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• Bennett pleased with Cambridge's start

  15-09-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cambridge United defender Liam Bennett says their results since securing immediate promotion back up to League One "speak for themselves".Saturday's 2-1 comeback win at home to Reading means the U's have taken 11 points from their opening six matches, leaving them fifth in the table.Bennett, 24, told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "There's no denying that the challenge was always going to be tough to step up."We've got to be adaptable, to continue to grow as a team. The results speak for themselves a
  
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• Is Man United vs Brighton on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Carabao Cup tie for free

  16-09-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will look to put derby misery behind them as they kick off their Carabao Cup campaign against Brighton.The Red Devils succumbed to a controversial loss to rivals Manchester City on Sunday and while Erling Haaland’s wrongly-given goal stole the headlines from Old Trafford, Michael Carrick’s men nevertheless put in a dismal performance as they failed to make their man advantage count after Phil Foden’s first-half red card.With just four points from their opening
  
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• Barcelona keeping close tabs on Bayern Munich goal machine amid renewal talks – report

  16-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping close tabs on Bayern Munich goal machine amid renewal talks – reportBarcelona are watching developments around Harry Kane’s future at Bayern Munich, with the England captain’s contract situation beginning to attract attention at Camp Nou.According to TalkSport, Bayern are keen to secure Kane on a new long-term deal, with his current contract due to expire in the summer of 2027. The expectation is that the 33-year-old will continue in Bavaria, but Barcelon
  
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• Why are Man Utd better without the ball?

  16-09-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United average only 1.5 points per game when they have more than 50% of the ball. When they have less than 50%, this number shoots up to 2.6.And if you drop possession further, to 45% or below, United have won 10 games out of the past 10 since Carrick took the job.It is a staggering correlation but it brings the Englishman to the same crossroads that former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer found himself at.How do you bridge the game from a seemingly elite cou
  
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• Does Bellamy need to win back Wales fans?

  16-09-2026 07:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy signed a four-year deal to replace Rob Page as Wales head coach in 2024 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The challenge facing Wales is sizeable.Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisbon, Erling Haaland at home and a double-header with a Denmark side they have not beaten in 18 years as Wales return to Nations League A.But does head coach Craig Bellamy face his own challenge?Supporters were already smarting from missing out on the World Cup. Then their mood darkened further as it emerged Bellamy had held
  
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• Tuchel on Mexico v England: I regret not eating the grass

  16-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel on Mexico v England: I regret not eating the grassThomas Tuchel surprised with his remarks on the podcast with Daniel Sturridge, where he spoke about the match between Mexico and England in the World Cup round of 16."I texted a friend after the match and told him: 'I regret not having eaten some of the grass after the match so I could have a bit of this in my body forever. That’s how important that moment was,'" he said.The clash, which ended in a frantic 3-2 scoreline, was one of t
  
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• Luciano blasts São Paulo after exit: I was never paid on time

  16-09-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano blasts São Paulo after exit: I was never paid on timeCaptain of São Paulo, who were eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Boca Juniors this Tuesday (15), Luciano did not hold back after the match at MorumBIS, attended by more than 55,000 fans.The No. 10 once again highlighted what would be, in his view, the most difficult year in the club’s history. And he made it clear that he has never been paid on time by the club he has represented since August 2020. 
  
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• Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to it

  16-09-2026 05:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to itMatías Viña spoke about River during his presentation as a Cruzeiro player and took a shot at the Millonarios’ board, after being one of the players sidelined from the squad."River is a great club, but there are people there who are not up to the task. I had a contract until the end of the year; they could have told me they weren’t going to buy my rights and we could have looked for a solution without leaving me
  
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• 🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBIS

  16-09-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBISSão Paulo had the chance to secure an all-Brazilian semifinal in the Copa Sudamericana.But it will be up to Boca Juniors to face Vasco for a place in the tournament final.After losing 1-0 in Argentina, Tricolor responded but were held to a 1-1 draw this Tuesday (15).And watched the Argentine side advance at MorumBIS in front of 55,651 fans. It was a match that featured a disallowed Tricolor goal for offside, confus
  
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• 🚨 The first Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie is set

