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• Dalglish and Carney win PFA Merit Awards

  25-08-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dalglish and Carney follow Sir Gareth Southgate and Emma Hayes as winners of the Merit Award [Getty Images]Sir Kenny Dalglish and Karen Carney have been named the Professional Footballers' Association's Merit Award winners for 2026.The award honours individuals who have made a lasting contribution to football.The PFA Awards ceremony will be held in Manchester on Tuesday evening, where the men's and women's players' player of the year winners will be announced.Dalglish enjoyed a prolific career a
  
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• Conference League play-off: Hibs still trail Gent after Boyle goal ruled out

  27-08-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listen to Sportsound commentary from Easter RoadVergara with opener after Gent have early goal ruled outBoyle goal controversially disallowed for handballHibs aiming to join Hearts in Conference LeagueSides drew 0-0 in Belgium last weekWretched Rangers lose on penalties to JablonecMotherwell overwhelmed 7-2 on aggregate by Freiburg Conference League play-off: Hibs still trail Gent after Boyle goal ruled out
  
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• Cherki And Nunes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal Palace

  27-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cherki And Nunes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal PalaceManchester City will lock horns with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Friday night as they look to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Enzo Maresca would set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his
  
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• Deanna Stellato-Dudek switches back to U.S. for figure skating

  27-08-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pairs' figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is returning to compete for the U.S. after a stint representing Canada, during which she became the oldest woman to win a world figure skating title and the oldest Olympic figure skater since 1936.Stellato-Dudek, 43, will pair with Danil Siianytsia in hopes of qualifying for the January 2027 U.S. Championships."My journey in this sport has taken me places I never could have imagined, but the United States is where it all began for me," Stellato-Dudek sa
  
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• Julian Alvarez will ‘never, ever’ join Barcelona – but Arsenal remains a possibility

  27-08-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal target Julian Alvarez will “never, ever” be sold to Barcelona, according to Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin, who did not rule out the possibility of the Argentina international joining another club instead before the transfer deadline. Alvarez made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to join Barcelona but relations between the Spanish clubs have completely broken down over the transfer saga, with Gil Marin accusing Barcelona of “dishonesty
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma decide not to sign Oosterwolde

  27-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma decide not to sign OosterwoldeRoma have decided to not proceed with Oosterwolde’s signing.The Dutch defender arrived to the Italian capital a few days ago to undergo his club medical.The tests, however, revealed an injury that appeared more serious than was initially believed.After a new round of discussions between Roma and Fenerbahce, Sky Sport reports that the Giallorossi have decided to send the player back to Turkey.
  
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• Rangers Eye €1.5m Striker To Complete Attack: Do The Ibrox Side Need Him?

  27-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Eye €1.5m Striker To Complete Attack: Do The Ibrox Side Need Him?Rangers aren’t done yet. Fresh off confirming the signing of Min-su Kim, the Glasgow club are already scanning the market for a striker, and one name has emerged at the top of their shortlist. According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Rodez AF forward Ibrahima Baldé is currently the frontrunner, though no formal offer has been submitted at this stage. Tavolieri described it as “one to watch,&r
  
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• Enzo Maresca provides Man City transfer update ahead of Crystal Palace clash

  27-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca provides Man City transfer update ahead of Crystal Palace clashMan City Transfer Latest: Maresca Wants More Leaders Before DeadlineManchester City are still moving pieces around, and there is no point pretending otherwise. This has already been a summer of upheaval at the Etihad, with Enzo Maresca overseeing a squad that looks very different after a string of major exits.John Stones, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, Tijjani Reijnders, James Trafford, Savio and Nico
  
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• Dos Santos shatters 400m mark as world records fall in Zurich

  27-08-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil's Alison dos Santos smashed the 400m hurdles world record in an astonishing night of action at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.The 26-year-old has been in excellent form this season, undefeated in the event, but there was little to suggest that Karsten Warholm's 2021 mark of 45.94 seconds was under threat.But, with Warholm a distant second, Tokyo 2025 silver medallist Dos Santos cantered off the final hurdle and pushed through to clock 45.80 seconds.His previous personal best stood at 4
  
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• Report Roma request Kehrer loan from Monaco, so Ziolkowski can join Monza

  27-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma request Kehrer loan from Monaco, so Ziolkowski can join MonzaRoma have reportedly asked AS Monaco for Thilo Kehrer on loan, at which point they could send Jan Ziolkowski to Monza on another temporary move, as Nottingham Forest won’t release Morato.The Giallorossi continue their search for a new defender who can also play at full-back, as Jayden Oosterwolde failed a medical for his move from Fenerbahce.Monza have asked for Ziolkowski on loan with an option to buy at the end of t
  
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• Leao taking time for big decision between Aston Villa and Galatasaray

