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LeBron James calls Maxey a main reason he chose Philadelphia. The Knicks' title ended his vision of finishing at the Garden

At his first media day as a 76er, James said Tyrese Maxey helped bring him to Philadelphia, told ESPN he had once pictured ending his career at Madison Square Garden, and made clear a second-round exit is not why he came.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 20:05

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Basketball

Karl-Anthony Towns wants his Knicks extension done before the season. Josh Hart is still waiting on his

Karl-Anthony Towns reacts on the court in a white New York Knicks No. 32 jersey, with a Celtics player partly visible beside him.

Tennis

Arthur Fils had to qualify for a tournament he won in 2024. Two three-set wins later, he is in the Tokyo draw

Arthur Fils in a tennis match

Football

Liverpool turned down City's bid for Gakpo in August. His ankle now puts the Anfield meeting in doubt

Cody Gakpo in a Netherlands jersey during a match.

Basketball

Luka Dončić starts Lakers camp with no restrictions, and says the only realistic goal is a championship

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in a Lakers jersey

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footballRecapFrance hit the woodwork twice in Brussels. Olise came off the bench and won it two minutes from time
basketballNewsThe Celtics open camp with everyone healthy. Tatum, 16 months on from Achilles surgery, says he feels great
footballNewsDorgu has left the Denmark camp injured. Fernandes sat out Norway after playing through pain for around three games
tennisRecapDe Minaur beat Zverev on Saturday. On Sunday, Zverev beat Tien and won the Laver Cup back for Team Europe

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Nations League

England, Germany and North Macedonia's first games of the 2026/27 group stage, and what comes next before the clubs return.

RecapAmdouni scores twice as Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0 in SkopjeAmdouni scored twice in Xhaka's number 10. North Macedonia have gone five games without a goal under Sedloski
RecapSpain beat England 3-2 at Wembley after Kane's penalty missKane slipped on the penalty that would have made it 3-1. Spain's substitutes won it 3-2
RecapGermany led for an hour in Klopp's first match. A debutant's pass and Gakpo's volley made it 1-1

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England players, including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Ezri Konsa, gather on the pitch before a match.

Football

Preview

Tuchel says Prague is not yet a must-win. England travel without O'Reilly and five more

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 16:05

Kylian Mbappé shoots for France as Belgium defenders look on during the 2021 UEFA Nations League semi-final.

Football

Preview

Zidane will rotate without Mbappé. Belgium have a new coach, a win in Rome and the better all-time record

Martin Lozanoski

September 28, 2026 13:04

Greece players celebrate in front of Germany’s goal as German players look on.

Football

Recap

Greece had never beaten Germany. A deflected Kourbelis shot did it on Klopp's home debut

Martin Lozanoski

September 28, 2026 1:07

Erling Haaland smiles while signing his Manchester City contract at a table bearing the club crest.

Football

Rumour

Haaland's City contract has no relegation clause, reports say. The 2030 exit talk dates back to January 2025

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 15:22

Split image of two Sweden players: a teammate in a blue UEFA training bib on the left, and Alexander Isak in Sweden's yellow team jacket on the right.

Football

News

Isak has left the Sweden camp with a minor injury. Liverpool will assess him before City

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 14:42

Switzerland celebrating after scoring a goal at Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Football

Recap

Amdouni scored twice in Xhaka's number 10. North Macedonia have gone five games without a goal under Sedloski

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 3:07

Lamine Yamal celebrating a goal at Wembley against England

Football

Recap

Kane slipped on the penalty that would have made it 3-1. Spain's substitutes won it 3-2

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 2:52

Aerial view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium

Football

News

Manchester City say the Premier League case is not over, after The Athletic reported they were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 14:02

Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Dani Carvajal in Euro match

Football

Preview

Spain arrive at Wembley as world champions. England arrive without Rice, Palmer and three more

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 1:29

Kylian Mbappe in a France jersey

Football

News

Real Madrid have diagnosed Mbappé's knee injury. They have not said when he will be back

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 0:42

NBA 2026-27 opening night

Basketball

News

The NBA season starts on October 20, when the Knicks raise their banner. Every date that matters, from camp to the Play-In

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 15:41

Havertz injury

Football

Recap

Germany led for an hour in Klopp's first match. A debutant's pass and Gakpo's volley made it 1-1

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 0:03

Zinedine Zidane and Michael Olise

Football

Preview

Zidane says his first game in charge may mean more than his France debut. Mbappé will be ready for Türkiye

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 23:53

Karl Anthony Towns in the Knicks shirt

Basketball

Rumour

ESPN reports Karl-Anthony Towns' extension talks with the Knicks have stalled. James Dolan's second-apron line is the big factor

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 23:15

Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Football

Preview

Switzerland arrive without Xhaka, Embolo and Zakaria. North Macedonia have not scored in four games under Sedloski

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 18:45

Laver Cup Europe vs World

Tennis

Preview

Alcaraz opens in doubles, Zverev waits until Saturday, and Team World defend the Laver Cup in London

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 15:44

Joshua Kimmich vs Netherlands

Football

Preview

Both went out on penalties in June. Klopp and Xavi start again, against each other, in Amsterdam

