26 Sept 2026, 11:41
Max Verstappen led final practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a 1:43.922 lap, narrowly beating George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Gusty wind conditions and high-speed slipstreams proved critical ahead of Friday's qualifying session.
Read more →26 Sept 2026, 07:43
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish confirmed Liverpool's £50m approach for Ismaila Sarr was rejected out of hand. Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee replaced the injured Brian Brobbey in the Netherlands squad, and Celtic's Yang Hyun-Jun suffered a hamstring injury.
Read more →26 Sept 2026, 03:42
Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury, marking his second fitness-related exit under Thomas Tuchel. The England manager expressed frustration over the Chelsea forward's recurring absences, emphasizing that attacking midfield roles will be filled by available alternatives including Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers.
Read more →26 Sept 2026, 03:36
Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari shifted its Q3 approach, leaving him without a slipstream on Baku's long main straight. While Charles Leclerc captured a front-row start in second behind pole-sitter George Russell, Hamilton warned that overtaking Mercedes-powered cars will prove difficult under race conditions.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 23:39
Japan defeated the Philippine Women’s National Football Team 4-0 in the 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals. A dominant first half featured a brace from Saori Takarada alongside goals from Mami Ueno and Chinari Kamiya to eliminate the Filipinas.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 23:33
George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by beating Charles Leclerc by 0.8s, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out in Q1 to qualify 16th. Red Bull's Isack Hadjar qualified fourth on his return from a wrist injury, as yellow flags left Max Verstappen down in eighth.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 19:36
Kai Havertz has returned to Arsenal after sustaining a suspected minor muscle strain during Germany's 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. The forward underwent MRI scans and will miss the remainder of the international window ahead of Arsenal's clash with Leeds.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 19:31
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team he would join without an ownership stake. Fourteen months after leaving Milton Keynes, Horner confirmed he is seeking an equity role on the grid or a marquee challenge at Maranello.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 15:34
The Philippine Football Federation and FIFA have launched the country's second FIFA Arena at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa. The artificial-turf quarter pitch is paired with the debut of the FIFA Boots for All and Medical programs to support grassroots football in Palawan.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 11:32
The Republic of Ireland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in their UEFA Nations League Group B3 opener in Pristina after Vedat Muriqi struck in the 83rd minute. Heimir Hallgrimsson's side now faces a demanding turnaround with consecutive neutral-venue fixtures against Israel.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 11:26
Formula 1 teams will learn by mid-October whether the 2026 season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as scheduled. Italy's Imola circuit remains on standby as a contingency venue if regional instability prevents traveling to the Middle East.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 07:28
Cody Gakpo scored a 92nd-minute equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener. The match saw managerial debuts for Jurgen Klopp and Xavi Hernandez alongside significant injury concerns for Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, and Brian Brobbey.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 07:23
Jamie Chadwick completed her maiden Formula 1 test with Williams at Portimão, logging 32 laps under TPC regulations. The session evaluated car data on the undulating circuit while validating Chadwick's high-downforce technical progression.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 03:26
The Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A will issue a joint statement demanding urgent governance reform and independent oversight at FIFA. The move escalates long-standing disputes with FIFA president Gianni Infantino over calendar congestion and commercial decision-making.
Read more →25 Sept 2026, 03:20
McLaren struggled to dial in an eight-part upgrade package during Azerbaijan GP practice, leaving Lando Norris 1.5 seconds off George Russell's pace-setting Mercedes. Mercedes led both Thursday sessions in Baku despite an engine change for championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 23:23
WSL clubs face a strategic transition between high-capacity Premier League stadiums and compact, dedicated venues. While Arsenal and Chelsea push for permanent residency at major grounds, teams like Manchester City and Aston Villa demonstrate the stark performance and atmospheric contrasts influencing the WSL table.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 23:17
George Russell completed a clean sweep of opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 0.552s in Practice Two. Max Verstappen finished third in an upgraded Red Bull as the chasing pack trailed by more than eight-tenths of a second.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 19:21
Arsenal defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract extension with the Women's Super League club. The 28-year-old United States international has accumulated 93 appearances and three goals since joining from North Carolina Courage in January 2024.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 19:16
George Russell led the opening practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli lost 35 minutes to a hydraulic leak. Ferrari and Red Bull kept pace through alternative tyre compounds and aerodynamic upgrades ahead of Friday's qualifying.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 15:18
Anthony Gordon has backed manager Thomas Tuchel's comments regarding England's possession limitations, urging the squad to focus on physical and direct counter-attacking football. The tactical assessment comes ahead of England's Nations League fixture against Spain at Wembley.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 15:12
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has demanded cleaner operational execution ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following a run of only one podium in five races. Technical failures and tactical missteps have left Ferrari 145 points adrift of Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship, drawing criticism from Nico Rosberg over the team's weekend management.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 11:15
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reiterated his call to end the 1985 ban on alcohol consumption in English football stands, suggesting a potential trial basis. The Football Supporters' Association supports the review, while the UK Football Policing Unit warns against the safety and disorder risks of easing restrictions.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 11:09
Red Bull has signed Isack Hadjar to a contract extension through the 2027 Formula 1 season alongside Max Verstappen. The announcement coincides with Hadjar's return from a three-race wrist injury layoff at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Read more →24 Sept 2026, 07:12
Press reports link Antonio Conte to Manchester United as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick. Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen faces career uncertainty following an on-field collapse, and Jarrad Branthwaite returns to England duty after intensive rehabilitation in Germany.
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