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Evening StandardRoy Keane calls for Casemiro position change to help save Manchester United career
Casemiro was brought off at half-time after a dreadful display against Liverpool
- Evening Standard
Why Man United have left Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo out of Europa League squad
United face reunion with Jose Mourinho when they take on Fenerbahce
- People
Taylor Swift Keeps Arm Around Travis Kelce as They Leave in a Getaway Golf Cart After Chiefs Game
The ‘Getaway Car’ singer supported her NFL boyfriend as his Chiefs beat the Ravens on Sept. 5
- NextShark
Zheng Qinwen faced sleep deprivation, racist taunts prior to U.S. Open exit
Zheng, whose previous match against Croatia’s Donna Vekic lasted until 2:15 a.m. on Monday, attributed her loss to sleep deprivation caused by the demanding schedule. Lack of sleep: During the post-match interview, the 21-year-old athlete said her performance was affected after only managing to get a few hours of sleep before her match.
- Associated Press
Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it better
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reported to be a big soccer fan, and he promised in a 2015 document to resuscitate the men's national team, damaged by abysmal results on the global stage and widespread corruption in local leagues. Japan defeated China 7-0 on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that came against one of China's biggest sports and geopolitcal rivals in Asia. It was China's most lopsided loss against Japan, and a historic loss in World Cup qualifying.
- The Telegraph
Conor Gallagher: Enzo Maresca is wrong – I am technically good enough to play for Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino wanted him and made him captain. Diego Simeone definitely wanted him and spent £33.7 million to bring him to Atlético Madrid. And yet the word at Chelsea was that Conor Gallagher was apparently not technically good enough to fit into the style of play demanded by their new head coach, Enzo Maresca.
- Associated Press
US Open: Jessica Pegula reaches her first Grand Slam final at age 30 and will play Aryna Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula could do no right at the outset of her first Grand Slam semifinal. Pegula managed to shrug off that sluggish start and come back from a set and a break down to defeat Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 for a berth in the final at Flushing Meadows. The No. 6-seeded Pegula, a 30-year-old from New York, has won 15 of her past 16 matches and will meet No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday.
- The Telegraph
Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen suffer Olympic deja vu in 1500m rematch
For the second time in less than a month, the athletics world was reminded that there is rather more to the men’s 1500m just now than the alpha rivalry between Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
- The Guardian
England’s Rice and Grealish to drown out noise during frosty Dublin return
Pair to receive hostile reception in Nations League opener but focus remains on thriving under interim manager
- Evening Standard
England XI vs Republic of Ireland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Nations League
Declan Rice and Jack Grealish start on Dublin return
- The Guardian
Jannik Sinner brings Jack Draper’s New York adventure to a brutal end
Jack Draper’s US Open ended as he was beaten 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 by Jannik Sinner in the semi-final
- People
Ed Kelce Hangs with Taylor Swift to Watch Travis Kelce Make His NFL Season Debut
The dad to two NFL stars and Swift were seen laughing together during NBC's broadcast as Travis warmed up on the field below
- Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits 45th HR to go with his 46 steals; he has 21 games left for 50-50 season
Can the Dodgers superstar do it?
- HuffPost
Armless Archer Reveals His Secret To Winning Gold — And It’s Absolutely Bonkers
Paralympian Matt Stutzman of Team USA said he relies on giving himself adrenaline rushes during training, and his tactics are … something else.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool handed new Alexis Mac Allister injury worry after Harvey Elliott return
Unbeaten Reds have fitness worries over two midfielders during the international break
- The Telegraph
The making of Angel Gomes: ‘He can do things that are not really coached’
Nani is happily recalling all those times his beloved godson would rush over to his house to show him the latest skill he had perfected but Angel Gomes was not only there to impress the then Manchester United and Portugal winger. He wanted to learn from him, too.
- The Telegraph
Emi Martinez repeats lewd World Cup final celebration with replica Copa America trophy
Emiliano Martínez has reprised his lewd trophy-winning celebration, this time with a replica of the Copa America.
- The Guardian
MLS power rankings: Inter Miami’s ambitious plans are paying off
There’s trouble in San Jose and Atlanta, Houston and Minnesota are rolling and Miami are showing there’s life beyond Messi
- People
Prince Harry Appears in New Video As the Invictus Games Prepare to Head to Canada
The montage also featured footage of Meghan Markle at a previous Invictus competition
- People
Taylor Swift's Game Day 'Fits Are Back! See Her WAG Look — Thigh-High Red Boots and a Bustier — to Support Travis Kelce
Everyone's favorite WAG is back at it again with the game-day fits — here's a breakdown of her look at the Chiefs vs. Ravens NFL season opener