Five Reasons Why Lamine Yamal Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or Lamine Yamal could and probably should become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner in history. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Why Zorko was 'disappointed' with Lions' prelim epic Brisbane might have won an all-time classic to book their spot in another AFL grand final, but Lions veteran Dayne Zorko came away with some disappointment. AAP · Sep 23
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June Christian Eriksen and VfL Wolfsburg have ended his contract by mutual consent after the 34-year-old collapsed during a Denmark friendly in June The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal Former NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami, his lawyer said Wednesday The Guardian - US · Sep 23
Raphinha Obliterated Even His Own Doubts in Historic Start to Season The Brazilian is having a record start to 2026–27 leading the line for Hansi Flick’s side. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign Two-time GTD champion squad confirms complete continuity in the for a sixth straight season Motorsport · Sep 23
Jeremy Bullins to join Legacy Motor Club as Riley Herbst's crew chief in 2027 Bullins departed RFK Racing this week, where he was the crew chief for Brad Keselowski Motorsport · Sep 23
Hibs manager frontrunner emerges after positive talks Hibs manager frontrunner emerges after positive talks The National (Scotland) · Sep 23
The 10 Biggest Controversies in Ballon d’Or History—Ranked The winner of soccer’s most coveted individual prize is always fiercely debated. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Back in MVP Form Atlanta’s star outfielder has rounded into form at the plate. Plus, Gerrit Cole is back in consideration for a playoff rotation spot with the Yankees. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Aussie duo in shake-up for UK rugby league's top honour Two Australians feature in the three-man shortlist to be Super League's 'Man of Steel', the sport's top individual UK award. AAP · Sep 23
What Does Real Madrid’s Feud With La Liga President Mean for Spanish Soccer? Another iteration of the same old argument between the La Liga powers broke out. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Manchester United transfer news: JJ Gabriel 'advantage' revealed, statement released Club accounts contain clear transfer hint Evening Standard · Sep 23
Harry Kane admits England’s World Cup 2026 exit ‘hurt more than any other’ The striker, who will lead England against Spain in the Nations League, said World Cup defeat hurt ‘even more than when I missed the penalty in Qatar’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 Warwickshire ‘in the groove’ as County Championship destiny calls Going into the last round 11 points clear, the bowler Olly Hannon-Dalby is confident the favourites can clinch the title
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Harry Kane hints at post-retirement plans and the two sports he could switch to The England captain suggested he could end his career with a stint in the MLS
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Harry Kane provides update on Bayern Munich contract talks Kane has a remarkable goalscoring record since arriving in Germany and is keen to stay with the Bundesliga champions
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Harry Kane responds to Lamine Yamal after Ballon d'Or barb The race for the prestigious prize is the most fierce in years, and the Barcelona star has kicked off his campaign with a thinly veiled jab
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Harry Kane on the pain of still solving England’s hardest question: ‘How can we be ourselves?’ Interview: The England captain reflects on the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, whether ‘mentality’ was the reason for their defensive retreat, and why he is still aiming for more at the age of 33
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Harry Kane hints at surprise next club move after Bayern contract ends The former Tottenham star has dropped a shock suggestion for his final club
Evening Standard · Sep 23 England: Harry Kane reveals Declan Rice talks over injury update but no contact with Cole Palmer Arsenal star got in touch with his skipper, but Cole Palmer
Sports Illustrated · Sep 23 Quiz: Name the Ballon d’Or Top Threes Without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Some of the best players of the modern era finished behind the two icons over the years.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 23 One Burning Question for Every Premier League Club After Five Games Man Utd’s lack of running, Man City’s title tilt and Chelsea’s porous defense dominate the Premier League’s burning questions a month into the new season.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 Netherlands v Germany: Klopp and Xavi begin revival projects with derby Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández face each other in Nations League as they take the reins following disappointing World Cups
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 Chelsea 1-0 Austria Vienna: Women’s Champions League – as it happened A terrific first-half strike from Wieke Kaptein was enough to give Chelsea the win, though FAK spurned several presentable chances