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The former England batter will begin with T20 and one-day matches against Sri Lanka before supporting the team’s build-up to the 2027 World Cup.

The Saudi Arabian club says Hughes will oversee technical work, recruitment, scouting and integration across its football operations.

Yahoo Sports has raised the question of whether SC Freiburg, FC Augsburg and SV Elversberg represent serious competition for Bayern Munich.

Tyson Fury has publicly called out Oleksandr Usyk in a social media video, while claiming Anthony Joshua will never fight him.

Scott White’s waiver-wire preview highlights Lawrence Butler and Spencer Jones as potential streaming or injury-replacement options.

Karter Williams, Gunnar Myers, Hudson Williams and Fisher Schaaf are nominated for the public-voted title.

Voting is open for a reader-selected Midfielder of the Year, with the Alliance Orthopedics poll closing on 30 September at 10 p.m.

Coaches have nominated eight athletes for performances in soccer and field hockey, with voting closing at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Luke Shaw’s contribution against Everton was praised by Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young and Michael Carrick, while Marcus Rashford’s fitness remains uncertain.

National selector Lydia Greenway says England must develop more players with multiple skills after completing a 3-0 ODI sweep of Ireland.

United have conceded twice in every Premier League match this season, with Michael Carrick acknowledging the team must reduce the number of shots and goals allowed.

Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett said the club deserved a point after a strong first-half display and a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

Seattle will begin its title defence against New England as the NFL expands its international schedule.

The Irish Open is being staged at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in County Clare for the first time, with Rory McIlroy leading a strong field.

Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier says the team must improve its focus and game management after Newcastle recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2.

Gabriel Barbosa scored twice as Santos moved to 12th place with a win at Beira-Rio.

A size 4.5 ball is being tested during the WXV Global Series, with players reporting contrasting effects on passing, kicking and line-outs.

Kimi Antonelli recovered from a grid penalty to beat Mercedes team-mate George Russell at Monza and extend his championship lead to 66 points.

RJ Young’s Week 1 rankings follow Michigan’s controversial 13–12 win over Western Michigan, with Oklahoma next on the schedule.

Jacob Lopez and Cal Quantrill headline CBS Sports’ streaming recommendations for the 7–13 September scoring period.

Cam Schlittler leads CBS Sports’ two-start rankings for the 7–13 September scoring period, with Andrew Painter ninth and Eury Pérez 13th.

Sulaiman and Kasim Khan criticised PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi after an unverified report about a Sky Sports interview, while Pakistani authorities denied allegations of mistreatment.

A 48-yard walk-off field goal secured Ole Miss a 41–38 win, setting up a Week 3 meeting with former coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU.

The Buckeyes are the new favourites after a 56–3 opening-week win, while Oregon and Michigan have lost ground in FanDuel’s latest market.

A reviewed extra second gave Michigan another Hail Mary attempt against Western Michigan — and reportedly shifted BetMGM from a major winner to a loser.

San Francisco has been designated the visiting team, but organisers say a cheer event led by the 49ers attracted 1,424 participants.

Ten volleyball and soccer athletes are nominated for performances recorded from 31 August to 6 September, with voting closing at 2 p.m. on 10 September.

Team Europe will host Team USA at Bernardus Golf, with Sky Sports offering live television, streaming and digital coverage throughout the contest.

The Shadwell-owned runner will contest the Group 3 race after finishing fourth in the Irish Derby.

Kentucky defeated Penn State 3-1 in the first women’s volleyball match at Wrigley Field, while Nebraska’s clash with Missouri was suspended after repeated court-surface delays.

Christopher Bell’s Southern 500 win cut Denny Hamlin’s Chase lead to 12 points, with nine races remaining.

The Cincinnati shortstop assisted a bird struggling to leave the field during the fourth inning before hitting a home run against Milwaukee.

A 48-yard kick from Lucas Carneiro gave ninth-ranked Ole Miss a 41–38 win over No. 24 Louisville in Nashville.

Matthew Stafford is being considered for a second consecutive MVP award after a standout season with the Los Angeles Rams, while Patrick Mahomes remains among the leading contenders.

Indiana, Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State are projected to receive first-round byes, while LSU enters the field after its 51–10 win over Clemson.

Top-ranked Nebraska led 11-7 in the first set at Wrigley Field when repeated delays over court safety led to the suspension.

No. 4 Notre Dame outscored Wisconsin 28-3 after half-time to secure a 41-13 victory at Lambeau Field.

Yahoo Sports says limited pre-season exposure has left New England difficult to assess, with injuries exposing concerns along the offensive line despite promising additions at receiver.

San Francisco has held its first game-week practice at AAMI Park ahead of Friday’s match against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Bryce Underwood’s 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan secured a 13–12 win, but Michigan’s performance leaves questions before its meeting with No. 10 Oklahoma.

Davis Fisher edged Australia’s Tom Drane by 0.009 seconds at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, while the championship points race had already been decided.

Brauntae Johnson and Jason Onye were ruled out after Notre Dame Football PR confirmed they would not return at Lambeau Field.

Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen and Ben Shelton have reached the men’s singles last eight, giving the United States a chance to end its wait for a major champion.