Journos share Man Utd team news live from Carrington as Shaw & Rashford updates issues
Manchester United have taken to the grass at Carrington this morning in preparation for their midweek Champions League opener.
The Red Devils kick off their UCL campaign at home to reigning Azerbaijan league champions Sabah tomorrow night at 8pm.
In their opening three league fixtures, Sabah have scored eight goals without conceding once.
Meanwhile, United have got off to a mixed start in the Premier League, having won, drawn and lost thus far.

KMI panel admit ref missed penalty & red card in Arsenal match
The Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have unanimously agreed that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa, and that Ian Maatsen should have been sent off.

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The Premier League’s Key Match Incident Panel have reviewed Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa and unanimously concluded that the Gunners should have had a penalty for a late foul on Bruno Guimaraes.

Manchester United set to miss out on top defender target
Lewis Hall Stays at Newcastle as Manchester United Suffer Transfer Blow

Manchester United have been dealt a sharp setback in their search for a left-back, with TEAMtalk reporting that Lewis Hall has agreed a new multi-year contract with Newcastle United. It is a decision that feels significant for both clubs, and perhaps even more significant for the player himself, because it underlines where Newcastle believe they are going and where United are still struggling to convince elite young talent to follow.

FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga Matchday 4: The Top 5 Standout Performers

Matchday 4 in the 2. Bundesliga brought another round of wild scorelines, tactical masterclasses, and match-winning individual displays. From brick-wall goalkeeping to clinical brace-heroics, these five players defined the weekend…
Kōji Miyoshi (Bochum)

Miyoshi was an absolute sensation away at Dynamo Dresden. Operating as the team’s creative engine, the Japanese playmaker netted a brilliant first-half brace and controlled the tempo to lead Bochum to a crucial 2–1 victory on the road. (Fotmob Rating: 9.

Robin Raikkonen, son of former F1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, has signed with Red Bull at just 11 years of age.
Red Bull have secured one of the most coveted young drivers in the sport, with Raikkonen set to join the Red Bull Junior Team and become part of the team’s development programme from 2027.
Raikkonen has been a sensation in karting throughout his childhood, with success following in national and international Rotax and WSK championships.

The New York Giants released their unofficial Week 1 depth chart on Tuesday ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys.
These listings are never final. John Harbaugh has said starters can rotate, and the chart already uses shared backup slots at running back.
Still, several placements jumped off the page. A fourth-year corner sits ahead of the team’s highest-paid defensive back. A veteran is listed as the starting defensive end. Three running backs share the second string. The receiver room looks thinner after a late roster cut.

Former Arsenal youngsters shine as England defeat Tanzania 5-1
Former Arsenal youngsters played prominent roles as England U20s swept aside Tanzania 5-1, with Vivienne Lia and Jessie Gale both making their mark on the tournament.

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England U20 got their first win of the tournament against Tanzania, thanks to a Rachel Maltby hat-trick and two assists from former Arsenal winger Vivienne Lia.
There was also a goal for on-loan Arsenal striker Jessie Gale.

The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel has supported the decision to award a Manchester United goal against Ipswich, despite a contentious handball involving Harry Maguire, although one panellist believed the use of the arm was deliberate.
During United’s 5-2 victory on 30 August, the ball appeared to strike Maguire’s hand as he brought it under control outside the 18-yard box. His subsequent shot was heading off-target before diverting into the net via Ipswich defender Jacob Greaves.

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) hurdles Tennessee State defensive back Mikeece Jones (3) before scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard) Colin Hubbard
Elyiss Williams showed star potential in No. 2 Georgia’s dominant season-opening win over Tennessee State.
The 6-foot-7, 255-pound Williams displayed his athleticism by diving over a tackler on a 17-yard scoring catch in the 63-3 victory. He also had a 19-yard catch.

The Baltimore Ravens will encounter one of the NFL’s most productive running backs in their season opener, and Roquan Smith is embracing the assignment. Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor will provide an immediate test for Baltimore’s revamped defense Sunday. Smith, the unit’s leader and primary communicator, would not want it any other way.

“You love the challenge of going against great running backs,” Smith said, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley.

