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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dzeko to end 19-year international career with Bosnia-Herzegovina next month
Schalke’s Edin Dzeko, center, celebrates scoring during the German soccer cup match between Hallescher FC and FC Schalke 04 in Halle, Germany, Monday Aug. 24, 2026. (Hendrik Schmidt/dpa via AP)
The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs
Iliman Ndiaye (£65m), Savio (£75m) and Carlos Baleba (£70m) moved between English clubs for fees which could not be achieved outside the Premier League
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Cyclones new QB Jaylen Raynor hopes to win games as quickly as he wins friends
Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor speaks to reporters at the team’s NCAA college football media day, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Eric Olson)
· Eric Olson
Tadej Pogacar chances of being fit for World Championships described as 'not realistic' | The National
Tadej Pogacar is out of hospital following his race-ending crash at the Vuelta a Espana, but his chances of being fit for this month's World Championships have been described as “not realistic”.
· Gareth Cox
The Wizard pierces through Dockers to score
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Messi to get mid-game tribute by soccer teams across Argentina
A man walks past by a mural of Argentina soccer player Lionel Messi in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and other star-name free agents offered chance with Dubai club Arabian Falcons | The National
Some of the world’s best known, albeit out of contract, players have been urged to play in Dubai and not “sit on the sidelines”.
· Paul Radley
Arsenal bank on continuity after big names elude them late in transfer window
Could the vain pursuit of ‘dream’ signings such as Vinícius Júnior at the expense of all-round strengthening come to haunt the champions?
· Ed Aarons
How 'brave' small-town club is shaking up German soccer
Elversberg’s Cole Campbell celebrates after scoring during a Bundesliga soccer match between Elversberg and Bayer Leverkusen, in Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (Harald Tittel/dpa via AP)
· James Ellingworth
Fenerbahce players Guendouzi, Greenwood charged by UEFA
Fenerbahce’s Matteo Guendouzi, right, vies for the ball with Galatasaray’s Lucas Torreira during a Turkish Super Lig soccer match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)
Haas sin binned as ref cracks down on Broncos
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The WSL returns bigger than ever and with a mouthwatering title race
At the top end, the title race is wide open from the outset, with Manchester City bidding to retain their crown
· Suzanne Wrack
Abu Dhabi’s driverless racing league set for Saturday’s international debut | The National
This weekend, driverless race cars will take to one of motorsport’s most historic circuits as the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League stages its first multi-car race outside Yas Marina Circuit.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Inter fullback Dimarco wins top honor at Italian players’ association awards
Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco celebrates at the end of a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Monza, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Haas monsters over in farewell game
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Arch Manning and Texas open against Texas State eyeing return to CFP
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for a receiver during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan, Dec. 31, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
· Jim Vertuno
Trinidad Chambliss and No. 9 Ole Miss open season in Nashville against No. 24 Louisville
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) throws during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game against Georgia on Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
· Teresa M Walker
No. 4 Notre Dame faces off with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr looks to throw during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
· Steve Megargee
Smart's 'point of emphasis' for No. 3 Georgia is run game in season opener against Tennessee State
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game against Mississippi, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, file)
· Charles Odum
No. 24 Louisville gets marquee test against No. 9 Ole Miss to headline ACC's Week 1 slate
Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) stiff arms Pittsburgh linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) on a carry during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
· Aaron Beard
No. 6 Indiana turns page as it begins title defense against North Texas
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches during warm ups before the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
· Michael Marot
US striker Balogun at the center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Haas leads team out in Broncos farewell
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606 miles in six days: teacher Megan Eckert chases ultrarunning history – and a men’s record
At this week’s world championship, the women’s record holder who once feared a 5K will try to top her own 144-hour distance – and beat the US men’s mark
· Emily Halnon
Russia’s equestrian federation latest to be allowed back into international sporting fold
Move follows International Olympic Committee’s decision to lift suspension of Russian Olympic Committee, with several sports following
· Reuters
Russia’s equestrian federation latest to be allowed back into international sporting fold
Move follows International Olympic Committee’s decision to lift suspension of Russian Olympic Committee, with several sports following
· Reuters
A courtroom near LSU becomes the focus of college football and NCAA eligibility for pros
LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin speaks during a news conference at the LSU Football Operations Facility in Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 4, 2026. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)
· Brett Martel
With a new-look roster and no A'ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
Breanna Stewart (10) and Chelsea Gray (8) of United States attend a training session ahead of the match between China and United States during the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
· Doug Feinberg
Big Ten slate features No. 2 Oregon hosting Boise State
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) throws a pass during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
· Steve Megargee
Payne Run Out
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Mourinho says Real Madrid has opened disciplinary case against Raúl Asencio
Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Levante in Madrid, Spain, on Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has twice won the Italian Grand Prix, in 2019 and 2024
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Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display
VfL Osnabruck have never played in the Bundesliga
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‘Cheat code’: Wilson cleared to play in Shute Shield decider after Wallabies standby call
Easts coach Ben Batger admits he had a “heart attack” on Sunday when, less than a week out from the Shute Shield grand final, he was informed he may lose his best player.
· Iain Payten
Sumo to make UAE debut at All-Star event in Abu Dhabi | The National
Sumo wrestling is set to make its UAE debut when athletes of the All-Star Sumo Competition land in Abu Dhabi later this month.
· The National
Pitt hosts Miami (Ohio) in the season opener for both schools
Overall offense: 337.6 yards per game (106th in FBS)
DJ Lagway to make Baylor debut vs Auburn in Week 1 neutral-site showdown in Atlanta
Total offense: 451.1 yards per game (18th in FBS)
Arizona kicks off third season under Brent Brennan against Northern Arizona
Overall offense: 409.5 yards per game (31st in FCS)
'Trying to make me emotional?': Boyd on his journey to Maroons job
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Sydney Swan Nick Blakey tells associates he wants to be traded
Suspended Sydney Swans player Nick Blakey has indicated to associates he wants to be traded at the end of the season following a deterioration in his relationship with the club.
· Sam McClure
In an AFL world of corporate-style spin, we shouldn’t slam North’s leaders for speaking their ‘Clarko’ truth
September 3, 2026 — 6:46pm
· Jake Niall
Argentine league to pause games this weekend to honour Messi after his retirement
Lionel Messi played a key role in knocking England out of the 2026 World Cup in the semi-finals
· Bbcsport
South Africa probes low-flying passenger Jets at rugby match
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said Wednesday.
· AfricaNews
Queiroz is back as Ghana coach 2 months after resigning
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz arrives before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Colombia in Kansas City, Mo., on July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Migrant plight and local anger divide Spain's Ceuta one month after influx
Otman Ianaya risked his life swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. One month on, he and thousands of migrants remain stranded, dividing locals in the increasingly tense north African city.
· AFP
Mariners host the Athletics to open 4-game series
Athletics (54-86, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (66-74, third in the AL West)
On this day in Korea - September 4, 1994: Taekwondo becomes Olympic sport
Taekwondo achieved formal international recognition as the International Olympic Committee approved it as an official medal sport. During the 103rd IOC Congress in Paris, delegates officially voted to include the discipline. The martial art emphasizes speed, agility high-kicking techniques and disciplined mental str…
· Yu doo-ho
'You better not ghost me on Snapchat!': Erling Haaland says goodbye to Omar Marmoush | The National
A heartwarming video of the moment Erling Haaland discovered Manchester City teammate Omar Marmoush was leaving the club is doing the rounds on social media.
· Steve Luckings