Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United return feels like a marriage of convenience | Will Unwin
A lack of offers and problems in finding a replacement may be behind the move, but that does not mean it cannot work
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Aubameyang has scored in every La Liga game so far for Deportivo
Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang laughs during a warm up before an English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Dec. 16, 2020. (Peter Cziborra/Pool via AP, File)
Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper to start season on commissioner’s exempt list, AP source says
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper walks on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
· Arnie Melendrez Stapleton
England pace quartet fires again for series win over Pakistan
England’s Ollie Robinson reacts after bowling a delivery on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
· Foster Niumata
NFL places Packers' Josh Jacobs on commissioner exempt list
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the ball during a drill at the NFL football team’s training camp, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
· Steve Megargee
'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
Highlights: England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's
· Bbcsport
Justin Rose erupts after incredible 208-yard shot at Tour Championship
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· Ryan Anderson
Post-marathon blues are a real phenomenon. Here’s how to overcome them
When Katrina Quesada finished her first half-marathon, she was elated to cross the finish line.
· Abby Seaman
The Wallabies showed great signs against Argentina. Two of them were world-class
Second-rower Josh Canham continued his standout year and Max Jorgensen produced his best performance in some time in another promising display by the Wallabies in their 27-21 win over Argentina.
· Paul Cully
If these walls could talk: AFL legend Ron Barassi’s St Kilda home on the market
The St Kilda home of Melbourne legend Ron Barassi and his wife, Cherryl, is being sold, three years after the AFL great’s death, with his family saying it is “time to pass the torch”.
· Fiona Byrne, John Buckley
Lionel Messi’s ‘footballing beauty’ hailed as Miami crush Montreal; MLS roundup
Messi nets four goals, adds assist in 7-1 Miami win
· Agencies
49ers coach ruthlessly trolls accused fraudster Daejon Love: ‘He was balling!!!’
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· Ryan Anderson
Fernandes fires hat-trick as Manchester United fight back to thrash Ipswich
To follow the claiming of both major footballer of the year awards by scoring a hat-trick in Manchester United’s first home game was some Bruno Fernandes act, and points to an intent to continue his stellar form of last season.
· Jamiejackson
Fernandes' perfect performance - Man Utd v Ipswich player ratings
Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2 on Sunday
· Bbcsport
Bellingham leads Madrid to another win, Chelsea scores 4 against Brighton
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after Malaga’s own goal during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Malaga in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
· Ciaran Fahey
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary (21) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers
Martinez made his Chelsea debut having completed just one full training session
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Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue roll over Pakistan to give England series win
2nd Test, D4: England, 290 & 208, bt Pakistan, 110 & 194, by 194 runs
· Ali Martin
'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings
'Three reds!' - Robinson gets much needed breakthrough for England
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Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan
'Three reds!' - Robinson gets much-needed breakthrough for England
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England striker Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa to move to Saudi Arabia
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Aston Villa at St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Casper Ruud, 2022 US Open runner-up, withdraws with an injury
Casper Ruud from Norway exits the court after being eliminated by Joao Fonseca from Brazil on day six of the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Friday, August 7, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal
Ollie Watkins has completed his £51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa.
· Bbcsport
Tadej Pogacar shares picture from hospital after Vuelta-ending crash
Slovenian awaiting surgery on collarbone after fall
· Agence France-Presse
Eala’s US Open 1st round match set on Sept. 2
FANS will have to wait a little longer before Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala sees action in the US Open main draw.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Aboitiz Foundation expanding programs
ABOITIZ Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, is expanding its education, digital livelihood and environmental programs nationwide through partnerships with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Madi Mojdeh powers to 4th gold at 3rd Asian Open
LA Salle Green Hills standout Behrouz Mohammad Madi Mojdeh proved unstoppable after capturing his fourth gold medal at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) Short Course Swimming Championships at the Assumption University Aquatics Center Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok, Thailand.
· The Manila Times
Roger Federer overcome with emotion after wife’s powerful speech at Tennis Hall of Fame induction: ‘Such a mess’
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· Bridget Reilly
Manchester United v Ipswich Town: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 4.30pm (BST) kick-off
· Timdelisle
US Open tennis 2026: Pegula, Norrie and Medvedev in action on day one – live
How the US Open became obscenely expensive
· Graham Searles
Premier League: Chelsea maintain winning start under Xabi Alonso after Brighton thriller | The National
Chelsea made it two wins from two Premier League matches under new manager Xabi Alonso after coming out on top in a seven-goal thriller against Brighton on Sunday.
