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Motherwell’s Conference League chances rated by HJK insider as Alfred Johansson earns instant praise

Former Aberdeen star Topi Keskinen thinks the Steelmen are favourites against his old side

2026-08-05T07:38:35Z

Turkey's Trabzonspor says it begins transfer talks with Salah

ANKARA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Turkish top-tier club Trabzonspor said on Tuesday it had begun transfer negotiations with Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah. "Negotiations have been launched to transfer professional footballer Mohamed Salah, who is in a free status, to our club," the club said in a statement on Turkey's public disclosure platform. (Reporting by Mirac Eren Dereli Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by

2026-08-04T21:15:29Z

First Filipino WTA winner Alexandra Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines' first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way Alexandra Eala was already on her way to becoming the Philippines' next global star, and that was before she beat a grand slam winner, an Olympic gold medallist and the defending champion while winning her maid...

2026-08-05T05:53:21Z

Soccer-Salah arrives in Turkey ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor

ISTANBUL, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah arrived smiling at an Istanbul airport on Wednesday wearing Trabzonspor's burgundy and blue kit ahead of his expected move to the Turkish top-tier side from Liverpool, as hundreds of fans jostled to get a glimpse of the Egyptian forward. Trabzonspor announced a day earlier they were in negotiations with Salah and club chairman Ertugrul Dogan said they

2026-08-05T10:20:29Z

Man Utd have got go ahead from £255million transfer targets for summer moves

Manchester United still have business to conduct in the summer transfer window, and multiple targets are reportedly open to joining them

2026-08-08T04:58:40Z

Asian University Basketball League toughest college event, coach of title holders NCCU says

Playing in such big events helps players prepare for professional careers, says Fan Keng-hsiang, whose team have not lost over two years The head coach of reigning champions National Chengchi University (NCCU) said the Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) remained the strongest college tournament they had ever taken part in after securing a qu...

2026-08-04T13:38:29Z

Soccer-Arsenal agree £75 million deal to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes - reports

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported on Wednesday. Arsenal's opening offer for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with an improved bid and have now reached an agreement with Newcastle,

2026-08-05T09:00:32Z

Arsenal news: Vinicius Jr agreement, Ezri Konsa twist, new Declan Rice issue

Arsenal are continuing their hard work in the summer transfer window after missing out on numerous targets

2026-08-07T03:13:37Z

Defending champ Cameron Young excited for Wyndham, rest of season

What a year it's been for Cameron Young since the 2025 edition of the Wyndham Championship, where he will begin play on Thursday as the defending champion. He won by six strokes last year at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., for his first PGA Tour victory following seven runner-up finishes. "It was a great week. I obviously played some fantastic golf," Young said Tuesday in his

2026-08-04T17:23:10Z

Cameron Smith wants LIV to live on but '100%' would return to PGA Tour

Cameron Smith wants LIV Golf to survive but if it doesn't, he would "100 percent" return to the PGA Tour. "I mean, if it was the only option, I think that's where everyone would want to be for sure, 100 percent," the Australian and former World No. 2 told reporters Tuesday in Bedminster, N.J., ahead of this week's LIV Golf New York event. "It would go back to old times." But Smith made it clear

2026-08-04T20:53:08Z

Liverpool's firm stance on Djed Spence transfer as Reds battle defensive injury crisis

Andoni Iraola has been hit with a number of defensive injuries during his first pre-season as Liverpool boss, with Tottenham defender Djed Spence touted as a potential solution

2026-08-06T15:58:33Z

Soccer-Ajax sign goalkeeper Ter Stegen on loan from Barcelona

AMSTERDAM, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam continued their pre-season signing spree with the addition of former Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the club said on Tuesday. The 34-year-old arrives on a one-season loan deal from Barcelona. His signing follows that of another former German international, Julian Brandt, 30, who was out of contract and signed a three-year deal with Ajax last

2026-08-04T08:40:31Z

Where to watch NASCAR for the rest of the 2026 season

The final 14 races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season will be split between NBC and USA

2026-08-04T16:13:16Z

Theo Pourchaire to make full-time return to single-seater racing

The 22-year-old is set for his first full campaign in single-seater racing since becoming F2 champion in 2023

2026-08-04T13:58:16Z

Mateo Kovacic acknowledges Manchester City under pressure to regain Premier League title

Midfielder, who wants to stay at City, says club want to recapture prize they won four years in a row before Liverpool, Arsenal stepped in Mateo Kovacic has conceded that Manchester City are under pressure to regain the Premier League crown they last claimed two years ago, although the Croatian midfielder could not guarantee he would be around for ...

