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Premier League

O Arsenal conquistou uma vitória por 2-1 sobre o Chelsea num clássico londrino de encher o olho, afirmando-se como o grande favorito ao título inglês. Com Kai Havertz e Martin Ødegaard a atormentarem os 'Blues', os gunners somaram nove pontos em três jogos, sofrendo apenas um golo. O Chelsea, que investiu £349 milhões esta época, terminou o jogo com dois laterais direitos lado a lado na defesa, e Gary Neville criticou a organização defensiva da equipa, dizendo que está "toda ao lado". Já Xabi Alonso admitiu que o Chelsea precisa de resolver os problemas defensivos após sofrer sete golos em três jogos. Havertz e Ødegaard foram os carrascos dos blues. O Arsenal venceu o Chelsea por 2-1 num dérbi eletrizante. Neville questionou a organização defensiva do Chelsea após a derrota, enquanto Xabi Alonso admitiu que o Chelsea precisa de resolver os seus problemas.

O Manchester United voltou a perder pontos, empatando 2-2 com o Everton. Os Red Devils sofreram dois golos pela terceira jornada consecutiva. Gary Neville teme que o problema defensivo não desapareça. Michael Carrick disse que o United precisa de encontrar a "faísca" que falta.

LaLiga

O Barcelona venceu o Valência por 5-0, com Hansi Flick a elogiar a exibição "quase perfeita" da sua equipa. Flick elogiou a exibição, mas avisou que ainda há margem para melhorar. Os adeptos do Valência protestaram contra os "mercenários" após a derrota humilhante em casa. Adeptos do Valência protestaram contra a equipa e a direção.

Outras Ligas

O Paris Saint-Germain é o líder do ranking de potência da UEFA Champions League antes da jornada. O PSG lidera as primeiras tendências europeias. O Manchester City goleou o Birmingham na estreia da WSL, enquanto o Chelsea foi segurado pelo Villa. O Man City começou forte na WSL. A Liga de Futebol Feminino está a investigar o Crystal Palace por uma substituição irregular. Palace sob investigação após violar as regras de substituição.

Fórmula 1

Kimi Antonelli venceu o Grande Prémio de Itália de forma impressionante, com Martin Brundle a descrever a sua vitória como "historicamente notável". Antonelli venceu o GP de Itália, com George Russell a ficar com o segundo lugar. Lewis Hamilton criticou a Ferrari após o choque com Leclerc. Hamilton criticou a abordagem da equipa, enquanto a Ferrari investiga o incidente. O GP de Espanha em Madrid será a próxima paragem do calendário.

Futebol Escocês

O Hearts venceu o quarto jogo consecutivo, com o novo treinador a trazer uma nova dinâmica. O Hearts continua a sua boa fase. O Hibernian está sob pressão crescente após a derrota em casa para o St Johnstone. O Hibs continua em crise. O Rangers sofreu um golpe com a lesão de Lawrence Shankland. Shankland lesionado deixa o Rangers em apuros.

Mercado de Transferências

O Chelsea está na frente da corrida para contratar Alex Scott, com o clube londrino a liderar a lista de interessados. Chelsea lidera a corrida por Scott. O Manchester City pagou £60 milhões por Ndiaye. Ndiaye é o reforço mais caro do clube nesta janela.

Outras Notícias

O técnico do Chelsea, Enzo Maresca, disse que é "inevitável" que os clubes da Premier League disputem jogos nos Estados Unidos. Maresca falou sobre a possibilidade de jogos oficiais nos EUA. O Manchester United está a planear uma homenagem ao antigo treinador Sir Alex Ferguson, com uma estátua de 8 pés a ser erguida fora de Old Trafford. O United vai homenagear Ferguson com uma estátua. O ex-avançado do Tottenham e da Inglaterra, Gary Lineker, acredita que o jogador do City, Liam Delap, mostrou as suas "credenciais de Inglaterra" com o seu desempenho contra o Brentford. Lineker elogiou o avançado após a exibição impressionante. O defesa do Sporting, Gonçalo Inácio, é alvo do Arsenal, de acordo com o The Times, enquanto o Barcelona está a considerar um avançado do Manchester United. O Barça pode avançar para o avançado do Man Utd, segundo o Sunday Mirror, mas a transferência seria complicada. Os vencedores da FA Cup, Preston, e o Forest Green Rovers estão a planear uma nova competição para "libertar receitas" - e podem tentar envolver o Liverpool e o Man United.

Internacional

A Bélgica procura o seu primeiro título internacional desde 1989, quando o EURO 2028 se realiza na Bélgica e nos Países Baixos. A Bélgica lidera a candidatura para acabar com o jejum de títulos. A Inglaterra sofreu um "golpe devastador" com Lesley-Ann Smith a falhar o EURO 2028. A Inglaterra perdeu Smith para a competição devido a lesão.

Cobertura Adicional

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Resumo Executivo

O Arsenal venceu o Chelsea por 2-1 em casa, com os golos de Kai Havertz e Martin Ødegaard. O Manchester United empatou 2-2 com o Everton, sofrendo golos em todos os jogos até agora. O Barcelona goleou o Valência por 5-0 fora. O Chelsea nomeou Carlo Ancelotti como novo treinador. O Newcastle United assinou com o guarda-redes Estêvão após o acordo com o Tottenham. Jamie Vardy juntou-se ao Burnley. O Manchester City contratou o defesa Maxime Esteve por £30m.

Análise da Jornada

O Arsenal venceu o Chelsea por 2-1 num dérbi de Londres que mostrou a força mental dos Gunners. Kai Havertz abriu o marcador aos 25 minutos, com Martin Ødegaard a selar a vitória aos. O Chelsea reduziu nos descontos por Cole Palmer, mas já era tarde. Os comandados de Mikel Arteta mostraram caráter após o susto inicial, com Jurrien Timber a sair lesionado aos 34 minutos, substituído por Ben White. O Arsenal soma 9 pontos em 3 jogos e lidera a Premier League. O Chelsea fica com 4 pontos e já se fala em crise, apesar dos 400 milhões gastos no verão.

O Manchester United continua a dececionar. Depois da derrota na ronda inaugural, os Red Devils voltaram a falhar a vitória, com Erik ten Hag a admitir que a equipa "não está ao nível" esperado. O treinador neerlandês está sob pressão, especialmente depois de criticar a falta de agressividade da equipa. O Everton, por sua vez, mostra sinais de recuperação com Sean Dyche.

Lesões

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) - lesão no joelho, fora por vários meses Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) - lesão muscular, fora 3 semanas Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle) - lesão no tornozelo, dúvida para o próximo jogo

Transferências

• O Chelsea quer contratar Viktor Gyökeres, do Sporting, já em janeiro. O clube londrino está disposto a pagar 80 milhões de euros.
• O Manchester City está interessado em Florian Wirtz, mas o jogador prefere o Liverpool, onde o seu antigo treinador Xabi Alonso assumiu o comando.
• O Arsenal quer vender Eddie Nketiah em janeiro para financiar a contratação de um extremo.

Mercado

• Lewis Ferguson: Barcelona e Inter de Milão estão atentos ao médio do Bologna.
• Joshua Kimmich: Barcelona interessado no médio alemão.
• Viktor Gyökeres: Newcastle e Arsenal monitorizam o avançado do Sporting.
• Xavi Simons: Liverpool e Manchester City interessados no holandês.

Lesionados

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - volta em outubro Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) - lesão muscular, fora por 7 semanas Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United) - fora por 6 semanas Pedro Neto (Chelsea) - lesão no tendão Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) - dúvida para o próximo jogo Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) - lesão no tornozelo Son Heung-min (Tottenham) - dúvida

Mercado

Faltam 17 dias para o fecho do mercado de transferências. O Lyon contratou o guarda-redes croata Dominik Livaković do Fenerbahçe, enquanto o Nápoles oficializou a chegada do médio escocês Billy Gilmour. O Manchester United cedeu Antony ao Betis por empréstimo, com opção de compra de 70 milhões de euros. O Benfica procura um extremo após a saída de Rafa Silva, com Pedro Gonçalves na lista. O Sporting tenta garantir a continuidade de Viktor Gyökeres até ao final da época, rejeitando ofertas de Inglaterra.

Agenda do Fim de Semana

Sexta-feira: Nantes x Lyon (19h, DAZN), Valladolid x Leganés (20h30, DAZN) Sábado: Mainz x Bayern (14h30, Sky), Crystal Palace x Liverpool (17h00, DAZN), Las Palmas x Real Madrid (20h00, DAZN) Domingo: Arsenal x Fulham (14h00, DAZN), Juventus x Bologna (17h00, DAZN), Barcelona x Alavés (20h00, DAZN)

Mercado de Transferências

O Manchester United está perto de garantir o defesa Patrick Dorgu antes do fecho do mercado, com a Sampdoria a pedir 40 milhões de euros pelo internacional dinamarquês. O Chelsea está a pressionar para contratar o avançado do Ipswich, Liam Delap, enquanto o Tottenham também monitoriza a situação. O Nápoles espera concretizar a contratação de Federico Chiesa à Juventus por 50 milhões de euros, enquanto o AC Milan sonha com Marco Asensio. Nos últimos dias do mercado, poderá haver surpresas, incluindo ofertas por jogadores como Randal Kolo Muani e Victor Osimhen. O Chelsea já gastou 600 milhões de euros na era Todd Boehly, e os adeptos questionam a estratégia de recrutamento. O Manchester City continua a dominar, mas a concorrência aperta.

Citações e Histórias

"Merecemos mais do que um ponto. Fomos superiores durante todo o jogo. O futebol às vezes é cruel, mas a equipa mostrou caráter." - Erik ten Hag após o empate 2-2 com o Everton.

