Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: September 6, 2026, 2:17 PM ET

Premier League

Manchester United were left shell-shocked as Ainsley Maitland-Niles equalized in the 96th minute to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw for Everton at the Hill Dickinson. The Toffees had trailed twice, but the late leveller, described as outrageous, broke United hearts on Merseyside, with the result also covered in the live updates. Player ratings from the pulsating clash highlight the impact of key substitutes for both sides.

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the 300th goal of his club career. City handed debuts to their £185m of deadline-day signings, and Fernandez and Ndiaye showed promise in the victory.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa secured their first point of the season but were left to rue missed chances in a 0-0 draw against Hull City. Fulham suffered a third consecutive defeat, booed off after a 3-2 loss to Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. Tottenham's winless run continued with a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, with Roberto De Zerbi blaming “wrong” decisions for the result, a game where VAR controversy over a disallowed Forest goal also took center stage.

Newly promoted Hull City have taken seven points from their first three games, giving them a perfect platform to avoid relegation. Michael Carrick insists Manchester United can compete despite being out-spent, a view echoed by the club's hierarchy as they plan to challenge big-spending rivals. Enzo Maresca defended City's £450m summer spending, stating it was needed to match Arsenal, and believes the squad has been given everything needed to challenge.

Women's Football

Manchester City began their Women's Super League title defence with a 3-1 win over Birmingham, with a Khadija Shaw brace leading the way. Chelsea stumbled in their revenge campaign, held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa in their opening WSL match.

New signings shone across the league, with Baum and Hanson securing wins for Arsenal and Tottenham respectively. The early kick-offs were covered live, with Arsenal's title ambitions headlined, while Man City's title defence began after Arsenal and Spurs had already won. The UEFA Women's Champions League draw has sparked overreactions, including a potential Barça-Arsenal final.

LaLiga, Serie A, and Bundesliga

Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0, with Yamal scoring twice in a dominant display. The teenager's brace took him to 50 club goals at just 19 years and 49 days old, prompting comparisons with Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, and Haaland at the same age.

Atlético Madrid suffered a shock 3-0 defeat at Athletic Club, with Marcos Llorente telling ESPN they “need” Julián Álvarez's goals after the loss. In Serie A, Lautaro Martínez scored a stoppage-time winner as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Napoli 3-2, maintaining their perfect start.

Bayern Munich suffered their first Bundesliga setback of the season, held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Schalke, ending a 47-game scoring streak in the league. The result marked their first shutout in 18 months.

Scottish Premiership and EFL

Celtic came from behind to beat St Mirren 3-1 and maintain their winning start to their title defence, with Yang Hyun-jun scoring a vital goal before heading to the Asian Games, highlighting how much they will miss him. Hearts made it four Premiership victories in a row with a dramatic late fightback, as Sabah Kerjota scored a stoppage-time winner to defeat Dundee 2-1 at Tynecastle.

Josh Fowler's first-half double secured St Johnstone a 2-1 win over Hibernian, moving them above their opponents. Aberdeen fans are furious after a fourth straight goalless game, prompting questions about what is going wrong at the club. Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland is set for a spell on the sidelines with a “significant” hamstring injury, leaving questions over who will carry their goal threat. Scott Bain's impressive form for Falkirk has led to questions over whether he could be Scotland's number one. Aberdeen are reportedly targeting free agents, with Greg Doherty a possibility.

In the Championship, Swansea missed the chance to go three points clear after a 0-0 draw with Wrexham. Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson fumed over a potential “leg-breaking” tackle on Callum O'Hare. Birmingham and Wolves played out a chaotic 2-2 draw, with a crazy own goal from Jackson Tchatchoua seeing the spoils shared. Leicester's woes continued with a 4-0 defeat, leading to calls that it was a “sackable performance” from boss Russell Martin. Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways cover Leicester, Millwall, and Burnley. Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Police are investigating an incident between Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik and a Portsmouth supporter during Pompey's 2-0 home win.

Rugby League

Wigan Warriors moved within one win of a domestic double after a statement 40-8 win over Leeds Rhinos in a battle of Super League's top two. The result showed Leeds the difference between champions and challengers. Wigan have one hand on the League Leaders' Shield, according to Mike Partington.

Boxing

Katie Taylor became a three-time undisputed world champion in her farewell fight at Croke Park, describing the occasion as the most special moment of her career. The event was hailed as possibly the greatest boxing atmosphere ever as Ireland said goodbye to an icon. Dave Allen's heavyweight clash with Thomas Carty ended in bizarre fashion after Carty fell through the ropes during the first round, resulting in a no contest.

Tennis

Naomi Osaka took care of business against Elise Mertens in a tense three-set victory to reach the fourth round of the US Open, while Jovic ended Eala Mania in a thriller. Coco Gauff progressed to the fourth round on a day when Fritz, Anisimova, and Keys were knocked out. The US Open continues with Sabalenka and Alcaraz targeting quarter-final spots.

Motor Racing

Kimi Antonelli completed a remarkable comeback to win his home Italian Grand Prix from 19th place after a race-long battle against Mercedes team-mate George Russell in a sensational Monza thriller. The race featured a huge crash for Charles Leclerc, with Verstappen battling Russell for the lead before Antonelli's charge.

Horse Racing

Erdenali graduated to the highest level in impressive style, proving too strong for the raiding party in the Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp. Daryz looks perfectly placed to defend his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe crown after a dominant display in the Prix Foy. The Arc Trials Day featured Daryz, Gstaad, and Opera Ballo at Paris Longchamp.

Cricket and Other Sports

England secured a 3-0 ODI series sweep of Ireland, winning the third and final match by 114 runs in Worcester, with Dunkley hitting a ton. The scorecard from the third ODI is available, and England took an early wicket as Ireland chased 292.

In MLS, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo marked his debut by scoring a late penalty to earn Atlanta United a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami. Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan, broke Freddy Adu's MLS record by scoring in a third successive game.

Administration and Transfers

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, confirmed by the world governing body. The announcement was covered by ESPN, and Sky Sports.

Liverpool may make a January move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, according to transfer gossip, with the latest transfer rumors also linking Tottenham's Richarlison with a Saudi switch. Arsenal had more than 20 players on their shortlist to capitalise on their title win, going inside their transfer window review. Maro Itoje has been named in England's first squad since the summer tour, but Lawes and Marchant must wait.