2026-08-05T10:08:27Z

Newcastle's concerning potential XI for first match of season if Lewis Hall joins Man Utd

Newcastle have seen a number of key stars depart St James' Park this summer

2026-08-06T10:58:38Z

‘I have more fire in me’ – Nabil Anane turns heartbreak into motivation at The Inner Circle 25

The former World Champion reveals how losing his belt reignited his passion at the highest level.

2026-08-05T10:13:10Z

All eyes on Mykhailo Mudryk in Hong Kong ahead of Chelsea’s Juventus test

Ukranian cleared to play after doping ban, while Moises Caicedo looking forward to Kai Tak Stadium game after passing own tough moment Mykhailo Mudryk was the name on everybody's lips on Tuesday, 24 hours before Chelsea's clash with Juventus in the second and final match of the 2026 Hong Kong Football Festival. Signed for a deal worth up to GBP89 m...

2026-08-04T16:23:33Z

China break with tradition with unveiling of blue official podium uniforms for Asian Games

Also for the first time, female athletes will have the option of wearing trousers or skirts, a change that has sparked widespread discussion In a break from tradition, China have unveiled vibrant blue official podium uniforms for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking the first time the colour has been used at the continental showpiece event. T...

2026-08-04T08:38:30Z

Soccer-Cape Verde coach takes club job in Morocco

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took the small island nation to the last 32 in their World Cup debut last month, has been appointed coach at Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday. No details of his contract were given, but it comes after protracted negotiations that included the possibility that Bubista might stay on as Cape Verde coach and juggle the two

2026-08-04T08:05:32Z

Stamp Fairtex vs. Selina Flores, Jaosuayai vs. Jordan Estupinan locked in for ONE Fight Night 47

These Muay Thai battles will be part of the organization's American primetime card on Friday, September 4.

2026-08-04T12:24:45Z

Rusty Arsenal suffer friendly defeat as Mikel Arteta dealt injury blow - 5 talking points

ARSENAL 1-3 REAL BETIS: The Gunners were convincingly beaten in Dublin, giving Mikel Arteta some cause for concern ahead of his team's season which starts in just 11 days' time

2026-08-05T20:43:38Z

Arsenal were snubbed for new deals by Prem winner and another Madrid star before Vini Jr

Arsenal failed in their pursuit of Vinicius Junior as the Brazilian pens fresh terms with Real Madrid and they've experienced similar snubs before

2026-08-09T04:28:37Z

Arsenal's 17 Brazilian stars ranked as Bruno Guimaraes deal nears – from Wellington Silva to Edu

Bruno Guimaraes is set to follow a long line of Brazilians in joining Arsenal, though many of his predecessors failed to hit the mark in N5

2026-08-06T05:43:43Z

Soccer-'Ciao capitano': fans and former team mates say farewell to Franco Baresi

MILAN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Fans wearing red and black AC Milan shirts, former team mates and opponents bade farewell to Franco Baresi as the funeral of the much-loved defender was held at the city's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio on Tuesday. Baresi, a former captain of Italy and Milan and one of the most recognisable players from a golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, died last week at

2026-08-04T11:50:31Z

Christian Nørgaard honoured to take Everton legend shirt number

The Danish international midfielder has joined the Blues on a two-year deal

2026-08-06T14:17:55Z

Arsenal's champion squad will leave Mikel Arteta having to digest harsh reality

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Bruno Guimaraes as their star-studded squad gets even stronger - leaving Mikel Arteta the unenviable task of keeping all his players happy

2026-08-09T05:13:33Z

The Julián Álvarez gambit leaves Barcelona looking desperate

The Blaugrana must be careful to not put all of their eggs in one basket

2026-08-05T23:02:51Z

Soccer - Cape Verde keeper Vozinha says he always believed he was a 'big club' player after Colo-Colo move

Aug 5 (Reuters) - Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Tuesday he always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at the World Cup earned him a move to Chilean side Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old, who became a social media sensation at the World Cup, played a crucial role in helping the small African island nation get past the group stage before suffering a narrow defeat

2026-08-05T06:20:31Z

This week in Juve history: Ronaldo breaks the record, Juve still go out

Felice Borel held the record for 86 years. It took two goals in twenty minutes to end that.

2026-08-07T15:32:55Z

'Stunning spectacle': Rio Olympics kicks off in Brazil in 2016 – SCMP archive

The Summer Olympics, held 10 years ago today, were the first Olympic Games ever held in South America This article was first published on August 7, 2016. Rio Olympics off with a bang in rifle event by Nazvi Careem Against a backdrop of economic and political turmoil in Brazil, the 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio Janeiro yesterday with Internationa...

2026-08-05T03:38:22Z

‘I’m prepared to destroy him’ – Marat Grigorian vows to show Mamuka Usubyan no mercy at The Inner Circle 25

The Armenian is ready to let fists fly inside Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 7.