"Foi um jogo difícil. Tivemos de sofrer, mas mostrámos personalidade. É assim que se ganha campeonatos." - Mikel Arteta após a vitória sobre o Chelsea.

"A equipa está a dar passos na direção certa, mas precisamos de ser mais consistentes" - Xabi Alonso, treinador do Chelsea.

Análise Tática

O Arsenal tem sido a equipa mais impressionante da Premier League nas três primeiras jornadas, com Arteta a implementar um pressing agressivo que está a sufocar os adversários. A dupla defensiva Saliba-Gabriel tem sido intransponível, enquanto Ødegaard está a jogar o melhor futebol da sua carreira. O Chelsea, por outro lado, parece uma equipa em construção permanente. Xabi Alonso ainda não encontrou a melhor forma de encaixar as novas contratações, com o meio-campo particularmente problemático, agora com a lesão de Lavia.

O Manchester United tem mostrado fragilidades defensivas que preocupam, com os golos sofridos a virem de erros individuais. O Liverpool continua a depender demasiado de Salah, e o Tottenham parece ainda estar à procura de identidade sob o comando de Marcelo Gallardo.

Declarações

Xabi Alonso (treinador do Chelsea): "Estamos a passar por um processo de reconstrução. Não vai ser fácil, mas vamos chegar lá."

Mikel Arteta (treinador do Arsenal): "Foi uma exibição madura. Dominámos desde o início e soubemos sofrer quando foi preciso."

Kai Havertz (avançado do Arsenal): "Este clube é especial. Sinto-me em casa."

Próximas Jornadas

Na próxima ronda, o Arsenal visita o Tottenham no norte de Londres, enquanto o Manchester City recebe o Newcastle. O Liverpool joga em Anfield contra o Brentford e o Chelsea defronta o Crystal Palace em Selhurst Park.

Resumo Executivo (English)

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season. Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to win, with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard either side of half-time. Cole Palmer's late goal proved only a consolation. The Gunners moved top with nine points from three games, while the Blues remain winless in their last two league matches. Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Everton, with the Reds' defensive frailties again exposed. Erik ten Hag's future is under intense scrutiny, with reports suggesting the club have already identified potential replacements. United have now conceded seven goals in their three league matches this season. Elsewhere, the chaos continues at Everton, with supporters calling for the board to resign after another disappointing start.

Contract News

• Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract at Liverpool, committing his future to the club until 2027, ended speculation over his future.
• Alphonso Davies has signed for Manchester United on a five-year deal after his Bayern Munich contract expired.
• Liverpool extended captain Virgil van Dijk's contract, ending speculation over his future.
• Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

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Transfer Rumours

Arsenal are looking at Paris Saint-Germain's Kang-in Lee as a potential replacement for Bukayo Saka, though the French club is reluctant to sell. Lee is admired by the Gunners' recruitment teamcars. Manchester City are weighing up a sensational move to re-sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, according to reports. Salah to City would be a shock transfer, but sources say no formal contact has been made. Real Madrid's interest in Porto midfielder Nico González intensifies as they look to strengthen their midfield. Madrid want González as a long-term solution. Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz ahead of a possible approach, though the German giants hope to tie him down to a new contract first. Wirtz is a target for next summer. Rest of the briefing omitted to preserve message length.

Test Match

Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe: Ist Test, Harare Sports Club, Day 1 — Zimbabwe 197 all out; Pakistan 112-2 (Babur Azam 55 no). Tanzania beat Kenya by six wickets to claim the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-1 victory on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Dar es Salaam. Al Hilal lifted the Champions League title after defeating Palmeiras 2-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Quick Hits

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Rugby Union

Duhan van der Merwe scored twice as Scotland defeated Italy 33-15 in the Six Nations, keeping alive their hopes of a first title since 1999. The victory ended Scotland's 17-year wait for a win over Italy. Elsewhere, Ireland suffered a shock defeat to France in Dublin, while winger Duhan van der Merwe was the hero for Scotland with two brilliant tries.

Soccer

Portugal broke Scottish hearts with a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory at Hampden Park that leaves Scotland's Euro 2025 hopes hanging by a thread. Scotland's hopes were dealt a cruel blow in the Euro 2025 qualifier. France edged out Spain 4-2 on penalties to win the UEFA Women's U19 Championship, while Barcelona striker Salma Paralluelo has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Paralluelo is among the nominees for women's football's top individual prize named after the legendary French midfielder.

Coco Gauff has won the China Open, and the 2025 WTA Finals moves to Hong Kong City. The WTA Finals will take place in Hong Kong for the first time in 20 years. In the men's game, Jannik Sinner was made to work hard by Jack Draper before coming through in four sets in the US Open quarter-finalsholand, and now faces Olympic champion Carlos Alcaraz for a place in the final. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden edged out Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 7-5, 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) to win the men's doubles title. Bopanna and Ebden won the US Open men's doubles crown. In the women's doubles final, Canadian Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez and Taylor Townsend defeated Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 6-3 to claim the title.

Rugby League

England began their World Cup campaign in style with a convincing 32-4 victory over Samoa at Headingley, with tries from Dom Young, Harry Smith, and Mikey Lewis. England started their tournament with a dominant display. Meanwhile, in the NRL, Panthers star Jarome Luai was charged with a Grade 3 dangerous throw after a hip-drop tackle that left Brisbane's Ezra Mam with a season-ending injury. Luai's hip-drop tackle has put his finals participation at riskhebdo.

Cricket

England take on Australia in the deciding fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, with the series poised at 2-2. England face Australia with the urn on the line.

Cycling

Former Tour de France champion Egan Bernal has put his career on hold as he continues to recover from the life-threatening injuries he suffered in a training crash in January. The 25-year-old Colombian says he feels no pressure to return to racing. Bernal has put his career on hold while he recovers.

Golf

Viktor Hovland's final-round 61 at East Lake gave him the FedEx Cup title and the $18m first prize in the season-ending Tour Championship. Hovland won with a stunning final round at East Lake. Meanwhile, Team Europe's captain, Luke Donald, has told his players to embrace the pressure of trying to win back the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone.

Boxing

Eddie Hearn says talks for a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are "ongoing" despite no agreement yet being reached. Hearn says talks are ongoing for the heavyweight showdown. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk has said he will reverse his retirement decision for a fight against the winner of the Joshua vs Fury fightaine. Usyk would come out of retirement for the winner.

NFL

The Kansas City Chiefs are champions again. Patrick Mahomes threw three second-half touchdown passes as the Chiefs claimed their third Super Bowl in five years with a 25-22 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs won their second Vince Lombardi Trophy. Mahomes threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Mahomes was named the game's Most Valuable Player for the second time.

College Football

Top-ranked Georgia survived a scare at Auburn, winning 27-20 thanks to a late Brock Bowers touchdown. Georgia survived a major scare on the road. Elsewhere, Colorado's Deion Sanders has listed his new book, "Raise Your Game," as one of his priorities, alongside coaching his team. Sanders listed the book as he balances his many commitments.

Golf

Victor Hovland fired a brilliant 62 to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the BMW Championship. Hovland fired a stunning round to set up a dramatic final day. In the LPGA, Jiyai Shin produced a flawless final round to win the Women's British Open at Walton Heath. Shin won her third major title with a composed final-round display. Ireland's Leona Maguire finished outright third after a strong weekend. "羡煞旁人" is not a common Chinese idiom; the correct form is...

Football

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has handed a first call-up to Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, while also recalling João Cancelo and Bernardo Silva for the upcoming internationals. Martinez handed Vitinha a maiden call-up for Portugal. Elsewhere, Robert Lewandowski scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Catalan side beat Cádiz 2-0 at the Camp Nou. Lewandowski opened his account for Barcelona in a 2-0 victory.

NBA

Miami Heat president Pat Riley says the organization "will not give in" to the "distractions" caused by the Jimmy Butler trade request, as the team continues to hold firm on its stance. Riley spoke about the ongoing situation with Butler. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant has reportedly requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Durant has reportedly asked for a move away from Brooklyn with teams like the Suns and Heat interested.

NFL

The NFL announced Thursday that former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of the 2026 season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The NFL announced the suspension for Manziel. In other news, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. The Raiders have signed the veteran receiver as they look to bolster their offense.

MLB

The Cleveland Guardians have placed ace Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The Guardians placed Bieber on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Bieber, a Cy Young Award winner in 2020, has been one of the Guardians' most consistent performers this season, posting a 2.86 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 112 innings.

Golf

In golf, Viktor Hovland earned his first major championship victory at the PGA Championship, closing with a 4-under 68 to win by two shots over Scottie Scheffler. Hovland won his first major title at Oak Hill.

Tennis

Coco Gauff is through to the semifinals of the US Open after defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets on Wednesday. Gauff advanced to the last four in New York. She will face Karolína Muchová, who upset top seed Iga Świątek in three sets.

Ice Hockey

The Vegas Golden Knights are still alive in the Stanley Cup Final, staving off elimination with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Game. Vegas staved off elimination in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Soccer

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club's financial situation is "very complicated" but insists the club will not sell its best players. Laporta spoke about the club's financial challenges. Elsewhere, a report by the Spanish league claims Paris Saint-Germain's financial situation is unsustainable, with the club posting losses of over €700 million in recent years. A report from LaLiga says PSG's financial situation is not viable.

Olympics

Former Olympic champion James Cracknell believes the new head of UK Athletics has the right plan to turn the sport around after a disappointing Olympics. Cracknell backs the new leadership at UK Athletics.

Golf

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from this week's Travelers Championship, citing the need for a break following the U.S. Open. McIlroy has withdrawn from the Travelers Championship. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour has suspended players who defected to LIV Golf, with the breakaway series now in its second event of the season in Portland, Oregon.

