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Sept 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Trump plans to attend Texas-Tennessee football game in Knoxville

President Donald Trump is expected to attend Saturday's Texas-Tennessee college football game in Knoxville, prompting security measures and concerns from coaches about communication disruptions.

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Sept 26, 2026

Ireland's Nations League match with Israel overshadowed by boycott calls and delays

The Republic of Ireland's Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary, was preceded by a delayed press conference and training session amid calls from within Irish society for a boycott of the fixture.

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Sept 26, 2026

Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua fight in Cardiff is in jeopardy

Tyson Fury says his scheduled 11 December fight against Anthony Joshua in Cardiff is at risk of collapse, blaming a dispute between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White.

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Sept 26, 2026

Liverpool appoint Julian Ward as sporting director for second stint

Liverpool have named Julian Ward as their new sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes, who left the club for Al-Hilal.

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Sept 26, 2026

Premier League clubs weigh legal action over Manchester City rule-breach verdict

Several Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice on possible compensation claims after Manchester City was found guilty of financial rule breaches, with reports naming Manchester United among the clubs involved.

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Sept 26, 2026

Rodri defends Manchester City after reports club found guilty on financial rule charges

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri said he still believes in the club's innocence and that the team's success was deserved, after reports emerged that City had been found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges.

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Sept 26, 2026

George Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix; Kimi Antonelli crashes in qualifying

Mercedes driver George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed during qualifying and will start well down the grid.

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Sept 26, 2026

Tuchel says Cole Palmer misses 'too many' England camps

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has missed too many opportunities to play for the national team, after Palmer pulled out of the latest squad.

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Sept 26, 2026

Mbappé injures knee after scoring for France, leaves Nations League squad

Kylian Mbappé suffered a knee injury moments after scoring France's winning goal against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday, and has been withdrawn from the squad to return to Real Madrid.

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Sept 26, 2026

Reports: Manchester City found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League charges

Multiple outlets report that an independent panel has found Manchester City guilty of nearly all 115 charges brought by the Premier League for financial rule breaches, with punishment still to be determined and an appeal expected.

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