Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 22, 2026, 10:06 PM ET

USMNT & International

Ricardo Pepi has downplayed his injury as a "minor setback," with the PSV Eindhoven striker expressing confidence he will return to action soon for both club and country. Elsewhere, Spain's Technical Committee of Referees has backed Real Madrid's complaint, ruling that Lee Kang-In should have been sent off for his tackle on Federico Valverde during their recent La Liga clash.

Coaching & International Duty

Jürgen Klopp is preparing for his Germany debut with 16 uncapped players named in a supersized first squad, and his new charges have been effusive in their praise, calling the former Liverpool manager "special." In Ireland, taoiseach Micheal Martin has condemned comments made by the Israel Football Association regarding Heimir Hallgrímsson, labelling them "unacceptable" as the diplomatic row continues.

Women's Football

Aitana Bonmatí has told ESPN that ongoing pain has delayed her return to action for Barcelona, with the Ballon d'Or winner yet to feature this season following a broken leg. In the Women's Champions League, Manchester City fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich, while Arsenal also claimed victory on a busy night of European action.

NWSL & Player Development

The NWSL has launched a new mechanism designed to allow teams greater flexibility in developing and retaining young talent, in a move sources say could reshape how clubs build their rosters.

Scottish Football

Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson has publicly backed manager Martin O'Neill despite what he described as a "painful" week for the club. The show of support came as Celtic reported a £4.8m loss after tax for the year ending June 30, with revenue falling by 22.7% year on year.

Rugby League

Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors will be subject to an independent investigation by the RFL following conduct during their recent fixture, the governing body has confirmed.

Darts

Players Championship 29 winner Cameron Menzies has revealed a heart attack scare that preceded his incident at the World Matchplay, admitting he feared he was suffering a cardiac event before taking to the oche.

Grassroots Oddity

In an unusual signing, a 10th-tier English club has added a Taylor Swift to its ranks — though not the pop superstar — and the new arrival marked the occasion with a goal on debut.