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Caroline Dubois defended her WBC and WBO lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over American Amelia Moore in Birmingham. Dubois controlled the bout, felling Moore during the fifth round, but she did not land a conclusive punch. The win keeps Dubois on track for a major bout with Alycia Baumgardner in 2027, if Baumgardner wins her November fight.

Tottenham has now lost both its opening Premier League matches and hasn't scored a goal, despite spending £320m on eight new players this summer. Anthony Elanga put Newcastle ahead mid-second half, with Yoane Wissa doubling the lead later on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side is "not a team yet."

Football fans and players paid tribute to Constables Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, at Middlesbrough FC's home game on Saturday. Both Cleveland Police officers died last weekend when a wrong-way car crashed into them on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Five occupants of the other vehicle also perished, and the King has sent letters of condolence to the officers' families.

Filip Hrgovic, 34, became Croatia's first world heavyweight champion after a stunning comeback against Moses Itauma, 21, on Saturday. Itauma had dominated the early rounds, even dropping Hrgovic in the second, but tired badly after the sixth round. Hrgovic then overwhelmed the Briton in the ninth, with Itauma's trainer throwing in the towel to stop the fight.

The British driver didn't even speak to other teams before extending his deal, calling it an incredibly simple choice. The 26-year-old secured his first world title with the outfit last season and currently trails Mercedes rival Kimi Antonelli by 83 points. Despite a difficult start to the current campaign, he recently won back-to-back races in the Netherlands and Hungary.

Tottenham's head coach Roberto De Zerbi is very happy with the summer transfer spending, which saw the club bring in eight first-team players. Spurs spent about £380m to transform a squad that narrowly avoided Premier League relegation last season. De Zerbi called some of the new additions "bombas," meaning great players, ahead of their game against Newcastle.

Manchester United has not dismissed the possibility of England forward Marcus Rashford departing, as Arsenal and Barcelona are observing his circumstances. Chelsea is considering Monaco's Lamine Camara as a possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez, while Newcastle is making a late push for Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Valencia is also in advanced talks to sign Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott on loan.

Leeds Rhinos secured a significant away win against St Helens, taking them back to the top of the Super League on points difference. Their 34-6 victory means they could win their first League Leaders' Shield in 11 years next Saturday if they beat Wigan. The defeat is a major blow to St Helens' play-off hopes, leaving them two points behind Hull KR.

Wrexham's poor start to the season now stretches to four games across all competitions after their defeat at the Racecourse Ground. Centre-back Phil Neumann scored both goals for Birmingham, with Callum Doyle getting Wrexham's equaliser. Manager Phil Parkinson said his side conceded "two of the softest goals" he'd seen during his time at the club.

Liverpool are not expected to easily beat Nottingham Forest when they play them at Anfield on Saturday, in their first home game of the season. The team's struggles were evident in their recent 2-2 draw with Newcastle, despite new manager Andoni Iraola. Nottingham Forest has won their last two visits to Anfield and experts suggest a draw or better is possible for them.

Liverpool's new head coach, Andoni Iraola, says he expects his attacking players to give their all and be substituted when tired. He hopes to add another winger before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, having already signed Victor Muñoz for £34.5m. Iraola's wife and children are expected to be present for his initial competitive fixture at home, facing Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki scored two goals and created chances for others as his team beat Crystal Palace. Erling Haaland also grabbed an emphatic double for City, who controlled the game after a difficult first 10 minutes. The win moves City on from their Community Shield loss, with manager Enzo Maresca praising Cherki's complete game.

England captain Harry Kane, 33, says he is ready to discuss extending his four-year deal with Bayern Munich, having loved his time at the club. He joined Bayern in 2022, and for the 2025-26 season, he was named Germany's footballer of the year, a first for an Englishman recently at the Allianz Arena with Vincent Kompany and Giulia Gwinn.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing for life without Julian Alvarez, who has been absent from training and booed by fans. Spanish football officials have officially approached Arsenal about their forward, Gabriel Jesus, who is reportedly available for transfer away from the club this summer. Atletico will make a determination this weekend on whether to acquire Jesus or Igor Jesus, who plays for Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool's manager, Andoni Iraola, believes tactical discipline, not new signings, is the answer to their midfield weakness. Last season, Morgan Gibbs-White leveraged gaps in Liverpool's midfield, contributing to Nottingham Forest's victory at Anfield. Liam Delap, Forest's recently acquired player who set a new club record for transfer fees, is eligible to play this weekend.

New signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, an £86 million arrival, is available for the game against Crystal Palace on Friday. City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Bouaddi is fit to play after joining from Lille this week. Marc Guehi is expected to stay in midfield, and Rico Lewis may retain his position at right-back.

Barcelona's teenage forward Lamine Yamal is reportedly feeling "hurt" by the club's decisions about his closest teammates. His visible frustration during a substitution on Sunday sparked debate in Spanish media. Manager Hansi Flick attributed his mood to a headache, but a journalist suggests it's due to potential departures of friends like Alejandro Balde.

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher thinks Lewis Hamilton should have handled his Zandvoort radio outbursts differently due to his experience. Hamilton apologised on social media the day after the Dutch Grand Prix, explaining his frustration came from wanting the best result. Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted their communication could have been better, but defended the race decisions.

Chelsea are bringing in Emi Martinez after agreeing a £7.5 million deal with Aston Villa for the goalkeeper. Personal terms have been agreed, and he is expected to become Chelsea's new first-choice. The club changed its mind on current number one Robert Sanchez after his recent errors during a Premier League match.

