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• Liverpool eye Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids

  26-08-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr has 81 Senegal caps, scoring 23 goals [Getty Images]Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.The Anfield club had offers of £50m and £60m for Minteh, 22, turned down by Brighton and have now switched their attention to Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season for Palace.Like Minteh, Sarr is a right-sided winger and has Premier League experience but the understanding is that Palace are not open
  
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• Conferences Agree on NFL players + UNC vs. TCU preview + the return of I've Got a Feeling

  27-08-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the conferences passing rules against players returning from the NFL. From there we break down the matchup between UNC and TCU, and what we can expect from year two of Bill Belichick in Chaple Hill.To round out the show we bring back I've Got a Feeling about the week 0 matchups!All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.00:00 Show Start00:47 Conferences pass rules against NFL players returni
  
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• 'Disappointed' Bannigan steps down as Monaghan boss

  27-08-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Bannigan said he was "disappointed" to be stepping down from his role as Monaghan manager after two years at the helm but said the "goalposts have been moved" and he could not continue.Bannigan initially joined Monaghan as part of Vinny Corey's management team in 2022 before succeeding Corey as boss in 2024.Under Bannigan, Monaghan won the Division Two title in 2025 and reached successive All-Ireland quarter-finals where they were knocked out by Donegal and then Louth.The Farney men were
  
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• Will Iraola Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham Forest

  27-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Iraola Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham ForestLiverpool will entertain Nottingham Forest at Anfield this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds managed to secure a last-gasp 2-2 draw away at Newcastle United recently, so they would be eager to pick up their first win of this campaign this weekend.Andoni Iraola will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence
  
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• Official | Augsburg’s Keven Schlotterbeck completes Southampton switch

  27-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Augsburg’s Keven Schlotterbeck completes Southampton switchSouthampton have officially completed the signing of FC Augsburg centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck. The 29-year-old departs the Bundesliga one year before the expiration of his contract and embarks upon the first foreign adventure of his professional career. While Augsburg officially declined to disclose the financial terms, Kicker reports that Southampton have paid a fixed fee of approximately €3.85m.The mo
  
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• 'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

  27-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Derek McInnes says he take "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec. Rangers, who held a 1-0 lead going into the second leg of the play-off in Czech Republic, lost 4-3 on penalties on Thursday to crashed out of Europe completely.Derek McInnes' side actually led early in the shootout, only for Findlay Curtis and James Penrice to miss their final two penalties.It leaves them without European football beyond August for the first time
  
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• Preston sign winger Mills from Oxford United

  27-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End have signed winger Stan Mills from Oxford United for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old made 43 appearances league appearances for the U's last season as they were relegated to League One, but he returns to the Championship having made one league appearance for Oxford this term.Oxford boss Aaron Ramsey had previously said that he would move to the Lilywhites in January, however he has now signed a three-year deal at Deepdale."He's got excellent athleticism down the right-hand s
  
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• Enzo Fernandez close to £120m Man City move after absence from Chelsea squad

  27-08-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are close to agreeing a £120m deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. The 25-year-old midfielder will become City’s record signing if add-ons are met, but the base fee for the Argentina international is lower than the £116m fee City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson earlier in the transfer window. Fernandez is not in Chelsea’s squad to face Luton (Getty)Fernandez was not in Chelsea’s squad to face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, despite man
  
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• Bradley Barcola already under intense pressure at Liverpool

  27-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola already under intense pressure at LiverpoolBradley Barcola is already under intense pressure at Liverpool - and he hasn't technically joined yet. The Frenchman is set to move to Anfield for £100m.£100m is an awful lot of money for a footballer. Liverpool had never spent that much on a footballer 18 months ago, typically shopping in at least a bracket below that (and typically two).Now? Well, they're about to have a third in their attack. Florian Wirtz became the first
  
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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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