programs and events like the FONBET All-Star Game.
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Basketball
Nico Berg Set to Lead Dallas Medical Staff
Dallas are close to appointing former Canada footballer Nico Berg as head of their medical staff, replacing Johan Bilsborough, per Marc Stein.
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Football
Mikel Arteta agrees new long-term Arsenal contract
Arteta has reached agreement on an improved long-term deal with Arsenal, including a significant pay rise, ending months of contract talks.
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Ice hockey
Yegor Afanasyev Praises Avangard's NHL-Level Conditions
Avangard forward Yegor Afanasyev says the club's facilities rival the NHL and that he has warmed to life in Omsk after settling in over the past month.
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Football
Simon Jordan urges Martin O'Neill to fight for Celtic job
Jordan wants a more defiant response from O'Neill after Celtic lost three games in a week, including two Old Firm defeats to Rangers, leaving his future uncertain.
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Basketball
Ryan Smith backs Steve Ballmer over NBA investigation
Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Ballmer accepted his punishment from the NBA probe into the Clippers, calling him a man of integrity and urging the league to move on.
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Football
Gyokeres eyes Arsenal exit as Milan, Juventus circle
Viktor Gyokeres' camp has opened talks with Milan and Juventus, with Saudi clubs also interested, after falling behind Kai Havertz at Arsenal.
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Basketball
VTB United League Spending Jumps 60% in 2025/26
The VTB United League's costs rose to 2.17 billion roubles, driven by the new WINLINE Basket Cup and a bookmaker deal worth about 600 million roubles.
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Ice hockey
Kozhevnikov: Too Early for KHL Conclusions
Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov says teams need 15-20 games before real conclusions can be drawn about the new KHL season.
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Rugby
Premiership Rugby marks 30th season
English club rugby's top flight kicks off its 30th season, with chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor framing the milestone as a pivot toward greater stability.
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