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1. Athletic 1-3 Sevilla Match Report

   Sevilla FC finished 1-3 against Athletic in the Spanish La Liga, in a match that included a red card for Yuri Berchiche.

2. Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur Match Report

   Brentford defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the English Premier League at Brentford Community Stadium.

3. Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid Match Report

   Real Madrid shaded it against Espanyol 1-2 in the Spanish La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

4. Mercedes' Russell Cuts Gap to Antonelli After Zandvoort Sprint Win

   George Russell led every lap at Zandvoort to win the Dutch GP sprint, trimming his championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 56 points.

5. Hull City vs Manchester United Match Report

   Hull City got the better of Manchester United 2-0 in the English Premier League at The MKM Stadium.

6. Rory McIlroy Falls Five Shots Back as Wyndham Clark Leads BMW Championship in St Louis

   McIlroy is five shots behind Wyndham Clark after a one-under 69 in St Louis. Clark is the only player without a bogey through two rounds.

7. Clark's Five-Shot Lead Forces 'Heroic Effort,' McIlroy Says

   Wyndham Clark leads by five at the BMW Championship, leaving Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay with a steep chase at Bellerive Country Club.

8. Manchester United Lose Opener, Bruno Fernandes Blames Teammates for Costly Errors

   Bruno Fernandes blamed Manchester United teammates for lax passing and missed pressing after a 2-0 Premier League loss to Hull City.

9. Two-Time World Champion Zolani Tete Killed in Mdantsane Ambush

   South Africa has lost one of its finest fighters, officials said, after Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his Mdantsane home.

10. Alexander Isak Must Win Back Newcastle as He Returns to St James' Park

    His first return to St James' Park follows a fraught £125m transfer to Liverpool and a season that left Newcastle divided.

11. Cristiano Ronaldo Says This Year is ‘Probably’ His Last as a Footballer

    Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo expects to retire soon and wants to leave a spectacular legacy after 25 years.

12. Shanelle Dyer's UFC Rise Shows Young People a Way Out of West London Knife Crime

    After a second-round knockout on her UFC debut, 25-year-old Shanelle Dyer says her path proves youth can escape knife crime.

13. Arsenal Start Premier League With 3-0 Win, Arteta Says There Was "A Lot to Like"

    Arsenal opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Coventry City, and manager Mikel Arteta praised the victory.

14. Rybakina Retires Injured, Misses Chance to Become World No.1 After Cincinnati Quarter-final

    Elena Rybakina withdrew with a left ankle injury, ending her bid to overtake Aryna Sabalenka for world number one and handing Iga Swiatek a

15. Durham Take Command at Derby as Stokes Hits 53 and Claims 2-14

    Ben Stokes made 53 and took 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham seized a first-innings advantage over Derbyshire.

16. Arsenal Gain Edge as Premier League Rivals Undergo Mass Managerial Turnover

    With nine clubs hiring new managers, Arsenal's continuity under Mikel Arteta turns rivals' instability into a title chance.

17. Ravenna Gains Ronaldinho as Shareholder-Player, Sparking Ticket Surge

    The 46-year-old Ballon d’Or winner arrived to cheers, will be a shareholder and may play as Ravenna targets a rapid climb.

18. Mason Jones Returns to UFC After Rebuild, Now on Seven-Fight Win Streak

    After leaving the UFC in 2022 and rebuilding at Cage Warriors, Mason Jones returned in 2025 and has seven straight wins.

19. Verstappen Commits to Red Bull Through 2030, Ending Transfer Speculation

    Four-time champion Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to the end of 2030, locking in his future amid the team's struggles.

20. US Open Boosts Prize Fund to $108m, First-Round Payouts Rise Sharply

    Players gain larger paydays as the US Open raises prize money to $108m, adds a $2m welfare fund and creates a Grand Slam Player Council.

