NFLSource confirmed
49ers and Rams set for NFL season opener in Melbourne
San Francisco and Los Angeles are scheduled to open the 2026 NFL season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 10 September, according to NFL.com.
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Formula 1Source confirmed
FIA appeal ruling reinstates Gasly’s Monaco time penalties
The FIA International Court of Appeal has set aside the review decision that had removed two five-second penalties from Pierre Gasly’s Monaco result.
CricketSource confirmed
BCCI names new associate partners for India’s home season
Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT have signed two-season associate-partner agreements for India home cricket, BCCI says.
CricketSource confirmed
ECB appoints Leah Poulton as England Women’s managing director
Former Australia batter Leah Poulton will join the ECB in November to lead England Women’s performance programme and pathways.
FootballSource confirmed
Haaland double gives City a winning Champions League start
City beat Porto 2–0, with both goals arriving after the interval.
FootballSource confirmed
Barcola in contention for more minutes as Liverpool prepare for Atlético
Liverpool’s pre-match update outlines selection options and squad-registration absences.
FootballSource confirmed
Manchester derby: Sunday kick-off and UK viewing details confirmed
United host City at Old Trafford on 13 September, with kick-off at 16:30 BST.
FootballSource confirmed
Liverpool confirm Richard Hughes has stepped down as sporting director
The club says a successor is being sought following Hughes’s departure.
FootballSource confirmed
UEFA opens central VAR hub in Nyon for European matches
Eleven video-operation rooms will support more than 220 matches per season.
CricketSource confirmed
India to host 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy in Mumbai and Vadodara
The inaugural six-team competition will run from 14 to 28 February, with the full fixture list still to follow.
CricketSource confirmed
India’s Japan T20I set for 22 September in Sano
Japan have named their squad for the meeting with India, ahead of their home Asian Games campaign.
CricketSource confirmed
Pietersen returns to England setup as white-ball mentor
The ECB’s appointment begins with September’s Sri Lanka series and extends to preparations for the 2027 World Cup.
CricketSource confirmed
Bangladesh bowl their way into Asia Cup semi-final
A 34-run win over the UAE sets up a meeting with India, with Rabeya Khan taking three wickets.
CricketSource confirmed
Fran Wilson highlights the value of learning across sports
In an ECB reflection, Gloucestershire’s head coach explains how mentoring and shared experience supported her move into coaching.
FootballSource confirmed
City add Fernandez and Ndiaye as summer window closes
The Premier League’s deadline-day review records two major arrivals at Manchester City and further movement across the league.
Formula 1Source confirmed
Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two at Monza
The official Italian Grand Prix result puts Antonelli ahead of Russell, with Verstappen completing the podium.
NFLSource confirmed
NFL’s 2026 rulebook allows an onside-kick declaration at any time
The published rule-change summary includes a change to when the kicking team can declare an onside attempt.
CricketSource confirmed
ICC flags 1 October for adoption of remaining MCC law changes
The board’s published decisions distinguish an effective date from other playing-condition updates.
FootballSource confirmed
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