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• Team concedes cricket match over broken printer

  30-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eglinton were awarded victory in the North West Cricket Union Premier League match over the technical problem [Getty Images]A team has been forced to concede a match in Northern Ireland because of a broken printer.Ballyspallen were hosting Eglinton in the North West Cricket Union Premier League on Saturday.Eglinton were all out for 159 in 48.1 overs and the hosts were on 19, just two overs into their response, when rain hit at Ballyspallen.Overs were set to be lost and officials declared that th
  
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• Reds beat Glens to take control of title race

  30-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliftonville moved a commanding eight points clear at the top of the Women's Premiership with a 2-1 victory over title rivals Glentoran at the Blanchflower Stadium. As Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle watched on, it was an entertaining start to the match with Teegan Lynch's strike gave the Reds the lead on 23 minutes. Just after the hour mark, a powerful strike from Nadene Caldwell levelled the game before Caitlin McGuinness secured the crucial victory for the league leaders when she too
  
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• Neilson insists togetherness key to Falkirk and league points will follow

  30-08-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Falkirk defender Lewis Neilson insists Premiership points will come if they maintain the sense of togetherness that has been a feature of their rise through Scottish football under manager John McGlynn.The Bairns fell just short in a 2-1 defeat away to Celtic having fought back after falling two goals behind, with goalkeeper Scott Bain's blunder handing Celtic an early head start.Despite just one point from their opening three fixtures, the former Hearts centre half believes results will fo
  
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• Why was Harry Maguire’s deflected shot not disallowed after handball?

  30-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Maguire played a big part in Manchester United’s second goal against Ipswich Town in the Premier League with controversy surrounding a VAR review.The United defender handled the ball in the build-up before gathering the ball and striking at goal. His effort was not going on target and instead deflected off Jacob Graves to hand the hosts the lead at Old Trafford, before Bruno Fernandes struck twice more to send the Red Devils clear at 4-1. Manchester United vs Ipswich LIVE: Score and
  
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• Mendy ready for 'massive' Edinburgh derby after first Hearts start

  30-08-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts midfielder Laurent Mendy says he is relishing experiencing his first Edinburgh derby after making his first start for the club in Saturday's 2-1 Premiership victory over St Johnstone.The 29-year-old joined Hearts in the summer from English side Forest Green Rovers and also played a part in Thursday's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna, which secured Conference League league phase football for the Tynecastle side through to December.Mendy says he has been warned about the
  
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• Bellingham 8.5, Trent 8.0 | Real Madrid 3-0 Malaga: Player ratings

  30-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham 8.5, Trent 8.0 | Real Madrid 3-0 Malaga: Player ratingsReal Madrid went back to the top of La Liga – for 24 hours at least – after a commanding 4-0 victory over newly-promoted Malaga in their third fixture of the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho’s second match back at the Bernabeu saw another positive performance from Los Blancos, as goals from Jude Bellingham, Alfonso Herrero (OG) and Kylian Mbappe made the difference.Player ratingsThibaut Courtois – 6/10Just the
  
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• Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers

  30-08-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinez made his Chelsea debut having completed just one full training session [Getty Images]Just five hours after having his much-anticipated signing confirmed by Chelsea, Emiliano Martinez was walking out at Stamford Bridge to play for his new team against Brighton.Having been thrown straight into the starting XI by manager Xabi Alonso, however, it quickly became clear that he alone cannot solve their defensive problems.The 33-year-old said he was "fit and ready" to play despite his £7.
  
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• Why the Harry Maguire handball own goal was allowed to stand for Manchester United vs Ipswich Town

  30-08-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the score locked at 1-1 early in the second half a huge moment arrived for Manchester United against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, and a big decision needs some explaining as it will be deemed by many as being extremely controversial. But it was a decision made correctly given the rules which have to be followed. Stick with us here. There is a lot to go through. What happened?The ball was cleared by Ipswich's Chuba Akpom against Harry Maguire's raised arms on the edge of the box and clearly
  
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• Shamrock Rovers hit back in thrilling Derry City draw

  30-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premier DivisionDerry City 3 - 3 Shamrock Rovers FTDerry City let a two-goal advantage slip as Irish Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers fought back in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Brandywell.It looked like the visitors were suffering a hangover from their European exit at the hands of KuPS on Thursday when Ellis Chapman put Derry into the lead after two minutes.Things got even better for the Candystripes when captain Michael Duffy finished off a flowing move in the 15th minute.Highly-
  
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• Cardiff have shown they can compete - Barry-Murphy

  30-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy believes Cardiff City have already shown they can compete in the Championship following their promotion from League One.The Bluebirds are still without a league win since returning to the second tier following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.But the Welsh club also remain unbeaten, with three points taken from three games after draws with Wrexham and Derby County.Head coach Barry-Murphy says it is "fair" to say his team have proved they are
  
