Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 15, 2026, 2:17 PM ET

Celtic & Scotland

Celtic legend Danny McGrain, hailed by the club as "Scotland's greatest-ever full-back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, his family confirmed. The former Scotland international spent 22 years at Parkhead and remains one of the most decorated players in the club's history.

Premier League & Officiating

The VAR at the centre of Sunday's Manchester derby has been stood down after an "error of judgement" in awarding Manchester City a goal at Old Trafford. He has not been appointed to any Premier League fixture this weekend. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal starlet Max Dowman, will get minutes this season but warned they must be earned ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Ipswich.

Transfers & Players

Barcelona midfielder Rodri revealed he called Mourinho this summer after taking the difficult decision to turn down Real Madrid in favour of a move to their Clásico rivals. Philippe Coutinho credited former Brazil teammate Neymar with playing a "very important role" in his Santos transfer. Inter Miami midfielder Alexander Shaw has been contacted by Colombia after representing the United States U-20 side at the 2026 Concacaf tournament, a source confirmed.

MLS & Youth

Cavan Sullivan recorded his first two-goal game in MLS and added an assist as the Philadelphia Union cruised to a 5-0 win over San Diego on Sunday night, strengthening his case ahead of the U.S. squad reveal.

UEFA & Hosting Decisions

UEFA confirmed that Munich's Football Arena will stage the 2028 UCL final, with Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou hosting the 2029 showpiece. Cardiff's Principality Stadium has been named host of the 2029 women's final, part of a broader slate of host appointments for upcoming UEFA finals.

World Athletics

Nairobi was confirmed as host of the 2029 World Championships, taking the event to Africa for the first time, with London missing out on the bid.

Golf & LIV

Jon Rahm suggested adjustments to the DP World Tour amid LIV Golf's changing schedule could allow the circuit to "gain some strength" as the sport's professional landscape continues to shift.

International Squads & Safety

Northern Ireland retained Premier League teenagers Ceadach O'Neill and Braiden Graham in their Nations League squad for the upcoming quadruple-header. In Bolivia, the coach of top-flight club Guabirá said goalkeeper Juan Manuel Ferrel received death threats before Sunday's 6-0 loss to Club Always Ready, calling the sport "tainted". Bayern Munich, meanwhile, unveiled their wildest kit yet, a floral Oktoberfest jersey celebrating the Bavarian festival known locally as "Wiesn".