2026-08-05T02:54:44Z

Three talking points from Barcelona 1-0 Nottingham Forest and Barcelona 0-1 Udinese

Another pre-season run-out

2026-08-08T23:03:01Z

'There are no accidents' – Liu Mengyang vows to silence Masaaki Noiri at ONE SAMURAI 2

The Chinese sensation plans to prove his first win over the Japanese star was no fluke.

2026-08-05T04:48:25Z

Stevenage down Wycombe with stoppage-time winner to book place in Carabao Cup second round

Stevenage scored in the dying embers of Friday's Carabo Cup first round draw with fellow League One side Wycombe to claim a 2-1 victory.

2026-08-07T20:58:34Z

Man Utd news: Atalanta star scouted as Michael Carrick ready to strike deal for £36.5m ace

Transfer priorities may have changed for Michael Carrick at Manchester United this month

2026-08-06T03:43:35Z

Michael Carrick's telling response after being told to sell eight players by Man Utd hero

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has not yet followed transfer instructions previously laid out by Paul Scholes

2026-08-07T05:43:32Z

Sunderland’s Legends’ Way: A superb idea turned to reality!

“It looks tremendous now and it’ll doubtless look even more impactful as it grows and more stones are added.”

2026-08-05T05:02:33Z

Four blockbuster MMA and submission grappling bouts booked for ONE Fight Night 47

Eight powerful contenders bolster the September 4 bout card that airs live in U.S. primetime.

2026-08-04T14:39:48Z

Soccer-Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took the small island nation to the last 32 in their World Cup debut last month, has been appointed coach of Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane, the club said on Tuesday. He has signed a two-season contract after protracted negotiations that included the possibility that he might stay on as Cape Verde coach and juggle the two jobs. The 56-year-old

2026-08-04T14:10:29Z

Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's lavish life with Georgina Rodriguez ahead of fairytale wedding

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have given fans an insight into their charmed lifestyle

2026-08-05T09:13:41Z

3 captivating reasons to watch ONE SAMURAI 2 on August 8

From a massive kickboxing tournament to a pivotal MMA clash, here is why you cannot miss Saturday's event in Tokyo.

2026-08-04T16:15:07Z

Manchester City whizz kid’s meteoric rise: from cage football to the Premier League at 15

'My friends never know what's going to happen next, I just keep coming up with surprising things,' 17-year-old Jeremy Monga says Jeremy Monga's ascent from cage football to the Premier League has been so swift that even his friends are "star-struck". Bought by Manchester City from Leicester City last month for GBP12.5 million (around US$16.8 millio...

2026-08-05T00:23:22Z

Every League One club's ticket prices revealed as fans charged £47 for third division football

Ticket prices for all League One clubs ahead of the 2026/27 campaign have been revealed

2026-08-08T07:13:36Z

Mo Salah is taking a step down with Turkey move but it is about more than just money

Jamie Carragher has said he was surprised by the Liverpool legend's switch to Trabzonspor but Super Lig clubs are spending big and attracting some top talent

2026-08-06T14:28:32Z

After Ref Cam lights up World Cup, what’s next for Lenovo’s AI tech in football?

Chinese multinational raised the bar for television coverage, now bosses eye bringing their expertise to the game's mainstream Having created one of the runaway television hits of this summer's Fifa World Cup, Lenovo is plotting to up the AI ante for the women's version next year in Brazil. In addition to building digital twins for all 1,248 player...

2026-08-04T09:53:24Z

Soccer-Colo-Colo sign World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha

Aug 3 (Reuters) - Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a social media sensation at the World Cup, has signed for Colo-Colo, the Chilean club announced on Monday. "Vozinha signed his contract and officially became a new Colo-Colo player," the club posted on X. The 40-year-old has joined on a six-month contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension, as reported, after

2026-08-04T19:10:32Z

Four left-backs Man Utd can sign after Newcastle block Lewis Hall transfer move

Manchester United have been forced to turn to other targets in their attempts to sign a left-back this summer after Newcastle made it clear that Lewis Hall isn't for sale

2026-08-08T10:58:35Z

Settling the debate: Revisiting the drama behind Abdulla Dayakaev and Superlek’s rematch at The Inner Circle 25

Here is everything fans need to know about this hotly anticipated sequel inside the mecca of Muay Thai on August 7.

2026-08-05T06:28:06Z

Arsenal's 7 Vinicius Jr alternatives ranked as obvious pick comes out on top

Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior has ended after the winger signed a new deal with Real Madrid, leaving Mikel Arteta to consider his next move

2026-08-07T12:43:31Z