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Selby, Trump and Williams advance from English Open first round

Mark Selby, Judd Trump, Mark Williams, Wu Yize and Barry Hawkins all won their first-round matches at the English Open in Brentwood on Tuesday, with Selby overcoming Ricky Walden 4-3 in a competitive encounter.

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Villa overcome Brugge in nervy Champions League opener

Aston Villa won 3-2 at Club Brugge on 8 September 2026 in their Champions League opener, with McGinn, Buendia and Jackson scoring. The victory marks their first win of the season and provides crucial momentum as Unai Emery integrates 10 new players into his squad.

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Liverpool and Man Utd track Thiaw as transfer window heats up

Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring Newcastle defender Malick Thiaw, though the Magpies refuse to sell. Fulham prepare Bassey contract talks, Chelsea target Bournemouth's Scott, and James Rodriguez nears a Serie B move.

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Sabalenka battles back from brink to outlast Noskova and reach US Open semis

Aryna Sabalenka fought back from 2-4 down in the final set to defeat Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) and reach her sixth consecutive US Open semifinal. The defending champion will face Jessica Pegula next.

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England seek composed finish to turbulent summer as Pakistan arrive for final Test

England face Pakistan in the final Test at Edgbaston from 9–13 September 2026, seeking to complete a 3-0 sweep after a chaotic summer of captaincy changes and bowling dominance. Pakistan arrives in disarray following sweeping mid-tour personnel changes.

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Brennan claims fourth Vuelta stage win in sprint finish at Palos de la Frontera

Matthew Brennan won stage 16 of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana for his fourth stage victory, sprinting to victory in Palos de la Frontera. The 21-year-old British rider equalled a nine-year record for Team Visma at the race.

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Sheffield United Sign Ghana Captain Jordan Ayew on Season-Long Deal

Sheffield United have signed Ghana captain Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season, with clauses that could extend it further. The 34-year-old joins as a free agent from Leicester City and brings 11 years of Premier League and Championship experience.

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Sabalenka faces Noskova, Tiafoe meets Michelsen in US Open quarter-finals

The US Open quarter-finals begin on 8 September with Sabalenka facing Noskova and Tiafoe meeting Michelsen on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defending champion's dominance has wavered, while Michelsen reaches his first grand slam quarter-final undefeated.

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Root backs Pietersen to unlock England's white-ball potential

Joe Root has backed Kevin Pietersen's appointment as England's white-ball mentor, praising the former batsman as "always brilliant" and crediting him with teaching valuable batting techniques during their playing days together.

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Rangers captain Shankland faces four-month layoff after hamstring tear

Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland faces up to four months out after suffering a hamstring tear in Saturday's win over Motherwell. The 31-year-old may require surgery, leaving manager Derek McInnes without his two leading strikers as Youssef Chermiti also recovers from ACL damage.

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McTominay's Heart Surgery Declared 'Complete Success' as Napoli Eyes October Return

Scott McTominay's heart surgery has been confirmed as successful by Napoli. The Scotland midfielder will rest for two weeks before resuming training, with a full return to competitive action expected after the international break in early October.

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Pakistan's England Cricket Tour Exposes Systemic PCB Dysfunction

Pakistan's cricket tour of England has exposed systemic dysfunction at the PCB, with mid-tour purges, constant coaching changes, and erratic decision-making undermining the team's performance and revealing deeper institutional failures.

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