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Evening StandardEngland player ratings vs Ireland: Jack Grealish a player reborn as Anthony Gordon proves Euros point
Attacking England side delivered first Three Lions win in Dublin since 1964
- Evening Standard
Liverpool have signed 'top player' as Rio Ngumoha learns from Federico Chiesa
Chelsea legend John Terry believes ex-Blues wonderkid is destined for greatness
- 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
- 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.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard injury concern ahead of Tottenham derby showdown
Mikel Arteta is already without both Declan Rice and Mikel Merino for north London clash with Spurs next week
- Evening Standard
Manchester United Legends vs Celtic LIVE! Result, match stream, latest updates and reaction after charity game
Wayne Rooney shines on Old Trafford return to light up star-studded friendly
- The Guardian
Todd Boehly wants Chelsea resolution as Clearlake relationship breaks down
Todd Boehly has lost faith in his working relationship with Clearlake Capital and wants to find a resolution that would prevent civil war breaking out at Chelsea
- Evening Standard
How Arsenal could line up with Raheem Sterling as Mikel Arteta gets major attacking boost
Chelsea loanee can operate anywhere across the front line, making him a very valuable addition for the Gunners
- 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
- People
Rudy Gobert Responds to Shaquille O'Neal Calling Him the Worst NBA Player of All Time: 'Sad to See'
O'Neal shared his feelings during a Sept. 4 appearance on the "GOAT Talk" podcast
- People
The 2024 US Open Has the Biggest Prize Pool in Tennis History — Here's How Much Money the Winners Will Make
This year's US Open purse is $10 million larger than 2023's payout
- 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
- Evening Standard
Republic of Ireland vs England: Lee Carsley has no concerns over Jack Grealish and Declan Rice
New era for Three Lions begins in Dublin on Saturday
- 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
- 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.
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Kazakhstan prairies ready to rumble for World Nomad Games in Astana
Over 2,000 athletes are going to revive ancient warfare skills into sports disciplines such as horseback archery and falconry.View on euronews
- 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.
- Yahoo Sports
Angel Reese announces she's out for season with injury, currently has most rebounds in WNBA history
Angel Reese's record-setting rookie season is over two weeks before anyone expected.