News for 29 September 2026 Page 3 of 8
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
29 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Yakovlev on Leaving Sibir for Torpedo
The forward says he expected to spend his whole career in Novosibirsk and had little contact with coach Lyuzenkov before the trade.
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Basketball
Draymond Green: Warriors Were Right Fit for LeBron
Green says LeBron James decided against joining the Warriors this summer, unable to shake the two teams' long Finals rivalry despite the basketball fit.
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Football
Aston Villa sack Natalia Arroyo after winless WSL start
Villa dismissed head coach Natalia Arroyo following four games without a win, leaving the club second-bottom of the table; Brian Sørensen takes interim charge.
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Basketball
Nikola Jokić: Every NBA Player Should Play in Europe
The Nuggets star says European and national team basketball prioritize winning over stats, urging NBA players to spend six months playing there.
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Motorsport
Fernando Alonso extends contract with Aston Martin
Alonso says he wasn't in a rush to decide but still has the speed and drive to compete at the top level as he commits to Aston Martin through 2027.
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Volleyball
Sofya Kosycheva added to Myrotvorets database
Ukraine's Myrotvorets website added Russian volleyball player Sofya Kosycheva of Amurskiye Tigritsy-DVGAFK after she trained with war veterans, accusing her of backing Russia's actions.
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Basketball
Damian Lillard Reveals Post-Injury Weight Drop
The Portland guard says he now weighs 195lb (88.5kg), his lightest in a decade, after recovering from a ruptured Achilles suffered in April 2025.
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Ice hockey
Maggio Calls for Russia's Return to World Hockey
Salavat Yulaev forward Matthew Maggio says he wants Russia back at the Olympics and world championships, recalling junior clashes with Canada.
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Football
Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32
Former Manchester City youth player and England Under-18 captain Courtney Meppen-Walter has died, with ex-club Bury leading tributes from the football community.
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Ice hockey
Matt Nieto Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
The forward, who played for San Jose, Colorado and Pittsburgh, says persistent injuries forced him to end his 705-game NHL career at age 33.
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Basketball
Stephen Curry Walks Out Over Playoff Doubts
Curry left his press conference after hearing Kerr's comment that no one expects the Warriors to make the playoffs, later clarifying it wasn't aimed at the reporter.
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Football
Rafinha subbed at half-time on Brazil duty
Barcelona's in-form winger left Brazil's friendly against Australia after scoring a penalty, with the CBF citing muscular discomfort.
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Cricket
Buttler: McCullum Can Go 'All In' on T20 World Cup
England captain Jos Buttler says losing the Test coaching role has let Brendon McCullum focus solely on white-ball cricket ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.
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Basketball
Bronny James on LeBron's Move to the 76ers
Bronny James says he holds no resentment over LeBron's exit from the Lakers and is looking forward to facing his father when Philadelphia visits on Christmas Day.
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Ice hockey
Celebrini Leads Hart Trophy Race in Athletic Poll
The Athletic's 29-writer poll makes San Jose's Celebrini the top Hart Trophy pick, ahead of McDavid, MacKinnon, Barkov, Kaprizov and Draisaitl.
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Ice hockey
Dubas: No Pressure in Crosby Contract Talks
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas says talks with captain Sidney Crosby, whose deal runs through 2027, remain open with no deadline pressure on either side.
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Basketball
Malik Newman signs one-year deal with Zenit
Zenit have signed guard Malik Newman on a one-year contract after his brief spell with Dynamo-Vladivostok ended without a game played.
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Football
Endrick and Souttar clash in Brazil-Australia friendly
Tempers flared as Brazil beat Australia 4-2, with Endrick and Harry Souttar booked after a scuffle before Endrick set up Bruno Guimaraes' goal.
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Football
Fan Dies in Crush Before Zimbabwe vs DR Congo Qualifier
A supporter was fatally struck by a police crowd-control vehicle amid a crush at gate two of Harare's National Sports Stadium as the World Cup qualifier began.
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Ice hockey
Amur beat Neftekhimik, end their three-game win streak
Kirill Pilipenko's lone goal and 23 saves from Maxim Dorozhko lifted Amur to sixth in the East, while Neftekhimik stay second.
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Ice hockey
Fetisov Downplays Ovechkin's Preseason Injury Concerns
Two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov says Ovechkin's missed practices and preseason games are no cause for alarm, citing veteran scheduling arrangements.
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Basketball
Dennis Schröder: I Won't Live in the US After Retiring
The Hornets guard says he'll settle in Braunschweig and another undisclosed city once his NBA career ends, unless his son later plays there.
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Basketball
McGrady's Dream Spurs Lineup: Fox and Harper Together
Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady names his ideal Spurs starting five, pairing De'Aaron Fox with rookie Dylan Harper in the backcourt alongside Wembanyama.
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Football
Monchi apologises to Espanyol fans over Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or pick
Espanyol's sporting director says he backed Barcelona's Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or over Mbappé and Kane due to nationality, sparking fan anger.
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