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Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net

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Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.

'Where has this tennis been?' | Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach first final of 2026

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Highlights of the Canadian Open match between Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina.

Podcast: Four Scottish clubs in European action

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European Thursday: Comebacks, Confidence and Conference League Dreams

Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death

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Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.

Jodar's bid for history halted in Nakashima defeat as Rybakina beats Gauff

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Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar's bid for ATP Tour rankings history was put on hold after he was beaten by Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals of the Canadian Open.

Gold medallist Thomas chases 'own legacy' after AJ comparisons

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Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damar Thomas wants to create his "own legacy" after being compared to former Team GB super-heavyweight stars following his triumph in Glasgow.

Celtic want Chelsea's Emenalo on loan - gossip

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Celtic linked with two full-backs as Spanish club join chase for Rangers midfielder...

Atletico agree £34m deal for Tottenham's Romero

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Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with eye-catching Villa debut

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Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.

Marauding Madjo! How 'new' Villa showed their teeth against PSG

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This was the night that Aston Villa lost a game but found two players. Their 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup featured breakout performances by 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo striker on debut and 19-year-old winger George Hemmings.

Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners?

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Kimi Antonelli is on course to become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion, but where would the Mercedes driver’s triumph rank among the sport’s biggest surprise title wins in recent history?

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Windsor and Lingfield feature on Thursday

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Windsor and Lingfield play host to Thursday evening's action - live on Sky Sports Racing.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 24

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Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final

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Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Can Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?

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Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?

Daniels miffed over LSU giving Pickett his No. 5

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

Jonas Brothers tapped to perform at 49ers vs. Rams in Australia

The Jonas Brothers will be part of the entertainment lineup for the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.

Spelling bees, basketball shootouts and coaching changes: How Dan Quinn is re-energizing Washington in 2026

After a 5-12 season, Dan Quinn spent the offseason searching for ways to sharpen a Washington team he felt had lost some of its edge.

Steelers bring back LB Roberts on one-year deal

Linebacker Elandon Roberts, who played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024, is returning to Pittsburgh after the sides reached a one-year deal.

Panthers add to TE room, bring on veteran Waller

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal.

Source: Roberts back with Steelers on 1-year deal

Linebacker Elandon Roberts is returning to the Steelers on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.

Source: Panthers add to TE room with Waller deal

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL training camp updates: Baker Mayfield shines as Bucs handle Jets

Get all the latest news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut

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Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.

Arteta: There's more we want to do in the transfer market

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are actively looking for more new signings in the transfer market but admits there is only a small pool of available players who can take them to the next level.

Papers: Arsenal hold further talks over Villa's Konsa

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

McCarthy: Vikings' QB decision 'out of my control'

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

Watson tapped to start Browns' preseason opener

The Browns will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago, and Shedeur Sanders will start the second preseason game at home against the Bills.

Hull sign central defenders Mendy and Herrington

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Hull City confirm the signing of Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee, while they also add fellow centre-back Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids.

Lukaku seals 'emotional' move to Fenerbahce

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Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli for an undisclosed fee and contract length.

Teenager Madjo scores equaliser for Villa

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17-year-old Brian Madjo equalisers for Aston Villa against PSG in the Uefa Super Cup.

How 'hugely impressive' Villa teen Madjo took fight to PSG

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Match of the Day's Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock analyse 17-year-old Brian Madjo's "hugely impressive" goalscoring performance for Aston Villa in their 2-1 defeat by PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.

Galatasaray submit Martinelli bid - Thursday's gossip

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Arsenal have received a bid from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli, Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi could leave the Gunners for Chelsea and Newcastle push for Benfica defender Amar Dedic.

'Nature of F1' | Cadillac CEO explains reasons behind Lowdon sacking

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Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss explains the reasons behind sacking Team Principal Graeme Lowdon.

Doue silences Madjo-mania as PSG beat Villa to win Super Cup

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Desire Doue scored the winner as champions of Europe Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup.