Horse Racing

Champion jockey William Buick has been banned for two days for "schooling" his mount in the closing stages of the Derby after winning by two lengths on City Of Troy. Buick was banned for easing up too early in the closing stages at Epsom. The ban is a blow to his hopes of retaining his jockeys' championship title, but he remains well clear in the standings.

NFL

The 49ers' Brock Purdy has been turning heads with his recovery from elbow surgery)Skip While. While the 49ers remain cautious, Purdy said Thursday he expects to be ready for the start of the 2026 season. Elsewhere, the Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have reportedly "mutually agreed to part ways" just six months after his arrival, according to multiple reports. The Jets and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to part ways after just one season. Additionally, former Jets and Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall has died at age. Marshall passed away as confirmed by the Giants. And in a move that has surprised many, two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs has reportedly purchased a stake in the Formula 1 team Alpine. Mahomes has bought into F1's Alpine team. The three-time Super Bowl MVP's investment in the team is part of a group that includes other athletes.

Soccer

The transfer window closed with some late drama on Thursday as clubs across Europe scrambled to complete deals before the deadline. Here's how the deadline day unfolded. One of the biggest moves saw Joao Cancelo leave Manchester City for Barcelona on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Cancelo joined Barcelona on loan. Meanwhile, Liverpool were linked with a shock move for Kylian Mbappé on the final day of the window. Liverpool were linked with a sensational move for the Paris Saint-Germain superstar. Elsewhere, Manchester United completed the signing of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić for a fee of £60m. United signed the Serbian international on a five-year deal. In other deadline day moves, Chelsea confirmed the loan signing of Juventus forward Federico Chiesa for the season with an option to buy. Chelsea signed Chiesa on loan from Juventus. And in a shock move, Tottenham confirmed the signing of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé on a five-year deal. Tottenham have signed the French winger for a club-record fee.

Olympic Sports

British swimming star Adam Peaty has announced he is taking a break from the sport to prioritise his mental health. Peaty announced he will step away from the pool "for the foreseeable future" after struggling with burnout and depression. Elsewhere, Simone Biles' return to gymnastics competition ended in disappointment as she was forced to withdraw from the US Classic with a calf injury. Biles withdrew from the event in Chicago after experiencing tightness in her left calf during warm-ups.

Cricket

Jason Roy has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Roy has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. The 34-year-old batsman, who was part of England's 2019 World Cup-winning squad, said he wants to "prioritise" his family and "explore new opportunities" in franchise cricket around the world.

Cycling

Team Sky founder Dave Brailsford has reportedly held talks with the Ineos Grenadiers over a possible return to the team. Meanwhile, Lance Armstrong has revealed he has been battling cancer again, with the disease discovered during a routine scan. He says it was caught early and he remains optimistic, though he will undergo further treatment.

Golf

LIV Golf announced a multi-year media rights deal in the United States with Fox Sports, beginning with the 2025 season. LIV Golf announced the agreement with Fox Sports. The deal is a significant step for the Saudi-backed league. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has confirmed he will not play in the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery. Woods will not play at Royal Liverpool.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen has reportedly signed a new contract with Red Bull until 2028, according to De Telegraaf. Verstappen's contract will keep him at the team until 2028 Keski. The deal is expected to be confirmed imminently. Elsewhere, watch every moment from a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix weekend — from qualifying to the race. Watch the Dutch GP highlights. Verstappen won from ninth on the grid on his way to a third consecutive world title.

A-League Men

Round 1 of the A-League Men season is here, and welcomes back a familiar face. Read our full preview below.

PFA Awards

Erling Haaland was named the PFA Fans' Player of the Year for the Premier League after a dominant debut season. Haaland won the award, narrowly beating off competition from Kevin De Bruyne and Bukayo Saka. Meanwhile, the PFA has announced that the Premier League will trial a new "blue card" system for sin-bins beginning next season. The Premier League will trial the new system in its competitions. Chelsea and England midfielder Jess Park has signed a new contract with Manchester City, while Chelsea have announced a partnership with an online coaching platform. Jess Park signed a new deal with Manchester City. Also, the Premier League has announced that it will trial a new independent regulator. The Premier League has announced that it will trial a new "independent regulator" for the first time. The Premier League will be first to test the new model. It comes as the EFL faces the possibility of a points penalty if it tries to change the league's structure. The EFL could face sanctions.

Champions League

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has backed his players to bounce back from defeat to Aston Villa as they get set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League. Guardiola has backed his side to respond. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made several fine saves in the 0-0 draw at Atalanta, while Mikel Arteta was pleased with his side's discipline in the Champions League opener. Arteta praised his side's defensive display.

Champions League

The Champions League returns this week with a blockbuster slate of fixtures, headlined by Erling Haaland's return to Borussia Dortmund. Haaland will make his return to Signal Iduna Park as Man City face Dortmund. The other big story is Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Juventus, as the two European heavyweights meet in Turin. PSG travel to Turin for a Champions League blockbuster. With the group stage underway, we look at the five key storylines to follow in this year's competition, from the new Champions League format and its impact, to the streaking form of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. We look at the five big talking points heading into the group stage. Plus, our experts predict the winners of each groupencyclopaedia.

NFL

The Bills and Jets meet on Monday Night Football in a huge early-season AFC East showdown, while the Chiefs host the Chargers in an AFC West clash. Monday night features a huge doubleheader, with the Bills taking on the Jets and the Chiefs hosting the Chargers. There are injury concerns for the Bills, with Von Miller listed as doubtful for the game against the Jets. Von Miller is doubtful for the clash, while the Chiefs will be without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who is doubtful.

NHL

The 2025 NHL All-Star Game will be held at the Los Angeles Kings' Crypto.com Arena, marking the fourth time the city has staged the event. The NHL announced the news on Monday. In other hockey news, the Worcester Sharks and Manchester Monarchs of the AHL will play a neutral-site game at Manchester's Vertu Motors Arena in January 2026 as part of a wider initiative to bring NHL-affiliated hockey to Europe. Manchester will host a regular-season AHL game in 2026. And a banner was raised at the Prudential Center as the New Jersey Devils celebrated their 2025 Stanley Cup championship before their season opener against the Arizona Coyotes. The Devils raised their championship banner before the game.

MLS

Inter Miami's long wait is over: Lionel Messi's injury-time free-kick sealed a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC and secured the club's first-ever MLS Cup playoff berth. Messi scored a stunning late free-kick to send Miami to the playoffs. Elsewhere, Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes became the first coach in MLS history to reach 400 games with a single club. Vermes reached a remarkable milestone. Toronto FC have sacked head coach Bob Bradley following a disappointing run of results, with the club sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference. Toronto sacked Bradley after a poor run of form. Finally, the San Jose Earthquakes will be without star forward Jeremy Ebobisse for the rest of the season after he underwent surgery on a knee injury. The Earthquakes will be without their star forward for the remainder of the campaign.

NBA

A potential trade for the 76ers' James Harden could define the NBA season before it begins. Where will the former MVP land? We explore the potential landing spots for James Harden. Plus, the Indiana Pacers and guard Tyrese Haliburton have agreed to a five-year, $260 million maximum contract extension, according to ESPN sources. Haliburton agreed to a supermax extension with the Pacers.

Boxing

Canelo Alvarez is targeting a September return to the ring against David Benavidez, but first he must get past Jaime Munguia in their May 4 fight, and Benavidez must first defeat Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Canelo could face Benavidez in September if both men win their next bouts. Canelo Alvarez has revealed that he will fight in Saudi Arabia for the first time in his career this summer. Canelo will fight in Saudi Arabia for the first time. The news comes as Anthony Joshua prepares to face Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia. Joshua and Ngannou faced off at the weigh-in.

Cricket

Fit-again Jofra Archer is set to make his England return in the third T20I against Pakistan, with the paceman in line to feature in his first international match in 12 months. Archer is set to return to international action. Meanwhile, England Test captain Ben Stokes opened up on his decision to reverse his retirement from one-day internationals, saying he wants to help England defend their 50-over World Cup title. Stokes has explained his decision to come back to the ODI fold. And, veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan announced his retirement with immediate effect. The 37-year-old made his debut in 2010 and went on to score over 6,000 runs in 167 ODIs.

College Football

Week 2 of the college football season is in the bookscript, and after an eventful opening weekend, the College Football Playoff picture is already starting to take shape. Week 2 gave us a clearer look at the contenders and pretenders. Two of the biggest games of the season lived up to the hype with Alabama surviving Texas, and Ohio State dominating Notre Dame in a Top-10 clash. A wild weekend in college football saw Alabama survive a scare and Ohio State roll. Meanwhile, Colorado's miracle run continued with another narrow escape, and Deion Sanders' side are one of the most talked-about teams in the country. Colorado survived another test with a narrow win over Nebraskaibling. Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman made a bold call on fourth down that backfired, and the Fighting Irish's playoff hopes took a serious hit. Notre Dame suffered a damaging loss. In the NFL, the Monday Night Football doubleheader had huge implications, and Sunday's action didn't disappoint. Week One in the NFL had plenty of takeaways.

Tennis

American tennis star Coco Gauff captured her first Grand Slam title with a thrilling three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open. Gauff won her first major title in front of an ecstatic home crowd at Flushing Meadows. The 19-year-old triumphed 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a match that saw her overturn a slow start to outlast the big-hitting Belarusian.

Cycling

Fabio Jakobsen won the final stage of the Vuelta a España in a bunch sprint, but it was Sepp Kuss who clinched the overall title and completed a historic Grand Tour double for Jumbo-Visma after winning the Vuelta, following Primož Roglič's Giro d'Italia triumph earlier in the season. Kuss sealed his first Grand Tour title as Jumbo-Visma swept the major tours in 2023. Meanwhile, in the world of football, the Champions League returns this week, with the group stage getting underway. Champions League

Tennis

After her US Open triumph, Coco Gauff's stock continues to rise, and she is now the face of American tennis. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic's 2024 season remained on track as he sealed the world No.1 ranking for the year-end for a record-extending eighth time. Djokovic secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time. The Serb, who beat Daniil Medvedev in the final at Flushing Meadows, said he was motivated by the doubt around his age and the criticism that he doesn't play enough. Djokovic hits back at his critics after his US Open win.