Taylor enters the season after rushing for 1,585 yards and an NFL-high 18 touchdowns on 323 carries in 2025.

Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a match that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.

Frances Tiafoe celebrates his US Open quarter-final win over fellow American Alex Michelsen (ANGELA WEISS)
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history.
The big-hitting Shelton won 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) on Arthur Ashe stadium in a 4hr 28min classic, ending the Spaniard’s hopes of retaining his title in his first tournament back after a four-month injury absence.

BERLIN — Through three games of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the depth and balance of the United States is best captured by the absence of a dominant scorer. Sharing the ball has been key for the U.S. this tournament, with 69 assists on 92 field goals, or 75%.
The most effective distributor has been Caitlin Clark, whose 19 assists create a potentially historic average of 6.3 assists.
Clark is on pace to break the tournament record of 5.8 assists per game set by Dawn Staley in 1998. Clark has done all this while coming off the bench, playing an average of 21.9 minutes.

BERLIN — Through three games of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the depth and balance of the United States is best captured by the absence of a dominant scorer. Sharing the ball has been key for the U.S. this tournament, with 69 assists on 92 field goals, or 75%.
The most effective distributor has been Caitlin Clark, whose 19 assists create a potentially historic average of 6.3 assists.
Clark is on pace to break the tournament record of 5.8 assists per game set by Dawn Staley in 1998. Clark has done all this while coming off the bench, playing an average of 21.9 minutes.

£130m Premier League flyer clause comes in from summer 2027
Bournemouth Transfer Latest: Alex Scott, Adrien Truffert and Why Next Summer Looks Defining

Bournemouth supporters do not need sugar-coating here. The message coming out of the latest reporting is clear enough. The club held firm this summer, but the pressure is building toward a significant trading cycle next year.

According to The Athletic, Bournemouth have resisted strong interest in several of their key players, with Alex Scott, Adrien Truffert, Junior Kroupi and Rayan all part of the wider conversation around future exits.

FILE PHOTO – Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz of Team Europe in action against US’ Taylor Fritz of Team World during their singles match of the Laver Cup tennis tournament at Uber Arena. (is associated with: «Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Shelton in latest US Open finish») Christophe Gateau/dpa
Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence was ended by Ben Shelton in the latest finish to a match in US Open history.
The Spaniard was sick into a towel and gasping for breath but fought like a champion in a five-set marathon.

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AS Monaco in advanced talks over Aleksandr Golovin sale

AS Monaco are in advanced talks over the sale of Aleksandr Golovin (30), as per a report from L’Équipe. The playmaker could return to his native Russia before the closure of the transfer window on Thursday.

Golovin joined Monaco back in 2018 and is by far the most long-serving player in Filipe Luís’ squad. However, he could now be set to depart, with the transfer window in Russia still open. Monaco need to sell players, not only to decrease their wage bill, but also to ensure an injection of funds.

Week 4 comes with all teams having a conference game under their belts.
The Week 4 slate includes an 8-player ranked matchup and a big early season Flyway Conference matchup. This story provides a look at some Week 3 standout performances, games to watch in Week 4, who the state ranked Oshkosh, Fond du Lac teams are and a look at the full slate.

Nov 4, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; Jimmie Johnson talks with the media during a press conference at Phoenix Raceway. Jimmie Johnson finalized an ownership stake within the Petty GMS organization starting in 2023, and Johnson will also drive in select races for the team starting at the Daytona 500. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jimmie Johnson might have just made one of the smartest moves of NASCAR’s 2027 silly season.
Legacy Motor Club announced Wednesday that Josh Berry will take over the iconic No. 42 Toyota beginning next season, replacing John Hunter Nemechek.

When the clock hit 11 p.m. ET Tuesday night, many Americans headed for bed.
But Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz were preparing to play one of the most thrilling matches in recent tennis history.
Ultimately, at 3:33 a.m. ET, it was Shelton who prevailed.
The Gainesville native and Florida tennis legend defeated Alcaraz – the No. 2 player in the world and two-time champion – in the US Open Quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
Shelton now advances to his second US Open semifinals where he’ll face fellow American Francis Tiafoe on Friday.