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 15:24

Crowds watching Rod Laver Arena tennis match on big screen in Garden Square during the 2023 Australian Open

Tennis

News

Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January. Ground Passes are capped each day for the first time, and early-bird prices end on 30 November

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 13:01

Spain celebrating after a win in BJK

Tennis

Recap

Cristina Bucșa lost to Putintseva, then won the doubles 30 minutes later. Spain are in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2008

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:53

Mikel Arteta

Football

News

Arteta has agreed a new Arsenal contract. The club has not announced it yet

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:30

Wimbledon Centre Court

Tennis

News

The Wimbledon ballot for 2027 has closed. Offers go out by email from October

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 11:17

Benjamin Šeško celebrating in a Man United shirt

Football

News

Šeško's shin problem has returned. Manchester United will test him before setting a recovery plan

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 10:53

Great Britain team at Billie Jean King Cup

Tennis

Recap

Sonay Kartal took Bouzková to almost three hours on her return. Czechia still won 2-0 without Muchová or Siniaková

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 18:43

Federico Valverde in a white Real Madrid shirt

Football

News

Valverde has a grade 3 ankle sprain. Real Madrid have not said when he will be back

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 17:35

Jannik Sinner and Richard Gasquet on Phillipe Chatrier

Tennis

News

Individual tickets for Roland-Garros 2027 are not on sale yet. The FFT will say how to get them by mid-October

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 14:23

Katie Boulter from Great Britain

Tennis

Preview

Rybakina and Kostyuk are out. Italy begin their bid for a third straight Billie Jean King Cup against China

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 12:38

Wimbledon Centre Court Complex

Tennis

List

Wimbledon marks 150 years in 2027. Ten moments that shaped it, and the eleven summers it lost

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 11:30

Jalen Brunson celebrating

Basketball

List

The Knicks are champions, LeBron is a 76er and Tatum is the whole plan. Six questions for NBA media day

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 0:50

Morgan Gibbs-White

Football

News

Cole Palmer and Declan Rice are among five England withdrawals, and Gibbs-White replaces Palmer for a second time

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 15:40

Men's Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees artwork: a golden ball hanging above a pile of glowing gold rock against a dark blue sky.

Football

List

Harry Kane scored 73 goals in 2025/26. Five weeks out, the Ballon d'Or is his to lose

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 14:40

Football

Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga

All football
England players, including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Ezri Konsa, gather on the pitch before a match.

Preview

Tuchel says Prague is not yet a must-win. England travel without O'Reilly and five more

Both sides lost on Saturday. England are without Nico O'Reilly in Prague, and Czechia get their captain Ladislav Krejčí back but lose Vladimír Coufal.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 16:05

Cody Gakpo in a Netherlands jersey during a match.

News

Liverpool turned down City's bid for Gakpo in August. His ankle now puts the Anfield meeting in doubt

Liverpool will assess Gakpo's ankle after he was forced off in Belgrade, and neither the club nor the KNVB has given a timescale. Isak is also back from international duty with a thigh problem.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 13:58

Michael Olise celebrating a goal against Belgium

Recap

France hit the woodwork twice in Brussels. Olise came off the bench and won it two minutes from time

Zidane made nine changes without the injured Mbappé, and it still took a substitute's run from halfway to beat Mark van Bommel's Belgium 1-0. France have six points from two games.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 0:53

Patrick Dorgu smiles alongside Bruno Fernandes as the Manchester United teammates wear black kits during a match.

News

Dorgu has left the Denmark camp injured. Fernandes sat out Norway after playing through pain for around three games

United will assess Dorgu after he went off against Wales, while Jorge Jesus rested Fernandes in Oslo and wants him fit for Denmark.

Martin Lozanoski

September 28, 2026 16:59

Kylian Mbappé shoots for France as Belgium defenders look on during the 2021 UEFA Nations League semi-final.

Preview

Zidane will rotate without Mbappé. Belgium have a new coach, a win in Rome and the better all-time record

Zidane has promised changes and Dembélé may be rested. Belgium are without Courtois, Doku and Trossard, but won 2-0 in Rome on Friday under their new coach.

Martin Lozanoski

September 28, 2026 13:04

Greece players celebrate in front of Germany’s goal as German players look on.

Recap

Greece had never beaten Germany. A deflected Kourbelis shot did it on Klopp's home debut

Germany had most of the ball in Augsburg but few clear chances, and a deflected shot from substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis gave Greece a first win in 11 meetings and six points from six.

Martin Lozanoski

September 28, 2026 1:07

Erling Haaland smiles while signing his Manchester City contract at a table bearing the club crest.

Rumour

Haaland's City contract has no relegation clause, reports say. The 2030 exit talk dates back to January 2025

City sources speaking to TEAMtalk, and the Spanish newspaper Sport, say the 2034 deal gives Haaland no way out if the club are punished. City denied any exit clause in June. The sanction, the appeal and the written decision are all still unknown.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 15:22

Split image of two Sweden players: a teammate in a blue UEFA training bib on the left, and Alexander Isak in Sweden's yellow team jacket on the right.

