Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Sports

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Sports

Ashley Cole leaves post in England U21 squad

After five years on the bench, the former international leaves the role, with reasons being changes in strategy in his new appointment.

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Sports

IFA does not support Infentine, threatens boycott

The Irish Football Association has announced it will not vote for the re-election of the current president, highlighting the need for changes in the management of the world football body.

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Dart tournament

Littler loses in quarter-finals, loses ranking points

Luke Littler defeated by Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals, leaving him in a precarious position in the race for the rankings.

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Sports

Wawrinka without a wildcard for the US Open, but grateful for the support

Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka, despite receiving wild cards for other Grand Slam tournaments, was not granted a wildcard for the season-ending event in New York, a move that sparked reactions, but he remains grateful for the support.

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Sports

Harvey Elliott left out of squad for season opener

The young midfielder has been omitted from the starting lineup for the season opener, despite impressive statistics from last season.

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England cricket

English cricketers at the centre of scandal: multiple players involved in incidents

More than half of the players on contract were involved in incidents, with two subject to police investigation.

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Sports

Vuelta a Espana: third stage abandoned due to lightning

The third stage of the race was abandoned due to dangerous weather conditions, with no winner declared.

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MLS match

Baby enters MLS pitch in San Jose

A week-old infant interrupted the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes match, marking the third such incident in the league since 2021.

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Sports

Matanović scores again, Freiburg win 5-1 in the cup

The Croatian international was the scorer and provided an assist in a convincing victory, confirming his form after returning to the squad.

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Dominican Republic

Infante calls for Infantino to stay away from Dominican tournament

Concacaf president urges Infantino to avoid Caribbean event amid media and political concerns

Young man killed in crash on A3 motorway
Sports

Young man killed in crash on A3 motorway

A 20-year-old man died after losing control of his vehicle and striking a guardrail on the A3 motorway near Donji Andrijevci.

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Football

Quevin Castro dies following collapse at Portuguese match

The Real Sport Clube player lost consciousness during a friendly match in Lisbon.

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Local football

Match schedule for the end of August in the Osijek-Baranja leagues

The third league East, the Vinkovci–Osijek County League and the first county league will play on 22 and 23 August, while the second league Bel Manastir will play on Saturday.

Coach Andoni Iraola
Transfers

Iraola warns: Liverpool lacks wingers, transfers are underway

The new manager of Liverpool, Andoni Iraola, highlights the need for reinforcements on the wings following the departure of key players, as the club continues negotiations.

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Sports

Jordan Cox scores maiden half-century in Test cricket

The English cricketer secured a crucial milestone in the first match of the series against Pakistan, providing vital runs for his side in their bid for victory.

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Combat sports

Former UFC fighter launches striking-focused promotion

Jack Shore, a former UFC fighter, has launched a new combat sports promotion, Stand and Bang, focused on striking and accessible to a wider audience.

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Football

Ronaldinho returns to the pitch, signs for Ravenna

The former Brazil international announces a return to the pitch in the third-tier club, simultaneously becoming a shareholder.

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European competitions

Partizan knocked out of Europa League, Getafe advance

The Black-and-Whites lost 3-1 to their Spanish opponents in the first playoff match, complicating their path to the next stage.