The draw for this season's Champions League league phase has set up some huge clashes for English teams. Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, while Man City and Aston Villa are both set to play against PSG. The first round of matches will kick off from September 8-10, with the final round of the league phase on January 27.

Danny Welbeck found the net in his inaugural match for Chelsea, contributing to Xabi Alonso's first competitive home victory as manager. Chelsea beat League One Luton 2-0 in the Carabao Cup second round at Stamford Bridge. An own goal from Hakeem Odoffin in the 79th minute sealed the victory for Chelsea.

Manchester United are scheduled to compete against Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Roma, Sporting, RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Sabah, and Como across their eight Champions League league fixtures. Fans are now being asked to predict how many points Michael Carrick's team will get from these games. Historically, 16 points from 24 has been enough to finish in the top eight under the new format.

England finished day one of the second Test at Lord's on 248-9, thanks to half-centuries from Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox. Muhammad Abbas took four wickets for Pakistan, who also got three from Mohammad Ali, after play was delayed and then shortened by poor weather. Smith and Cox shared a crucial 67-run stand for the sixth wicket.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso left Enzo Fernandez out of the squad for the Carabao Cup match against Luton Town. Manchester City are anticipated to submit a further offer for the midfielder, following extensive speculation. Chelsea would consider selling Fernandez for around £120m before the transfer deadline next Tuesday.

Rangers' European campaign concluded with a dismal performance against Jablonec in the Czech Republic. The home side's Vakhtang Chanturishvili levelled the tie to 1-1 on aggregate, forcing extra-time and then penalties. Jablonec went on to win the shootout 4-3, leaving Jan Chramosta to score the decisive kick.

European football leaders asked a Florida court to release private messages between Fifa boss Gianni Infantino and two outside investors. The legal team is investigating a now-cancelled scheme that planned to sell partial rights to the tournament for more than $4bn. Anyone found guilty of criminal mismanagement under Swiss law faces a maximum prison sentence of five years.

Drivers will use the C2, C3 and C4 rubber during October's event at the Sepang circuit, which hasn't hosted a race since 2017. The track surface is rough and hasn't been re-laid in nine years, but the supplier avoided its most durable options to encourage varied pit strategies. Max Verstappen took victory on this exact tyre selection when the sport last visited Kuala Lumpur.

Today in Monaco, a draw will take place for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, determining eight matches for each of the 36 participating teams. All of the following English clubs are taking part: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool. UK viewers can follow the draw's proceedings on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max.

Rangers' manager Derek McInnes wants his team to actively win their second leg against Jablonec, rather than just defend a one-goal lead. Rangers secured a 1-0 lead in the first leg, thanks to a goal from Ryan Naderi, as they aim to qualify for the competition's league phase. McInnes stressed the financial and prestige importance of European football for the club.

The Italian team built fresh power units for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after getting special development tokens to catch up with Red Bull. F1's mandatory summer break delayed factory testing, meaning bosses must wait for reliability results before approving the parts for next weekend. The modified six-cylinder design offers about 15 extra horsepower and runs alongside a special Michael Schumacher livery.

Billy Boston, a Welsh rugby league great and pioneer for Black sportspeople in Britain, has passed away at 92. Wigan Warriors, his long-time club, confirmed his peaceful death on Tuesday, surrounded by family. Last year, Boston was the first rugby league player to be knighted, after achieving a record 571 tries.

Nottingham Forest has agreed a club record £50m deal to buy 23-year-old Liam Delap from Chelsea. Chelsea, who paid £30m for Delap last summer, are also in talks with Aston Villa about selling Nicolas Jackson for £65m. Villa is targeting Jackson as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, who is anticipated to move to the Saudi Pro League.

Brentford showed their Premier League class by thrashing Championship side Birmingham City 6-1, with new signing Callum Wilson scoring after just six minutes. Captain Nathan Collins also scored two headers for the Bees, who had three other new players get on the scoresheet. Birmingham's manager Chris Davies apologised to fans, admitting his team was "not good enough to compete" with the top-flight squad.

Manchester City has agreed a £34 million deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, with the 22-year-old having made 96 appearances for his club. The arrival clears the way for City to sell Savinho to Tottenham for £75 million plus £10 million. Meanwhile, midfielder Nico González is expected to join Newcastle for about £50 million.

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso said the club will not hurry their decision on Mykhailo Mudryk's future, with a loan move expected. The 25-year-old Ukrainian has not played competitively since November 2024, and Chelsea want him to get game time elsewhere. Chelsea has already rejected an offer from Leeds United, and won't accept permanent deals.

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle laughed off suggestions that Manchester United could sign defender Lewis Hall. During live TV coverage on Sunday, Peter Schmeichel, a former Man United player, mentioned his old club wanted the 21-year-old left-back. Jaissle responded directly by saying "No chance! No chance!", making it clear Hall isn't for sale.

Hull City's assistant manager Dean Holden revealed their boss Sergej Jakirovic kept the plan to use a back five tactic secret for weeks. The surprise tactic helped the Tigers secure a sensational 2-0 opening weekend win against Manchester United on Saturday. Defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy each scored, securing their team's first league victory against United since 1974.

Aston Villa suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Brighton, conceding all four goals and a red card during an extraordinary 31 minutes. Brighton's Maxim De Cuyper scored an own goal then added another, before Jack Hinshelwood secured two goals quickly. Villa captain John McGinn apologised to fans for the poor result but felt proud of the team's second-half fight.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been named Germany's footballer of the year for 2026. He scored 61 times across all tournaments last season and will receive recognition on Friday, ahead of Bayern's initial Bundesliga match. Kane also received the Golden Shoe on Wednesday for being Europe's top scorer last season.