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• Arsenal’s top striker target now finally considering move

  27-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s top striker target now finally considering moveJulian Alvarez has finally accepted that Atletico Madrid won’t let him join Barcelona, and he’s now considering a move to Arsenal, according to a report.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesSpanish outlet Marca report that Julian Alvarez finally sees that his only option to leave Atletico Madrid this summer is to join Arsenal, accepting that his current club won’t let him leave for Barcelona.Alvarez has now missed tw
  
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• Vanderbilt names Blaze Berlowitz the Week 1 starter, with freshman Jared Curtis set to play

  28-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt will start senior Blaze Berlowitz in the Commodores’ season opener Sept. 5 against Austin Peay, with coach Clark Lea saying freshman Jared Curtis also will play.Lea also said this decision only is for the opener. The best 11 will start each game during the season for a program that finished last season ranked 15th with a 10-3 record. Lea said the competition has been close.“It’s best for our offense to organize in the first game around Blaze
  
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• Ipswich Town sign Chelsea full-back Fox

  28-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign Chelsea full-back FoxIpswich Town have completed the signing of Chelsea full-back Jorja Fox on a permanent deal.The Tractor Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 23-year-old defender has signed an initial one-year contract with Ipswich Town.Fox joined the Chelsea academy at the age of eight. She successfully negotiated her way through the various youth age groups to the first team. The player made her senior debut for The Blues du
  
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• These Group of Six teams have the best shot at making the College Football Playoff in 2026

  28-08-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's highly, highly unlikely that we're going to see two non-power conference champions in the College Football Playoff again.Thanks to yet another rule change ahead of the third version of the 12-team playoff, the champions of the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC are now guaranteed a spot in the field. That means the scenario that unfolded last year, where American champion Tulane and Sun Belt champ James Madison both got in since they were ahead of ACC champion Duke in the final CFP rankings, won'
  
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• Ordonez's move to Palace in doubt after medical

  28-08-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Ordonez played for Ecuador at this summer's World Cup [Getty Images]Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez's move to Crystal Palace has run into complications after his medical, with the Premier League club set to make a final decision about whether to proceed with the deal.BBC Sport reported this week that Palace had hijacked Aston Villa's move for the Ecuador centre-back and agreed an initial loan for Ordonez that included an option to buy at the end of the season.The 22-year-old is recovering
  
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• Forrest aims to 'kick on' after derby impact

  28-08-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alan Forrest hopes his prominent role in last weekend's derby victory can help ignite his Dundee career.The 29-year-old winger, who joined from Hearts this summer, marked his first start by assisting Owen Bevan's goal as Dundee emerged with a 2-0 win at Tannadice."That was my first start since coming in and I felt good," said Forrest. "The main thing is the team but it was good for me personally."When I heard I was starting, I was buzzing just to get out there. There's no better way to make your
  
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• Ireland end World Cup with defeat by New Zealand

  28-08-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ireland have finished 10th at the Men's Hockey World Cup after losing 6-3 to New Zealand in their ninth/10th classification play-off game in Wavre in Belgium on Friday.Kane Russell's two penalty corners had New Zealand 2-0 ahead by the end of the first quarter, then a George Baker goal and a Sam Lane penalty corner saw them double their advantage by half-time.Two goals in the third quarter reduced Ireland's deficit, Gregory Williams finding the net from a penalty corner and Lee Cole converting a
  
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• Aston Villa reach agreement in principle with PSG over Ibrahim Mbaye transfer

  28-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa reach agreement in principle with PSG over Ibrahim Mbaye transferAston Villa are reported to have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain regarding the transfer of Ibrahim Mbaye (18), according to The Athletic.The two clubs are said to have settled on a deal worth an estimated €55m, whilst the relationship between Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris and PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is believed to have been the key factor in finalising the deal.Having joined Pa
  
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• Cavan SFC games moved after 'major' stadium fire

  28-08-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavan GAA have been forced into a switch of venues for this weekend's Senior Football Championship games following a "major" fire at Kingspan Breffni Park.Friday's game between Ramor United and Ballyhaise will now take place in Mullahoran [20:00 BST], with four other games over Saturday and Sunday also moving to alternative venues.The incident is believed to have started in the stadium's kitchen area on Thursday night, following Crosserlough's victory over Laragh United at the Cavan town venue.G
  
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• Bristol City 'prepared' for end of window - Skubala

  28-08-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Skubala left Lincoln City to take charge of Bristol City before the start of the season [Getty Images]Bristol City are "prepared" for whatever might happen in the final days of the transfer window but are unlikely to be doing last-minute business, manager Michael Skubala has said.Elijah Adebayo became the Robins' 10th summer signing earlier this week, with the window closing on 1 September.While he dismissed the prospect of any imminent outgoings, Skubala said things can become unpredict
  
