
France Football names 30 nominees for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are among the nominees, with the winners to be announced in London on 26 October.
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Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are among the nominees, with the winners to be announced in London on 26 October.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning will face Ohio State in Austin after the Buckeyes won the teams’ previous two meetings.

The fixture was scheduled for Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday night, but the available live blog did not provide a confirmed result, line-ups or match incidents.

New England would receive the Giants edge rusher for a 2027 second-round pick under the hypothetical deal.

Yahoo Sports has released position-by-position consensus rankings for the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, using its default half-point-per-reception format.

Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson are expected to begin the season as reserves, marking only the second opening round in 19 seasons without a rookie quarterback starter.

Fox Sports has named four players and one coach it expects to outperform expectations during the 2026 season, though the supplied assessment does not identify them.

Jean Silva headlines a reshuffled card in Glendale against Jose Delgado, while Alexa Grasso and Brandon Moreno face important tests in their attempted career resurgences.

CBS Sports says Week 1 results have altered the early playoff picture, with Boise State’s possible Group of Six route also appearing clearer.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reshaped the touring squad and coaching staff after two heavy Test defeats, while an uncompleted investigation has revived scrutiny linked to the team’s past.

The No. 8 seed will meet No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz on 8 September, after the Pegula–Navarro match.

Sky Sports analysts say Buffalo’s new head coach must turn sustained regular-season success into a Super Bowl appearance after repeated playoff defeats.

Kevin Pietersen has joined England’s white-ball coaching staff as a mentor ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

The conference has amended its federal lawsuit as its presidents and chancellors prepare to consider LSU’s membership on 10 September.

An ESPN analysis identifies Salt Lake City as the strongest Western candidate and Nashville as a leading Eastern contender, but no expansion locations have been selected.

The Buffalo Bills quarterback is listed as the +550 favourite, ahead of Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert and Drake Maye.

Baltimore running back Derrick Henry says winning a championship is driving him as the Ravens begin their 2026 campaign.

Shohei Ohtani has resumed duties as the Dodgers’ designated hitter after missing four games, saying he will most likely not pitch again in 2026.

Lowe, the first Louisville quarterback to play in the Governor’s Cup, played for the Cardinals from 1991 to 1995 before moving into coaching and football administration.

Aaron Rodgers says nearly 13 seasons with Mike McCarthy in Green Bay gave the pair a common language for schemes, protections and defensive alignments.

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are on the men’s shortlist, while Cristiano Ronaldo was not nominated for the 70th Ballon d’Or.

Sky Sports has promoted its Super 6 football game, but the jackpot’s eligibility, odds and prize conditions could not be independently confirmed.

Harry Kane is among three England players nominated for the 30-player award shortlist, with the winner due to be announced in London on 26 October.

With 20 days left in the regular season, Fox Sports has identified players who could shape the playoff races among teams within five games of contention.

CBS Sports has forecast winners for every opening-round game, including Seattle’s projected victory over New England and the Rams’ projected win over San Francisco in Australia.
The 8 September programme will visit the Mahomet resident’s custom-built trailer outside Gies Memorial Stadium before an Illinois home game.

The Packers News journalist will answer selected reader questions before Green Bay’s scheduled fixture against the Minnesota Vikings.

Sky Sports analysis has raised questions about Manchester United’s squad balance as Michael Carrick prepares for a potentially 67-match season.

England internationals Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are the only Lionesses nominated for the women’s Ballon d’Or, with the winner due to be announced in London on 26 October.

Tarik Skubal tops CBS Sports’ early ranking for the 2026–27 offseason, while labour talks and a possible 2 December lockout cloud the market.

The San Antonio Spurs guard enters his second season after an efficient rookie campaign and a strong playoff run.

Yahoo Sports has featured seven Southwest Florida highlights, including return touchdowns, a 99-yard pass and a 50-foot putt, and invited fans to choose their favourite.

The Liverpool midfielder says he had options to leave in the summer but remains committed to the club, with almost two years left on his current deal.

LSU, Miami and Boise State are among the projected qualifiers after Week 1, but ESPN’s assessment remains provisional as teams face stronger tests.

Week 1 results have reshaped ESPN’s projected playoff and bowl fields, but the analysts disagree on several key match-ups.

The Ohio State receiver’s production has positioned him among the leading prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, although key parts of his evaluation remain unfinished.

CBS Sports lists Borussia Dortmund as the stronger side ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s league-phase meeting, with the match scheduled for CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.

Harrison Smith’s reported one-year deal could be worth US$12.25 million if he plays all 17 games, while incentives may lift its maximum value towards US$16 million.

The men’s prize has a 30-player shortlist, with nominees also announced for the women’s award and associated honours.

Frederic Vasseur says Ferrari will arrive at the Spanish Grand Prix with renewed energy after scoring eight points at Monza.

The Scotland midfielder is expected to rest for two weeks before resuming training, but his return to competitive football remains unconfirmed.

Ralph Vacchiano’s season-opening assessment highlights roster concerns across the league, while listing DraftKings Super Bowl odds for each team.

Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn, Shane Steichen, Aaron Glenn and Todd Bowles face heightened scrutiny after a period of significant coaching turnover across the league.

The free agent is reportedly negotiating a move to the Serie B club coached by Alessandro Nesta, with an announcement possible in the coming days.