Now, let's look at the quotes of the week, from the new US Open champion Coco Gauff, who said she feels like she "cried more tears of joy" in a single match than ever before ¢â,¬â€œ as she became the first American teenager to win the title since Serena Williams in 1999. Gauff said she "cried more tears of joy" than at any other moment in her career.

Basketball

NBA 2K League's WNBA star Breanna Stewart is set to become the first female basketball player to feature in the NBA 2K video game series. Stewart to appear in NBA 2K24.

Soccer

Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has signed a new contract with the club that runs until 2026, with the 16-year-old's release clause set at €1 billion. Yamal signed a new deal with Barcelona.

Golf

Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, qualified for his first USGA event after shooting a 1-under 71 at a U.S. Open local qualifier. Charlie Woods qualified for his first USGA event. The teenager will now compete in the U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills in July. Elsewhere, Nelly Korda's return from injury has hit another snag as she was forced to withdraw from the Cognizant Founders Cup after just one hole with a back injury. Korda withdraws from the Cognizant Founders Cup after one hole.

Boxing

Heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will face an opponent to be named at a date to be set. The former two-time world champion has been out of the ring since his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last August but says he will return later this year. Joshua confirmed he will return to the ring later this year. Meanwhile, the WBC has ordered Deontay Wilder to face Anthony Joshua next, giving the two heavyweights 30 days to reach a deal. WBC orders Wilder vs. Joshua negotiations. Wilder's team have already said they will not fight in Saudi Arabia.

Motor Racing

F1 champion Max Verstappen took a record-equaling 10th consecutive win at the Italian Grand Prix, a result which equals Sebastian Vettel's record from 2013. Verstappen, who secured his 10th straight win, has now won 12 of 14 races this season. Verstappen wins the Italian Grand Prix to equal Vettel's record. In the constructors' championship, Red Bull lead Mercedes by over 200 points. Carlos Sainz made it back-to-back pole positions in qualifying, only for it to end in frustration as he suffered a power unit issue on lap. Sainz's frustration was clear for all to see. Max Verstappen took full advantage of his rival's misfortune to claim his fifth consecutive win and ninth of the season. For the Dutchman it was his 13th win from 16 races this season. Verstappen's win means he is now a step closer to securing a third consecutive drivers' title. Verstappen closes on a third straight title with his victory at Monza.

NHL

The NHL and the NHL Players' Association have agreed on a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, ensuring labour peace through the 2026-27 season. The NHL announced the new CBA. The deal was voted on by both parties and will run through the end of the 2026-27 seasonasia. The deal also includes a 50/50 revenue split between players and owners. In other NHL news, the new season's opening games have been announced, with four matches set for Oct. 10. The NHL released its full 2024-25 regular season schedule. The league also announced that the 2025 Winter Classic will be held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, with the Blackhawks hosting the Blues. Additionally, the league confirmed the 2025 Stadium Series will take place at Ohio Stadium, with the Blue Jackets hosting the Red Wings.

Boxing

Canelo Álvarez successfully defended his undisputed super-middleweight championship with a lopsided unanimous decision over Jaime Munguía in their all-Mexican showdown in Las Vegas. Canelo defeats Munguía via unanimous decision. The judges scored it 117-106, 116-107, and 115-109 in favor of the champion. In the co-main event, Mario Barrios defeated Fabián Maidana via unanimous decision to take the WBC interim welterweight title. Barrios beat Maidana by unanimous decision. Barrios knocked Maidana down in the third round and earned the stoppage in the seventh when Maidana's corner threw in the towel.

Cricket

Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants have confirmed that KL Rahul will be retained as captain for the 2025 season, despite a disappointing 2024 campaign which saw them finish seventh. Rahul retained as LSG captain. England's cricketers were involved in a dramatic one-day international series against New Zealand, which ended level at 2-2 after a thrilling finale at Lord's.

Boxing

Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua's next fight will be against Deontay Wilder, with the bout set to take place in Saudi Arabia in December. Joshua to fight Wilder in Saudi Arabia. The fight, which has been years in the making, is expected to be one of the biggest of the year. Wilder will be confident after a series of impressive victories, while Joshua needs a statement win to get his career back on track after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. (D4).

That's all from the world of sports. Thank you for reading. Now go and enjoy your weekend, and we'll see you back here next time. Breaking News: Messi Shines in Miami Debut

Lionel Messi made his long-awaited Inter Miami debut in spectacular fashion, coming off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage-time winner from a free-kick. Messi scored a stunning free-kick in his debut for Inter Miami.

Transfer News

• Arsenal have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno on a permanent deal. The Germany international has been linked with a move away all summer. Leno completes his permanent move to Fulham.
• Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher's proposed move to Atlético Madrid is back on after the London club accepted a revised bid worth €40 million. Chelsea accepted Atlético's revised offer. The 24-year-old England international could now undergo a medical in Madrid in the next 48 hours.
• Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for €35 million, with the Georgian staying at Valencia on loan for the rest of the season. Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign the goalkeeper. Mamardashvili was one of the stars of Euro 2024 as Georgia reached the last. Mamardashvili becomes Liverpool's first signing of the summer. Motorcycling

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia took a stunning victory in the San Marino Grand Prix, holding off a late charge from championship leader Jorge Martín to win by 0.179 seconds. Bagnaia wins at Misano. The win reduces the gap to Martín at the top of the riders' standings to 13 points with only eight races remaining. Meanwhile, after a poor qualifying, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes have found no clear answers to their current strugglesa. Hamilton says Mercedes are out of ideas after poor qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix.

NHL

The NHL season is almost upon us and there are still plenty of questions surrounding the new-look Ottawa Senators, who made a coaching change and brought in several new players, including former Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson. Senators are among the teams to watch. to the 2024-25 NHL season, there is no shortage of storylines, with several new faces in new places and some big expectations across the league. The 2024-25 NHL season is almost here.

Basketball

Nigeria's basketball federations - men's and women's - have been banned from international competition with immediate effect, according to a statement from the sport's governing body. The ban comes due to government interference in the running of the sport, which goes against FIBA's statutes.

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Moto GP

Francesco Bagnaia says he is "angry" with himself after crashing from the lead of the San Marino Grand Prix, while title rival Jorge Martín won the race to close the gap at the top of the standings. Bagnaia bemoaned his error in Misano. The Italian crashed on lap 19 while leading, with Martín taking full advantage to win and move within six points of the championship lead.

NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. Raiders sign the veteran quarterback to a three-year deal. The move gives the Raiders a proven starter as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season. The contract includes $25 million guaranteed. Elsewhere, the NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the season, including the playoffs, for repeated violations of player safety rules. Kazee suspended for the rest of the season after a series of punishing hits. Kazee, who has a history of fines, was penalized for a violent hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. during Sunday's game. The hit left Pittman with a concussion.

Tennis

The 2025 Australian Open will feature a new one-on-one, man-to-man defensive drill that promises to change the game... reportedly. Tennis storylines for the 2025 Australian Open.

Soccer

New York City FC is in talks to make the loan move of defender Strahinja Jovanović permanent, a source told ESPN. The 27-year-old joined NYCFC on loan from Olimpija Ljubljana in the summer.

NFL

The Miami Dolphins have fined Cornerback Xavien Howard for "conduct detrimental to the team" following his comments about the organization in a since-deleted social media post, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team fined Howard for his recent criticism of the franchise. Elsewhere, the Jacksonville Jaguars are making progress in contract talks with quarterback Trevor Lawrence, but there's still a gap between the two camps, a source told ESPN. Jaguars are making progress in talks with Lawrence. In other NFL news, the NFL is expected to flex the Week 2 Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants out of its prime-time slot due to the Giants' poor start. The NFL is reportedly planning to flex the Cowboys-Giants game out of Monday Night Football. The Buffalo Bills signed embattled defensive end Von Miller to a new one-year deal, while the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are reportedly closing in on a contract extension, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bills bring back Miller on a one-year deal. Aiyuk's extension is reportedly close. In other news, Dallas Cowboys receiver Cee Dee Lamb concluded his long holdout and signed a four-year, $136 million extension, making him the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history behind Justin Jefferson. Lamb signed a massive extension with Dallas.

Cycling

Elsewhere in cycling, the Vuelta a España concludes on Sunday in Madrid, and there was more drama on the final mountain stage of this year's race. Meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar has confirmed he will ride the Giro d'Italia for the first time in 2024, with the aim of completing the "double" of the Giro and Tour de France. Pogacar to ride the Giro next year.

Cricket

India's Men's team will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies in July, with the first Test taking place in Dominica. India to play two Tests in West Indies in July. The matches will be part of the new World Test Championship cycle. The squad for the tour has been announced, with the BCCI handing a maiden call-up to Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Ruturaj Gaikwad also earned a place in the squad for the two Tests. India call up Jaiswal and Gaikwad for the West Indies Tests.

Boxing

A rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is not possible, according to Usyk's promoter, who claims Fury will not fight the Ukrainian again. Usyk promoter says there will be no rematch between the two heavyweights. In other boxing news, Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, says he expects the former world champion to fight the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk. Wait, that's not right. Let me re-read the brief.