21. Sabalenka Risks World No.1 Spot After Cincinnati Upset by Bejlek

    Top seed Aryna Sabalenka lost to Sara Bejlek in the Cincinnati fourth round, putting her world No.1 status under threat before the US Open.

22. Alcaraz Returns to US Open After Four-Month Wrist Layoff

    Carlos Alcaraz will play the US Open after four months out with a right wrist injury, the Spaniard confirmed on social media.

23. Galatasaray Keeps Osimhen, Rejects €150m Al-Hilal Offer and €50m Salary

    Galatasaray turned down a €150 million bid from Al-Hilal and declined the Saudi club's €50 million annual wage proposal for Victor Osimhen.

24. Isack Hadjar to Miss Dutch Grand Prix After Broken Wrist, Liam Lawson Steps in

    Hadjar broke his wrist during the summer break and will miss Zandvoort. Liam Lawson replaces him, Yuki Tsunoda steps into Lawson's seat.

25. McIlroy Says Tough Road Back for LIV Players After Saudi Funding Pull

    Rory McIlroy warns LIV Golf players will face a tougher route back to the PGA Tour after Saudi funding ended and LIV cancelled its Team Championship.

26. Mourinho Says Rodri Hesitation Cost Real Madrid, Midfield Target Joins Barcelona

    Mourinho says Real offered Rodri but his doubts ended the deal. Rodri signed for Barcelona for €75m (£65.4m) from Manchester City.

27. England Secure Top Spot in Pool D With 8-2 Win Over Wales

    England sealed top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales, carrying their result into the second-round pool stage.

28. Patrick Vieira Named Senegal Head Coach After 2026 Fifa World Cup Exit

    Senegal appoints Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw after the country's last-32 exit at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

29. Musiala Says Treatable Seizures Behind Two Collapses in Four Days

    Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala disclosed a neurological dysfunction diagnosis, blaming treatable seizures for two recent collapses.

30. Williams Sisters Lose Doubles Return at Cincinnati Open 6-2 1-6 10-8

    Serena and Venus Williams lost 6-2 1-6 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in Cincinnati, their first doubles match together in four years.

31. Whaley Joins GB&I Walker Cup Team After US Amateur Triumph

    Jack Whaley earns a place on the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup side after his US Amateur victory, joining a largely refreshed 10-man squad.

32. Super Falcons Defender, Jumoke Alani Joins Turkey’s Yüksekova Spor Kulübü

    Super Falcons defender Jumoke Alani has completed a move from Nasarawa Amazons to Turkish club Yüksekova Spor Kulübü.

33. Harry Kane Ready to Open Bayern Munich Contract Talks

    Harry Kane says he expects to begin talks with Bayern Munich over extending his contract, which has one year remaining.

34. Fifa Official Kevin Lamour Sacked After Criticising Infantino

    Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour is sacked after criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions.

35. Neymar Becomes the First Player to Leave Pitch Under New Time-Wasting Rule

    Neymar Jr becomes first player to be forced off pitch for one minute due to new rule

36. Jack Whaley Wins US Amateur, Secures Major Starts and Walker Cup Place

    Whaley beat Jay Leng Jr 4 and 3 at Merion with father Andy caddying, earning spots at the Masters, US Open, The Open 2027 and Walker Cup selection.

37. Premier League Expands RefCam System to Include Audio

    Premier League to allow limited audio of on-field conversations between players and referees during live broadcasts.

38. Jack Whaley Wins US Amateur to Seal 2027 Major Starts

    The 22-year-old from Doncaster beat American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion to become the first English winner since Matt Fitzpatrick in 2013.

39. Rodri Set for Barcelona Move After Manchester City Accept £65.4m Bid

    Manchester City have accepted a £65.4m bid from Barcelona for Rodri, who is entering the final year of his contract.

40. Makhachev Breaks Silva's Record With 17th Straight Win Over Machado Garry at UFC 330

    Islam Makhachev beat Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330, recording a 17th straight UFC win and breaking Anderson Silva's 13-year mark.