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• Larne exit Europe after late heartbreak against Red Imps

  27-08-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne missed the chance to reach the league phase of the Uefa Conference League for a second time in three years as they suffered an agonising 3-2 aggregate defeat by Lincoln Red Imps after a late collapse in the second leg at Inver Park.Gary Haveron's side held a 2-0 advantage going into the second leg and appeared to be comfortably progressing, but Kike Gomez's shot gave the visitors the lead on the night in the 82nd minute with a fine strike.Three minutes later, Manu Toledano's header brought
  
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• Itauma vs Hrgovic: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

  28-08-2026 10:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This weekend, Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, with a piece of history on the line.If Itauma wins, the Briton will become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson, who broke the record 40 years ago. And Itauma, 21, will enter Saturday’s main event full of confidence, with a 14-0 (12 KOs) record to his name, having stopped Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin in his last two bouts.Moses Itauma (left) vs Filip Hrgovic is a fitting vac
  
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• Chantelle Cameron vs Mikaela Mayer: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

  28-08-2026 10:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This weekend, Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer will meet in a title-unification clash, as the pair top a women’s UK vs US card in Birmingham.Cameron puts her WBO super-welterweight title on the line against American Mayer, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, in a meeting of multiple-division champions.Caroline Dubois is also in action, putting her unified lightweight titles on the line against Amelia Moore, while Terri Harper and Shannon Courtenay are among the other established names comp
  
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• Official | Mohamed-Ali Cho completes Hull City move

  28-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Mohamed-Ali Cho completes Hull City moveMohamed-Ali Cho (22) has completed a move from OGC Nice to Hull City. The deal is worth a reported €16m, with the Frenchman signing a five-year deal with the Tigers.Cho, by signing for Hull City, has become the club’s 12th signing. The club have been busy strengthening throughout the summer, following their promotion back to the Premier League. They began their campaign with a surprise 2-0 win over Manchester United. Cho leaves Nice a
  
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• OneFootball x Cooper Robson (Knats): Eddie Howe is a Newcastle legend

  28-08-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball x Cooper Robson (Knats): Eddie Howe is a Newcastle legendAs part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football.This week it's Newcastle fan Cooper Robson, spoken word poet and vocalist for Geordie jazz trailblazers Knats.When did you start supporting Newcastle and why?I reckon around five or six-years-old. My dad was goalkeeper for a five-a-side team and always wore the 1998 purple seahorse GK kit. I thought it looked
  
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• Callaway drops golf brand over sexist video row

  28-08-2026 10:07 via yahoo.com
  Callaway's relationship with Good Good began in 2023[Getty Images]Golf club manufacturer Callaway has ended its partnership with content creator Good Good with immediate effect following backlash over a video which showed a woman being pushed to the ground after reaching for a club.American golf brand Good Good has one of the most popular sport YouTube channels with 2.13m subscribers and had created and published the advert for Callaway last week. But the video drew widespread criticism and was
  
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• Rare starts, big impression: Barcelona youngster forcing his way into Hansi Flick’s plans

  28-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rare starts, big impression: Barcelona youngster forcing his way into Hansi Flick’s plansThere was a moment during Barcelona’s win over Athletic Club when Xavi Espart made the kind of decision that tends to separate an exciting young talent from a player ready for the demands of first-team football.Gerard Martin had made a mistake, Inaki Williams was threatening to break through, and Espart had a split second to react. The 19-year-old took the tactical foul, accepted the yellow
  
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• AS Roma target Monaco’s Thilo Kehrer

  28-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma target Monaco’s Thilo KehrerThilo Kehrer (29) is the subject of interest from AS Roma, as per a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. The German defender has seemingly fallen down the pecking order at the Stade Louis II.Kehrer was a key player under Adi Hutter and then continued to feature prominently under Sébastien Pocognoli last season. However, under new manager Filipe Luís, he may not play a starring role. Eric Dier has returned to the fore, despite looking like leavin
  
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• Delap is like a 'young Chris Wood' - Laws

  28-08-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Nottingham Forest defender Brian Laws believes new record signing Liam Delap is like a "young Chris Wood" and says he likes a lot of aspects of his game.The 23-year-old signed from Chelsea for £50m on Thursday and he will be hoping to find his form after struggling at Stamford Bridge last season.Speaking on BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast, Laws said: "We've all been banging the drum about signing a striker as a priority. We can't just rely
  
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• Strasbourg’s Mathis Amougou could join Toulouse

  28-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg’s Mathis Amougou could join ToulouseSince joining RC Strasbourg Alsace from sister club Chelsea last summer, Mathis Amougou (20) has struggled for game time. The France youth international started just four times in Ligue 1 across the last campaign. The midfielder could now be set for a temporary exit, as per a report from L’Équipe.Before the end of the transfer window, Strasbourg are keen to strengthen their midfield. The Alsace club remain in contact with Stade Re
  
