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1. Yves Bissouma Set to Join Ajax, Short-Term Deal Adds Experienced Midfield Cover

   Yves Bissouma has travelled to Amsterdam to finalise a short-term contract with Ajax, an initial deal running to season's end with an option.

2. Kenya Wins 2029 World Athletics Championships, Becomes First African Host

   Nairobi will stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, marking the first time the senior event is held in Africa.

3. Pietersen Joins England, Will Add Unfiltered Challenge Ahead Of World Cup

   Kevin Pietersen is back in England's white-ball setup as a mentor for the 50-over World Cup build-up, bringing a forthright, practice-first voice.

4. Patrick Mahomes Proves Knee Sound as Chiefs End Slide 31-10

   Mahomes returned nine months after a torn ACL, threw two touchdowns and ran for another as the Chiefs beat the Broncos 31-10.

5. Myles Garrett Out For At Least Four Games After Knee Surgery

   The Rams put Myles Garrett on injured reserve following knee surgery, forcing him to miss a minimum of four regular-season games.

6. Inter Milan come from behind to defeat Udinese 5-3

   Inter Milan came from behind to beat Udinese 5-3 in the Italian Serie A.

7. Betis come from behind to defeat Villarreal 2-1

   Betis trailed before winning 2-1 at Villarreal's expense in the Spanish La Liga.

8. Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1

   There were five goals as Leeds United and Newcastle United finished 4-1 in the English Premier League.

9. D. Romero's late goal gives Como a 2-1 win over Parma

   D. Romero struck late as Como came through against Parma 2-1 in the Italian Serie A.

10. N. Pisilli's late goal gives Roma a 2-0 win over Torino

    Roma got the better of Torino 0-2 in the Italian Serie A, N. Pisilli scoring the last goal of the night.

11. Daniel Maldini Loses Driving Licence After Milan Crash

    Daniel Maldini had his driving licence suspended after testing above Italy's alcohol limit in a Milan crash. Six people suffered minor injuries.

12. Toby Samuel Adds In-Form Option to Great Britain’s Davis Cup Squad for Copper Box Tie

    Samuel, 23, joins the five-man GB squad after a year that included three Grand Slams and entry into the world top 100.

13. Josh Allen’s 34-Yard Touchdown Wins Opener, Bills’ Roster Balance Remains Unresolved

    Allen finished with two passing and two rushing scores to beat Houston 36-31, but defensive lapses and roster questions persisted.

14. Nordqvist’s Rookie Picks Secure Europe’s 15-13 Solheim Cup Win

    Anna Nordqvist’s faith in four rookies, including Lottie Woad, produced crucial points as Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup 15-13.

15. Ultimate Championship Awards $10m, Establishes New Biennial Season Finale

    In Budapest the inaugural Ultimate Championship distributed a record $10m across three sell-out evenings, creating a new biennial season climax.

16. Hyrox Replaces Carpet at Beijing Event After Competitor Soils Herself, Faces Backlash

    Organisers sanitised machines and replaced sections of carpet after a competitor soiled herself mid-race in Beijing, prompting criticism and calls

17. Lamine Yamal Stakes Claim to 2026 Ballon d'Or, Names Kylian Mbappe as Rival

    Yamal told Movistar he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Both are on the 30-man shortlist.

18. Megan Davey's Wales Recall Revives Her Late International Bid

    After considering quitting at 26, Megan Davey has been recalled to Wales' 39‑player WXV squad, reopening her chance at international rugby.

19. Barbados Tridents complete 6-wicket win over Guyana Amazon Warriors

    Barbados Tridents beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 6 wickets in Caribbean Premier League 2026, 35th Match.

20. Zverev Wins US Open, Denies Shelton a Historic American Triumph

    Top seed Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to claim the US Open, his second grand slam title this year.

21. James Wade Ends Ten-Year European Tour Drought With Flanders Win

    James Wade beat Ross Smith 8-4 to claim the Flanders Darts Trophy, his first European Tour title since 2016 and a £35,000 prize.

22. Ali Carter Returns To Top 16 After English Open Win

    Ali Carter beat Mark Williams 9-6 in Brentwood to win the English Open and £100,000, moving him back into the world’s top 16.

23. Morata Boosts Osimhen's Standing by Naming Him Top Three Striker

    Alvaro Morata told Sporty TV that Haaland, Kane and Victor Osimhen are the world's top three strikers, praising Osimhen's play and personality.

24. Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in round 2

    Ryan Garcia recorded a technical knockout win over Conor Benn in round 2 at Garcia vs. Benn.

25. E. Zhegrova scores twice in Sassuolo's 3-2 win over Juventus

    E. Zhegrova scored twice as Sassuolo came through against Juventus 3-2 in the Italian Serie A.

26. G. Simeone's late goal gives Atl. Madrid a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad

    A late goal from G. Simeone settled it as Atl. Madrid won 3-0 in the Spanish La Liga.

27. Paris Saint-Germain record 1-0 win over Brest

    Paris Saint-Germain came through against Brest 0-1 in the French Ligue 1, and kept a clean sheet.

28. Le Mans and Lens draw 2-2

    Le Mans and Lens shared the points in a 2-2 draw in the French Ligue 1.

29. Kerr Secures Britain’s First Ultimate Title, Takes $150,000

    Josh Kerr capped a standout season by winning the men’s 1500m at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest and earning $150,000.

30. Lowry Seals Irish Open, Ends Individual Title Drought With 11-Shot Win

    Lowry won the Irish Open at Doonbeg by 11 shots, his first individual title since 2022 and his second Irish Open crown.

31. Napoli record 1-0 win over Bologna

    Napoli got the better of Bologna 1-0 in the Italian Serie A.

32. Enric Mas Claims Vuelta Title, Brennan Misses Sixth Stage Win

    Enric Mas finished the Vuelta a España as overall winner on the final day while Matthew Brennan placed fourth and did not add a sixth stage victory.

33. Manchester City beat Manchester Utd 1-0

    Manchester City finished 0-1 against Manchester Utd in the English Premier League, in a match that included a red card for P. Foden.

34. Bayern Munich beat Elversberg 2-1

    Bayern Munich got the better of Elversberg 1-2 in the German Bundesliga.

35. India Women secure 72-run win over Sri Lanka Women

    India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs in Women's Asia Cup 2026, Final.

36. India complete 7-wicket win over Afghanistan

    India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in Afghanistan vs India in India 2026, 1st T20I.

37. UFC to Review Tom Aspinall's Heavyweight Title As He Nears Year Out

    Dana White says the UFC will assess whether Tom Aspinall should remain heavyweight champion after nearly a year out following an eye injury.

38. Lamine Yamal scores twice in Barcelona's 4-2 win over Levante

    Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona beat Levante 2-4 in the Spanish La Liga.

39. RB Leipzig record 5-0 win over Hamburger SV

    There were five goals as RB Leipzig and Hamburger SV finished 5-0 in the German Bundesliga.

40. Europe Reclaims Solheim Cup, Denies United States a Win in Europe Since 2015

    Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15½-12½ win in the Netherlands after Charley Hull, Carlota Ciganda and rookies delivered key singles points.