Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 13, 2026, 2:37 PM ET

Premier League & English Football

Manchester United supporters staged protests inside and outside Old Trafford ahead of Sunday's derby, with the 1958 fan group organising demonstrations over what they called a season ticket ban fiasco. A separate fan protest saw banners unfurled against the club's ownership before kickoff. The match itself turned on a major flashpoint when Phil Foden was sent off early for Manchester City, with pundits immediately debating whether the dismissal was justified. City were left to overcome the red card against their rivals as the derby unfolded. Full live build-up tracked the day's events at Old Trafford.

Brighton delivered a statement performance at the CBS Arena, dismantling Coventry 5-0 to leave the Sky Blues without a point or goal on their Premier League return. Arsenal ground out a 2-0 win at Sunderland, with player ratings highlighting Guimaraes and Raya as the standout performers in a hard-fought victory. Wolves left it late at Sheffield United, as Raul Jimenez came off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner for a 1-0 result. At Anfield, Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham, and manager Andoni Iraola pointed to a lack of freshness among his tired players while refusing to use it as an excuse.

LaLiga & European Leagues

Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the season, winning 4-2 at Levante as Lamine Yamal fired a brace to extend their 100% record to five matches and move three points clear at the top. Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano, with José Mourinho praising record signing Yan Diomande's incredible potential while cautioning the winger still has a lot to learn after his first start. Christian Pulisic marked his first appearance since the 2026 World Cup with an assist for Milan, helping AC Milan rally to a 2-2 draw at Lazio. Valencia's difficult start to the season prompted sweeping changes, with the club sacking Carlos Corberan and chief executive Ron Gourlay after a winless opening. In Turkey, Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal returned to work on Saturday, contradicting media reports from the previous day suggesting his resignation was final.

Scottish Football

Rangers produced a dominant Old Firm display at Ibrox, thumping Celtic 3-0 to reach the Scottish League Cup semi-finals as Derek McInnes won his first Old Firm game as manager. BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analysed how McInnes delivered togetherness and intensity in a convincing victory. A broader look at the first Old Firm clash of the season examined what the result revealed about both sides. The League Cup semi-final draw then set up a Rangers v Aberdeen tie, while Hearts and Hibernian will meet in the Edinburgh derby at Hampden Park.

WSL & Women's Football

Chelsea signalled their intent in the Women's Super League with a commanding 5-0 rout of Manchester United at the Leigh Sports Village, their first win of the season. The result served as a warning to the rest of the division, with Chelsea's 5-0 rout proving they are back on track after dropping points on the opening weekend. Manchester United manager Eva Olid insisted she will stick to her footballing philosophy despite the heavy defeat, defending her tactics after the loss as she looks to build. Questions are mounting over United's direction, with the side looking a shadow of last season's version just two games in under their new manager.

MLS & Saudi Pro League

Lionel Messi scored a second-half goal for Inter Miami, but Nashville SC struck back in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw and maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the Eastern Conference. Cristiano Ronaldo called on the Saudi Pro League to issue lifetime stadium bans to any supporter found to have taunted Ruben Neves. Footage circulating on social media appeared to show Al-Hilal's Neves reacting to Al-Taawoun fans chanting Diogo Jota's name at him, prompting Ronaldo's demand for lifetime bans over the chants.

Championship & Lower Leagues

Preston North End sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom after six defeats in seven league games left the Lilywhites second bottom of the Championship. Birmingham's Luis Vázquez put the ball over the bar from close range on Saturday, sparking debate over whether it was the worst miss ever, though the verdict was that it was not even close. Tottenham's difficult start continued, with coach Roberto de Zerbi admitting his winless side lack physical condition and confidence while insisting they can turn things around.

NFL

Week One of the 2026 NFL season saw Joe Burrow's Bengals and Lamar Jackson's Ravens in action, with live scores updating across the league. The Los Angeles Rams suffered a significant blow, as star pass rusher Myles Garrett was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury requiring surgery and will miss at least four weeks.

Formula 1

Kimi Antonelli took another step toward the 2026 world championship, winning the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring after benefitting from pit-stop misfortune for Lando Norris, who lost out on a promising afternoon. Reaction to Antonelli's victory and Norris' misfortune continued, with live coverage tracking Norris closing on the leaders at the Madring.

Golf

Team Europe regained the Solheim Cup after an impressive singles display saw them beat Team USA 15-13 on an eventful day at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with the singles thriller sealing the trophy.

Rugby League

The 2026 Super League Dream Team was revealed, with six Leeds Rhinos players included, giving the club a majority of the selections in the annual recognition of the season's best performers.

Around the Clubs

Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson detailed his growing understanding of his role, explaining that his first instinct upon winning the ball is to look for Haaland.