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• I'd hate to finish career like this - O'Sullivan

  28-08-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan has not won a ranking event since January 2024[Getty Images]Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not "want to throw in the towel just yet" after being beaten 6-3 by Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open on Friday. The seven-time world champion fought back against China Open winner Mark Selby in the quarter-finals on Thursday to seal a 5-3 victory, but he has spoken candidly at this week's ranking event about his struggles.O'Sullivan has taken steps to prioritise his menta
  
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• PSG winger Bradley Barcola to undergo medical with Liverpool this weekend

  28-08-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG winger Bradley Barcola to undergo medical with Liverpool this weekendParis Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola (23) is expected to fly to England this Saturday, according to reports in L’Équipe.With a deal worth around €140m recently agreed between PSG and Liverpool, the 23-year-old winger is expected to arrive in Liverpool in the coming hours to finalise the details of his transfer and undergo a medical. Once these steps have been completed, Barcola will immediately sign
  
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• Rangers count consequences of European failure

  28-08-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers' European interest has finished before September [SNS]After Jablonec's Jan Chramosta converted from the penalty spot to confirm Rangers' European exit on Thursday, the immediate reaction from the away end was one of understandable anger.Manager Derek McInnes said he was "embarrassed" and "disappointed" by both the performance and the result as his difficult start at Ibrox continued.Just one shot on target in 120 minutes against a team they were firm favourites to beat, multiples changes
  
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• O'Neill hopeful over transfers despite LASK defeat

  28-08-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill missed out on a return to regular Champions League football [SNS]Manager Martin O'Neill hopes missing out on the Champions League will not mean Celtic miss out on prospective signings.O'Neill's side will feature in the Europa League after Tuesday's 5-1 defeat by LASK after extra time, with the Austrian side winning the Champions League play-off 5-4 on aggregate.The Scottish Premiership holders have signed four players so far this window, which closes next week."I'm hoping that's n
  
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• Motherwell buy Sweden U21 forward Kanga

  28-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell have paid an undisclosed fee to land highly rated Sweden Under-21 forward Jardell Kanga from Finnish top-flight club Ilves.Kanga, 20, has signed a three-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.He became Brommapojkarna's youngest-ever player in 2021 when making his first-team debut aged 15 in Sweden's third tier.Kanga joined Bayer Leverkusen the following year, featuring for their youth sides, and had a loan spell at De Graafschap before a permanent move to Hammarby in his
  
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• Fonseca backtracks: “Selling Fofana is a possibility.”

  28-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fonseca backtracks: “Selling Fofana is a possibility.”Paulo Fonseca had secured Malick Fofana before the Champions League second leg against Fenerbahce. Now Lyon’s plans have changed. Elimination from Europe’s premier competition is costly for the French club, especially financially. The French side are forced to sell to avoid future sanctions. This scenario was confirmed by the coach in a press conference.Fonseca spoke about the transfer market on the eve of Lyon-Le Havr
  
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• Crystal Palace Starting XI vs Man City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  28-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace Starting XI vs Man City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupCrystal Palace lineup vs Manchester City: Predicted XI for Pierre Sage’s first home gameCrystal Palace face an immediate test of Pierre Sage’s credentials on Friday, with Manchester City heading to Selhurst Park for the new Eagles boss’s first home Premier League fixture.Sage has inherited a squad that is largely available, although injuries and off field issues have complicated his selection. Ismai
  
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• Morrison wants more signings with Collyer close

  28-08-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Morrison has steered West Bromwich Albion to three wins and one defeat - at Premier League Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup - so far this season [PA Media]West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison is "hopeful" of more signings before the end of the transfer window, with the Championship club close to confirming a deal for Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer.The Baggies have been in talks with United about re-signing the midfielder after his loan spell during the first half of
  
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• 🚨 Leao to Galatasaray: all the figures, huge wages and sell-on 💰

  28-08-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Leao to Galatasaray: all the figures, huge wages and sell-on 💰Rafael Leao will become a new Galatasaray player: the player has accepted an offer worth more than €12 million net, as reported by Moretto and Di Marzio. According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, there will also be additional bonuses and the contract will be for 4 years.The Turkish club will pay Milan an amount between €45 million fixed, plus bonuses to reach€47/50 million. Sources such as Fabrizi
  
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• 🚨 Leao joins Galatasaray: all the figures! Huge wage, sell-on 💰

  28-08-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Leao joins Galatasaray: all the figures! Huge wage, sell-on 💰Rafael Leao will become a new Galatasaray player: the player has accepted an offer worth more than €12 million net, as reported by Moretto and Di Marzio. According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, there will also be additional bonuses and the contract will be for 4 years.The Turkish club will pay Milan a fee between €45 million fixed, plus bonuses to reach€47/50 million. Sources such as Moretto, SKY
  
