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'Zero excuses' - Wardley out to avenge Dubois lossWorldPing
BBC Sport

'Zero excuses' - Wardley out to avenge Dubois loss

Fabio Wardley says there are "zero excuses" heading into his highly anticipated rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on 17 October.

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Woltemade move underlines summer of change at NewcastleWorldPing
BBC Sport

Woltemade move underlines summer of change at Newcastle

It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day as Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan and the club announced the arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport

Etienne chases first success at BathWorldPing
Sky Sports Football

Etienne chases first success at Bath

We have a busy day’s racing on Wednesday with flat action from Bath and Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Racing...

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football

Alvarez stays at Atletico - so are Arsenal too short in attack?WorldPing
Sky Sports Football

Alvarez stays at Atletico - so are Arsenal too short in attack?

No Julian Alvarez to Arsenal. He joins Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior in not moving to the Premier League champions this summer. And Mikel Arteta has missed out on the star attacker he wanted.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football

Sunderland complete Fofana signing after dramatic sagaWorldPing
Sky Sports Football

Sunderland complete Fofana signing after dramatic saga

Sunderland have finally completed the signing of Lyon winger Malick Fofana after a dramatic Deadline Day transfer saga involving two private jets and the player changing his mind multiple times.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football

Koivun handed shock Team USA debut as Presidents Cup picks revealedWorldPing
Sky Sports Football

Koivun handed shock Team USA debut as Presidents Cup picks revealed

Jackson Koivun has been handed a Team USA debut for this month's Presidents Cup, just months after turning professional, as former world No 1 Jason Day missed out on a spot in the International Team.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football

'Very unhappy' - Why Chelsea still sold Fernandez despite Camara dramaWorldPing
Sky Sports Football

'Very unhappy' - Why Chelsea still sold Fernandez despite Camara drama

Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol explains why Chelsea sold Enzo Fernandez to rivals Manchester City despite the last-minute collapse of their deal to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football

Top seed Alexander Zverev survives near five-hour marathon at US OpenWorldPing
The Guardian

Top seed Alexander Zverev survives near five-hour marathon at US Open

German scrapes home 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in thriller ‘I think this is the longest first-round match I’ve played’ Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men’s No.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Pereira's sister Aline to fight for UFC contractWorldPing
BBC Sport

Pereira's sister Aline to fight for UFC contract

Aline Pereira, who has a mixed MMA record, will fight for the chance to win a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in October.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport

Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club faredWorldPing
The Guardian

Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared

The British transfer record was equalled and one club signed no fewer than 18 players in another hectic summer Bringing in Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa was a strong start to the window but could Arsenal’s failure to sign a marquee…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Balogun has medical at Everton before abandoning moveWorldPing
BBC Sport

Balogun has medical at Everton before abandoning move

Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapses after the striker changes his mind following a medical at the club's Finch Farm training base.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport

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Sources: Balogun late U-turn ended Everton move

Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54m) move from Monaco to Everton collapsed after the USMNT forward pulled the plug on the deal after the transfer deadline, sources told ESPN.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Top-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st round

Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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OBJ reclaims iconic No. 13 jersey

The star wide receiver is returning to the number he wore during his first stint in New York from 2014 to 2018.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Riley rejects critique of USC crowd: False narrative

Lincoln Riley responded to criticisms surrounding USC's home attendance at the Coliseum last weekend, saying he won't buy into a "false narrative."…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Kaepernick now shuns NFL for 'blackballing me'

Colin Kaepernick told NBC News he prefers to watch college football over the NFL because the NFL is "actively blackballing me."…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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SEC chair says league 'will not budge' on NFL rule

Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman told ESPN on Tuesday that the league "will not budge" on its rule that NFL players cannot return to college.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Reports: Van Noy, 35, secures deal with Vikings

The Vikings agreed Tuesday night to sign 13-year outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to multiple reports, a 35-year-old veteran with 57 career sacks, who will provide Minnesota with some needed depth and experience at the edge rusher position.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Trout on 'needed' Angels sale: It's a 'fresh start'

Mike Trout said he was "excited" at the news of the Angels' sale to Stan Kroenke, pointing to the new owner's track record when it comes to his other teams.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

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Monfils wins on 40th birthday, like Connors in '92

Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in four sets Tuesday night to become the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

Victoria police confirm they have spoken with four people over Sydney Swans scandalWorldPing
The Guardian

Victoria police confirm they have spoken with four people over Sydney Swans scandal

Detectives from Sexual Crimes Squad travelled to NSW this week Investigation into sexual assault allegation continues Victoria police say they interviewed four people this week as part of the investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourn…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Which footballer has had the most glittering club career? | The KnowledgeWorldPing
The Guardian

Which footballer has had the most glittering club career? | The Knowledge

Plus: brothers playing in England’s top four tiers, shirt-hogging sponsors, and goalkeepers sent off upfield Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Marquinhos won his 40th trophy in club football when Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Vill…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Football connects communities but can pull them apart if governed carelesslyWorldPing
The Guardian

Football connects communities but can pull them apart if governed carelessly

Sport is a space to help youngsters develop character, resilience and confidence, but we need stronger leadership and safer environments to make this happen The fight for the soul of football isn’t just happening in the offices of Uefa and Fifa, it’s…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

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Reports: Balogun walks away from Everton move

Folarin Balogun pulled out of a move to Everton from AS Monaco after an on-again, off-again day ended without the United States striker making a transfer to the Premier League, according to reports.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN

Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary careerWorldPing
BBC Sport

Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary career

From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors moments that helped shape Katie Taylor’s career.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport

Paredes puts question mark over Argentina futureWorldPing
BBC Sport

Paredes puts question mark over Argentina future

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says it is going to be "difficult" for him to continue playing for his country in the wake of his 10-match international ban.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport

Gauff makes storming start while Serena eyes revenge against Joint in doublesWorldPing
Sky Sports Football

Gauff makes storming start while Serena eyes revenge against Joint in doubles

Coco Gauff opened her US Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Zeynep Sonmez, while two-time women's doubles champions Serena and Venus Williams are set to face Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching after the draw on Tuesday.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football

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