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• Journalist reveals the contract details behind Bradley Barcola’s mega move to Liverpool

  28-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist reveals the contract details behind Bradley Barcola’s mega move to LiverpoolBradley Barcola Agrees Liverpool Contract Until 2032 as Liverpool Step Up Summer RebuildLiverpool appear to be closing in on one of the biggest attacking additions of the window, with Bradley Barcola agreeing a six-year contract that would keep him at Anfield until 2032. The development, first reported by Nicolo Schira, points to a decisive move from the club as they reshape the forward line under Andoni
  
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• Marseille hoping for a higher fee for Igor Paixǎo after Sunderland’s first offer

  28-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille hoping for a higher fee for Igor Paixǎo after Sunderland’s first offerOlympique de Marseille are hoping to secure a higher fee for Brazilian forward Igor Paixão after receiving a first offer from Sunderland for the player’s services, according to a report from L’Équipe. OM want to sell the former Feyenoord attacker in the final days of the window, against Bruno Genesio’s best wishes, who would like to keep the forward at the Stade Vélod
  
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• Chelsea agree deal to sign World Cup winner

  28-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea agree deal to sign World Cup winnerChelsea agree £7.5m Emiliano Martinez fee as goalkeeper plans change at Stamford BridgeChelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez, with the Argentina international now set for a medical in London as the club moves decisively to reshape its goalkeeping department before the deadline. BBC Sport first reported the development, and it marks a significant late-window turn in Chelsea’s thinking.The 33-year-old is
  
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• Bangura-Williams joins Cambridge on loan

  28-08-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ra'ees Bangura-Williams has played 33 times for the Millwall first team [Getty Images]Ra'ees Bangura-Williams has joined Cambridge United on a season-long loan from Championship side Millwall. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder played for the Lions' academy sides before making 33 first team appearances. Last season he played 18 times across all competitions with two goal contributions for Alex Neil's side."I am really pleased (to join)," Bangura-Williams said. "I'd describe myself as an all-ac
  
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• 🚨 Breaking: Julián Álvarez won't train for the third day running!

  28-08-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Breaking: Julián Álvarez won't train for the third day running!For the third consecutive day, Julián Álvarez has not shown up for training with Atlético de Madrid.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Springboks forced into late changes for second Test as Handre Pollard ruled out and Cheslin Kolbe starts

  28-08-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  South Africa have made two late changes to their side for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cheslin Kolbe now set to start.Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes the place of Handre Pollard, who picked up an injury in training on Wednesday, at fly half and will now retain the No 10 shirt having been dropped to the bench earlier this week.Kolbe, meanwhile, had originally been stood down with an injury niggle but has been passed fit to take the place of Kurt-Le
  
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• Rennes’ Djaoui Cissé keen on Strasbourg move

  28-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes’ Djaoui Cissé keen on Strasbourg moveStade Rennais midfielder Djaoui Cissé (22) is keen on a move to RC Strasbourg Alsace, as per a report from L’Équipe.Cissé broke through under Habib Beye two seasons ago but was much less prominent last season. The France youth international has fallen down the pecking order under Franck Haise and he is one of the players that the Breton club are keen to offload before the end of the transfer window. But not at an
  
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• How Serie A Is Closing the €1 Billion Gap With the Premier League

  28-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Serie A Is Closing the €1 Billion Gap With the Premier LeagueSerie A and the Premier League both sell the same product. Elite football, top clubs, global stars. But the money each league pulls in from that product is far from equal. The Premier League’s broadcast income alone now runs several times higher than Serie A’s. Its current UK domestic rights deal is also worth roughly £1 billion more per year than Serie A’s current Italian deal. This shows how far apart
  
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• Barcelona face tense deadline as futures of two La Masia stars remain unresolved

  28-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face tense deadline as futures of two La Masia stars remain unresolvedBarcelona face an important few days in their efforts to secure the futures of two of their most promising academy players, with Toni and Guille Fernandez approaching the final stages of the summer transfer window without their situations being resolved.The two 18-year-olds have long been regarded as part of Barcelona’s next generation, and both spent the summer around Hansi Flick’s first-team preparation
  
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• 'It could be a long year ahead' - Raisbeck

  28-08-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck says it's been another "challenging" summer for the Magpies and fears "a long year ahead".Speaking to Matt Bailey in a special show where listeners can get to know the BBC Radio Newcastle commentator and learn about his journey in football, including that historic Carabao Cup win, 'Razor' spoke about yet another summer of change at St James' Park."It's been a challenging summer because it always is," he said. "No matter who owns the club, there is always so
  
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• El Aynaoui among players tipped to leave Roma

  28-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Aynaoui among players tipped to leave RomaRoma continues to move forward in the outgoing market, and several players who arrived during Massara’s tenure could soon leave Trigoria.Following the departures of Bailey, Ferguson, Tsimikas, Venturino, and Zaragoza, which have already materialized or are now finalized, the list of potential departures has expanded with three more names: Vaz, Ziolkowski, and, surprisingly, El Aynaoui. The Giallorossi are working to find the best solution for ea
  
