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The 30-year-old midfielder signs a multi-year contract, reuniting with seven Spain teammates as Barcelona bolster their squad ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy.

Marcus Ericsson’s victory at Markham marks a significant turnaround in his career, ending a prolonged drought and reinforcing his position in the 2026 standings following a recent contract extension.

With starters held out, Dallas officials rely on absence as a key indicator for the 53-man roster, leaving backup performances largely secondary to institutional depth.

Scottie Scheffler secures his second title of the 2026 season in Memphis, earning $3.6 million and strengthening his hold on the FedExCup standings.

Great Britain finished second in the final medal table behind Italy, with Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt leading a record-breaking performance at the European Athletics Championships.

Rapid goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Ødegaard expose defensive frailties in Enzo Maresca’s first competitive fixture as Manchester City manager.

Reports indicate Barcelona will pay £65m plus £10m in add-ons for the Spain captain, while Enzo Maresca targets immediate integration of 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.

The 30-year-old midfielder is set to sign a four-year contract with the Spanish champions, following the rejection of an initial £38.5m offer by Manchester City.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell oversees defensive reshuffle as James Triantos replaces Dansby Swanson against St Louis Cardinals

John recorded 288 wins over a 26-year career, but his legacy is defined by the ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction that bears his name.

Manager Grant Scott’s side recover from early setback to claim three points against city rivals in 2026/27 season opener

New City boss Enzo Maresca describes loss as painful but early in season, while Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard signals title readiness

The 30-year-old midfielder leaves Manchester City after seven trophy-laden seasons, with the transfer expected to be finalised in the coming days.

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers have paid tribute to the four-time All-Star whose 1974 procedure transformed sports medicine and extended careers across the globe.

Despite historic extensions for Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson, and Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, contract negotiators argue that running backs still offer significant salary cap value relative to their on-field impact.

With the United States automatically qualified as hosts, results from the International Federation of American Football championships in Düsseldorf have confirmed four additional national teams for the Olympic tournament, leaving three spots in each gender to be decided by the Q-Series in June 2028.

Manager Arne Slot’s side control the second half as Como coach Francesco Fabregas praises team competitiveness despite the loss.

Great Britain’s women’s team narrowly misses out on a 2028 Los Angeles Olympics berth as Mexico secures the final spot, while the USA and Canada dominate the world titles.

Scottie Scheffler holds a two-shot advantage over Matt Fitzpatrick in Memphis as 69 players compete for a share of the prize money and a spot in the BMW Championship.

Discontent simmers at PAOK as Giannis Konstantelias prepares to join Borussia Dortmund, echoing previous successful interventions by supporters that halted a move to Stuttgart.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper featured off the bench against Schalke, marking a significant milestone following his call-up to senior training at Valdebebas.

Sky Sports confirms broadcaster for opening day fixtures as Forest secure final friendly win

Sebastien Pocognoli replaces Steve Clarke after World Cup exit, bringing a record of domestic success from Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco to the Scottish Football Association.

The broadcast for the Major League Baseball match between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Minnesota Twins on 16 August 2026 highlighted the enduring cultural impact of the 1976 film Rocky.

Nicky Hayen secures first league point as manager while West Ham’s promotion ambitions face early test

The 41-year-old forward, who has scored 976 career goals, says he has mapped out post-football plans including travel and padel, though he remains 24 goals short of the 1,000-goal milestone.

Manchester City’s transition under Enzo Maresca faces early scrutiny following a comprehensive loss to the reigning champions, who displayed renewed confidence and defensive solidity.

Manager Aaron Boone confirms Cody Bellinger will begin minor-league work on Tuesday, with potential activation during the upcoming Toronto series, as the club seeks to stabilise a batting line that has deteriorated significantly since the loss of Aaron Judge.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur is forecast to secure the lowest win total among the league’s ten new coaches for the 2026 season, trailing only Miami’s Jeff Hafley.

Cody Bellinger set to join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre while Aaron Judge resumes throwing activities and Carlos Rodon prepares for a minor league start.

The 41-year-old, who recently married Georgina Rodriguez, says he has mapped out life after football but remains 24 goals short of a historic milestone.

The decision to rest Paul Skenes follows a velocity dip and coincides with Pittsburgh’s 6.3 per cent postseason probability.

John Niland, a key anchor of the Dallas Cowboys’ historic offensive line, has died at 79. His family announced his passing and the donation of his brain to the Boston University CTE Centre for research into the effects of professional sports.

Miguel Rojas, who previously confirmed the current season as his final year, is exploring an additional campaign to leverage his performance against left-handed pitching before moving into a front office and coaching capacity within the organisation.

The French 2000 Guineas winner returns to peak form at Deauville, shifting betting markets and setting sights on Champions Day

Enzo Maresca suffers first competitive defeat as City manager; new signing Christos Tzolis impresses with two assists on debut

Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney guide chase as team sets up potential double in men's final

The University of Connecticut has hired Charlie Stevens, a five-year San Antonio Spurs veteran, to manage name, image and likeness and transfer portal affairs under head coach Dan Hurley.

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament, a setback that rules him out for the rest of the preseason as the team prepares for the regular season.

Ash Gardner’s side complete a comprehensive eight-wicket win at Lord’s to secure the trophy for the first time

A dramatic finish at the Nexo Championship sees Jeff Winther secure victory by two shots, marking his return to the winner’s circle after a four-year hiatus.

The 41-year-old Portuguese international confirms he has mapped out life after football, though his contract with the Saudi club remains valid until 2027.

Sources confirm Marcus Mariota sustained a sprained medial collateral ligament during Friday’s opener, raising questions for Washington’s depth chart as the team prepares for the regular season.