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1. Seattle Storm 90-78 Toronto Tempo Game Report

   Seattle Storm led at every break and pulled away from Toronto Tempo 90-78 in the WNBA.

2. Muchova and Mensik win deciding set to defeat Andreeva and Rublev 5-4, 3-5, 11-9

   Muchova and Mensik beat Andreeva and Rublev 5-4, 3-5, 11-9 in the deciding set at US Open Mixed Doubles.

3. Connecticut Sun 64-89 Golden State Valkyries Game Report

   Golden State Valkyries ran out easy winners over Connecticut Sun 89-64 in the WNBA, a margin of 25 points.

4. NFL Ends Pro Bowl Games, Limits Honors to 88 Players From 2026

   League ends flag football and skills competitions, and only the original 88 selections will earn Pro Bowl status; players will be honored during

5. Fearnley Among Britons One Win From US Open Main Draw

   Jacob Fearnley, Toby Samuel, Harry Wendelken and Harriet Dart all need one more win in New York to reach the US Open main draw.

6. Seahawks Sold to Vinod Khosla in Record $9.612bn Deal

   NFL owners approved a $9.612bn sale of the reigning Super Bowl champions to a group led by billionaire Vinod Khosla.

7. Anna Nordqvist Retires, Will Captain Europe at Solheim Cup 11-13 September

   Three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist will end her playing career after the FM Championship near Boston this week.

8. Hatton Expects LIV to Continue Despite $350m Funding Gap and Staff Cuts

   Tyrrell Hatton expects LIV Golf to run next season despite confirmed staff layoffs and a $350m funding shortfall.

9. NFF Report Finds Financial Influence, Demands Overhaul After Super Falcons' 2026 AFCON Exit

   A committee led by Ambassador Fanny Amun says Nigeria must rebuild governance, leagues and technical systems after the Super Falcons' 2026 AFCON

10. Nikita Tszyu vs Ben Mahoney: Boxing Fight Report

    Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney fought to a draw at Tszyu vs. Mahoney: No Limit On PPV.

11. Botic van de Zandschulp beats Luciano Darderi: Tennis Match Report

    Botic van de Zandschulp beat Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-0 in straight sets at Winston-Salem.

12. Ajax Women 0-2 Real Madrid Women Match Report

    Real Madrid Women beat Ajax Women 0-2 in the UEFA Womens Champions League, and kept a clean sheet.

13. Czarni Sosnowiec Women 1-4 OH Leuven Women Match Report

    I. Dekker scored twice as OH Leuven Women beat Czarni Sosnowiec Women 1-4 in the UEFA Womens Champions League.

14. Eintracht Frankfurt Women 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain Women Match Report

    Eintracht Frankfurt Women and Paris Saint-Germain Women drew 1-1 in the UEFA Womens Champions League at Stadion am Brentanobad.

15. VfL Wolfsburg Women 2-0 Inter Milan Women Match Report

    VfL Wolfsburg Women finished 2-0 against Inter Milan Women in the UEFA Womens Champions League, in a match that included a red card for C. Robustellini.

16. Chelsea Women 5-2 Real Sociedad Women Match Report

    Real Sociedad Women led, but Chelsea Women turned it round to win 5-2 in the UEFA Womens Champions League at Wheatsheaf Park.

17. Celje 1-2 Slovan Bratislava Match Report

    Slovan Bratislava got the better of Celje 1-2 in the UEFA Champions League, C. Martinez scoring the last goal of the night.

18. Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad Match Report

    K. Mbappe scored three as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in the Spanish La Liga.

19. Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahce Match Report

    Fenerbahce got the better of Lyon 1-2 in the UEFA Champions League.

20. Viking 3-1 Din. Zagreb Match Report

    Viking trailed before winning 3-1 at Din. Zagreb's expense in the UEFA Champions League.

21. AEK Athens 4-0 Levski Sofia Match Report

    B. Varga scored twice as AEK Athens beat Levski Sofia 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

22. Kate Cross Four Keeps Lancashire a Win From Top Three

    Kate Cross's 4-33 and Emma Lamb's 68 powered Lancashire to a 224 chase, leaving Hampshire waiting to secure an Eliminator berth.

23. Williams Sisters Return to US Open Doubles After USTA Wildcard

    The USTA has handed Serena and Venus Williams a doubles wildcard, bringing the pair back to a Grand Slam together for the first time in four years.

24. Pimblett, Holloway and Steveson Lose $2,500 Each After UFC 329 Cage Violations

    Nevada’s commission docked $2,500 from each of Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway and Gable Steveson for climbing the Octagon after UFC 329.

25. Nathaniel Wood Left Without Opponent After Mairon Santos Withdraws From UFC Paris

    Mairon Santos withdrew due to an undisclosed health problem, leaving Nathaniel Wood without an opponent for UFC Paris on September 5.

26. Arman Tsarukyan Warned as Ruffy's Takedown Defense Improves Under Volkanovski

    Training with Alexander Volkanovski has sharpened Mauricio Ruffy's escapes and scrambles, and it could blunt Tsarukyan's wrestling at UFC 331.

27. Australia beat Bangladesh: Cricket Match Report

    Australia secured an innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh in Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026, 2nd Test.

28. Phoenix Mercury 84-94 Washington Mystics Game Report

    Washington Mystics led at every break and pulled away from Phoenix Mercury 94-84 in the WNBA.

29. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat Barbados Tridents: Cricket Match Report

    Antigua and Barbuda Falcons recorded a 30-run win over Barbados Tridents in Caribbean Premier League 2026, 16th Match.

30. Dallas Wings 96-78 Portland Fire Game Report

    Dallas Wings led at every break and got the better of Portland Fire 96-78 in the WNBA.

31. Connecticut Sun 87-81 Chicago Sky Game Report

    Connecticut Sun led at every break and came through against Chicago Sky 87-81 in the WNBA.

32. Luka Dončić's Legacy at Risk After Turbulent Start to Lakers Tenure

    One of the planet's best, Dončić faces off-court turmoil, injuries and an ill-fitting Lakers roster that threaten his career arc.

33. Sabah Baku 5-2 H. Beer Sheva Match Report

    H. Beer Sheva led, but Sabah Baku turned it round to win 5-2 in the UEFA Champions League at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium.

34. Bodo/Glimt 3-0 Nijmegen Match Report

    Bodo/Glimt finished 3-0 against Nijmegen in the UEFA Champions League, in a match that included a red card for G. Crettaz.

35. LASK 5-1 Celtic Match Report

    Celtic led, but LASK turned it round to win 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League at Raiffeisen Arena.

36. Valencia 0-1 Betis Match Report

    A late goal from P. Garcia settled it as Betis won 1-0 in the Spanish La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

37. Xavi Pledges Cruyff-Inspired Rebuild for Netherlands Ahead of Germany Test

    Barcelona legend says he’s "going to the university of football," promising possession-led systems and a Nations League test on 24 September.

38. Northants Lock in Justin Broad Through 2030

    Northamptonshire have extended Justin Broad's deal to 2030, despite a lower back injury that rules him out for the rest of 2026.

39. Wawrinka Denied US Open Wildcard, Loses Farewell in New York

    The 41-year-old, who will retire at year-end, will not receive a US Open wildcard. He thanked New York in a social post.

40. Fils Beats Tiafoe, Wins First ATP Masters 1,000 Title

    Arthur Fils beat Frances Tiafoe 6-3 1-6 6-0 to claim his first ATP Masters 1,000 title and rise to a career-high No.11.