News for 25 September 2026 Page 2 of 3
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
25 September 2026
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Basketball
Michael Finley promoted to senior director at Dallas Mavericks
Michael Finley has been promoted to senior director of player, alumni and community relations at the Dallas Mavericks, one of the few from the previous management to stay after summer changes.
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Ice hockey
Rotenberg plans Red Machine academy in Krasnoyarsk after meeting governor
Roman Rotenberg and Krasnoyarsk governor Mikhail Kotyukov agreed on hockey expansion, including a new academy and the Red Machine DVOR social program for youth.
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Football
Ronaldo frustrated as Portugal edge Wales in Nations League
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a chance and saw a goal ruled out as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 thanks to João Félix's strike in the 22nd minute.
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Basketball
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to increase off-ball play
Oklahoma City Thunder guard plans to reduce ball-handling duties to improve efficiency after playoff struggles, following success with Canadian national team.
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Ice hockey
Metallurg director Zhloba praises solid start to season
Metallurg Omsk sits top of the East division with 13 points from 16 available after six wins from eight matches. Director Aleksey Zhloba calls the start solid.
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Football
Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga demand FIFA reform
Europe's top four leagues issue a joint statement calling for governance changes at FIFA, citing lack of consultation on the international match calendar and commercial rights.
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Football
Football: the main stories of 24.09.2026
Jürgen Klopp’s first match as Germany manager ended in a stalemate against the Netherlands, a team he once managed. The match was frantic from the start, with the visitors dominating possession but…
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24 September 2026
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Ice hockey
NHL stars and coaches face pressure in 2026/27
The Score names Auston Matthews, Leo Carlsson, Jakub Dobes and coaches Cooper, Carbery, Worsofski among NHL figures under heavy scrutiny next season.
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Basketball
Jasikevicius: Fenerbahce must control tempo against Virtus Bologna
Fenerbahce coach Sarunas Jasikevicius outlines strategy for EuroLeague opener. He emphasizes controlling pace against Virtus Bologna's high-tempo attack on September 25.
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Football
Klopp admits Germany can improve after Nations League draw
Jürgen Klopp says Germany can improve after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League. The new coach praised the intensity but noted the performance needs to reach a higher level. Musiala and Havertz are doubtful with injuries.
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Basketball
Nick Wheeler-Babb on Crvena Zvezda squad changes
New arrival Nick Wheeler-Babb discusses the impact of Crvena Zvezda's summer overhaul, noting that a reshuffled squad creates uncertainty for opponents.
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Ice hockey
Ice hockey: the main stories of 24.09.2026
The death of Alexander Kuzmenko, head coach of the National Hockey Centre and father of Andrei Kuzmenko, is confirmed by six sources. He died after a bear attack in Tuva. The news arrives with the…
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Basketball
Basketball: the main stories of 24.09.2026
Gregg Popovich has married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his successor as Spurs head coach. The 77-year-old is recovering from a stroke that ended his coaching career, but the union…
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Ice hockey
Severstal coach Kozyriev hails team progress after 5:2 win
Andrei Kozyriev says Severstal showed good hockey in a 5:2 victory over Avtomobilist, noting the squad is still being built and moving forward steadily.
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Football
UEFA warns of Premier League transfer dominance
UEFA executive director Andrea Traverso highlights a 'two-speed system' in European football, citing the £4bn Premier League spend as larger than the next eight countries combined.
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Basketball
SKAI offers Greek basketball league 50 million euros for TV rights
Greek basketball league receives higher offer from SKAI for 2026/27 season, with options for 26 million euros or 50 million euros for extended broadcasting rights.
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Ice hockey
Sochi coach Mironov: Hard to play hockey with zero goals
Andrey Mironov says Sochi struggle to score after a 0-3 loss to Torpedo, leaving them 11th in the Western Conference with only two points from seven games.
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Football
Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Denmark
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a 3-2 victory over Denmark in their UEFA Nations League opener at Ullevaal Stadion.
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Basketball
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka names Luka Doncic the world's best offensive player
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka declares Luka Doncic the premier offensive talent in basketball, stating the club is satisfied with the roster built to support the 27-year-old's skill set.
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Ice hockey
Torpedo beat Sochi 3-0 despite nervous start, says coach Isakov
Head coach Alexei Isakov says Torpedo overcame nerves to beat Sochi 3-0. Goalkeeper Dmitry Shugaev made 19 saves in the KHL victory.
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Basketball
Redik: Lakers cannot be rebuilt around Luka in one off-season
Lakers coach JJ Redik says the team has depth and defensive strength but warns that a full rebuild around Luka Doncic is not possible in a single off-season.
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Football
Klopp denied debut win as Gakpo strikes late for Netherlands
Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge of Germany ended in a 1-1 draw after Cody Gakpo struck a late equaliser for the Netherlands. Felix Nmecha had put the visitors in front, but Gakpo's stoppage-time volley prevented a perfect start for Klopp.
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Football
Sayed Abu Farhi sent off for corner flag celebration vs Austria
Israel forward Sayed Abu Farhi was sent off after celebrating his equalizer against Austria with a corner flag, mimicking a gun. Austria won 3-1 in the Nations League.
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Figure skating
Tarasova praises Alexander Plushenko as a hard worker
Soviet hockey coach Tatiana Tarasova calls Alexander Plushenko a well-mannered, hard-working athlete. She advises him to ignore media attention and listen to his father, figure skating legend Yevgeni Plushenko.
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