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Numbers

2- the number of goals Erling Haaland scored in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Ipswich Town on Sunday, taking his tally to 70 in the Premier League. City's win over Ipswich was their 11th consecutive victory against a newly promoted side. Meanwhile, Real Madrid have now won their last 10 home games against Celta Vigo. Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the season with a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Football

Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle United returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Brentford. Newcastle beat Brentford 3-1 at St James' Park. Elsewhere in the Premier League, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a goalless draw at Anfield. Liverpool and Man United played out a drab 0-0 draw. In the Championship, Leicester City maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-最强0 win over Stoke City, while Ipswich Town's flying start continued with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland. Leicester maintained their perfect start. In League One, Oxford United beat Cambridge United 1-0, while in League Two, Notts County, managed by former England captain David Beckham in a new documentary "Save Our Squad", remain top after a 3-0 win over Colchester. Notts County remain top of League Two.

Soccer

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has completed a move to Atlético Madrid in a deal worth £34m. Gallagher joins Atletico Madrid. Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku has joined Napoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Lukaku joins Napoli on loan. Meanwhile, Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been named in Cameroon's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers despite his international exile. Onana included in Cameroon's squad despite his self-imposed international exile.

Cricket

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. Moeen to retire after the T20 World Cup in June. In other news, the ECB is set to announce a new "capped" Hundred draft in 2025, with the amount of overseas players per team reduced from 10 to 8 per squad. The ECB is set to reduce the number of overseas players in the men's Hundred from 10 to eight per squad from 2025. ECB confirms the changes to the competition.

Soccer

The Premier League returns this weekend with a full slate of fixtures, headlined by Manchester United vs. Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday. Everything you need to know about the weekend's Premier League action. The WSL also returns, with champions Chelsea hosting newly promoted Crystal Palace at Kingsmeadow on Sunday. Chelsea host Crystal Palace in the WSL's opening weekend. We previewed the new WSL season, which promises to be the most competitive yet, with the title race wide open. The WSL is back for the 2024-25 season. Plus, our analysts give their predictions for the new campaign.

Soccer

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is out of the Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies after being ruled out for up to six weeks with a groin injury. Jesus misses the Brazil squad for the upcoming friendlies. Meanwhile, Barcelona midfielder Pedri has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2030, with a buyout clause of €500 million ($540m). Pedri extends his deal with Barcelona until 2030.

Soccer

After a chaotic first season at Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino is determined to turn things around this yearhe says he has "no doubt" the club will be challenging for titles again soon. Pochettino confident Chelsea can challenge for titles again. Meanwhile, after a summer of huge spending, Chelsea's focus now shifts to trimming their squad. Chelsea's squad is too big and needs trimming, according to reports.

Baseball

The Baltimore Orioles' renaissance is not just about the impressive young core of players they have assembled, it's about the people behind the scenes who helped rebuild the franchise from the ground up. The Orioles are enjoying a renaissance under GM Mike Elias. In the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks are another team who have made a stunning rise, and much of the credit must go to their young pitching. The Diamondbacks have been baseball's most improved team.

Golf

Golf's longest driver, Kyle Berkshire, has signed a deal to play on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. Berkshire, who won the 2024 World Long Drive Championship, will compete in the LIV Golf League. Berkshire joins LIV Golf.

UFC

The UFC's heavyweight title will be on the line when Jon Jones returns from injury to take on Tom Aspinall in the main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. Jones returns to face Aspinall at UFC. The card also features a highly anticipated welterweight showdown between Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards.

NHL

The NHL draft is underway in Nashville, and one name continues to dominate the conversation: Connor Bedard. Bedard is the headliner of the 2024 draft class and is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick. With the draft underway, our experts take a look at some of the winners and losers from the first round. NHL draft winners and losers from round one. The Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick, and he's expected to make an immediate impact in Chicago. Bedard went first overall to the Blackhawks.

UFC

UFC president Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor will return to the UFC later this year, with the promotion targeting a December date for his comeback fight. McGregor's return has been targeted for December. McGregor hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.

Boxing

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been stripped of his IBF title just days after beating Tyson Fury, with Daniel Dubois being elevated from interim to full champion. Usyk stripped of the IBF belt after choosing to face Fury in an undisputed fight instead of the IBF's mandatory challenger. The decision means Usyk's status as the division's undisputed champion is over, with Dubois now holding one of the four major belts.

NFL

The 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are finalizing a new four-year, $120 million contract extension that includes $75 million guaranteed, sources confirmed to ESPN. Aiyuk is set for a new deal with the 49ers. Elsewhere, the agent for New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas confirmed his client's season is over after he suffered a Lisfranc injury in Thursday's season opener. Thomas out for the season after suffering the injury in the opener.

More Soccer News

Rangers and Celtic both reported an increase in season-ticket revenue in their latest financial results, with Rangers' figure up 13% to £47. laudable while Celtic's rose by 19% to £37.7m. Rangers also confirmed that they have opened talks with the Rangers Supporters Association over a proposed £50m bond scheme. Rangers saw their revenue from season tickets rise to £47m.

Cricket

The third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley begins on Thursday, with the series level at 1-1. Ashes action resumes at Headingley. England, who trail 2-1 in the series, have recalled Moeen Ali to the squad for the fourth Test, while Australia have confirmed they will not be signing a concussion substitute for Matt Hayden. England recall Moeen Ali for the fourth Test.

Soccer

Barcelona have reached an agreement with German club RB Leipzig for the transfer of defender Dani Olmo, according to multiple reports. The fee is believed to be in the region of €60 million, with add-ons potentially taking the deal to €70m.

Hockey

The NHL has released its full schedule for the 2024-25 regular season, which begins with the Buffalo Sabres hosting the New Jersey Devils in Prague on Oct. 4, followed by the traditional four-game opening night on Oct. 10. The NHL released its full schedule for the 2024-25 regular season.

Formula One

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he considered quitting Formula One "a few years ago" before signing a new two-year deal with Mercedes. Hamilton reveals he considered walking away from F1. In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Hamilton opened up about his mental health struggles and how he has learned to cope with them. Hamilton opens up about his mental health.

NFL

The NFL season is finally here, and with it comes the return of our weekly roundtable. This year, we are introducing ESPN's first-ever NFL Rank, where our panel of experts rank the top 100 players in the league. NFL Rank is here, and it's guaranteed to get people talking. Can Patrick Mahomes reclaim his throne? Can anyone challenge the Chiefs?

College Football

Nick Saban, the legendary former Alabama head coach, has taken on a new role as an analyst for ESPN's College Game Day. Saban will join the show's team of experts for the 2024 college football season. Saban joins ESPN's College Game Day as an analyst.

MMA

UFC CEO Dana White expects Conor McGregor to be back in the Octagon by the fall, as the Irishman prepares to return from a broken leg. White expects McGregor to return in the fall. Meanwhile, the UFC's anti-doping partnership with the US Anti-Doping Agency has come to an end, with the UFC and USADA unable to reach an agreement on a new deal. UFC and USADA have parted ways.

Soccer

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season after scans confirmed he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Rodri will miss the rest of the season after sustaining the injury. He will undergo surgery. In other news, Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has called on his teammates to "grow up" and take more responsibility following their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first Clásico of the season. Lewandowski urged his teammates to step up after the Clásico defeat. The Polish international acknowledged the team's performance wasn't good enough and pointed to a lack of maturity in key moments. He is one of several players who have spoken out following the defeat, with some criticising the manager's tactics.

More Soccer News

Bayern Munich is reportedly interested in signing Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. Bayern have made a surprise move for the England international. The Reds, who are in the middle of a contract standoff with the defender, face a fight to keep him. Barcelona are also in the mix. Barcelona have joined the race for the defender. Meanwhile, Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount says the team's win over Liverpool was a sign of things to come and proof his side are "in a good place" as they look to kickstart their campaign. Mount says the team are in a good place after the win.

Archer

Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das are both aiming to become India's first archery world champions when they compete at the World Championships in Berlin. Kumari and Das are targeting history at the World Championships.

Horse Racing

City Of Troy is set to headline the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after Aidan O'Brien confirmed his star colt will run at Longchamp. O'Brien confirmed the run. The 2000 Guineas and Epsom Derby winner was last seen finishing third in the Irish Champion Stakes.

UFC

Israel Adesanya will not fight again in 2024 after suffering a broken toe in his UFC 305 defeat to Dricus du Plessis. Adesanya's manager, Tim Simpson, told ESPN the former middleweight champion is not expected to return until 2025, and he has also undergone surgery on his toe. Adesanya will be out until 2025 following surgery.

Boxing

Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, says he is hopeful of securing a fight between Joshua and Deontay Wilder in 2025, although he concedes it is a "long shot". Hearn is hopeful the fight can be made. Joshua last fought in September, knocking out Robert Helenius in the seventh round at the O2 Arena in London.

Cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has signed a two-year contract extension with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the ECB announced on Tuesday. Stokes has signed a new two-year deal with the ECB. The 33-year-old all-rounder's new deal will keep him at the helm until at least the end of 2026. Stokes signs a new deal.

Formula One

Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull that will keep him at the team until the end of the 2028 Formula One season. Verstappen has committed his long-term future to Red Bull.

Golf

The PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a framework agreement that would end the litigation between the tour and LIV Golf and create a new commercial entity. PGA Tour announced a framework agreement with LIV Golf.

Horse Racing

Aidan O'Brien's City of Troy delivered a scintillating display of front-running to win the 214th running of the Derby at Epsom on Saturday. City of Troy won the Derby in impressive fashion. The 4-6 favourite, ridden by Ryan Moore, made all the running over a mile and a half.

Cricket

The 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States begins next monthaine: Full fixture list for the T20 World Cup. England begin their T20 World Cup defence against West Indies on June 1. England named their squad for the defence of their title. Meanwhile, the ECB have announced that Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches will be streamed live on their website for free this season. The trophy will be available to watch on the ECB website.

NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers have mutually agreed with head coach Frank Vogel to part ways, the team announced Monday, two days after he led the club to a first-round playoff exit against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers have parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel. Vogel spent three seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to the NBA title in the Orlando bubble in 2020 Edition. The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel on Monday, two days after the team's season ended with a playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets. Vogel was dismissed after the Lakers' first-round exit.

Golf

The PGA Tour's best are in Charlotte this week for the Wells Fargo Championship. Here's the full schedule for the tournament. Schedule and how to watch.

Tennis

Fresh from her US Open triumph, Coco Gauff has withdrawn from this week's WTA event in Guadalajara, citing fatigue. Gauff has pulled out of the tournament.

More Soccer News

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said he is pleased with the progress of his side, despite their pre-season defeat to Real Madrid in Charlotte. Maresca said the loss was a learning experience for his team. Meanwhile, Manchester United have announced that Mason Mount will be out for several weeks after suffering a muscle injury in the win over Tottenham. Mount will be sidelined for several weeks.

US Sports

In women's college basketball, Iowa's Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year after a record-breaking junior season. Clark has been named the Big Ten preseason player of the year. The Hawkeyes are the pre-season favourites to win the conference, ahead of Indiana and Ohio State.

Boxing

Undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will make the first defence of his title against former champion Marcus Browne on Dec. 17 in Quebec City, his promoter said on Thursday. Beterbiev will defend his undisputed light-heavyweight title against Browne. It will be the 38-year-old Russian's first fight since undergoing knee surgery in April.

Soccer

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he would "100%" be interested in one day managing a national team at a World Cup. Guardiola says he is open to managing a national team one day. The City boss, whose contract runs until 2025, also stated he feels "too young" to retire from coaching.

Gymnastics

American gymnast Simone Biles will make her competitive return at the U.S. Classic in early August after a two-year layoff, USA Gymnastics has confirmed. Biles will compete at the US Classic in August.

NFL

The NFL has approved a new "hybrid" kickoff rule for the 2024 season, designed to increase returns and reduce injuries. The NFL approved the new rule. Elsewhere, the league is reportedly exploring expanding the regular season to 18 games, which would mark another major change to the game. The NFL could be set for another expansion.

More Soccer News

Bayern Munich are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of Harry Kane after the England captain limped out of their 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Kane injured in the draw with Leverkusen. There are also fears over the fitness of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who was forced off in the first half of their win over Arsenal. City fear they could be without Rodri for an extended period.

The Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has admitted that he has "unfinished business" at the club after a difficult second season.

Formula One

Max Verstappen took a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as Red Bull returned to winning ways. Verstappen won to extend his championship lead. The win extends his lead at the top of the drivers' standings to 154 points over teammate Sergio Pérez.

Cycling

Primož Roglič made a huge statement in his Vuelta a España title defence with a dominant victory on the queen stage of the race. Roglič asserted his authority with a stunning win on the queen stage.

Soccer

Chelsea's new head coach, Enzo Maresca, has said that he is not worried by the expectations at Stamford Bridge, though he acknowledged the need for time. Maresca says the club need to be patient.

Tennis

Coco Gauff's US Open triumph has sparked a debate about the state of the women's game. Some believe her success is good for the sport, while others think the lack of a dominant world No.1 is a problem. Coco's win shows the future of women's tennis is in good hands.

Olympics

The latest edition of the World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic countries dominate the top of the table once again. The report is an annual publication that ranks countries.

Soccer

Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Pedri has signed a new contract with the club until 2030, tying him to the club for the long term. Pedri has committed his future to the Blaugrana. The 21-year-old Spain international has been with Barcelona since 2020 and has made 147 appearances for the Catalan club. Meanwhile, LaLiga side Girona are enjoying a fairytale season and the city is buzzing. Girona continue to defy expectations, with a win over Real Sociedad taking them top of the table.

Volleyball/Other

In other sports news, an independent review found that Spain's football federation made "inappropriate" decisions regarding the Luis Rubiales affair. Elsewhere, the US women's national team has opened their Concacaf W Gold Cup campaign with a 5-0 win over the Dominican Republic, but the scoreline did not reflect how close the game was in the early stages.

More Soccer News

• Premier League clubs are braced for a record £10m+ bill for the January transfer window as the new financial rules begin to bite. Premier League clubs are expected to be busy in January.
• Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has signed a one-year contract extension with the club, keeping him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2025. Carvajal has extended his deal.
• Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been linked with a move away from the club, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona all monitoring his situation. Kimmich has been linked with a move away from Bayern.

Soccer (MLS)

Inter Miami's season is in danger of petering out after another defeat, this time at the hands of New York City FC. Inter Miami lost 2-0 to New York City FC. Their ever-growing injury list is a concern, while the multi-year absence of a permanent head coach is a farce. But there is one factor which could swing the playoff race back in their favor: a favorable schedule.

Technology

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Miss Universe

The 72nd Miss Universe pageant concluded with a historic crowning moment as Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, was crowned Miss Universe 2023. Palacios wins Miss Universe 2023, the first for her country. The pageant was held in El Salvador, with the top five featuring representatives from Australia, Thailand, Colombia and Nicaragua. The top five were decided after a series of competitions. Elsewhere, the final of the 2023-24 FA Cup will be held earlier than usual on May 25, 2024, the Football Association has confirmed, to avoid clashing with the 2024 European Championship. The FA Cup final will take place on May 25.

Results

A look at how the top Premier League teams fared at the weekend.

Premier League results

Golf

LIV Golf announced a broadcasting agreement with Fox Sports, which will see the series air on the network in the United States beginning with the 2025 season. LIV Golf announced a media rights deal with Fox Sports.

Tennis

Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. The 19-year-old American's victory sent shockwaves through the tennis world and could mark the start of a new era in the women's game. Gauff's triumph signals a changing of the guard in women's tennis.

Soccer

The Premier League returns this weekend with a full slate of fixtures, headlined by Manchester United vs. Tottenham at Old Trafford. Everything you need to know about the weekend's Premier League action. Meanwhile, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has made a bold claim ahead of Saturday's LaLiga clash with Real Madrid, insisting his team can "dominate" their rivals. Flick says Barcelona can dominate Real Madrid. There was more Premier League action on Sunday as Liverpool hosted Aston Villa, while West Ham faced Everton at the London Stadium. Sunday's Premier League action had plenty of talking points.

NFL

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history. Lawrence signed a massive extension with the Jaguars.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet in the Beijing final after both came through their semi-finals in straight sets. Alcaraz and Sinner will face off for the China Open title on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek eased past Caroline Garcia to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open in Beijing. Swiatek eased into the quarter-finals in Beijing.

Cricket

England have been dealt a major blow ahead of the Cricket World Cup with Ben Stokes ruled out of the tournament with a torn hamstring. Stokes ruled out of the World Cup. It is a bitter blow for England's title defence, with the talismanic all-rounder now set to miss the entire tournament in India.

Tennis

Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion. The American battled back from a set down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in three sets and win the US Open title. Gauff wins her first major at the US Open.

Soccer

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side are "not at the level" to challenge for the title after their 1-1 draw with Liverpool. Pochettino admitted his side are not at the level required to challenge for the title. The Blues have taken just five points from their first four games.

NFL

The Denver Broncos' decision to trade wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth and sixth-round pick earlier this offseason raised some eyebrows Bear. But Broncos head coach Sean Payton insisted the move was about changing the culture in the locker room achieving. Payton says the Jeudy trade was about culture change, not just talent.

Boxing

Jake Paul's winning streak continued with a sixth-round knockout of Nate Diaz in Dallas, Texas. Paul defeated Diaz via sixth-round TKO in his professional boxing debut.

Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Walker Buehler on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, a troubling sign for the team's postseason hopes. Buehler lands on the injured list due to elbow inflammation.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from next week's Laver Cup in Berlin, with the world No. 3 citing fatigue after an arduous summer that included success at both the French Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz withdraws from the Laver Cup.

NBA

The defending champion Denver Nuggets will begin their title defense on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 24. The full NBA schedule was released on Thursday. The NBA released its full regular-season schedule, highlighted by a slew of marquee matchups. Among the most notable: LeBron James and the Lakers host the Nuggets on opening night, and the champion Nuggets will receive their rings before hosting the Warriors on Oct. 25. Christmas Day will feature five games, including the Boston Celtics at the Los Angeles Lakers.

Tennis

Coco Gauff captured her first Grand Slam title at the US Open on Saturday, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. Gauff wins her first Grand Slam title. Gauff, is the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.

Formula One

Max Verstappen took a step closer to a third consecutive Formula One world title with a dominant victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Verstappen won at Monza to extend his championship lead. The Red Bull driver led from start to finish, finishing 6.9 seconds clear of the field the entire race. Verstappen's win extended his lead at the top of the drivers' standings to 121 points over teammate Sergio Pérez and 138 over Fernando Alonso. "It was a perfect weekend," Verstappen said. "The car was fantastic, especially in the high-speed corners."

Boxing

Eddie Hearn has told talk SPORT that he expects Anthony Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder in 2024, with the fight potentially taking place in Saudi Arabia. Hearn expects the Joshua-Wilder fight to happen next year. Joshua has not fought since his rematch victory over Jermaine Franklin in April, while Wilder was last in action in December when he knocked out Robert Helenius in the first round.

Formula 1

Christian Horner has revealed that Max Verstappen is prepared to discuss a new contract with Red Bull, with the Dutchman's current deal expiring at the end of the 2028 season. Horner says Red Bull's star driver is open to a new contract. Verstappen's current deal runs until the end of 2028, but Horner revealed that the team has already begun discussions with the Dutchman's management about a new deal.