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• EFL five things: Early days but the pressure is on

  28-08-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pressure is already mounting on Stoke's Mark Robins (left) and Nuno Espirito Santo of West Ham [Getty Images]We may only be three weeks into the new EFL season but you can sense there is already a little twitchiness among some fanbases.Not winning either of your first couple of league games is going to bring unwanted attention - just ask West Ham, Stoke, Norwich and Burnley.In League One, Plymouth Argyle's slow start last season ultimately cost them at least a play-off spot and it has been anoth
  
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• Strasbourg strike agreement to sign Sevilla’s Oso

  28-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg strike agreement to sign Sevilla’s OsoRC Strasbourg Alsace have struck an agreement to sign Sevilla winger Oso (23), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. It has been a summer of change at the Meinau, both in the dugout and on the pitch. As well as the managerial change, with Hugo Oliveira coming in for Gary O’Neil, the spine of the club’s success over the past couple of seasons has also been dismantled. Emanuel Emegha, Valentin Barco, and Diego Moreira, crucia
  
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• Midfielder spotted at Liverpool, he is closing in on transfer

  28-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder spotted at Liverpool, he is closing in on transferAn exciting midfielder has been spotted at Liverpool and he is closing in on a free transfer to the Reds. As a Liverpool fan right now, you might be inclined to ask just what exactly is Richard Hughes doing?He had all of the summer window to prepare and bolster Andoni Iraola's squad and it's only now with just a few days left until the deadline next week on Tuesday that the club's sporting director is accelerating moves.Where has he be
  
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• Lille predicted XI vs PSG: No Matiás Fernandez-Pardo for Les Dogues amid Newcastle interest

  28-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille predicted XI vs PSG: No Matiás Fernandez-Pardo for Les Dogues amid Newcastle interestLille are aiming to make it two wins from two to start the Ligue 1 season as they face the difficult task of hosting the champions on Friday evening as PSG come to town. Les Dogues got their season off to the perfect start last time out with a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Angers. L’Équipe understands that Davide Ancelotti is set to make one change to his team that were victorious i
  
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• 'They are different strikers but we need both' - Arbeloa on Muniz and Gonzalo

  28-08-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rodrigo Muniz ended a goal drought of over a year to help Fulham beat AFC Wimbledon 3-0 on Thursday and set up a Carabao Cup third-round tie against London rivals West Ham.Muniz's strike was his first since the opening day of the 2025-26 season, which was marred by a significant hamstring injury.New striker Gonzalo Garcia also netted as a substitute and Cottagers' manager Alvaro Arbeloa was full of praise for the pair."Goals are very important for strikers. We know that and Rodrigo
  
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• Hull City and Lens in for Toulouse’s Yann Gboho

  28-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City and Lens in for Toulouse’s Yann GbohoYann Gboho (25) has been linked with a transfer all summer, however, the Ivory Coast international remains at Toulouse FC. But that could change in the final days of the transfer window. As per a report from RMC Sport, the Ivorian winger is now attracting interest from RC Lens and Hull City. Kansas City have been interested in Gboho throughout the summer, but have thus far failed to get a move over the line. L’Équipe described the
  
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• Flick’s tactical tweaks pay off as Barcelona match defensive record not seen since 2023

  28-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s tactical tweaks pay off as Barcelona match defensive record not seen since 2023The debate around Barcelona has largely been happening at the other end of the pitch.Is Julian Alvarez on the way? Should Raphinha continue as Hansi Flick’s number nine? Those questions have dominated the conversation around Barça’s early weeks, but the strongest evidence of the team’s progress may be coming from a defence that has made the perfect start to the La Liga seaso
  
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• What Anthony Gordon’s full Barcelona debut proved about his £70m fee

  28-08-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sitting in the gods of the SpotifyCamp Nou, there is one player that sticks out like a sore thumb. Amidst the plethora of bronzed La Masia graduates stands a paler man - the palest man - with his strawberry blonde curtains and Factor 50 sheen (as someone who also struggles to tan, I know the look). Anthony Gordon does not have the look of a Barcelona player. For good reason, that didn’t put the Spanish giants off. On his first start, his maiden home outing, he gave every impression he belo
  
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• Today’s 5⃣ stories: tough Champions draw, Atleti-Barça war..

  28-08-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s 5⃣ stories: tough Champions draw, Atleti-Barça war..A Friday, August 28 packed with transfers, news, results... gets underway, so let’s wrap up a week that also brings the start of a new matchday.Barça tighten their grip on top spot against Athletic📸 Alex Caparros - 2026 Getty ImagesBarcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 thanks to goals from Raphinha and Fermín López.
  The Blaugrana impressed, with Eric García, Xavi Espart, Pau Cubars
  
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