  27-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao taking time for big decision between Aston Villa and GalatasarayMultiple sources warn Rafael Leao has not yet made a decision on his future, with Milan ready to accept offers from Aston Villa or Galatasaray, but he is leaning towards the Premier League.The Rossoneri have recognised his time at the club is over and were forced to lower their demands from €60m including add-ons to a package worth €50m.In different ways, both Aston Villa and Galatasaray are ready to meet that asking
  
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• It's official, African midfield sensation spotted at Liverpool training centre

  27-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's official, African midfield sensation spotted at Liverpool training centreAn African midfield sensation and an exciting attacker have both been spotted at Liverpool's training centre. We could be about to embark on one of the craziest last few days of the summer window that the Reds have ever witnessed in the entire history of the club.There's a lot of speculation at the moment and there could be a fair few new faces at Anfield before the window shuts close.What we know for sure is that Brad
  
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• Conference League play-off: Gent strike to lead Hibs on night and in tie

  27-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Listen to Sportsound commentary from Easter RoadVergara with opener after Gent have early goal ruled outHibs aiming to join Hearts in Conference LeagueSides drew 0-0 in Belgium last weekWretched Rangers lose on penalties to JablonecMotherwell overwhelmed 7-2 on aggregate by Freiburg Conference League play-off: Gent strike to lead Hibs on night and in tie
  
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• Cagliari talent Trepy released from hospital 10 days after nearly drowning

  27-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cagliari talent Trepy released from hospital 10 days after nearly drowningCagliari talent Yael Trepy has been released from hospital 10 days after he nearly drowned in a swimming pool, and can continue his recovery at home.The 20-year-old was set to start in the opening Serie A match of the season, having already played in the Coppa Italia first round.However, during a day off from training, he got into difficulty in the deep end of the pool at a rented villa and was rushed to hospital in critic
  
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• West Ham Eye £22m Exit For Frozen-Out Defender As Villa Interested: Should Hammers Let Him Leave?

  27-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Eye £22m Exit For Frozen-Out Defender As Villa Interested: Should Hammers Let Him Leave?According to journalist Jacob Tanswell, Aston Villa are in serious discussions to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from West Ham United. Villa’s interest intensified after a deal for Club Brugge’s Joel Ordoñez collapsed, with concerns over the Belgian’s fitness and recovery timeline leading the club to walk away entirely.A separate approach for Southampton‘s Taylor Harwood-
  
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• Who goes through? Conmebol sets Copa Sul-Americana QF dates, times

  27-08-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who goes through? Conmebol sets Copa Sul-Americana QF dates, timesConmebol has announced the dates and kick-off times for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal clashes.The governing body had already done the same with the schedule for the same stage of the Libertadores. There are still four Brazilian teams alive in the hunt for the Big Title.Including another head-to-head showdown.After seeing off Red Bull Bragantino, Atlético will now face Santos.Another highlight is the nine Libertado
  
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• Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles world record in Zurich

  27-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  American Masai Russell has added the 100m hurdles world record to her Olympic gold medal in the event.Russell ran 12.09 seconds to win a Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, taking three hundredths off the world record set by Nigerian Tobi Amusan at the 2022 World Championships.Amusan was runner-up in Thursday's race in 12.23.Russell, a 26-year-old from Washington, D.C., previously ran the second- and third-fastest times in history behind Amusan's world record in May 2026 (12
  
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• To Madrid and back: PSV find out Champions League opponents

  27-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To Madrid and back: PSV find out Champions League opponentsThe draw for this seasons Champions League league phase has taken place and PSV now know who their eight opponents will be. The Dutch side have a mixed bag in terms of opposition and will be confident of getting points on the board. In terms of home fixtures, the side will face Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge, Shakthar Donetsk and VFB Stuttgart. PSV fans will be confident that, outside of perhaps Atletico, the side will be favourites to win
  
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• Leeds United In Danger Of Losing £28m Winger To PL Rivals: What Should The Whites Do?

  27-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United In Danger Of Losing £28m Winger To PL Rivals: What Should The Whites Do?Leeds United could be left watching from the sidelines as a recently promoted rival, Sunderland, steals one of the summer’s most dynamic wide players from right under their noses.Leeds United face a transfer window nightmare as Sunderland close in on Igor PaixãoAccording to Fabrizio Romano, relayed via Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, Sunderland have reached a verbal agreement on personal ter
  
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• Andoni Iraola confirms why Liverpool duo missed Newcastle United clash

  27-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola confirms why Liverpool duo missed Newcastle United clashAndoni Iraola Explains Federico Chiesa Injury and Harvey Elliott Omission at LiverpoolTwo absences from Liverpool’s squad for the 2-2 draw at Newcastle drew the obvious questions. Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott were left out, and when players on the margins disappear at this stage of the window, people assume a transfer is around the corner. Sometimes they are right. Sometimes it is simpler than that.Andoni Iraola ga
  
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• Roma considering Monaco’s Kehrer to boost defence

  27-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma considering Monaco’s Kehrer to boost defenceA new name has been added to Roma’s transfer shortlist.In these final days of the transfer window, Roma will try to make a series of signings to further boost Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.With Oosterwelve’s signing still pending due to some additional medical tests, the Giallorossi have shifted their attention to Monaco’s Tilo Kehrer.According to Sky Sport, Roma are also evaluating Thilo Kehrer to strengthen their def
  
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• 📅 Conmebol confirms dates, times for Libertadores last eight

  27-08-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Conmebol confirms dates, times for Libertadores last eightWho here believes in winning Eternal Glory?Conmebol officially announced on Thursday afternoon (27) the dates and kickoff times for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal clashes.There are still four Brazilian teams alive, tasked with keeping their dominance in the tournament intact.Only Brazilian teams have won the competition since 2019.Estudiantes and Platense represent Argentine football. Ecuador is represented by LDU and Indepe
  
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• Superstar agrees six-year contract with Liverpool

  27-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Superstar agrees six-year contract with LiverpoolAn exciting superstar has agreed a six-year deal with Liverpool. Last summer we felt like Richard Hughes could do no wrong, this time around it has felt like he could do no right.This window has been a mess.There's no secret the club's primary target was Yan Diomande. In a sense Liverpool had put all their eggs in one basket and saw the Ivorian as the perfect right-wing successor to Mo Salah's throne.But while Liverpool believed they had their man
  
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• 2026 AFC North DEEP dive feat. Robert Mays: is it finally the Ravens' year?

  27-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to Football 301 with Nate TiceApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeNate Tice & Robert Mays deep dive on all four teams in the AFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The dynamic duo kick things off with the division champion Pittsburgh Steelers: can new head coach Mike McCarthy go on one more run with QB Aaron Rodgers?Next up, the Baltimore Ravens, who are tied for the highest win total in the league currently, despite going 8-9 last year and kicking off the season with a new head coa
  
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• Napoli consider loan move for Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade

  27-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli consider loan move for Newcastle striker Nick WoltemadeNapoli are considering a loan move for Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Woltemade endured a difficult debut season, although he impressed early on. He scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 54 appearances across all competitions.He faces increased competition for minutes from William Osula and Yoane Wissa. The duo appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order, having starte
  
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• Everton Face Loan Hijack Battle For £30m Target: What Moyes Can’t Afford To Let Him Pass?

  27-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Face Loan Hijack Battle For £30m Target: What Moyes Can’t Afford To Let Him Pass?Everton are in danger of losing their top attacking target to Sunderland after the PL club tabled a formal loan bid for Jack Grealish, according to a report by Mark Douglas. Manchester City, who are bracing themselves for a hectic final week before the September 1st deadline, have made the 30-year-old available for either sale or permanent transfer. Sunderland’s offer includes salary covera
  
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• Real Madrid executive reacts to Champions League draw: ‘Objective is to finish among the top eight’

  27-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid executive reacts to Champions League draw: ‘Objective is to finish among the top eight’Former Real Madrid player Emilio Butragueno, now the club’s Director of Institutional Relations, discussed the team’s mood on Movistar following the 2026/27 Champions League league-phase draw. The draw has handed Jose Mourinho’s side several difficult fixtures, including a trip to Arsenal in London and a meeting with Inter Milan at the Bernabeu.Apart from that, Los Bla
  
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• Barcelona defensive talent set to join Belgium club on a permanent transfer – report

  27-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive talent set to join Belgium club on a permanent transfer – reportAccording to Javi Miguel of AS, FC Barcelona defender Alvaro Cortes is set to leave the club and sign for Belgian club Royal Antwerp imminently.The La Masia defender was not called up for tonight’s La Liga game against Athletic Club at the Spotify Camp Nou and a departure is now understood to be close.Cortes was always clearCortes made his first-team debut for Barcelona last season and made a solid im
  
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• Uefa Conference League: Larne face Red Imps in crucial play-off second leg

  27-08-2026 20:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa Conference League play-off round second legLarne 0-0 Lincoln Red Imps (20:00 BST)Larne lead 2-0 on aggregate following the first leg Uefa Conference League: Larne face Red Imps in crucial play-off second leg
  
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• 🏆 Sudamericana confirms quarter-final dates and kick-off times

  27-08-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Sudamericana confirms quarter-final dates and kick-off timesCONMEBOL Sudamericana confirmed the dates and kickoff times for the tournament’s quarterfinals.
  Boca Juniors, the only Argentine representative in this round, will face São Paulo, with the first leg on 9/8 in Buenos Aires and the return leg on 9/15 in São Paulo. Meanwhile, Santa Fe and Vasco da Gama will play the first leg on 9/8 in Bogotá and the return leg on 9/15 in Rio de Janeiro.Santos and Atl&e
  
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