· The National
Main draw play gets underway at US Open, with Jessica Pegula playing early
Jasmine Paolini, of Italy, reacts during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships against Veronika Erjavec, of Slovenia, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
El revitalizado Cole Palmer marca y Chelsea vence 4-3 a Brighton en la Premier. Caicedo se lesiona
Cole Palmer (centro) celebra tras anotar el cuarto gol de Chelsea en la victoria 4-3 ante Brighton en la Liga Premier, el domingo 30 de agosto de 2026, en Londres. (AP Foto/Ian Walton)
· Steve Douglas
Former delivery driver Joe Dean wins British Masters with wife as caddie for 1st European tour title
Joe Dean of England on the 18th hole during day four of the British Masters at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield, England, Sunday Aug. 30, 2026. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)
Chelsea hold off Brighton in 4-3 win but remain chaotic under Xabi Alonso
In the fullness of time Chelsea’s surrender against Brighton in April may be seen as the turning point. The humiliation accelerated Liam Rosenior’s demise and forced the Stamford Bridge hierarchy into a reckoning leading to the appointment of Xabi Alonso, a shift in transfer strategy, the birth of the JP Morgan …
· Jacob Steinberg
Revitalized Cole Palmer scores again for Chelsea in second straight win in Premier League
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
· Steve Douglas
Calvert-Lewin cancels out Schade’s opener as Leeds salvage point against Brentford
These nascent moments of the new season can often provide false hope but, as both sets of players shook hands after what was indisputably the correct result at Elland Road, it was difficult not to imagine we had just witnessed a contest between two sides that should have lofty ambitions for the months ahead.
· Aaron Bower
Joao Pedro a central figure - player ratings for Chelsea v Brighton
Joao Pedro scored for both teams in a thrilling match
· Bbcsport
Carlton are on the wildest of rides with their next generation in the driver’s seat
The Blues look well stocked for years to come after Jagga Smith and Harry Dean were standouts in their AFL wildcard final win over the Demons
· Jonathan Horn
This Date in Baseball - The Griffeys become the 1st father and son to play together in MLB history
1909 — The A.J. Reach Company was granted a patent for its cork-centered baseball, which replaced the hard rubber-cored one. This change will be particularly apparent in the National League in 1910 and 1911.
Roma acquires 2 captains with De Roon joing from Atalanta and Balerdi from Marseille
Roma’s head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reacts during a pre-season soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Fan Zhedong falls flat after cinemas sell out; China’s big 5 to skip Asian Championships
Fan Zhendong loses German Cup tie that sold out cinemas across mainland. Olympic trio opt to miss team tournament to manage busy schedules
· Stephy Zhang
Fan Zhedong falls flat after cinemas sell out; China’s big 5 to skip Asian Championships
Fan Zhendong loses German Cup tie that sold out cinemas across mainland. Olympic trio opt to miss team tournament to manage busy schedules
· Stephy Zhang
College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
LOS ANGELES, United States — Imagine the Dallas Cowboys threatening to sue the NFC East, then teams in the division saying they won’t play them unless they remove a player from their roster. No well-run pro sports league would dream of it.
· Associated Press
Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal's Jesus
Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth £8.6m (10m euros).
· Bbcsport
Pastor, 47, plays first snaps with Bay Area juco football team: ‘Gotta give him props’
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· Evan Webeck
Pakistan 53-3 chasing 389 against England at Lord's
England’s Ollie Robinson reacts after bowling a delivery on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
· Foster Niumata
Man Utd pay tribute to 'proud Red' crash death officer
Manchester United described PC Matthew Blades as "a devoted family man and a police officer who dedicated his life to helping others"
· Bbcsport
A hospitality boom and $100 chicken nuggets: how the US Open became obscenely expensive
Record crowds, premium seats and an unchecked resale market have are transforming the self-styled people’s slam – and leaving ordinary fans fighting to get through the gates
· Bryan Armen Graham
Lawsuits and threats: College sports face instability in 2026
Footballs rest on the field in the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
· Eddie Pells