Liverpool and Manchester United monitoring Premier League defender
Malick Thiaw Transfer Latest as Liverpool and Manchester United Monitor Newcastle Defender

Liverpool and Manchester United are both watching Malick Thiaw closely as they map out future defensive recruitment, according to Caught Offside. At this stage, there is no suggestion of talks or formal movement, but the Newcastle United defender has clearly entered the thinking of two clubs expected to revisit their centre-back options in the coming windows.

Where to watch Women’s Pro Baseball League playoffs: Schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for 2026 games originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League regular season is in the books; now it’s time to crown a champion.
San Francisco has been the dominant team so far, with top overall draft pick Kelsie Whitmore playing the expected starring role. The two-way standout was among the league’s top hitters during the regular season with a .

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Hundreds of Asian Games athletes in Japan were briefly evacuated from their accommodation as record rainfall lashed host city Nagoya, with competition beginning on Thursday.
Rainwater also leaked into some competition venues, with more wet weather forecast for the coming days.
About 104mm (four inches) of rain fell in an hour in part of Nagoya on Tuesday, prompting municipal officials to issue an evacuation order for parts of the city.

Rangers would need to pay at least £15m to sign Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson in January. (Football Insider)
Estrella Football Group – which holds stakes in Portuguese and Italian clubs – has resumed talks with the owners of cash-strapped Greenock Morton over a rescue plan. (Herald – subscription required)
Former Rangers captain James Tavernier’s £11,500-per-week wages at Maccabi Tel Aviv make him the highest paid player in Israeli football.

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It’s been a busy start to the 2026-27 campaign for Brighton and Fabian Hurzeler must now begin to prepare for a packed schedule of domestic and European football.
Although the Seagulls will wait until October for their Conference League league phase to start, Hurzeler’s side has endured a flurry of mixed results in their opening five games of the season.
After a bruising 4-3 loss at Stamford Bridge to transfer-foes Chelsea, Brighton were lucky to escape with a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds.

After coming up agonisingly short in last season’s Champions League final, Arsenal begin what they hope will be a glorious European campaign at Napoli.
The Gunners were beaten on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain in May, with Gabriel missing the decisive kick after a 1-1 draw.
That was after Mikel Arteta’s team topped the league phase with eight wins from eight and then went unbeaten during the knockout stages.
As for Napoli, their Champions League adventure was a big disappointment last term, as they finished in a lowly 30th place in the league phase.

Sean McVay Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams during Rams training camp at Loyola Marymount University on Mondday, August 3, 2026 in Westchester, CA.
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — The Rams finished their final practice at home Tuesday with a 16-hour flight ahead of them and little time to settle into Australia before their season opener. After departing Tuesday night, they are scheduled to arrive in Melbourne on Thursday morning, roughly 24 hours before facing the San Francisco 49ers.

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The San Francisco 49ers cannot escape the injury bug, as Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Alfred Collins suffered a serious injury.
With the 49ers currently in Melbourne to prepare for the season opener against the LA Rams, the Bay Area side are hard at work.
However, the team have been dealt a major blow, with Alfred Collins suffering an injury just days before their season tips off.

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Reds news: Elly De La Cruz makes 2026 Dodger Stadium history with monster home run appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Not a lot of things have gone right for the Cincinnati Reds this season. After their breakout campaign a few years ago, the team hasn’t quite found the same level of success they had in that year. There’s been a few bright spots, yet, but there’s been nothing that allowed the team to be a consistent threat throughout the year.

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It was a night to remember for West Ham and their 4,500-travelling support.
Skipper and club talisman Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring early, then secured victory late in a five-goal thriller at Bolton.
The result took West Ham to the top of the Championship. It was their third successive league win – the first time they have done that since December 2023.

Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park on Tuesday. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/S.F. Chronicle)

Rafael Devers was the only member of the San Francisco Giants‘ lineup Tuesday who was there in April. Even his now firm middle-of-the-order sidekick, Bryce Eldridge, didn’t come up until May.

