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• Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21?

  28-08-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  British heavyweight Moses Itauma pulls out his phone and scrolls through his pictures.He shows a meme featuring former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in traditional attire, standing with his hands on his hips and staring deadpan into the camera."This is how an African dad looks at you when you pursue a career that goes against his wishes and you turn out to be successful," a chuckling Itauma reads aloud to BBC Sport. "That is pretty much my dad."Itauma was born in Slovakia to a Nigerian fa
  
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• Le Bris on AC Milan, Europa League draw and transfers

  28-08-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Fulham at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:When asked if the Europa League draw looked favourable: "I don't know, we'll see - 53 years later Sunderland are back in Europe so it's a bit unknown. We can expect strong opponents, different cultures, different experiences and we need that to get better. It's a huge privilege and we are reall
  
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• Asian Games hosts say all athletes will have rooms

  28-08-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Up to 5,000 athletes will stay on board this cruise ship during the Asian Games[Getty Images]The hosts of next month's Asian Games in Japan say all athletes will have accommodation for the event, after fears there would be a shortage of rooms. Initially, 15,000 athletes and officials were expected to attend the Games, which will be held in the Nagoya and Aichi region between 19 September and 4 October.However, last week the Olympic Council of Asia said the number would be closer to 17,000 after
  
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• Report: Arsenal still pushing hard to land dream signing this summer

  28-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Arsenal still pushing hard to land dream signing this summerArsenal Stay Alert as Julian Alvarez Situation Intensifies Amid Atletico Madrid StandoffArsenal are continuing to monitor the Julian Alvarez situation closely, with events in Madrid gathering pace and potentially creating one of the biggest late twists of the transfer window. Credit to the Daily Mail, which first detailed the latest developments, the picture emerging around Atletico Madrid’s forward is becoming increasingl
  
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• Promising Real Madrid forward will go nowhere despite multiple enquiries – Romano

  28-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Promising Real Madrid forward will go nowhere despite multiple enquiries – RomanoEndrick’s future has been in the spotlight over the past 24 hours, with Arsenal among the clubs linked with a fresh approach for the Real Madrid forward. However, despite the growing noise around a possible move, the message from Madrid remains clear: Endrick is staying.Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has stated that the positions of both Real Madrid and the player have not changed. 
  
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• Leao has decided on Aston Villa but Milan remain unsatisfied

  28-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leao has decided on Aston Villa but Milan remain unsatisfiedThe latest updates confirm that Rafael Leao is continuing to give his priority to Aston Villa rather than Galatasaray, but the Premier League side have not yet come up with an offer that has satisfied Milan.Leao latest: Aston Villa priority, two potential offers for MilanLeao remains up for sale in the final week of the summer transfer window. The Portugal international has been pushing for a move away from San Siro since the end of the
  
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• Fulham turn to another Real Madrid midfielder after Pitarch setback

  28-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fulham turn to another Real Madrid midfielder after Pitarch setbackThe former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa is now coaching the English side Fulham, and would be facing a significant test in one of the most competitive competitions in world football, the Premier League.So far, his time with the London club has been rather mixed, as he lost his first game of the season to another former Merengue coach, Xabi Alonso, and his Chelsea team, with a 3-2 scoreline. However, his team put in a convinci
  
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• Follow, watch, join in - the BBC Sport app is a must have for every fan

  28-08-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC Sport]Get breaking news, scores, analysis and video direct to your phone with the BBC Sport app.Download the BBC Sport app: Apple - Android - AmazonFollow your team or sportChoose your sport or football club and get all the latest news, scores and analysis in one place.You can:Follow your favourite sport or teamGet personalised news and score alertsAccess dedicated pages packed with BBC Sport contentPersonalise your experience with MySport to get the news that matters to youGet the latest n
  
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• Mbappe has realised what he needs from Real Madrid to win the Ballon d’Or

  28-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mbappe has realised what he needs from Real Madrid to win the Ballon d’OrKylian Mbappe’s hat-trick against Real Sociedad was the obvious headline, but there may be a more revealing story behind Real Madrid’s strong start to the season.According to AS, the Frenchman and his teammates have bought into an idea Jose Mourinho has been trying to establish since taking charge: individual success means little without the team moving in the same direction.Mbappe has never needed remindi
  
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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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• How to watch the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sunday, August 30 features an exciting MLB tripleheader on NBC and Peacock. 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.2016 Cubs World Series champion Anthony Rizzo and 1990
  
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• Stadium closures for Old Firm over fan disorder

  28-08-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Celtic and Rangers have both been ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors after last season's quarter-final was marred by fan disorder.Both clubs will also have to pay £100,000 to the team they are drawn against in that fixture.The two clubs could also face a second home match without fans if there is a further incident of either side's supporters engaging in "unacceptable conduct" in a Scottish Cup fixture.Celtic progressed to last season's semi-finals by
  
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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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