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• Barcelona can register 31-year-old new signing with no issues thanks to low-cost Gabriel Jesus deal

  30-08-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona can register 31-year-old new signing with no issues thanks to low-cost Gabriel Jesus dealJust a day before the transfer deadline day, Barcelona have made a last-minute move to sign Gabriel Jesus.It is a bargain deal for the Catalans, who have paid just €10 million to secure the services of the Arsenal frontman.Although the deal is not official just yet, Fabrizio Romano has already given the customary ‘here we go’, with the player slated for a medical tomorrow at Camp N
  
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• 🚨 Ponzio’s first one: River Plate line up with this XI against Banfield

  30-08-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ponzio’s first one: River Plate line up with this XI against BanfieldBanfield and River will face off this Sunday at the Florencio Sola stadium, in the seventh round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura. In Leonardo Ponzio’s debut in charge of the Millionaire team while a new head coach arrives, these are the lineups:
  Banfield: (being finalized)River Plate: Beltrán; Montiel, Otamendi, Martínez Quarta, Acuña; Vera, Andrada, Galván, Almada; Correa and Drius
  
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• Lincoln seal club-record deal for Ladefoged

  30-08-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikkel Ladefoged has signed a five-year contract with Lincoln City [Chris Vaughan/Lincoln City]Lincoln City have signed striker Mikkel Ladefoged for a club record fee from Swedish side Vasteras SK.The Danish forward has agreed a five-year contract with the Championship newcomers, having scored 19 goals in 29 appearances for Vasteras.The Imps have not revealed the fee, but it is understood to beat the previous highest of around the £2.5m they paid for Romania international defender Andrei C
  
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• Real Madrid superstar continues mesmerising form under Mourinho in 4-0 thrashing of Malaga

  30-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar continues mesmerising form under Mourinho in 4-0 thrashing of MalagaReal Madrid continued their perfect start to the season with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu.Jude Bellingham once again led the way, opening the scoring in the 19th minute before playing a key role in Real Madrid’s second, an own goal from Alfonso Herrero in the 26th minute. Kylian Mbappe then added a third in the 30th minute to put the game to bed early.It was another commanding d
  
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• Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga: Match review | La Liga

  30-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga: Match review | La LigaReal Madrid have continued their strong start to the 2026-27 season with a third win in a row, this one against Malaga by a 4-0 scoreline.Jose Mourinho opted to make five changes to the side that won against Real Sociedad in midweek, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Cucurella, Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Diaz brought in. This freshness allowed Real Madrid to make a good start, and inside the opening 20 minutes, they had the opening
  
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• Liverpool forward deal now in Leeds United's hands

  30-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward deal now in Leeds United's handsLiverpool are in the process of shaking up their forward options. The Reds are buying Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee that could reach £123m.At the same time talks are underway to sell Cody Gakpo to Manchester City for around £85m.But Richard Hughes isn’t done yet.Outgoings will be necessaryThere is still plenty of trading to be done - with Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh both in the club’s sights at the
  
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• Man Utd get helping hand from the most insane PL rule 🖐️

  30-08-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd get helping hand from the most insane PL rule 🖐️Manchester United have made short work of their Premier League home opener against Ipswich Town but it's not been without a dose of controversy.
  Bruno Fernandes struck a hat-trick to give Michael Carrick a first top flight victory of the campaign after they slipped to defeat on the opening weekend at Hull City.But the Red Devils were gifted the lead in the second half by a strange ruling after Harry Maguire appeared to handle
  
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• Rodon worry for Wales as Farke confirms injury

  30-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Rodon limping off after picking up a hamstring injury at Elland Road. [Getty Images]Wales boss Craig Bellamy faces another injury blow ahead of his side's Nations League openers after Joe Rodon limped off with a hamstring injury during Leeds United's Premier League draw with Brentford.With Cardiff centre-back Dylan Lawlor set to be ruled out with a knee injury, Rodon also now appears a major doubt after coming off 33 minutes in at Elland Road.The 28-year-old pulled up sharply after a challen
  
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• Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal

  30-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Watkins has completed his £51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa.The 30-year-old striker, Villa's record Premier League scorer with 91 goals, joins on a three-year deal.In six years at Villa, Watkins played a crucial role in the club's rise under manager Unai Emery as they established themselves as regular top-six challengers and won the Europa League, their first European trophy in 44 years.The England international made himself unavailable for Villa's Premier
  
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• 😱 Dortmund signing who was already dazzling suffers SERIOUS injury

  30-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Dortmund signing who was already dazzling suffers SERIOUS injuryBorussia Dortmund went to PAOK to sign talented Greek attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias for €26 million.He had already been making a very positive impression, but he will now be out for a LONG time.After only TWO matches in the black-and-yellow shirt. Fears of a serious injury were confirmed this Sunday (30).Konstantelias suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee after being forced off early in
  
