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Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
28 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Morozov: KHL wants a year to discuss pre-game shootout idea
KHL president Alexei Morozov says the league wants a year to discuss the pre-game shootout with clubs, and the sharp reaction did not surprise him.
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Football
Cristiano Ronaldo stays on bench as Portugal win at Norway
Ronaldo played no minutes in the Nations League win over Norway and left for the dressing room; coach Jorge Jesus says he counts on him but must talk to him.
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Cricket
Cambridge's Darshil Shah Says Bamboo Could Replace Willow in Cricket Bats
Willow clefts have doubled to £120 as demand outruns supply, and Cambridge's Darshil Shah says laminated bamboo could make a cheaper cricket bat for club players.
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Football
Joao Felix wants Europe return and Champions League football
Al-Nassr forward Joao Felix says he is happy in Saudi Arabia but plans to return to Europe, at the end of this season or next, to play in the Champions League.
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Ice hockey
Mikhailov expects Russia's IIHF status to change in 2-3 years
Two-time Olympic champion Boris Mikhailov says time is needed for Russia's return to IIHF events, while the FHR's appeal goes before the Court of Arbitration.
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Basketball
Kevin Durant on Marcus Smart: He does everything at a decent level
The Houston Rockets forward says his new team-mate has no single defining skill, as Smart can guard centres, run the offence, shoot and score inside.
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Ice hockey
Plyushchev slams Dynamo's 'cowardly hockey' under Tambiev
Former Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev says Dynamo play cowardly hockey and that Leonid Tambiev shows provincial complexes after 10 points in 10 games.
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Basketball
Miles McBride 'a little disappointed' but wants Knicks extension
The Knicks guard is entering the last year of his $13m deal after missing the August deadline, and Dolan's stance on the second apron is a key factor.
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Football
Jude Bellingham named England Player of the Year for second time
Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham wins the England fan vote again after scoring all seven of his goals at the World Cup, where England finished third.
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Football
Japan vs Venezuela: Friendly Match Preview and Broadcast Info
Japan host Venezuela in a friendly at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on 28 September, kick-off 13:25 Moscow time; see where to watch the match live online.
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Ice hockey
Bear that killed Andrei Kuzmenko's father destroyed by hunters
Hunters destroyed the bear that fatally attacked coach Alexander Kuzmenko, father of Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, in Tuva on 24 September.
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Basketball
Mavericks want to keep Dwight Powell despite roster squeeze
Dallas told Dwight Powell it will try to keep him, but Biberovic, Sasser or Cisse may have to be traded or waived to make room on the roster this season.
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Football
Kleberson puts Wagner Love and Cristiano Ronaldo on the same level
Former Manchester United player Kleberson told Sport-Express that Wagner Love and Cristiano Ronaldo are equals, though Ronaldo's individual awards stand out.
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Football
Eduardo Camavinga: Missing the World Cup Affected Me a Lot
The Real Madrid midfielder says the World Cup snub was a new kind of disappointment, admits he needs more consistency and thanks Zidane for France's call-up.
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Ice hockey
Brylin after Dinamo Minsk's 1-2 loss at Shanghai: we lacked speed
Dinamo Minsk coach Brylin says the team lost battles early, missed chances in the second period and may bring in fresh young players after the 1-2 defeat.
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Basketball
Walker Kessler's camp convinced Jazz he would leave in free agency
Marc Stein reports the Lakers' offer was not the only reason Utah traded the centre: his side said he would sign the qualifying offer and hit free agency.
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Basketball
Windhorst: Cooper Flagg reminded me of LeBron as a rookie
ESPN's Brian Windhorst says Dallas forward Cooper Flagg gets too little hype and will soon join the NBA's top 10, on a Wembanyama-level trajectory.
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Football
Lamine Yamal: Barcelona Not Here for a Stroll in Champions League
Lamine Yamal says Barcelona want to bring the Champions League trophy back to the city, and calls the Ballon d'Or a possibility after a very good start.
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Ice hockey
SKA beat Tractor 4-3 for third straight KHL win
Korotky and Miromanov each had a goal and an assist as SKA won in Chelyabinsk, their sixth win in seven games this season. Tractor have lost five of seven.
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Football
Tyrick Mitchell Draws Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea Interest
Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell is in the last year of his contract, with three big clubs watching as Palace plan talks on a new deal before the new year.
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Ice hockey
Love: Shanghai must learn to close out third periods
Shanghai beat Dynamo Minsk 2:1 in the KHL, but coach Mitch Love says the team must learn to play all 60 minutes; he praised captain Dmitry Yashkin.
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Basketball
Pistons to Waive Guard Gary Harris, Insider Michael Scotto Reports
Detroit will cut the 32-year-old guard, who joined in a six-team trade. Jalen Duren is expected to take the 15th roster spot once his new contract is settled.
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Basketball
Nikola Jokic Could Sign Record $360m Nuggets Deal Next Summer
Insider Kevin O'Connor expects Jokic to stay in Denver, where a five-year deal would be the richest in NBA history, but the club must add talent.
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Ice hockey
ESPN names Matvey Michkov top NHL breakout candidate for new season
ESPN's breakout list for the NHL season also has Wood, Perreault and Misa, while Raddysh, Johnston and Zacha are expected to take a step back.
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