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Premier League news: Iraola warns against writing off Liverpool title hopes
Andoni Iraola has urged people not to underestimate Liverpool’s title chances this season, insisting his squad’s quality remains strong despite a lack of major summer signings so far. This follows a difficult 2025-26 campaign in which Liverpool were pre-season favourites but slumped to fifth, costing Arne Slot his job, while Iraola’s side has also struggled…
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Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild
Manchester United have agreed an initial £65m deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who will undergo a medical this weekend, as manager Michael Carrick continues his overhaul of the club’s midfield. The 22-year-old Cameroon international would become United’s most expensive signing of the summer, joining Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos as the third midfielder…
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De Zerbi defends Spurs transfer spree and claims every club ‘wanted to kill us’
Roberto De Zerbi has defended Tottenham’s heavy summer transfer spending, insisting rival clubs wanted to see Spurs fail last season and that the criticism has only added motivation as he rebuilds the squad. The Italian, appointed in a rescue mission at the end of March after Spurs narrowly avoided relegation, said he had discussed transfer…
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with right knee injury: ‘Sad and disappointed’
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury, ruling him out of the year’s final Grand Slam tournament. The Italian said he had been working closely with his team and medical staff, but was ultimately forced to pull out, describing himself as “sad and disappointed” about…
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Tzolis stars as Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0
Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Coventry, controlling the match and keeping a clean sheet. Christos Tzolis was the standout player, rated nine out of ten after creating danger throughout and contributing directly to the first two goals. Kai Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead after Riccardo…
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Bavidge earns Inverness CT a point against Partick Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle salvaged a point against Partick Thistle after a late goal from Alfie Bavidge, sharing the spoils in a Scottish Championship fixture. The result offers both sides something to build on but leaves neither team with the outright win they would have wanted from the encounter. Bavidge’s strike came in the closing stages…
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New owner deal values Timberwolves and Lynx at $4.5bn
The Minnesota Timberwolves and their WNBA sister franchise, the Minnesota Lynx, have changed ownership hands in a deal that reportedly values the two teams at a combined $4.5bn (£3.3bn). Businessman Marc Stad has moved from minority investor to controlling owner after buying the majority of the stake previously held by co-chairman Marc Lore, joining former…
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert blames the wrong people for ‘sowing divisiveness’ in transgender debate
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has hit back at critics who she says are “sowing divisiveness” over the league’s handling of transgender athletes, remarks that critics argue misdirect blame away from the league itself. The comments come amid mounting pressure on the WNBA over its stance on the issue, with players, fans and political figures publicly…
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Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton’s Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m with Brighton for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, clearing the way for the 22-year-old to undergo a medical at Old Trafford. The move follows United’s push to bolster their midfield options, coming shortly after the earlier signings of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from…