Wednesday · September 9, 2026 Vol. I · No. 251
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Lebanese army intensifies operations in Nabatieh following Israeli airstrikes Macau wants to be a ‘business city,’ not just a gaming hub—and it’s spending $16 billion to help it… Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters ‘Failure is a data point’: Executives say flexibility, not certainty, is what’s needed in a turbule… Ukraine to use EU loan to purchase about 1,000 Patriot missiles — defense chief Bazzana's big blast helps secure key win in Guards' postseason push Putin to hold talks with Vietnamese President To Lam Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns Lebanese army intensifies operations in Nabatieh following Israeli airstrikes Macau wants to be a ‘business city,’ not just a gaming hub—and it’s spending $16 billion to help it… Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters ‘Failure is a data point’: Executives say flexibility, not certainty, is what’s needed in a turbule… Ukraine to use EU loan to purchase about 1,000 Patriot missiles — defense chief Bazzana's big blast helps secure key win in Guards' postseason push Putin to hold talks with Vietnamese President To Lam Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns

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Spain's final training session before World Cup final cancelled

Spain's final session before Sunday's World Cup final has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.

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Vitality Blast Final LIVE! Northamptonshire take on Hampshire at Edgbaston

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World Matchplay 2026 LIVE! Build-up to night one with Littler in action

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Ten-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up

Ten-man Kilmarnock need a stoppage-time goal to defeat Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while St Johnstone and holders St Mirren are also among Saturday's winners.

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Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain | Jonathan Wilson

The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil Messi’s destinyIn the 37 minutes between England going ahead against A…

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Santos debuts as Man Utd beaten by Wrexham in opening pre-season clash

Andrey Santos made his Manchester United debut as Michel Carrick's side lost 1-0 to Wrexham in their opening pre-season fixture at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.

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'Not my driving style' - Russell changes mind over reason for Antonelli deficit

George Russell says he no longer believes his driving style is the reason he is struggling to match the pace of his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

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Santos debuts as Man Utd beaten by Wrexham in opening pre-season clash

Andrey Santos made his Manchester United debut as Michel Carrick's side lost 1-0 to Wrexham in their opening pre-season fixture at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.

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'Not sure I'd want to be on pole!' - Antonelli's poisoned chalice in Verstappen start fight?

Kimi Antonelli admits starting Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix alongside Max Verstappen on the front row is "not going to be straightforward" at a track where holding pole position is…

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McIlroy slams 'performative' DeChambeau for 'holding The Open hostage'

Rory McIlroy has issued a scathing attack on Bryson DeChambeau over his 'performative' behaviour and ‘holding the tournament hostage’ during his rules fiasco at The Open.

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Johanna Walsh steps up to deliver effortless Irish Oaks success

Johanna Walsh proved a more than able deputy for her stablemate Thundering On as she ran out a facile winner of the Juddmonte Irish Oaks.

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Warrington Wolves 34-12 Hull KR | Super League highlights

Highlights of the Super League match between Warrington Wolves and Hull KR.

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Inside Iraola's first week at Liverpool and big decisions he faces

New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lots of decisions to make ahead of the new season. BBC Sport gives an insight into his first week in the job.

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Belgian Grand Prix | Qualifying Highlights

Highlights from qualifying for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

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Antonelli beats Verstappen to Belgian GP pole

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix after a tense conclusion to qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps.

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‘Where did they go?’: homeless people feel force of America’s brutality in World Cup clean-up

Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament“A lot of our community has been pushed out by th…

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‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

A history of racism and ongoing footballing rivalries have made the choice of which team to get behind in Sunday’s final a charged topicThe Brazilian journalist and columnist Juli…

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Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?

With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday and the start of the Premier League just over a month away, supporters are starting to think about how their side is shaping up for…

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Fox's INCREDIBLE back nine - with five birdies!

Ryan Fox equalled the lowest round in Open history with a third-round 62 at Royal Birkdale.

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Lehmann: Langer would be 'really good' in England Test coach role

Darren Lehmann revealed he has not been contacted about becoming England's next Test head coach, before endorsing fellow Australian Justin Langer for the vacant position.

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No panic, but Celtic not good enough yet - Lambert

Paul Lambert believes former club Celtic are "nowhere near good enough" without further recruitment but has guarded against "panic".

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Giraffe or dog, who've you got? Let the Mascot Race shenanigans begin!

Watch the 2026 Vitality Blast Finals Day Mascot Race.

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Daggers STACKS IT during Mascot Race as colleagues show no sympathy!

Presenter Charles Dagnall found himself on the floor during the Vitality Blast Finals Day Mascot Race.

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The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?

Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?