  16-09-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The first Copa Sudamericana semi-final tie is setThe Copa Sudamericana is nearing its final stage and is beginning to take shape after the conclusion of the first quarterfinal matches.Boca Juniors and their win in Brazil complete the first semifinal pairing of the competition, where Vasco da Gama was already waiting after its victory over Santa Fe.The first leg will be played between October 13 and 15 at La Bombonera, but take note: the Brazilian side will not be able to host the Xenei
  
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• There was trouble! Platense v Fluminense nearly ended in tragedy

  16-09-2026 03:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was trouble! Platense v Fluminense nearly ended in tragedyPlatense fans did not take their Copa Libertadores elimination well at all and nearly caused a tragedy at Vicente López when Fluminense celebrated their place in the semifinals with their supporters.Some of the home side’s barra bravas invaded the field after the match against Fluminense ended, fought with the Brazilian side’s fans who were shouting “eliminated” at them, attacked the players, and stole
  
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• 🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos, Flu defender assaulted

  16-09-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos, Flu defender assaultedThere was chaos, including a pitch invasion by fans and even an assault after Platense versus Fluminense this Tuesday (15).After being eliminated by Tricolor in the Libertadores quarterfinals, many fans of the Argentine team invaded the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.And trouble started while the Fluminense players celebrated qualification with the fans present in Buenos Aires. It was followed by a full-bl
  
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• 🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos; Flu defender assaulted

  16-09-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Platense fans invade pitch in chaos; Flu defender assaultedThere was chaos, including a pitch invasion by fans and even an assault after Platense versus Fluminense this Tuesday (15).After the elimination against Tricolor in the Libertadores quarterfinals, many fans of the Argentine team invaded the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.And chaos broke out while the Fluminense players celebrated qualification with the fans in Buenos Aires. It was followed by a massiv
  
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• Vasco de Gama beat Santa Fe to reach Copa Sudamericana semis

  16-09-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco de Gama beat Santa Fe to reach Copa Sudamericana semisVasco da Gama had a dream night at home in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana against Independiente Santa Fe, where they showed their strength to secure a place in the semifinal.Bruno Duarte broke the scoreless deadlock and gave the Brazilian side the lead before halftime.Meanwhile, David Corrêa extended the lead with a header to knock the Colombians out of the competition.With tonight’s result, Vasco da Gama celebrates
  
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• 🎥 Fluminense are the first Copa Libertadores 2026 semi-finalists

  16-09-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fluminense are the first Copa Libertadores 2026 semi-finalistsIt was not easy at all.But Fluminense overcame yet another Argentine surprise package in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.And is among the four best teams in this edition.They now await LDU or Palmeiras in the semifinals after knocking out Platense this Tuesday (15).After winning 2-0 at the Maracanã, Tricolor were beaten 2-1 at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires.And advanced on aggregate.They had alr
  
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• 🎥 Fluminense are first into the Copa Libertadores 2026 semis

  16-09-2026 03:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fluminense are first into the Copa Libertadores 2026 semisIt was not easy at all.But Fluminense overcame yet another Argentine surprise in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.And is among the four best teams in this edition.It now awaits LDU or Palmeiras in the semifinals after eliminating Platense this Tuesday (15).After winning 2-0 at the Maracanã, Tricolor was beaten 2-1 at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, in Buenos Aires.And advanced on aggregate.It had already knocked out Ind
  
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• 📋 Who reaches the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.

  16-09-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who reaches the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.It’s time!São Paulo are lined up to go in search of a place in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana semifinals. Coming up shortly, from 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Tricolor take on Boca Juniors in the second leg of the quarterfinals. A match that will have a packed MorumBIS as its stage.Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera is in charge.SBT, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.Tie situation 🆚After winning 1-0 at
  
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• 📋 Who makes the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.

  16-09-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Who makes the semis? São Paulo named to face Boca Jrs.It’s time!São Paulo is lined up to chase a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.Coming up shortly, from 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Tricolor faces Boca Juniors in the second leg of the quarterfinals.A match that will have a packed MorumBIS as its stage.Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera is in charge of officiating.SBT, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast it.
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• Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews

  16-09-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford are unbeaten in the Premier League this season with one win and three draws [Getty Images]Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches. As his Bees progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a battling 2-1 win at League One side Reading, Andrews said he was not happy with the officiating. Reading defender Paudie O'Connor had a goal for a first-half overhead kick ruled out by referee Tom Nield
  
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• Gray 'will continue until told otherwise' - but has Hibs boss lost the fans?

