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📰 Cricket

Brook keen to learn from 'hero' Pietersen after superb 42-ball England ton

England white-ball captain Harry Brook hopes "hero" Kevin Pietersen can inspire him to even greater heights after watching highlights of the 2005 Ashes before smashing a 42-ball century against Sri Lanka.

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Kamara and Bergstrom return as Finland announce squad for UEFA Nations League

Glen Kamara has been called up to the Finland squad for the first time in a year, while goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom returns to the squad after injury had previously prevented him from joining the squad in 2026

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Edouard Mendy reveals talks with coach Patrick Vieira before quitting Senegal

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has revealed he held talks with new Senegal coach Patrick Vieira before he made the decision to retire from national team duties.

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Why Spurs and De Zerbi may need to change approach after cup defeat to Liverpool

Although they haven't yet scored in the Premier League during 2026/27, Tottenham Hotspur headed to Anfield for a Carabao Cup tie in the knowledge that they'd scored five in the last round when making light work of Charlton Athletic.

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🎾 Tennis

Zverev and Shelton back in action for Davis Cup qualifiers after US Open final

Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him.

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Arteta praises 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal youngster dismantles Ipswich

Mikel Arteta hailed the "unbelievable" Max Dowman after Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired their 4-2 win against Ipswich in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

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De Zerbi insists 'suffering' Spurs will win many games when they finally click

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi is convinced ⁠that his team will score a lot more goals and pick up ‌wins once they finally click, despite a 3-1 ‌loss to Liverpool in the League ‌Cup on Tuesday which left them winless ‌in four straight games.

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⚽ Football

EXCLUSIVE: Morten Gamst Pedersen on time at Blackburn, Man Utd interest and Norway's rise

Nine years at Ewood Park and a set-piece delivery Mark Hughes once compared to David Beckham's. Morten Gamst Pedersen was a star at Blackburn and is one of the most fondly remembered Premier League players of that era.

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⚽ Football

Orlando Pirates seek to extend long unbeaten run to close in on record

Orlando Pirates will be seeking to extend their unbeaten run to 25 matches when they host Durban City in the Betway Premiership on Thursday, having not lost a game outright since February.

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🏒 Hockey

Luke Evangelista signs five-year, $36.25 million deal with Devils

The New Jersey Devils signed forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.25 million contract that will begin at the start of the 2027-2028 season.

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🏒 Hockey

Hurricanes sign Conn Smythe winner Jordan Staal to one-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes signed reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jordan Staal to a one-year deal on Tuesday that includes a $900k base salary, a $4 million signing bonus, and up to $5.1 million in performance bonuses.

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⚾ Baseball

Milwaukee Brewers claim fourth straight NL Central division title

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed their fourth straight National League Central title following a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a Chicago Cubs loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

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⚾ Baseball

Orioles slugger Pete Alonso launches career home run No. 300

Baltimore Orioles star first baseman Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run on Tuesday against the New York Mets.

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⚽ Football

Aussies Abroad: Strain and Taylor make midweek assists as Jets cop ACL beating

Newcastle Jets conceded seven goals in a long-awaited AFC Champions League return, Kevin Muscat's Chinese side conceded four - and still won - and a former Adelaide United fullback was best on ground in a Scottish Premiership upset.

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Cutter Gauthier inks six-year, $81 million deal with Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks signed Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million deal on Tuesday.

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Capitals sign forward Justin Sourdif to $50.8 million contract

Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif signed an eight-year, $50.8 million contract with the team on Tuesday.

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📰 American-football

Peaks and valleys: How the 2026 NFL season is one of redemption for Puka Nacua

Three years ago, Seattle experienced perfect late-summer weather on a September afternoon. The sky was blue, humidity was low, and it was nice and warm — perfect conditions for football. Fans began filling Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks prepared in the bowels of the stadium. It was the 2023 season opener.

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🏒 Hockey

NHL superstar Ovechkin 'was asked' to be part of Putin campaign video

The Washington Capitals ice hockey team Tuesday deflected criticism of star Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a campaign video for Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the NHL all-time scoring leader had been "asked by his country to participate."

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🏒 Hockey

Connor Hellebuyck 'not likely' to report to Winnipeg Jets training camp

NHL insider Darren Dreger reported on TSN that Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will 'not likely' report to the team's training camp when it begins on Thursday, September 17th.

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⚽ Football

Newcastle Jets smashed for seven in first Champions League game in 17 years

Kashima Antlers made an eye-catching start to their Asian Champions League Elite ⁠campaign with a 7-1 thrashing of Australia's Newcastle Jets on Tuesday, while Shanghai Port survived a frantic finish to secure ‌a 6-4 win over Ratchaburi.

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📰 American-football

Ravens rookie standout Ja'Kobi Lane expected to undergo wrist surgery

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is expected to undergo wrist surgery after exiting Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

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📰 American-football

Texas' historic comeback win against Ohio State set viewership records

The matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday became the most-watched college football game on ESPN in a decade, with 14 million viewers.

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⚾ Baseball

Phillies place SP Jesus Luzardo on 15-day injured list

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation.

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⚽ Football

Carlos Espi the hero again as Real Madrid snatch late win at Elche

For the second time this season, Carlos Espi scored a last-gasp winner as Real Madrid staved off a late Elche comeback to win 3-2 in LaLiga and move level on points with leaders Barcelona.