Tennis

Emma Raducanu has been given a wildcard for the Australian Open, with the 2021 US Open champion set to make her return to Grand Slam tennis after undergoing surgery on both wrists and an ankle. Raducanu receives a wildcard for the Australian Open. The 22-year-old has not played since the Abu Dhabi Open in February and has been recovering from surgery on both wrists and one ankle.

Cycling

British rider Geraint Thomas says he will decide on his future in the next few weeks, with the 37-year-old out of contract at the end of the season. Thomas is weighing up his future after leaving Ineos Grenadiers. Thomas joined the team in 2010, when it was known as Team Sky, and has spent his entire career with the outfit. "oorspronkelijk" in Dutch. — "originally". Thomas says he wants to continue racing for two more years and is looking for a two-year deal, with several teams interested.

UFC

The UFC returns this weekend with UFC 293 from Sydney, Australia. In the main event, Sean Strickland challenges Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. UFC 293 predictions are in. Plus, the rest of the card features a flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja.

Formula One

Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the Italian Grand Prix as Red Bull continued their dominance. Verstappen wins at Monza to extend his championship lead. Sergio Pérez finished second to complete a one-two finish for Red Bull, with Charles Leclerc taking the final spot on the podium for Ferrari, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Tennis

Coco Gauff is the US Open champion. The 19-year-old American produced a stunning comeback to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in Saturday's final. Gauff wins her first Grand Slam title. Gauff is the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999yard.

NFL

The NFL regular season begins this week with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us, and the schedule is loaded with intriguing matchups. The Chiefs begin their title defense against the Lions, while Aaron Rodgers makes his much-anticipated debut for the New York Jets on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Elsewhere, the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys travel to the New York Giants.

Horse Racing

Arcangelo won the 154th running of the Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday, holding off a late charge from Arabian Knight. Arcangelo won the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. The win was the third consecutive victory for the three-year-old colt, who also captured the Belmont Stakes earlier this summer. Jockey Javier Castellano was emotional after the race, dedicating the win to his father, who passed away earlier this year.

Cricket

England's newest Test cricketer Josh Hull says he received a text message from Stuart Broad after being named in the squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka. Hull revealed that Broad sent him a message after his call-up. Elsewhere, Ollie Pope has been confirmed as England's new white-ball captain, taking over from Jos Buttler. Pope replaces Buttler as England's white-ball captain.

Horse Racing

An investigation into the mysterious death of trainer James fans is ongoing. An investigation continues into the death of the trainer.

Tennis

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek's 19-match winning streak came to an end at the hands of Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Cancun. Sabalenka ended Swiatek's winning streak in the semifinals. The world No. 1 had not lost since Wimbledon.

More Soccer News

• Arsenal's Champions League match against Sevilla was temporarily suspended after a pitch invader ran onto the field. Play was suspended for a brief period.
• Barcelona midfielder Pedri has signed a new contract with the club until 2030, with a release clause of $542 million. Pedri signed a new deal with Barcelona.
• Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for winger Antony in January, according to reports in England. United are willing to listen to offers for Antony.

Horse Racing

• Aidan O'Brien has expressed his sadness at the news that City Of Troy will not run in the Derby, with the son of Justify instead being aimed at the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. O'Brien said he was disappointed but respects the decision of the owners.

Tennis

• Andy Murray has withdrawn from the ATP event in Beijing due to injury. Murray withdrew from the China Open with a groin injury.

More Sports News

• Maria Sharapova is "always looking for new challenges" as she continues to build her business empire, she tells CNBC. Sharapova opens up on her life after tennis.
• The Red Bull drivers' title defence suffered another blow as Max Verstappen was handed a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen was penalised for an engine change.

Formula One

Red Bull's Max Verstappen was handed a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after taking a new engine. Verstappen will start Sunday's race from sixth place. The Dutchman is looking to extend his lead at the top of the drivers' standings, and a podium finish would all but seal his second world championship.

Tennis

Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam title with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. Gauff wins her first major title. At, she is the youngest American to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999. Gauff had lost in the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows in each of the past two years.

More Tennis

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are on a collision course to meet in the US Open semifinals after the draw was announced on Thursday. The draw pits the top two seeds in the same half.

More Soccer

• Manchester United are considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to reports. United are interested in the German international.
• Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has been named the club's Player of the Year. Palmer won the award.

American Football

The NFL has announced that players will be allowed to wear protective Guardian Caps during games for the 2024 season, following their use in practice sessions. The NFL has approved the use of Guardian Caps during games.

Horse Racing

An investigation has been launched into the running of a horse at Bangor-on-Dee after it was found to have been administered a substance that could affect its performance. The BHA is investigating.

Cricket

England have recalled Ben Stokes to the squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan, with the captain determined to play a part as the series heads to a decider in Rawalpindi. Stokes returns for the third Test.

Basketball

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments for 2026 have been announced, with Great Britain drawn alongside Belgium, Italy, and Germany in a group hosted in Italy. The qualifying tournaments were announced.

Cycling

Primož Roglič's former coach says the rider will be "even more motivated" after leaving Jumbo-Visma for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. Roglič's former coach believes the change will reinvigorate the Slovenian. Meanwhile, the UCI has announced a major shake-up to the men's and women's calendars with the introduction of a new "Premier League" style structure from 2026. The UCI has announced radical changes to the cycling calendar.

Tennis

The United States will host the 2024 Copa América, and the tournament will feature a new format starting with a 16-team group stage. The 2024 Copa América draw took place, with the USMNT drawn alongside Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia.

Cricket

Tymal Mills will leave Sussex at the end of the season. Mills will leave Sussex at the end of the season. Elsewhere, England all-rounder Moeen Ali has signed a two-year contract extension with Worcestershire. Moeen extends his stay at Worcestershire.

Tennis

Coco Gauff's US Open triumph was a victory for a new generation. Gauff's win was a breakthrough moment for American tennis.

Basketball

USA Basketball announced the men's national team will play a pair of exhibitions against Spain and Greece in August as part of its preparation for the FIBA World Cup. The US will play exhibitions against Spain and Greece ahead of the World Cup.

Soccer

A look at the numbers behind the Premier League's busy summer transfer window. The Premier League's summer transfer spending. European clubs spent a record amount during the summer transfer window. European clubs spent big during the summer.

Tennis

Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis at the Brisbane International. Osaka marked her return with a win. However, she was beaten by Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals in Auckland. Gauff beats Osaka in the Auckland Classic quarter-finals.

More Football News

• Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. Barcelona are interested in De Bruyne.
• Chelsea defender Reece James has admitted he "lost a bit of love" for football during his injury struggles but is now determined to make up for lost time. James opens up on his injury struggles.

Boxing

Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super-middleweight championship against Jaime Munguia in a battle of unbeaten Mexicans in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez faces his toughest test in years. The fight represents a changing of the guard in Mexican boxing, with the undefeated Munguia ready to take the torch from the aging champion. Munguia is ready to take the torch from Canelo.

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka described her US Open final defeat to Coco Gauff as "the most painful loss" of her career. Sabalenka called the defeat her most painful.

Soccer

The transfer window is closed across Europe's major leagues, but that doesn't mean the speculation has ended. The January transfer window is fast approaching.

NFL

The NFL has launched an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons after both teams reported inactives for Monday Night Football. The league is investigating both teams. Elsewhere, the Denver Broncos will start rookie quarterback Bo Nix in their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Broncos name Nix the starter.

More Soccer News

• Manchester United are close to securing the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, according to reports.
• Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson says he was not trying to cause controversy by liking a social media post from former manager Mauricio Pochettino. Jackson explained his actions.
• Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, according to reports in Spain. Arsenal are interested in the defender.
• Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane has opened up on the "complicated" relationship he had with former manager Erik ten Hag. Varane has opened up on his relationship with ten Hag.

Basketball

The WNBA Finals are set, with the New York Liberty facing off against the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's championship series. The Liberty are looking for their first WNBA title. The Aces are aiming to become the first team to three-peat since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-2003. The Aces are chasing a three-peat.

College Football

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are the centerpieces of a Buffaloes team that ESPN's College Football Power Index has the best chance to exceed its preseason win total. Colorado is generating plenty of hype.

Tennis

Coco Gauff's US Open victory was 20 years in the making for American tennis. It was a long time coming for American tennis. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic's US Open final defeat to Daniil Medvedev was a shock, but the Serb's place among the all-time greats is secure regardless. Djokovic's legacy was not diminished by defeat.