  16-09-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach David Gray says he will continue to try and find solutions to Hibernian's poor form "until someone was to say something different" after his side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership.Kilmarnock secured their first league win of the season thanks to George Stanger's first-half goal at Easter Road and held on despite a late red card.The boos that echoed round the stadium were in stark contrast to Saturday, when Hibs eased aside League 1 pacesetters Ross C
  
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• David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-1 Win against Tottenham

  16-09-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-1 Win against TottenhamLiverpool booked their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield, on a night when Andoni Iraola made a host of changes and handed opportunities to several youngsters and fringe players.Speaking in his post match reaction on his YouTube channel, David Lynch described it as an “important one for Liverpool” and picked out several performances which could give
  
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• Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly

  16-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina [Getty Images]Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August in the wake of his country's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and after saying he was considering his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge.The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina
  
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• 'Let them ref the games and be humans' - Andrews

  16-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford are unbeaten in the Premier League this season with one win and three draws [Getty Images]Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches. As his Bees progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a battling 2-1 win at League One side Reading, Andrews said he was not happy with the officiating. Reading defender Paudie O'Connor had a goal for a first-half overhead kick ruled out by referee Tom Nield
  
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• 'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed

  16-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman is the third 16-year-old to score for Arsenal in a League Cup game [Getty Images]Arsenal teenager Max Dowman shone with two goals in the 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warned they cannot rush his development.The 16-year-old played 13 times last season, but has had to settle for a place on the bench so far this campaign - until now.He scored two lovely goals at Portman Road to stake his claim for more minutes in the Premier League.But Arteta warned: "He i
  
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• Mourinho makes honest admission After Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: “Of course I’m worried”

  16-09-2026 00:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho makes honest admission After Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: “Of course I’m worried”Real Madrid spared their blushes on Tuesday, as they came away for their La Liga clash against Elche with a 3-2 victory. They had been 2-0 up thanks to goals from Matias Dituro (OG) and Kylian Mbappe, but after the hosts brought it back to 2-2, Los Blancos needed a stoppage time winner from Carlos Espi to claim the three points.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media at the
  
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• Analysis: Spurs punished for their wastefulness in the final third

  16-09-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For the 20 minutes between Conor Gallagher pulling one back for Tottenham and Dominik Szoboszlai wrapping things up for Liverpool, the travelling Spurs support and Roberto de Zerbi grew in belief but ultimately they were wasteful in the final third and that is what cost them.Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Omar Marmoush and Savio all had great chances but failed to convert and they only had to look at the other end, with all three of Liverpool's goals coming from quality strikes."I
  
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• Mbappe 8.0, Guler 8.0 | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: Player ratings

  16-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe 8.0, Guler 8.0 | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: Player ratingsReal Madrid defeated Elche on Tuesday in a five-goal thriller at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with goals from Matias Dituro (OG), Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi. Jose Mourinho’s side had raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half, but after throwing that away in the second, they had to rely on a stoppage time winner.Player ratingsThibaut Courtois – 6/10Aside from picking the ball out of his net on two occasions, C
  
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• Bergvall And Gallagher Get 7 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Liverpool

  16-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bergvall And Gallagher Get 7 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs LiverpoolTottenham Hotspur faced off against Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win on the road in the EFL Cup. Spurs made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 21st minute when Alexis Mac Allister found the back of the net. Roberto De Zerbi’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.Cody Gakpo scored again for the home team in the
  
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• 'I don't think we did enough' - Skubala

  15-09-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Skubala spoke to BBC Radio Bristol after his side were defeated by his former club Lincoln City."I don't think we did enough," Skubala said."We had enough of the ball but this team [Lincoln], I know them well, they're not too interested about the ball. They defend solid, they don't give up chances easily, and in the end we gave up a sloppy chance."That's not good enough from us. It's too sloppy. You've got to respect the level more, the game more, and we didn't need to take those risks t
  
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• NWSL player Savannah DeMelo sues Racing Louisville team doctor regarding her on-field cardiac arrest

  15-09-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo has sued University of Louisville Health and a doctor that treated her, alleging that they failed to properly diagnose a heart condition that resulted in her suffering on-field cardiac arrest during an NWSL game last September, according to multiple reports.DeMelo, who also played for the U.S. Women's National Team, collapsed during a game between Louisville and the Seattle Reign on Sept. 14, 2025. She was taken from the field to a Seattle hospital in
  
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