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• 😱 Dortmund new boy who had dazzled suffers SERIOUS injury

  30-08-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Dortmund new boy who had dazzled suffers SERIOUS injuryBorussia Dortmund went to PAOK to sign talented Greek attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias for €26 million.He had already been making a very positive impression, but he will be out for a LONG time.After only TWO games in the black-and-yellow shirt.Fears of a serious injury were confirmed this Sunday (30).Konstantelias suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee after leaving Saturday’s (29) match against Ham
  
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• Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool considering late move for Bundesliga forward

  30-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool considering late move for Bundesliga forwardLiverpool Tracking Jamie Leweling as Right-Wing Search Intensifies Before Deadline DayLiverpool are continuing to assess the market for attacking reinforcements, with Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling among the players being monitored as the summer window heads towards its conclusion. Credit for the original report goes to Patrik Berger of Sky Germany, whose information points to growing interest in the Germany internationa
  
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• Journalist: £35m Everton deal is now off after dramatic U-turn

  30-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: £35m Everton deal is now off after dramatic U-turnEverton Stop Harrison Armstrong Transfer as Nottingham Forest Move CollapsesEverton have pulled back from the brink over Harrison Armstrong, with the proposed transfer to Nottingham Forest now appearing off despite an accepted offer worth £35 million plus add-ons. The developments, first reported by John Percy of The Telegraph, point to a significant late change in direction from the Goodison Park hierarchy.Forest had been
  
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• Is 'bitty' Pittodrie win turning point for McInnes and Rangers?

  30-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Until Sunday's trip north to Aberdeen, Derek McInnes had not really enjoyed watching his Rangers team.There had been flashes of fun in the dugout for the Ibrox boss, but a run of two wins in seven matches meant his dream job was in danger of spiralling out of control.Having overseen European elimination before the end of August, McInnes led his players to Pittodrie, where he once spent eight years as manager, with pressure intensifying around his future.However, despite delivering another unconv
  
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• Official: ‘Excited’ Njie joins Fiorentina from Torino

  30-08-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: ‘Excited’ Njie joins Fiorentina from TorinoAlieu Njie has joined Fiorentina on loan, with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.Fiorentina have announced the signing of Torino winger Njie.It’s an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy tied to performance-related objectives.Njie, 21, scored two goals in 36 appearances with Torino and has six appearances with the U21 Sweden national team.Njie’s first interview as a Fiorentina playerVERONA, ITALY
  
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• After more chaos, Chelsea must add the final piece to challenge for the title

  30-08-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As two former Chelsea managers and the entire current hierarchy watched on, Xabi Alonso’s burgeoning team put on the kind of show that the ownership have long desired. If the World Cup has attuned all of American finance to football, this type of entertainment is why.There was even a bit of edge to a frantic 4-3 win over Brighton, just to add to the theatre - and none of it was from new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Cole Palmer, in front of Thomas Tuchel, illustrated why the England manager
  
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• Leeds 1-1 Brentford: What Andrews said

  30-08-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to BBC Sport: "I thought first half we were magnificent. We got the lead and possibly could be more but we knew there would be changes. We couldn't play out through those chaotic stages. It shows where we are at that we are disappointed coming away from Elland Road with a draw."We laid some really solid foundations last season that we want to build upon and it has been a good start to the season. We looked very calm and confident in the first half."Never un
  
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• Leeds 1-1 Brentford: What Farke said

  30-08-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Sport: "I am proud of my players and I have to give them lots of compliments. We faced a red-hot form Brentford side."I am proud of my players as I asked a lot of them today, we changed formation for the second half, got control and lost control, changed the formation again and got the goal and pushed for the winner."A brilliant, excellent Brentford side and pleased to have reduced them to just one goal and we found a way back into the game."You can have
  
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• Nottingham Forest ready for new Dodo offer as Gudmundsson pushes for Lazio

  30-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest ready for new Dodo offer as Gudmundsson pushes for LazioTransfer expert Alfredo Pedullà says Albert Gudmundsson has prioritised a move to Lazio, while Nottingham Forest are preparing a new offer for Dodo.Fiorentina’s attacking midfielder Gudmundsson is open to joining Lazio and has prioritised a move to the Stadio Olimpico over other clubs, reports Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedullà.FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Albert Gudmundsson of ACF Fiorentina in
  
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• Man Utd pay tribute to 'proud Red' officer who died in A66 crash

  30-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sons of PC Matthew Blades led out Manchester United alongside captain Bruno Fernandes [Getty Images]The two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside led out the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday's Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford.PC Matthew Blades, described as a "proud Red" by United, was a regular at Old Trafford. The club paid tribute to him in Sunday's match programme, while his widow attended the game with their children.PC Blades and his col
  
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