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• Bradford extend trial for midfielder Clucas

  27-08-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Clucas made 40 appearances in all competitions for Shrewsbury Town last season [Getty Images]Bradford City have extended the trial of former Premier League midfielder Sam Clucas.The 35-year-old, who made 66 top-flight appearances for Swansea City and Hull City, trained with the Bantams earlier this week.Manager Graham Alexander wants to take a further look at Clucas, who is a free agent after recently being released by League Two Shrewsbury Town."He has trained with us for a couple of days.
  
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• US Open preview: Carlos Alcaraz's return, battle for No. 1 WTA ranking among biggest storylines in NYC

  28-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 US Open begins in earnest on Sunday, and it's hard to think of a time when this tournament felt so wide open among both men and women.There is no Jannik Sinner. There might not be a fully healthy Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic. Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, has been in a slump. Seven different women have won the past seven Grand Slams.There's no telling how it will work out, with multiple layers of drama built into the draw. Let's get into all of that.Jannik Sinner
  
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• Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire

  28-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fi Morris has scored over 1,400 runs and taken 79 wickets for Lancashire [Shutterstock]Lancashire all-rounder Fi Morris is set to retire at the end of the season after more than a decade in the county game.Morris has spent the last four seasons with Lancashire and was part of the side that won the T20 County Cup and One-Day Cup last year.The batter and off-spinner, 32, had previously been with Western Storm before switching to the Red Rose, for whom she has played 91 games."When I first joined L
  
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• Clubs remain interested in Harwood-Bellis

  28-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has confirmed there are still discussions around defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis' future at the club.The 24-year-old has been linked with a move throughout the summer, having attracted attention from Portuguese club Benfica before the club rejected a bid from Premier League side Aston Villa."There's interest and there is a conversation," Eckert said in his press conference on Friday."I am talking every day to Taylor and at the moment, he is a Southampto
  
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• NFL preseason Week 3: Tua Tagovailoa will start for Falcons Friday while Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover

  28-08-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are only two days left in 2026 NFL preseason schedule.Twenty teams will be in action on Friday evening as players get one more chance to either get some game work ahead of the regular season starting in two weeks or impress the coaching staff enough to make the roster or practice squad.Heading into the final week of season games, there is only one quarterback battle left to be decided. The Atlanta Falcons haven't yet decided on a Week 1 starter. The Falcons are theoretically deciding betwe
  
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• Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival

  28-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick has confirmed that new £70 million signing Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury.Following the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the 22-year-old completed his move from Brighton on Tuesday to further bolster the midfield.United director of football Jason Wilcox praised Baleba as "an elite midfielder with immense potential to develop further", but fans face a wait to see him play.The
  
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• Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean provides hopeful update on Roma target Malick Fofana

  28-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean provides hopeful update on Roma target Malick FofanaLyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean has said it is “possible” that Roma transfer target Malick Fofana (21) will remain with Les Gones.Fofana joined OL two and a half years ago and quickly established himself as a regular starter on the left wing. Although he missed much of the 2025-26 season following a serious ankle injury sustained last October, the Belgian has since regained his f
  
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• Report: Tresoldi chooses Italy over Germany and Mancini hopes for September call-up

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tresoldi chooses Italy over Germany and Mancini hopes for September call-upReports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that 22-year-old centre-forward Nicolo Tresoldi has ‘said yes’ to representing the Italy national team at senior level and that Roberto Mancini is hoping to be able to call him up for Nations League fixtures taking place in September.Gazzetta: Mancini hopes to include Tresoldi in September’s Italy squadTresoldi was born in Cagliari to Italian parents, bu
  
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• Report: Man City want to sign £80m-rated forward

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City want to sign £80m-rated forwardMan City Eye Iliman Ndiaye as Enzo Maresca Seeks Attacking Depth and New LeadersManchester City are exploring a move for Iliman Ndiaye as Enzo Maresca reshapes his squad in the closing days of the transfer window, with The Guardian reporting Everton value the Senegal international at around £80m.City’s interest arrives after a summer of significant change in the attacking department. Sávio has departed for Tottenham in a &p
  
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• Nottingham Forest increase bid for Fiorentina full-back Dodo

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest increase bid for Fiorentina full-back DodoFriday’s reports claim that Nottingham Forest have returned with a new and improved offer for Fiorentina full-back Dodo after seeing a €7m bid rejected by La Viola earlier this week.Report: Nottingham Forest increase Dodo bidAccording to reports from Sky Sport transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Nottingham Forest have lodged an increased offer worth €9m plus up to €2m in bonuses for the 27-year-old Dodo.Reports earl
  
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• Europa League draw: Juventus and Milan opponents include Celta, Bournemouth and Sunderland