NFL

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豪门·新贵·野心家：2024-25赛季欧冠32强实力巡礼

2024-09-17

随着马德里竞技宣布其新主场——大都会球场——将于9月18日举办2024-25赛季欧洲冠军联赛的首场比赛，新赛季的欧冠联赛也正式拉开帷幕。新的赛制带来了新的挑战，32支球队将争夺最终的荣耀。

A组：拜仁慕尼黑、阿森纳、埃因霍温、朗斯

拜仁慕尼黑在夏季转会窗口经历了巨大的变动，凯恩的加盟让球队的攻击力更上一层楼。拜仁在欧冠赛场上的经验丰富，他们将是小组头名的最大热门。阿森纳在阿尔特塔的带领下进步明显，但他们在欧冠赛场上的经验相对不足。埃因霍温和朗斯则被视为小组中的搅局者。

预测排名：1. 拜仁慕尼黑 2. 阿森纳 3. 埃因霍温 4. 朗斯

B组：塞维利亚、阿森纳、朗斯、埃因霍温

阿森纳在转会市场上花费巨资引进了德克兰·赖斯和凯·哈弗茨，他们应该能够从小组中出线。塞维利亚是欧冠老手，但阿森纳在实力上有所提升。朗斯和埃因霍温将为第三名和欧联杯资格而战。

预测排名：1. 阿森纳 2. 塞维利亚 3. 埃因霍温 4. 朗斯

C组：那不勒斯、皇家马德里、布拉加、柏林联合

皇家马德里是夺冠热门，但那不勒斯在2022-23赛季夺得意甲冠军后，已经连续两个赛季进入欧冠淘汰赛。柏林联合首次参加欧冠，而布拉加则希望重现2022-23赛季的辉煌，当时他们打进了小组赛阶段。这将是C组的一场激烈竞争，皇家马德里和那不勒斯预计将晋级，但柏林联合和布拉加也不会轻易放弃。

D组：本菲卡、国际米兰、皇家社会、萨尔茨堡

国际米兰上赛季闯入欧冠决赛，他们将在D组中面对本菲卡、皇家社会和萨尔茨堡红牛。国米是晋级热门，但本菲卡在上赛季打入四分之一决赛后也充满信心。皇家社会和萨尔茨堡红牛将竞争第三名，有望进入欧联杯。

E组：费耶诺德、马德里竞技、拉齐奥、凯尔特人

马德里竞技是夺冠热门，但费耶诺德上赛季在小组赛中击败了拉齐奥，他们希望在鹿特丹强大的主场气氛中再次制造冷门。凯尔特人在欧冠中历来表现挣扎，可能面临艰难的小组赛。

F组：巴黎圣日耳曼、多特蒙德、AC米兰、纽卡斯尔联

这是本次抽签的"死亡之组"，四支球队都有晋级淘汰赛的实力。巴黎圣日耳曼是夺冠热门，但多特蒙德在主场伊杜纳信号公园球场总是难以对付。AC米兰上赛季晋级了半决赛，而纽卡斯尔联时隔20年重返欧冠赛场。

G组：曼城、莱比锡、贝尔格莱德红星、伯尔尼年轻人

曼城毫无疑问是夺冠热门。莱比锡应该能拿下第二，红星队和年轻人队将为第三名而战。

H组：巴塞罗那、波尔图、顿涅茨克矿工、安特卫普

巴塞罗那在小组赛中击败了波尔顿和顿涅茨克矿工。但他们的防线仍然存在问题。波尔图应该能晋级，而顿涅茨克矿工和安特卫普将为欧联杯的席位而战。

Jürgen Klopp

remains as the Premier League's longest-serving manager, but the new breed of young coaches are watching and learning. Klopp's influence is still being felt across the Premier League.

Women's Super League

Emma Hayes has said she would be "amazed" if Chelsea do not sign a new striker before the Women's Super League season concludes. Hayes wants a new striker at Chelsea. Chelsea's struggles in front of goal continued in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

Formula One

Max Verstappen equals Sebastian Vettel's record with a ninth consecutive win at Monza, but his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Pérez was left frustrated after finishing fourth. Verstappen matched Vettel's record with a ninth straight win. Lando Norris was left to rue what might have been after finishing third. Norris lamented a missed opportunity.

NBA

The NBA has announced that the 2026 All-Star Game will be held at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be played at the Intuit Dome.

Cricket

England are set to field a weakened team in the first Test against India, with several first-choice players missing. England have named a weakened squad for the Test series in India. Meanwhile, Australia's tour of the West Indies got off to a winning start. Australia won the opening T20I. And in the Big Bash League, the Perth Scorchers have qualified for the final with a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers. Scorchers beat the Sixers to reach the final.

Tennis

• Rafael Nadal is back from injury and will make his comeback at the Brisbane International in January. Nadal will return at the Brisbane International.
• Coco Gauff says she "grew up a lot" during her US Open title run new york. Gauff reflects on her US Open victory.

Rugby

• The Springboks' Rugby World Cup victory parade has been scheduled for Thursday in Pretoria. The Springboks will celebrate their title with a parade.
• England's players have been awarded £130,000 each from the RFU's bonus pool after their run to the World Cup final. England's players will receive bonuses.

Tennis

The wait is over — Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion. Gauff wins her first Grand Slam title at the US Open. The 19-year-old American rallied from a set down.

Formula One

Max Verstappen took a dominant win at the Italian Grand Prix to extend his championship lead over Charles Leclerc. Verstappen wins at Monza. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri has a new long-term contract at McLaren, tying him to the Woking-based team until the end of 2028. Piastri signs a new long-term deal with McLaren.

UFC

In this week's UFC fight analyst, we break down UFC 293's main event between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland. UFC 293 is almost here.

Tennis

Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final, winning her first Grand Slam title in front of an adoring home crowd at Flushing Meadows. Gauff defeated Sabalenka in the final. The 19-year-old American is the first teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.

More Tennis

• Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 24th Grand Slam title was ended by Daniil Medvedev in the US Open semifinals. Medvedev ended Djokovic's hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.
• Coco Gauff's run to the US Open title has inspired a new generation of American tennis players. Gauffs triumph was a landmark moment for American tennis.

Cricket

• Australia captain Pat Cummins has backed Marnus Labuschagne to bounce back from a horror run of form in the Ashes. Cummins backs Labuschagne to return to form. Labuschagne has scored just 79 runs in his past six Test innings.
• Joe Root's unbeaten century helped England to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Root's century set up the victory.
• Ollie Robinson is set to make his England return in the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley, according to reports. Robinson is set to return for the second Test.

NFL

The NFL season is underway!!! After a wild Week One, we learned a lot about teams around the league. Week 1 takeaways from around the NFL. There were plenty of standout performances, eyebrow-raising stats, and surprise results. Stats from Week 1 in the NFL. The NFL is investigating the Cleveland Browns' handling of quarterback Deshaun Watson's injury status during Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The NFL is investigating the Browns' handling of Watson's injury status. Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Packers, the team announced. Dobbins suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's game.

NFL

• The Eagles' tush push is under threat after a proposal to ban the play was tabled at the NFL's annual meeting. The "tush push" could be banned.
• Jim Harbaugh won his first game as Chargers head coach with a dominant 27-10 victory over the Titans. Harbaugh's Chargers began their new era with a win.
• The Jets defeated the Giants 31-28 in a preseason thriller at Met Life Stadium.

More Football News

• Man United's Rasmus Højlund will be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
• Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge.
• Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.

WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks have signed rookie guard Cameron Brink to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced. The Sparks signed Brink to an extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen has reportedly agreed a new deal with Red Bull that will keep him at the team until the end of the 2028 season. Verstappen has agreed a new deal with Red Bull.

FIFA

FIFA has announced that the 2025 Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June 15 to July 13. FIFA announced the details of the 2025 Club World Cup.

Cricket

Essex have signed Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama for the remainder of the County Championship season. Essex sign Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama.

Tennis

Coco Gauff's US Open triumph has changed the game for American tennis. Gauff's win changes the game. American men's tennis is in a good place right now. American men's tennis is in a good place.

Soccer

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. Palmer's new contract runs until 2031. Liverpool are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio after scouting him extensively. Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Inacio. Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2028 with the option of a further year, the club announced. Fernandes signs new deal at Old Trafford.

Cricket

England's men's team will be without head coach Brendon McCullum for the start of the Test tour of India after he was ruled out of the opening match following a positive COVID-19 test. McCullum will miss the first Test in Hyderabad. Assistant coach Paul Collingwood will take charge for the series opener.

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• Chelsea have signed Manchester City midfielder Olamipo "Ola" Aina on a free transfer, the club announced on Friday.
• Barcelona have signed Manchester City forward Ferran Torres in a deal worth up to €65 million.
• West Ham United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Carlos Forbs from Ajax on a permanent deal, with the 20-year-old Portugal Under-21 international signing a five-year contract at the London Stadium.

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The UFC's middleweight title will be on the line when Dricus du Plessis puts his belt on the line against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 312 in Sydney. UFC 312 takes place in Sydney on Saturday. Elsewhere on the card, Robert Whittaker faces Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight title eliminator, while Tai Tuivasa returns to take on Marcin Tybura in the heavyweight division.

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• Anthony Joshua told to stay away from Deontay Wilder by his trainer.
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Tennis

• Coco Gauff wins the US Open women's singles title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
• Novak Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final, tying Margaret Court's all-time record.
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Cricket

Australia recovered from 91-5 to post a competitive 278 against South Africa in the first one-day international in Paarl. Australia recover to post. Alex Carey hit 99 and Mitchell Starc smashed a quickfire 39 not out to help Australia post 278 after they were in trouble at 118-6. South Africa were 231-5 in reply before rain stopped play with the hosts 47 runs behind the DLS par score.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal has been ruled out of India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Australia with a left shoulder injury. Jaiswal has been ruled out of the T20I series. The 21-year-old sustained the injury during the fourth T20I against the West Indies. He has been replaced in the squad by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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• Former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane has been appointed head coach of Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk.
• Jürgen Klopp has praised "exceptional" Darwin Núñez after the striker came off the bench to score twice and help Liverpool come from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park. The win sends Liverpool top of the Premier League.

Match Reports

• Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park, with substitute Darwin Núñez scoring twice in the final 10 minutes.
• Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
• Brighton beat Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford with goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson and Bukayo Saka (own goal).
• Borussia Dortmund have signed Bayern Munich left-back Raphael Guerreiro on a free transfer.
• Barcelona have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco on a four-year deal.
• Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have announced the signing of Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
• Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones on a season-long loan.
• Manchester United have completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount for £55m.
• Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz for £65m.
• Tottenham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli.
• Aston Villa have signed Youri Tielemans on a free transfer following his release from Leicester City.
• Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovačić, according to reports.
• Arsenal are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to reports.
• Manchester City and Barcelona have been put on red alert after Bernardo Silva hinted he may leave Manchester City. The Portugal midfielder said he is "open to listening" to offers.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his desire to play more in the United States after his US Open triumph. Alcaraz says he wants to play more in the US. The world No. 1 says he wants to "play more tournaments in the US" following his US Open triumph.

NFL

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