Rashford absent in Leeds friendly win but still part of Man Utd plans

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Joshua Zirkzee and Brenden Aaronson scored as Manchester United and old foes Leeds played out an entertaining 1-1 friendly draw at the spiritual home of Irish sport in Dublin, before the concluding shoot-out was edged 5-4 by Michael Carrick's side.

MI London's Hundred title defence over despite narrow win over Phoenix

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MI London had the lights turned out on their hopes of claiming a fourth straight Hundred title despite beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix in a nip-and-tuck final men's group match.

Broncos opting to sit Nix for preseason opener

Bo Nix's recovery from two surgeries on his right ankle continues to go well, but he won't play in Denver's preseason opener Friday, with the team instead expecting him to play in its final two warm-up games.

Kvaratskhelia smashes PSG into lead in Super Cup

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia smashes PSG into lead in the Uefa Super Cup against Aston VIlla.

Teenager Madgo scores equaliser for Villa

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17-year-old Brian Madjo equalisers for Aston Villa against PSG in the Uefa Super Cup.

Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside

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Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.

Highlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup

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Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.

Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero

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Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como

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Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium.

Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?

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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez

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Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m for clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Atletico agree deal to sign Spurs captain Romero

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Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero.

Chelsea set Man City deadline to bid for Fernandez

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Chelsea have told Manchester City they have a deadline of 5pm this Friday to make an offer for Enzo Fernandez.

Guimaraes makes bow and Lewis-Skelly scores as Arsenal held by Como

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Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance and Myles Lewis-Skelly scored amid speculation about his future as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in their final pre-season friendly.

Man Utd edge Leeds in friendly shoot-out but Rashford does not feature

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Joshua Zirkzee and Brenden Aaronson scored as Manchester United and old foes Leeds played out an entertaining 1-1 friendly draw at the spiritual home of Irish sport in Dublin, before the concluding shoot-out was edged 5-4 by Michael Carrick's side.

'Great moment' for Hassan as he joins Celtic on initial four-year deal

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Celtic sign winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract with the option of a further year.

Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

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Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

Egypt's Hassan joins Celtic on initial four-year deal

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Celtic sign winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract with the option of a further year.

Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978

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Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.

Jaissle 'aware' of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss

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Matthias Jaissle says he is "aware" of Newcastle's shortcomings after a comfortable 3-1 friendly defeat by Everton.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

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As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

Chelsea stars for sale: The players who could leave - and what they'll cost

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Chelsea are the Premier League's top spenders this summer with the bulk of their business done and attention is now turning to sales. 

Sports fans watch on as Britain experiences fullest solar eclipse since 1999

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Cricket fans at Edgbaston were among sporting spectators given a stunning view of Wednesday evening's partial solar eclipse.

Source: Bucs WR Egbuka has minor toe injury

Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the Jets on Wednesday and didn't return.

Chiefs' Kelce: I can still 'play at a high level'

Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he believes he can perform at a higher level in what could be his final NFL season, adding that he also wants to be more accountable as a leader in the locker room.

Hassan joins Celtic on initial four-year deal

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Celtic sign winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract with the option of a further year.

Everton breeze past lacklustre Newcastle in Murrayfield friendly

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Matthias Jaissle was given a hint of the task in hand as Newcastle boss as Premier League rivals Everton strolled to a comfortable 3-1 win in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield.

🏈 What's next for Vikings and J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in 2024, will take a back seat to offseason addition Murray. Here's what we know.

Bucs WR Egbuka limps off in practice against Jets

Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the Jets on Wednesday and didn't return.

Jets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing

Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.

Rodgers on Lambeau return: 'Has to be an invite'

Aaron Rodgers says he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be played in Green Bay and discussed the possibility of a post-retirement return to be honored at Lambeau Field.

Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee

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Hull City confirm the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee.