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Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 27 Aug 2026 - 12:32 am
Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on August 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
Barcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist sale 26 Aug 2026 - 06:04 pm
Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez is pictured amid boos from home supporters during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on August 23, 2026. (PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)
Bouaddi joins Man City for Premier League teenage record £85.6 mn 26 Aug 2026 - 03:27 pm
Lille's French midfielder #32 Ayyoub Bouaddi poses for a photograph with a jersey reading
Al Sadd and Qatar SC renew rivalry as teams enter QSL second round 26 Aug 2026 - 09:09 am
Qatar SC and Al Sadd players train ahead of their second-round clash at the QSL.
Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri 25 Aug 2026 - 02:52 pm
Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho is pictured before the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on August 22, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)
Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON 25 Aug 2026 - 12:16 pm
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UEFA president Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA chief 25 Aug 2026 - 08:57 am
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Al Duhail and Qatar SC handed tough Gulf Club Champions League draws 25 Aug 2026 - 08:54 am
Al Duhail will play NEOM SC, Al Shabab SC and Shaab Hadramaut SC in Group A.
Al Duhail and Qatar SC await GCCL draw 24 Aug 2026 - 10:27 am
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Al Sadd make early statement as QSL season takes off 24 Aug 2026 - 09:04 am
Al Sadd players celebrate during their match against Al Ahli on Saturday.
Spain's World Cup hero Torres gives PSG draw at Rennes 24 Aug 2026 - 12:25 am
PSG's Spanish forward #09 Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, western France on August 23, 2026. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)
10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns 23 Aug 2026 - 11:30 pm
Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #20 Giuliano Simeone kicks the ball during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
Juventus edge Frosinone in Serie A 23 Aug 2026 - 09:58 pm
Juventus' Brazilian defender #03 Bremer (R) celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match between Frosinone and Juventus at the Benito Stirpe Stadium in Frosinone on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback 23 Aug 2026 - 07:19 pm
Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca catches the ball during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks 23 Aug 2026 - 05:54 pm
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland, sporting a new hair cut, warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
Kane voted player of the year in Germany 23 Aug 2026 - 04:51 pm
Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane (C) holds the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates winning the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup football match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich on August 22, 2026 in Dortmund, western Germany. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)
'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks 23 Aug 2026 - 04:12 pm
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland, sporting a new hair cut, warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi 23 Aug 2026 - 04:07 pm
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Formula One

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen's car is moved following his crash during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix
Mercedes' British driver George Russell drives during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen smiles during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 20, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) 'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030

NBA

LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

Cricket

Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad celebrates taking the wicket England's Joe Root on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties
Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz poses with fans after victory against Australia on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) 'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia
A general view shows covered ground as rain delays the start of play on second day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test

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