News for 23 September 2026 Page 4 of 7
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23 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Dynamo Weighing Trade for Letunov
Maxim Letunov, who joined from Torpedo this summer, has zero points in 8 KHL games and a minus-5 rating, prompting Dynamo to explore trade options.
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Cricket
Will Jacks stars for England after appendix surgery scare
The all-rounder took five wickets for 22 runs against Sri Lanka just four weeks after an emergency appendectomy nearly kept him out of the series.
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Rugby
Japan Beat Fiji to Win Pacific Nations Cup 2026
Eddie Jones's side won 20:15 in Tokyo, avenging two straight final defeats to Fiji and claiming their first title since 2019, rising to ninth in the World Rugby rankings.
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Football
Teenager denies racist message to Jess Carter
A 19-year-old from Chigwell has pleaded not guilty to sending England defender Jess Carter a racist Instagram message during Euro 2025; trial set for 3 March.
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Basketball
Baskonia may cut Alex Len over foot injury
Len passed a foot exam before joining but felt pain again in his first training session with Baskonia, which left him off the Spanish Super Cup roster.
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Basketball
Nikola Milutinović a doubt for Baskonia clash
Olympiacos travel to face Baskonia in their EuroLeague opener with centre Nikola Milutinović battling a thigh injury diagnosed as tendinitis.
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Football
GD Louro Player Detained After Brawl Injures Rival
A friendly between FC Roriz and GD Louro turned violent after alleged racist abuse, leaving a 22-year-old unconscious and a Louro player facing court.
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Cricket
Dan Lawrence falls for 65 again at Edgbaston
Bowled off his own bat for 65 in the third Test against Pakistan, Dan Lawrence saw another chance at a maiden Test century slip away.
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Basketball
Vezenkov and Montero Lead Euroleague MVP Race
Olympiacos general managers' survey favors Sasha Vezenkov and Jean Montero as top contenders to win the 2026/27 Euroleague MVP award.
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Football
Garnacho's Aston Villa struggles draw La Liga interest
Just 31 minutes played since his loan from Chelsea, Garnacho has fallen behind Villa's left-flank options as Spanish clubs monitor his situation.
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Football
Rodolfo urges quick end to Russia's international ban
Ex-Lokomotiv and Akhmat defender Rodolfo says a Russia-Brazil friendly would be hard to arrange politically, but hopes FIFA's ban is lifted soon.
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Ice hockey
Shutov, Zamula, Goldobin named KHL players of the week
Barys goaltender Andrei Shutov stopped all 51 shots he faced, while CSKA's Zamula, SKA's Goldobin and rookie Shcherbakov also took weekly honors.
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Basketball
Vezenkov, Nunn and Fournier Top EuroLeague 2026/27 Rankings
Eurohoops named its top EuroLeague players of the season, with Olympiacos and Panathinaikos claiming seven of the top ten spots led by Vezenkov, Nunn and Fournier.
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Ice hockey
Daniel Vladar injures hand in Flyers' pre-season loss
Philadelphia goaltender Daniel Vladar hurt his right hand in a collision during a 1-5 pre-season defeat to Boston, the Flyers' second injury of the pre-season.
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Ice hockey
Sary-Arka Handed 0:5 Default Loss in Kazakhstan League
Sary-Arka's home game against Arlan was called off after no ambulance crew was present at the arena, resulting in a 0:5 forfeit loss.
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Football
Javier Aguirre named new Valencia head coach
Valencia appointed Javier Aguirre after a week of talks, fresh off leading Mexico to the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup; he'll be presented on 28 September.
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Basketball
Denver Leads Race for Ryan Nembhard
Denver is the frontrunner to sign Ryan Nembhard once Charlotte waives him, insider Marc Stein reports, with a two-way deal likely for the guard.
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Football
John Terry Urges Xabi Alonso to Ditch Zonal Marking
The Chelsea legend says Alonso must scrap zonal marking after a 3-0 loss at Brentford left the Blues 10th, winless in three and the league's most-scored-against side.
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Ice hockey
CAS to Hear Russia's Appeal Against IIHF Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will rule on 22 October on the Russian Ice Hockey Federation's appeal against continued exclusion from IIHF events.
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Basketball
Brandon Miller nears Amen Thompson-level extension
The Hornets forward is in active talks on a deal reportedly worth around $208m over five years, mirroring the contract Amen Thompson signed with the Rockets.
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Basketball
Tyrese Maxey on his bond with LeBron James
Maxey says he and LeBron James, now his 76ers teammate at 41, have become genuine friends despite training together as "colleagues" each morning.
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Football
David Alaba set to join Udinese as free agent
The 34-year-old defender, without a club since leaving Real Madrid, has reached a verbal agreement with Udinese and is finalising the formal steps to sign.
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Ice hockey
NHL Weighs Expansion to 33 Teams
The NHL Board of Governors revisited 33-team expansion for the first time since June, with Texas and Atlanta among candidate markets and a decision expected by year's end.
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Football
Vinicius Junior's place at Real Madrid under scrutiny
Vinicius Jr nearly left for Arsenal last summer before signing a new deal to 2032; now his dip in form has Mourinho weighing benching him.
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