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• West Brom agree fee with Man Utd for Collyer

  28-08-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toby Collyer joined West Brom on loan last summer but returned to Manchester United in January after making 12 appearances, including three starts [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is set to join Championship outfit West Brom, where he had a spell on loan last season.United have agreed an initial fee of £3m for the 22-year-old, but the overall package with add-ons is worth £7.6m.In addition, the transfer is subject to a 40% sell-on.Collyer had been choosing betw
  
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• Arsenal announce young striker signing from Blackburn Rovers

  28-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce young striker signing from Blackburn RoversYouth striker Igor Tyjon has signed for Arsenal from Blackburn Rovers, the club have now confirmed.Photo via Arsenal Academy on InstagramArsenal have finally completed the signing of 18-year-old Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers, after a protracted transfer saga lasting around 15 months. The youngster will wear the number 64 with his new club.Speaking to the Arsenal website, Tyjon said of the move: “It feels amazing. I’ve wai
  
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• 'Milan away is exciting especially because of Newcastle's song' - Hume

  28-08-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trai Hume is excited to play AC Milan after Sunderland drew the Italian giants in the league phase of the Europa League and referenced Newcastle fans' chant of "you'll never see a Mackem in Milan" as a sweetener going into the tie.Newcastle played AC Milan twice in the 2023-24 Champions League, losing at home and gaining a draw in the San Siro.Hume told BBC Radio Newcastle: "I think we always want to play against a bigger team in the group and to have Milan away is exciting, you know, especially
  
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• Emery bids goodbye to Watkins 'with small tears'

  28-08-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manager Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins apologised for refusing to play for Aston Villa on Sunday as he paid an emotional tribute to the departing striker.The 30-year-old is expected in Saudi Arabia on Friday to complete a £51m move to Al-Hilal, with Villa poised to finalise the signing of Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson for £65m as his replacement.Emery praised the England forward's behaviour during his Villa career and said he and the squad had accepted Watkins' apology for m
  
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• Everybody looking for investment - Rodwell

  28-08-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic want to improve on last season's Championship performance but do it sustainably with some potential new investment, managing director Jim Rodwell has said.The Addicks finished 19th on their return to the second tier last season and are unbeaten after two league games of the 2026-27 campaign.Rodwell told BBC Radio London: "We need to take steps to move forward - nobody is under any illusions it'll be any easier than last season but every season you have to look to improve and gr
  
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• From France: Roma one step away from Balerdi

  28-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From France: Roma one step away from BalerdiThe transfer window in Italy closes on September 1st at 8:00 PM. Roma must speed up their efforts to complete some signings: the final pieces are still missing to give Gian Piero Gasperini a complete squad. In addition to the left winger, the pursuit of a defender remains ongoing. The Roman club has just finalized the sale of Jan Ziolkowski to Monza. Leonardo Balerdi appears on the list of replacements. As reported by Footmercato, the Giallorossi have
  
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• Barcelona midfielder takes significant step towards return from injury

  28-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder takes significant step towards return from injuryBarcelona midfield star Gavi, in his pink-haired avatar, started for Hansi Flick in the first La Liga game against Elche.The Spaniard, however, had to be replaced just before half-time by Pedri after suffering a blow to the same knee in which he had torn his ACL a couple of seasons ago.Although initial signs pointed to a serious injury for the La Masia graduate, subsequent tests confirmed that he had only suffered a bruise and
  
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• Arsenal could make late loan move for Manchester United forward

  28-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal could make late loan move for Manchester United forwardThere are rumblings that Arsenal could make a late loan move for Marcus Rashford of Manchester United, according to a report.Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesMiguel Delaney reports for the Independent that there’s some internal surprise that Arsenal have let Gabriel Martinelli’s move to Al Hilal progress before securing a new signing in the position.But Delaney adds that some sources believe the situation could see Ar
  
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• Red Sox vs. Yankees prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for August 28

  28-08-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The stakes are high as one of the great rivalries in baseball is renewed tonight in the Bronx. The Yankees (75-58) and the Red Sox (73-60) are each making the playoffs. Neither is out of the division race but the more obvious race is for the top Wild Card spot. The Yankees currently hold the top spot with the Sox sitting two games behind. Boston trails the Bronx Bombers by just two games for that top Wild Card spot. The fact that there is any intrigue in that race is remarkable considering that
  
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• Emery on Goretzka, sales and 'needing time'

  28-08-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Villa Park (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Leon Goretzka joined Villa as a free agent on Thursday after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer, and Emery hopes the midfielder will be available for selection on Monday.On what Goretzka brings to the squad, Emery said: "Experience. High-level experience. He is a winner. He is a very competitive player,
  
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