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Michigan’s victory over Western Michigan, 13-12, at Michigan Stadium on Saturday will remain in the record books despite the controversy surrounding the dramatic ending.
The Wolverines won via the Hail Mary pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan for the walk-off touchdown.

Udinese 1-2 Lazio: Biancocelesti Maintain Perfect Record

Lazio kept their perfect start to the Serie A season alive after coming from behind to defeat Udinese 2-1 at the Bluenergy Stadium, thanks to goals from Davide Frattesi and debutant Albert Gudmundsson.
First-Half Frustrations & Mandas Heroics

Gennaro Gattuso’s side stepped onto the pitch in Udine wearing their third kit for the first time this season, aiming to build on back-to-back victories over Bologna and Genoa.

However, it was the hosts who nearly struck early.

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The Philadelphia Phillies were playing from behind all night long on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, falling behind by five runs, 5-0, through the first four innings of the contest.

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Francis Tiafoe embraced Alex Michelsen after an intense five-hour US Open match, showing heartfelt sportsmanship
Tiafoe, now a three-time US Open semifinalist, shared encouraging words with Michelsen following the victory
Fans and athletes praised Tiafoe for his compassion, calling the moment a powerful example of true sportsmanship

Francis Tiafoe is serving up world-class sportsmanship. 
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Defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95), who made one start for the 49ers last season, tore a patellar tendon in Melbourne this week and will miss the season.  (Scott Strazzante/S.F. Chronicle)

The San Francisco 49ers‘ defensive line suffered another major blow on Tuesday.
Second-year defensive lineman Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at the team’s second practice in Melbourne, coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday. Collins will be out for the season.

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Fantasy Football TE PPR Rankings Week 1: Who to start, best sleepers, top busts originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The 2026 fantasy football season is finally here, and tight end remains one of the most challenging positions to navigate week to week. The gap between an elite option and a streaming-level player can be significant, making Week 1 matchups especially important.

The first Thursday Night Football game of the 2026 NFL season is here, but it might be hard for fans to watch.
For years, NFL fans have expected the NFL Kickoff Game to be played on a Thursday night in early September, but that’s not the case this year. The 2026 season opener, a Super Bowl rematch between the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Meanwhile, the league’s first “Thursday Night Game” will kick off between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Australia on Sept. 10.

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Jeremie Boga of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma Calcio at Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Filippo Alfero – Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) | Juventus FC via Getty Images
Manuel Locatelli going under the knife to repair his newfound meniscus issue was the headliner, but it unfortunately wasn’t the only injury news that Juventus had to deal with on Tuesday.

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Week 1 is finally here and Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin are back every Tuesday for another season of Data Dump’. The two share 10 data points you need to know heading into Week 1 and identify players and teams that could have massive outputs on kickoff weekend. The two also preview the Wednesday night game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and FC Bayern Munich at Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on September 5, 2026. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
Eberl says Olise’s camp never approached him about move (Bild via @iMiaSanMia)
All summer, there were stories that Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise had an urge to make the move to Real Madrid.
For board member for sport Max Eberl, those stories were nothing more than silly rumors.
“Not at all, not a single time.

The NCAA is establishing a new standard timing protocol in the wake of the controversial decision to award Michigan an extra second despite the broadcast clock showing zeroes.

After a judge allowed the return of former NFL players to LSU, the Tigers on Tuesday added two current student-athletes to the roster, closing it at 105, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel, eliminating the ability to add Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris.

Just a week after the transfer window closed across major football leagues, a fan favorite amateur player is reportedly leaving his club to become a king.
According to multiple publications, George Kamurasi will leave his position as goalkeeper and captain for the London-based South East Dons to become king of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda.
The previous king, Oyo Nyimba, is Kamurasi’s cousin. He died at the age of 34 on August 27 while receiving cancer treatment, Reuters reports. His burial is scheduled to take place this weekend on Sept. 12.

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Cavs news: James Harden drops simple response to contract announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday announced they officially re-signed James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract extension, ending what had been a complicated matter in free agency.
Harden will enter his first full season with the Cavaliers after being acquired in a midseason trade with the Los Angeles Clippers in February in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round pick.