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League draw: Juventus and Milan opponents include Celta, Bournemouth and SunderlandJuventus and Milan have learned their opponents for the league phase of the Europa League today: Celta Vigo are among the Bianconeri’s opponents, while the Rossoneri will face both Bournemouth and Sunderland.Juventus and Milan, the only two Serie A representatives in the 2026-27 Europa League, discovered their opponents during today’s draw in Montecarlo.FROSINONE, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Lucian
  
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• Done deal: Ziolkowski set to join Monza on loan

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal: Ziolkowski set to join Monza on loanJan Ziolkowski has asked Roma for more playing time, but Gian Piero Gasperini has other plans. The club and the Polish striker mutually agreed that the best solution would be to find a new home for the 2005-born player. No sooner said than done, after days of negotiations, the central defender has moved to Monza on loan with an option to buy. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi number 24 will join Ivan Juric’s side on loan. Monza w
  
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• Confirmed: Atalanta learn Conference League opponents for 2026-27 league phase

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Atalanta learn Conference League opponents for 2026-27 league phaseAtalanta’s opponents for the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League have been confirmed and Maurizio Sarri will begin his European adventure with a trip to Amsterdam to take on Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena.The Europa League and Conference League draws took place on Friday afternoon. You can see how the results came through on the Football Italia Liveblog.BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of
  
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• Chivu: ‘Lautaro ready for a big season, Esposito knows his position within the group’

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Lautaro ready for a big season, Esposito knows his position within the group’Inter head coach Cristian Chivu says that Lautaro Martinez is ‘motivated’ and ‘ready to have a big season’ following transfer interest from Barcelona, and has explained why Pio Esposito is such a useful player to have in his squad: ‘He knows his position within the group and helps raise the levels’.Chivu on Inter competition, Lautaro and EspositoThe Nerazzurri head
  
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• Chiellini confirms Yildiz ‘out for a few months’ but offers encouraging update

  28-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiellini confirms Yildiz ‘out for a few months’ but offers encouraging updateJuventus director Giorgio Chiellini has confirmed that Kenan Yildiz is set to be ruled out for several months after surgery on a fractured metatarsal, and though he admits this is an ‘annoying hitch’, the silver lining is that the injury will not be a recurring issue and is not expected to hamper the player’s long-term development.Yildiz requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal and is ex
  
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• Preston sign Chelsea defender Wiley on loan

  28-08-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caleb Wiley has had two loan spells in the Championship with Watford [Shutterstock]Preston North End have signed Chelsea defender Caleb Wiley on a season-long loan deal.The 21-year-old USA international started his career with Atlanta United before joining Chelsea in July 2024.He could make his debut for the Lilywhites at Charlton on Saturday."Everything's happened pretty quickly but I'm really looking forward to my time here," he told the club website.All done deals in August 2026Latest Preston
  
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• 🚑 Official: Yildiz has metatarsal surgery! Chiellini, out for months

  28-08-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Official: Yildiz has metatarsal surgery! Chiellini, out for monthsIt’s now official: Juventus will have to do without Kenan Yildiz for a few months, as he will undergo surgery.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!The Turkish talent, who was forced off against Frosinone with a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot, will undergo surgery at the start of next week. According to Sky Sport, the Bianconeri h
  
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• Despite CFP slump, there's no reason for SEC fans to panic — yet

  28-08-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I know what you’re thinking, SEC fans, seeing all these season previews that have Oregon and Ohio State and Notre Dame and Indiana already Sharpie’d into the title game. I know you’ve heard all the proclamations of the SEC’s impending demise, the three-years-and-counting championship drought, the ever-increasing dominance of the Big Ten. You hear Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti throwing out red meat like how the conference has 11 playoff wins over the last two seas
  
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• Man Utd agree terms to sign Swedish winger Jusu Bah

  28-08-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monica Jusu Bah has 11 caps for Sweden[Getty Images]Manchester United have agreed terms to sign Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Hacken.The 23-year-old is expected to complete her move before next Thursday's Women's Super League transfer window deadline.Jusu Bah signed an extension with Swedish club BK Hacken in September 2025 and is under contract until 2028 so United will pay a fee which is currently unknown.She has played in Sweden for her entire career, breaking through at Umea before m
  
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• Carrick on Baleba, Amad's injury and JJ Gabriel

  28-08-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Ipswich at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Carrick confirmed that Diallo is still unavailable for selection. Mason Mount is back training with the group.He spoke highly of new signing Carlos Baleba: "We're delighted with Carlos. [He has] massive potential. I think it's a really exciting signing for us. I think the quality that he has,
  
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• No Rangers crisis despite 'embarrassing' exit, says Shankland

