News for 29 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
29 September 2026
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Basketball
Karl-Anthony Towns Willing to Take Knicks Discount
Towns is open to a below-market extension like Brunson's, but says the cut the Knicks want is too steep as tax-apron concerns stall talks.
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Ice hockey
Nikitin: CSKA Must Stay Cool After 6:5 Win Over SKA
CSKA held on for a 6:5 KHL win after leading 6:3, as coach Igor Nikitin urged composure and SKA's Larionov praised his team's fighting character despite the loss.
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Ice hockey
Kovalenko: CSKA conceded far too much vs SKA
CSKA forward Nikolai Kovalenko, who scored twice, said the team must tighten defensively after a wild 6-5 KHL win over SKA.
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Basketball
Onsi Saleh explains Hawks' summer moves
Atlanta's basketball operations chief says Lu Dort's defense and physicality were targeted additions, and will also push Jalen Johnson's development.
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Football
Raul Asencio nears surgery on tibia injury
The Real Madrid centre-back may finally operate on a fracture that has bothered him since January, a decision that would sideline him for two to three months.
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Ice hockey
Waddell: Columbus Still Unsure Why Marchenko Wanted Out
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell says he never got a direct explanation from Kirill Marchenko or his camp before the winger's trade to Toronto.
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Basketball
Valencia Basket Closes In On Euroleague Franchise
Valencia is among 11 clubs set for permanent Euroleague membership, with journalist Juan Carlos Villena reporting the Spanish side is nearly certain to make the final list.
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Football
Guinea-Bissau stun Nigeria 3-0 in AFCON qualifying
Franculino, Mama Baldé and Alvaro Djaló scored as Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria to lead Group L with two wins from two games in AFCON 2027 qualifying.
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Basketball
Adomaitis Set to Return as Lithuania Head Coach
Four presidential candidates have agreed to offer Dainius Adomaitis the Lithuania national team job, with confirmation expected before the 14 October federation election.
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Ice hockey
CSKA edge SKA 6-5 for sixth straight KHL win
Pavel Karnaukhov scored a hat-trick as CSKA held off SKA in an 11-goal thriller in Moscow, extending their winning run and handing Igor Larionov's side its first loss in five games.
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Ice hockey
Russian Hockey Marks 80th Anniversary With Yearlong Program
Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov has formed a committee to run events for hockey's 80th anniversary, running through May 2027 with a peak in December 2026.
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Football
Scaloni: No. 10 Retired Until Messi's Farewell vs Benin
Lionel Scaloni says no Argentina player will wear the No. 10 shirt in upcoming friendlies, keeping it retired until Messi's farewell against Benin on 6 October.
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Basketball
Victor Wembanyama on Losing the NBA Finals with the Spurs
The Spurs center admitted the Finals loss left him with sleepless nights as San Antonio now faces a 100-plus game season ahead.
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Ice hockey
Grishin: fatigue behind Neftekhimik's loss to Amur
Neftekhimik coach Igor Grishin blamed a tough road trip and fatigue for the 0:1 KHL defeat to Amur, though he called the overall trip a success.
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Football
Lamine Yamal strikes early again for Spain vs Croatia
Yamal opened the scoring in the 2nd minute against Croatia, matching his early goal versus England, taking his season tally to 16 goal involvements in 10 games.
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Basketball
AJ Dybantsa: I Don't Feel Pressure at the Wizards
The No. 1 pick says a veteran-laden Washington roster lets him learn from All-Stars instead of carrying the rebuild alone.
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Football
Čeferin urges Infantino to resign as FIFA president
UEFA's Čeferin publicly challenged Infantino's leadership, citing plans to sell World Cup rights and the Trump peace prize decision.
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Ice hockey
Thomas Chabot Named New Senators Captain
Ottawa has appointed Thomas Chabot as its 11th captain, succeeding Brady Tkachuk, who departed for Florida in the offseason.
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Basketball
Jae Crowder Leads Villeurbanne Past Maccabi in EuroLeague
Crowder scored 19 points as Villeurbanne beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 84:74, the first EuroLeague game for both the forward and head coach Tony Parker.
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Rugby
Jack Willis eyes possible Ireland switch from England
Twice named Top 14 player of the year, Toulouse flanker Jack Willis is eligible for Ireland but doubts a provincial-rule exception will ever come his way.
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Motorsport
Alonso extends Aston Martin contract into 2027
The 45-year-old Spaniard will race a record 24th F1 season after signing on, with team-mate Lance Stroll also staying at Aston Martin.
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Football
Pedri left out as Spain face Croatia in Nations League
Luis de la Fuente benches Pedri for Spain's home clash with Croatia, starting Fabian Ruiz, Zubimendi and Fermin Lopez instead in midfield.
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Ice hockey
Guberniev Wants Ovechkin Statue on Venus or Mars
Commentator Dmitri Guberniev responded to Vladislav Tretyak's statue idea for Ovechkin, proposing a giant Russian-American monument on Venus or Mars.
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Basketball
Anthony Davis delays new Wizards contract talks
Washington's star centre says he'll focus on the season first, with front-office extension talks to resume only after it ends.
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