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Wenger: FIFA's World Cup U-turn 'necessary'

FIFA's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger has said Gianni Infantino's decision to withdraw from a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors was "absolutely necessary and beyond question."

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

Bobby Marks' way-too-early NBA offseason preview: 10 questions for summer '27

Golden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

Latest intel from NFL training camps: What Fowler, Graziano and Solak learned at 12 teams' practices

Here's what we heard on the road at training camp for the Bears, Bucs, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Commanders, Dolphins, Jaguars, Falcons, Packers, Rams and Vikings.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

Insurance RB rankings: Which backups are must-drafts?

Looking for insurance or just seeking upside at running back? Eric Moody lists those with the most potential.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Nygren header earns Celtic opening victory against Dundee

Watch highlights as Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defence with a narrow home victory as Benjamin Nygren's header downs Dundee.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

Making sense of the MLB trade deadline: Are Red Sox, Cubs and Phillies contenders?

Not sure to what to make of a wild conclusion to trade season? We've got it all covered.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

Inside Liverpool's preseason: Injuries, squad depth a concern for Iraola & Co.

Liverpool's time in the U.S. showed that coach Iraola & Co. still have a lot of work to do ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Here's what we learned from their U.S. preseason trip.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

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Why 'winning the summer transfer window' is actually for losers

Clubs spend millions of dollars in the summer transfer window, trying to scoop up all the biggest stars. But is it actually worth it?

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

Bookie: Ohtani ex-interpreter's betting 'bananas'

The bookie for Ippei Mizuhara told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter showed signs of problem gambling within 30 days of betting with him.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

ESPN

From playoff QBs to potential stars we're stacking the 40 most crucial players

What players will have an outsized influence on the 2026 season? We start with CFP hopeful QBs and go from there.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension

Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype

Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Coventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan

Coventry City confirm the permanent signing of 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton and Hove Albion.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes

Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeral

Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger

Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Goodburn pleads for more funding for rare cancer research

Archie Goodburn is calling on the government to give more funding following the passing of the Rare Cancers Bill. The 25-year-old swimmer was diagnosed with brain cancer when he was 22.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

NIFL call EGM with members to avoid season delay

The Northern Ireland Football League's Irish Premiership and Championship may not begin this weekend as expected with an extraordinary general meeting called for Tuesday.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

'Give us a chance to fight for our lives' - Goodburn asks PM for more cancer funding

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn's implores Prime Minister Andy Burnham to invest more money and resources into brain cancer research.

sports  Aug 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Man Utd's George closing in on Brighton move

Manchester United defender Gabby George is closing in on a move to Brighton before the start of the Women's Super League season.

sports  Aug 4, 2026