Lee makes Champions League debut
South Korea defender Lee Han-beom made his Champions League debut Tuesday, playing the full match in Club Brugge's 3-2 home loss to Aston Villa.
· Edwin Choi
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Tuesday, Sept 8: San Jose 10, Stockton 5
South Korea loses to Germany in 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup
South Korea's women's basketball team failed to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after a lopsided loss to Germany in a playoff game.
· Edwin Choi
First look: How the MCG has been transformed into the NFL’s field of dreams
The transformation of the MCG into an NFL field of dreams is almost complete, but one of the sport’s more “scary” sights will be missing from Friday’s historic clash.
· Jon Pierik
Alcaraz floored in point of the tournament
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Okamoto and Smith homers help Blue Jays down Athletics 4-2
Toronto Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto hits a single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash
Fremantle’s “once-in-a-generation” star Shai Bolton is being tipped to bounce back with a vengeance when he takes on Geelong in Friday night’s AFL semi-final blockbuster in Perth.
· Justin Chadwick
Cam Schlittler pads Cy Young case with his latest Yankees gem: ‘Best pitcher in the league’
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· Dan Martin
US Open: Is Zheng Qinwen going to give us another Emma Raducanu moment in New York? | The National
Five years ago at the US Open, Emma Raducanu, then ranked 150th in the world, pulled off a miracle and became the first qualifier in tennis history to win a Grand Slam title.
· Reem Abulleil
Oftana fills in Gilas 12th spot for Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said TNT dead shot Calvin Oftana is filling in the 12th and final spot for the national team in the Asian Games men’s basketball set to start on Thursday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
· Richard Dy
Cristian Volpato’s Socceroos fate uncertain after second sample confirms positive cocaine test
Football Australia has power to suspend him from national team
· Australian Associated Press
Asian Games: Hong Kong football boss left with little time to prepare for Japan test
Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts
· Paul McNamara
Asian Games: Hong Kong football boss left with little time to prepare for Japan test
Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts
· Paul McNamara
Florida State League Playoffs
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Jupiter 6, Dayton 1
UCLA legend calls Bob Chesney next great coach: ‘This guy has it’
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· Thomas L. Murray
Napoli v Arsenal: Gunners set to take on familiar foe Kevin De Bruyne in Champions League opener | The National
Arsenal head into European battle this week, having already stamped their authority in the opening weeks of the domestic season.
· Gareth Cox
US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton v Carlos Alcaraz – live updates
Shelton and Alcaraz meet for spot in US Open semis
· Bryan Armen Graham
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Tuesday for bankruptcy protection.
· Andrew Marszal
Carolina League Playoffs
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Fayetteville 4, Fredericksburg 2
‘Dire consequences’: BBL sell-off slammed amid fears for grassroots cricket
Cricket Australia’s decision to put the Melbourne Renegades up for sale and open the way for wider private investment in Big Bash League clubs has been hammered by Cricket NSW, the home state of CA chair Mike Baird and chief executive Todd Greenberg.
· Daniel Brettig
South Atlantic League Playoffs
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Frederick 13, Greensboro 1
Major state fears cricket will be worse off with private investment
Cricket NSW, which owns the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder BBL franchises, fears private investment will cause problems. (Getty Images: Cricket Australia/Matt King)
· Michael Doyle
49ers DT Alfred Collins out for season after knee injury in Melbourne, Shanahan says
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Alfred Collins, center, works out during practice Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia, in preparation for an NFL football game against the Los Angeles, Rams. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
· Greg Beacham
Tadej Pogacar can look back at sensational 2026 with pride despite brutal end to season | The National
His season might have ended in brutal fashion, but 2026 has seen Tadej Pogacar maintain his journey to becoming the greatest cyclist of all time, while also arguably being the most dominant athlete in the sporting world at present.
· Gareth Cox
The departing Panther who shapes as Penrith's finals wildcard
Cole will start his first NRL final this weekend against Sydney Roosters. (Getty Images: Jeremy Ng )
· Nick Campton
New men's natl. football coach Moreno due in S. Korea on Sunday
Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of the men's national football team, will arrive in South Korea on Sunday.