  28-08-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Captain Lawrence Shankland insists the Rangers players must take responsibility for the "sickening" and "embarrassing" European exit - but denied the club are in crisis.Rangers are out of Europe before the league phase after defeat in the Europa League qualifiers to Jagiellonia Bialystok was followed by a shootout loss to Jablonec in the Conference League play-offs.Since leaving Hearts to take charge at Ibrox in June, Derek McInnes has won just two of his first seven games in all competitions an
  
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• Europe, Arab world and +! Find out when the transfer window shuts

  28-08-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europe, Arab world and +! Find out when the transfer window shutsThe European transfer market has entered its final stretch. The continent’s main leagues will close their summer transfer windows next week, on the much-hyped Deadline Day (September 1). If clubs want to strengthen their squads by buying players from other teams, the race is now, quite literally, against the clock.⏱️ The "D-Day" and the Top 5 European Leagues’ DeadlinesUnlike what many people think, the tra
  
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• Altrincham sign veteran striker Hemmings

  28-08-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane Hemmings has scored 136 goals in 431 league appearances across his career [Shutterstock]Altrincham have signed experienced striker Kane Hemmings.The 34-year-old spent last season in League Two with Barrow but failed to score in 14 league appearances.He started his senior career with Rangers and has also had spells with Barnsley, Dundee, Oxford, Notts County, Burton, Tranmere, Stevenage and Crewe.Hemmings could make his debut for Altrincham, who have not disclosed the length of his deal, aga
  
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• Tottenham considering move for Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham considering move for Everton forward Iliman NdiayeTottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Everton player Iliman Ndiaye (26), according to information from French media outlet Foot Mercato.Reportedly on Manchester City’s radar – with the club said to be in positive talks with the striker – the Senegalese player is apparently seen by Spurs as a quality addition to their attacking line-up.This situation, however, remains separate from that of AS Monaco&rsq
  
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• Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria have missed the past two editions of the men's World Cup while the West Africans will also be absent from the 2027 Women's World Cup [Getty Images]An interim board has been appointed to lead the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the organisation's president, general secretary and executive committee all resigned to leave a power vacuum at the top of the sport in the country.Outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau - whose tenure was set to expire in 33 days - confirmed he was stepping down
  
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• Barcelona youth team star nears Serie A move as Venezia take pole position

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team star nears Serie A move as Venezia take pole positionToni Fernandez’s time at Barcelona could be approaching its conclusion, with Venezia emerging as the club best placed to take the highly rated La Masia attacker to Serie A.According to SPORT, the Italian side is advancing in their efforts to sign the 18-year-old, with discussions now focused on a deal that would allow Barcelona to receive a transfer fee while retaining a percentage of any future sale.Toni has known f
  
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• Atletico Madrid set today as deadline for Julian Alvarez decision after four-day training absence

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid set today as deadline for Julian Alvarez decision after four-day training absenceThe Julian Alvarez transfer saga is now taking an ugly turn as it has come to light that the situation is taking a toll on the player’s mental health.The Argentine star has been clear about his desire to join Barcelona for a long time now, but Atletico Madrid have struggled to swallow their pride and permit the move to a direct rival.Instead, they worsened ties with Barcelona and made clear tha
  
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• Arsenal player trains alone as Napoli pursue transfer

  28-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal player trains alone as Napoli pursue transferGabriel Jesus remains Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri’s preferred striker signing, with the Arsenal player now training alone.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesGianluca Di Marzio reports that Napoli are still working on strengthening their attack in the final days of the summer transfer window, and they’re looking at various players to do so.But Di Marzio claims Arsenal’sGabriel Jesus remains Massimiliano Allegri&rsquo
  
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• How to watch the Houston Astros vs NY Mets: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head to NBC and Peacock for an exciting MLB tripleheader this Sunday. First, at 12:00 PM ET, the Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals in the MLB Sunday Leadoff game. Then, at 3:00 PM, the Houston Astros take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Later, at 7:00 PM, Sunday Night Baseball heads to Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs.See below for additional information on how to watch each game.Play-by-play voice Matt Vasgersian, 2005 World Series champio
  
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• Harriers sign Hargreaves following Thompson exit

  28-08-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Outgoing Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Seb Thompson (left) and new signing Cameron Hargreaves [Kidderminster Harriers FC]Kidderminster Harriers have signed midfielder Cameron Hargreaves following the exit of Seb Thompson.Hargreaves, 27, who began his career at Exeter City, made his debut with Bristol City before drifting into non-league with King's Lynn Town - and spent last season at Aldershot.He is the son of former Torquay United boss and ex-Grimsby Town, Hull City, Hereford United, Plymo
  
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