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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with PalmeirasSantos have officially announced the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The presence of the No. 10 among the players available was in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians on
  
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• No Jannik Sinner ... a rusty Carlos Alcaraz ... and a US Open that could get wild

  28-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the US Open ended a year ago, all the evidence pointed to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continuing to meet in every major final as far as the eye could see.Not only had they battled for the title in Paris, London and New York, the gap between them and the rest of the field seemed to only be growing. It was a rivalry in full bloom and in many ways a race to history, reminiscent of the early dominance that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal once shared.But as another US Open begins Sunday, the
  
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• Carrick on 15-year-old Gabriel's 'really big talent'

  28-08-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is a reminder of JJ Gabriel's age that if he had featured in either of Manchester United's official under-18 matches so far this season, he would still have been their youngest player.Gabriel is not 16 until October, but made his first appearance for United's senior side as a substitute in the friendly victory over Atletico Madrid in Stockholm on 1 August.He has trained regularly with Michael Carrick's squad and marked his Premier League 2 debut against Ipswich last Monday with
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi eyes another Tottenham signing after double Man City swoop

  28-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his delight after Tottenham secured the "bomba" additions of Savio and Omar Marmoush, while hinting that further recruitment could take place prior to Tuesday night's transfer deadline.Spurs completed a double acquisition from Manchester City this week, securing long-term target Savio in an £85million package alongside Marmoush, who joined on a season-long loan with an obligation to make the transfer permanent.With the fee for Marmoush potentially rising to &
  
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• How each first-round pick wins (and loses) your fantasy football league: Buy Jonathan Taylor, fade James Cook

  28-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draft season is here, and that means you’re on the clock (not literally, don’t panic). People say you can’t win or lose your draft in the first round. I disagree. This is how I think every pick can take down your league or take down your team. The players are listed in order of DraftKings ADP.GET YOUR FREE ROTOWORLD FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT KIT HERE!Jahmyr Gibbs⇒ Boom ScenarioIf we’re ever going to get a new Christian McCaffrey, it will be via Jahmyr Gibbs. The superst
  
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• 📸 The new match balls in Europe’s top leagues

  28-08-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The new match balls in Europe’s top leaguesA closer look at the new balls that will shape the 2026–2027 season in Europe’s top leagues.The first takeaway, and not a minor one: Puma will supply the official ball for three of the five major leagues.Meanwhile, the Bundesliga is changing supplier: out goes Derbystar, and in comes adidas!📸 Marca De GolThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫
  
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• Unai Emery reveals Ollie Watkins apology – but confirms tearful Aston Villa departure

  28-08-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unai Emery admitted he shed a tear as he received an apology from Ollie Watkins ahead of the Aston Villa striker’s move to Saudi Arabia. Watkins is set to join Al Hilal in a £50m deal, with Emery’s side agreeing to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as his replacement.The England international missed Aston Villa’s 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Emery was left seething by Watkins’ absence on Sunday and said he could “
  
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• Glamour tie & Salah in Turkey - Hearts' Conference League draw

  28-08-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After carrying the coefficient and doing their bit for Scottish football's credibility on the continent, Hearts have been rewarded with a decent looking Conference League draw.The standout night at Tynecastle will be when Monaco come to town. One of the most successful and storied French clubs, they finished seventh in Ligue 1 last term under new Scotland head coach Sebastian Pocognoli.Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender Filipe Luis is now in the dugout and his side include
  
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• Andrews on Diouf, a positive start and 'pushing' Bees on

  28-08-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leeds United at Elland Road (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Andrews said there are no injuries to his squad and the team "came through midweek really well".New defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is a "very good player". Andrews said: "I thought he had some eye-catching performances [last season at West Ham]. He fits what we are about, age profile, attributes an
  
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• De Zerbi on Marmoush, Maddison, and 'one more player'

  28-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 17:30).Here are the key lines from his news conference:New signing Omar Marmoush is available to play, as is Micky van de Ven. Mohammed Kudus may have to come off the bench. James Maddison is a doubt after experiencing pain in his left shoulder during the Brentford defeat.Marmoush is "a very smart player who understands football like a coach".
  
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• Goodwin may miss Dundee United match at Kilmarnock

  28-08-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jim Goodwin is said to be in "good spirits", despite being admitted to hospital [SNS]Manager Jim Goodwin may not be in the Dundee United dugout for Saturday's Scottish Premiership match at Kilmarnock after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday.Assistant Lee Sharp took first-team training at United's St Andrews base on Friday and also assumed pre-match media duties in 44-year-old Goodwin's absence."He is OK, I spoke to him last night and I spoke to him again this morning and he wa
  
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• Sean McVay still doesn't know if Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement after Rams' final preseason game

  28-08-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Rams closed out the 2026 preseason with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday and can now look ahead to the regular season. Problem is, they still don't know whether their eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle is coming out of retirement. The Aaron Donald situation remains "up in the air" with less than two weeks until the Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, Sean McVay said Thursday, per Pro Football Talk."I think all of those things are up in the air," McVay
  
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• O'Neill on Champions League failure, Europa draw & signings

  28-08-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill has been speaking to the media before Celtic host Falkirk in the Premiership on Saturday.Here are the key points from the media conference:O'Neill says Celtic's Europa League draw is "really tough" and "something to look forward to" but admits "I still haven't got over" the Champions League play-off exit to LASK.He hopes the Champions League exit will not impact on the club adding new signings: "I think we're still trying to get some players in. We would need a few in, obviously,
  
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• Farke on Gruev, transfers and 'unstoppable bulldozer' Brentford

  28-08-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brentford at Elland Road (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the injuries in the squad, Farke said: "It's [Ilia] Gruev's second week training with the team so he's edging closer and closer. Also some good news was Gudmundsson and Gnonto - as it stands they will join us this afternoon [in training] for the first time after their injuries. We have to wait to
  
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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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• Tiago Pinto: “I miss Roma, but I was constantly criticized for telling the truth.”

  28-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tiago Pinto: “I miss Roma, but I was constantly criticized for telling the truth.”The Champions League draw took place yesterday, and today, August 28th, the Europa League and Conference League draws. Among the teams that kept a close eye on the draw in Monte Carlo were Tiago Pinto’s Bournemouth. The English side will face Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan, as well as Real Sociedad, Viktoria Plzeň, Sparta Praha, Sturm Graz, Celta, H. Beer-Sheva, and Lillestrøm. A challe
  
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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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• Ben Jacobs: Liverpool offered the chance to sign talented midfielder

  28-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs: Liverpool offered the chance to sign talented midfielderLamine Camara Offered to Liverpool as Deadline-Day Midfield Question GrowsLiverpool have been presented with a late-market opportunity involving Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, with Chelsea also made aware of the situation before the September 1 transfer deadline. Credit for the initial update goes to Ben Jacobs on X, who reported that Crystal Palace saw a bid rejected by Monaco earlier this month.That development lands at a ti
  
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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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