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The schedule runs from Boxing Day to 7 January, with seven matches on 26 December and a minimum 60-hour gap between clubs’ Christmas and New Year fixtures.

Sky Sports listed a Bournemouth live blog covering transfers and match updates, but its content could not be accessed or verified.

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham should have been crowned champions after Chelsea were fined over payments identified in a Premier League investigation.

BBC Sport reports that negotiations have progressed, with Arteta’s current agreement due to expire in nine months.

Patrick Mahomes is expected to return for Kansas City, while ESPN identifies the Giants, Jaguars and 49ers as potential surprise contenders.

Fox Sports analyst Rob Rang has placed Moore ahead of Manning in a 16-quarterback projection that remains subject to change during the 2026 season.

The Rams are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the 49ers, with CBS Sports analyst Micah Roberts backing the total to exceed 48.5 points.

Reports citing Diario AS say Real Madrid are discussing improved terms for the 21-year-old, including a possible contract through 2031.

Seattle secured victory over New England as former USC defenders Leonard Williams and Uchenna Nwosu produced key performances after Sam Darnold was injured in the first quarter.

Tatyana Heard and Natasha Hunt return from injury, while Holly Aitchison is set to earn her 50th international cap.

The striker has trained fully for more than three weeks and scored as a substitute in Manchester United’s draw with Everton.

Napheesa Collier scored 19 points as the United States defeated Hungary 108–56 in Berlin.

San Francisco and Los Angeles will meet in Melbourne on 10 September, with both teams opening the 2026 regular season at 0-0.

The No. 7 Hurricanes enter Thursday’s matchup 1–0 after defeating Stanford 45–6, while Florida A&M is 1–1.

The seventh-ranked Hurricanes enter Thursday’s game unbeaten, while Florida A&M arrives at Hard Rock Stadium after a 31–13 defeat.

France Football has included the Inter captain on the 30-player shortlist, with the ceremony scheduled for 26 October in London.

Chicago’s Triple-A affiliate secured the American Association championship on 10 September 1983.

Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Beau Greaves are among the leading entrants for the 13th European Tour event of the season.

The Bills quarterback is 0–4 in road starts against the Texans, while Houston’s defensive front has repeatedly disrupted him.

CBS Sports says Tennessee’s fourth overall pick must prove his strong Ohio State efficiency can translate into WR1 production with a larger workload.

Dragons chief executive Rhys Blumberg says the club must turn its retained licence into improved results as the Welsh Rugby Union pursues a proposed three-club model.

Moser is listed on USC’s roster after entering the transfer portal in January, but his eligibility remains unclear.

Sky Sports Racing has identified Joseph O’Brien’s Enceladus as its narrow selection for Saturday’s Betfred St Leger, with Christmas Day and Pierre Bonnard among the leading contenders.

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has reportedly told Sky Sports that the club’s attackers are enjoying playing under manager Xabi Alonso.

Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina have completed a historic semi-final line-up at the 2026 US Open.

Travel, defensive match-ups and quarterback concerns could make the Rams, Bills, Bears, Titans and Chiefs vulnerable in their season openers, according to CBS Sports.

New England wide receiver A.J. Brown left the Patriots’ 13–10 defeat by Seattle with an ankle injury, with its severity not immediately known.

Washington’s new offensive coordinator will call plays for the first time against Philadelphia, with Dan Quinn endorsing his preparation while cautioning that the debut may be uneven.

San Francisco will meet Los Angeles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, 10 September, with the game listed for broadcast on Netflix.

EverBank Stadium will hold 42,465 fans as renovations close the upper bowl and limit access to parts of the venue.

Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga schedule through Matchday 11 includes fixtures against Augsburg, RB Leipzig, Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund, with three further league matches in November.

Sky Sports has published a viewing guide covering football, Formula 1, cricket, golf, tennis and NFL across its television, app and NOW platforms.

England meet Pakistan in the third and final Test, with Pakistan making four changes and Nasser Hussain scheduled for a day-two lunch-time Q&A.

Sunday’s first Manchester derby since Pep Guardiola’s departure will measure Enzo Maresca’s early progress against Michael Carrick’s efforts to stabilise Manchester United.

Marcus Freeman says he uses “a little enhancement” to keep his hairline sharp, after his new look drew social-media attention following Notre Dame’s 41–13 win over Wisconsin.

Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea’s admitted historical rule breaches mean Tottenham should be recognised as Premier League champions.

The Wildcats travel to face the Division 6 No. 1-ranked Buffaloes while managing injuries and defensive communication concerns.

Anthony Volpe has been recalled from Triple-A, with George Lombard Jr. welcoming the reunion as the Yankees consider using Volpe at second base.

Jude Terry’s first-half goal helped LAFC defeat the New York Red Bulls and secure a source-reported club-record 13th clean sheet of the season.

Ronald Araujo provided a backheel assist as Liverpool defeated Atlético de Madrid in their Champions League league-phase opener at Anfield.

A delivery by Jahangir Khan struck a sparrow during a 1936 Cambridge University match at Lord’s. The bird and ball are now displayed at the MCC Museum.

Charles Barkley has questioned LeBron James’s playoff effectiveness as the veteran faces expectations surrounding a possible move to Philadelphia.

Shohei Ohtani has missed six of the Dodgers’ last seven games with soreness in his right biceps and left knee, with his pitching return now unlikely this season.