· Yonhap
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Minnesota leading scorer Cade Tyson rejoins team in aim for 5th year
Minnesota guard Cade Tyson, center, shoots between Ohio State center Christoph Tilly, left, forward Devin Royal during an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
New men's nat'l football coach Moreno due in S. Korea on Sunday
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of the men's national football team, will arrive in South Korea on Sunday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Italy-based Australia World Cup player Volpato fined after testing positive to cocaine
Sassuolo’s Cristian Volpato, left, fights for the ball with Torino’s Nikola Vlasic during the Serie A soccer match between Sassuolo and Torino, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Saturday Aug. 29, 2026. (Gianni Santandrea/LaPresse via AP)
Jamie Richards sends strong squad to first Happy Valley meeting of the season led by Storming Dragon
Kiwi trainer has five chances at city circuit, including the six-year-old son of Star Turn who performed consistently at the track throughout last season
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Richards sends strong squad to first Valley meeting led by Storming Dragon
Kiwi trainer has five chances at city circuit, including the six-year-old son of Star Turn who performed consistently at the track throughout last season
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Boyd defends Broncos letting young gun walk
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From 'Lolo Bob' to the big stage: Alex Eala’s secret to staying composed
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has been known as a fighter in her tennis matches, enabling her to stay competitive in pressure-packed situations.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Second serve: Tennis to remain for 60,000 north shore players after eviction row
A padel and pickleball club has been revealed as the new tenants of a north shore tennis site, replacing one of Sydney’s longest-running community tennis centres when an Aboriginal land council evicts them next month.
· Cindy Yin, David Barwell
Report: Study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck passes during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in Seattle, Oct. 23, 2005. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Pegula throws racquet in battle of billionaires
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Bunnies star Fifita gets emotional
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Socceroo star’s positive cocaine test confirmed by second sample
Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has had a second sample test positive for cocaine after he and his supporters for weeks insisted a roadside drug test had returned a false positive result.
· Vince Rugari, Riley Walter
Tears flow as tennis star lets two-set lead slip in first major quarterfinal
Frances Tiafoe assured a distraught Alex Michelsen that he would be back. (Getty Images: Sarah Stier)
PVL concedes rare ground after RLPA rebuke for ‘questioning integrity’ of NRL stars
ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys has conceded rare ground on potentially reviewing the NRL’s expanded set restart remit after RLPA chief executive Clint Newton took him to task for questioning the integrity of players who have criticised the controversial rule changes.
· Dan Walsh
Men's basketball team taking on Saudi Arabia to begin Asian Games
The men's basketball team will start its Asian Games tournament in Japan on Thursday, the first official action for South Korea at the continental competition with the team pursuing its first gold in 12 years.
· Yonhap
Why Phil Jackson — not Red Auerbach, Gregg Popovich — is NBA’s greatest coach
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· Khobi Price
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in New Jersey with more than $500 million in debt, part of its goal to revive the league without Saudi funding.
· Edwin Choi
Tiafoe completes epic comeback to break Michelsen’s heart at US Open
No 11 seed rallies for 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6) win
· Bryan Armen Graham
Eala hopes to keep inspiring Filipinos with her tennis
MANILA, Philippines — Aware of the positive impact she's been making with her tennis career, Alex Eala hopes to keep inspiring the Filipino people especially the youth with her everyday job.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
How Ned overcame a decade of pain to return to running
Ned Buckell still relishes the chance to run, despite his illness troubles. (Supplied: 2045)
· Simon Smale
Eala roots for Gauff at US Open
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is rooting for American star and world No. 4 Coco Gauff to win the US Open title in New York.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Men's basketball team taking on Saudi Arabia to begin Asian Games
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The men's basketball team will start its Asian Games tournament in Japan on Thursday, the first official action for South Korea at the continental competition with the team pursuing its first gold in 12 years.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable US Open comeback
Frances Tiafoe (right) hugged compatriot Alex Michelsen at the net, with the two good friends off the court
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