News

Isak has left the Sweden camp with a minor injury. Liverpool will assess him before City

The striker scored against Romania on Friday and will miss Sweden's next three Nations League games. Neither Liverpool nor the Swedish FA has said what the injury is.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 14:42

Switzerland celebrating after scoring a goal at Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Recap

Amdouni scored twice in Xhaka's number 10. North Macedonia have gone five games without a goal under Sedloski

North Macedonia vs Switzerland finished 3-0 to the visitors in Skopje. Four Swiss players made debuts, and Goce Sedloski said some of his own had not shown the character the game needed.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 3:07

Lamine Yamal celebrating a goal at Wembley against England

Recap

Kane slipped on the penalty that would have made it 3-1. Spain's substitutes won it 3-2

England led through Gordon and Kane after Yamal's early goal, but Kane's slip from the spot and two more England errors let Spain's substitutes turn the game.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 2:52

Aerial view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium

News

Manchester City say the Premier League case is not over, after The Athletic reported they were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges

The club's statement neither confirmed nor denied the report, and the league will not comment. No sanction or written decision has been made public, and The Athletic says City are expected to appeal.

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 14:02

Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Dani Carvajal in Euro match

Preview

Spain arrive at Wembley as world champions. England arrive without Rice, Palmer and three more

Spain begin life as world champions at Wembley, against an England side still carrying their semi-final defeat by Argentina and now five players short of Tuchel's squad.

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 1:29

Kylian Mbappe in a France jersey

News

Real Madrid have diagnosed Mbappé's knee injury. They have not said when he will be back

The France captain was hurt scoring the only goal of Zidane's first game in charge. Real Madrid's tests found a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee.

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 0:42

Havertz injury

Recap

Germany led for an hour in Klopp's first match. A debutant's pass and Gakpo's volley made it 1-1

Nmecha scored after 32 minutes and ter Stegen protected the lead until the second minute of stoppage time, when debutant Ruben van Bommel crossed for Gakpo's 25th goal for the Netherlands.

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 0:03

NBA

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Lebron James as a sixer for NBA Media day

News

LeBron James calls Maxey a main reason he chose Philadelphia. The Knicks' title ended his vision of finishing at the Garden

At his first media day as a 76er, James said Tyrese Maxey helped bring him to Philadelphia, told ESPN he had once pictured ending his career at Madison Square Garden, and made clear a second-round exit is not why he came.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 20:05

Karl-Anthony Towns reacts on the court in a white New York Knicks No. 32 jersey, with a Celtics player partly visible beside him.

News

Karl-Anthony Towns wants his Knicks extension done before the season. Josh Hart is still waiting on his

At media day, Towns said he has made it known he wants to stay and would like a deal done, but sees no comfort in waiting. ESPN reported last week that the talks had stalled.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 18:54

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in a Lakers jersey

News

Luka Dončić starts Lakers camp with no restrictions, and says the only realistic goal is a championship

At the first media day since LeBron James left, Dončić set the target, Austin Reaves described a quieter kind of leadership, and two starting spots are still open as camp begins.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 1:10

Jayson Tatum and Paul George pose in green Boston Celtics jerseys

News

The Celtics open camp with everyone healthy. Tatum, 16 months on from Achilles surgery, says he feels great

Brad Stevens knocked on wood and said the whole roster is fit. At the first media day since the Jaylen Brown trade, Tatum, Mazzulla and Paul George talked about what comes next.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 0:26

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shoots in front of Marcin Gortat during a game against the Washington Wizards in 2017.

News

Stephen Curry could have signed for $136.7 million. He took $116 million, and the Warriors get about $10 million more to spend

The Warriors announced it on Friday without terms. ESPN reports $55.7 million for 2027-28 and a $60.2 million player option for 2028-29, about $20 million below the two-year maximum he was offered.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 12:13

NBA 2026-27 opening night

News

The NBA season starts on October 20, when the Knicks raise their banner. Every date that matters, from camp to the Play-In

Camps open on September 29 and the regular season on October 20. The NBA Cup final leaves Las Vegas for Indianapolis, and the Spurs and Pelicans play in Paris and Manchester in January.

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 15:41

Karl Anthony Towns in the Knicks shirt

Rumour

ESPN reports Karl-Anthony Towns' extension talks with the Knicks have stalled. James Dolan's second-apron line is the big factor

Towns can ask for up to $276 million over four years. SNY reports the Knicks have discussed deals starting at $45 million to $50 million a year, and the New York Post says they want a discount.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 23:15

Jalen Brunson celebrating

List

The Knicks are champions, LeBron is a 76er and Tatum is the whole plan. Six questions for NBA media day

Veterans report on September 28, and the Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, Celtics, Warriors and Thunder each arrive with one question that training camp has to start answering before opening night.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 0:50

Cason Wallace in a Thunder shirt

Rumour

Cason Wallace still has no Thunder extension. Two of his 2023 classmates just agreed to about $31 million a year

Executives polled by Zach Lowe put Cason Wallace's value at $25 million to $33 million a year, estimates rather than an offer, and on Friday two of his 2023 classmates agreed to about $31 million a year.

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 11:00

Madison Square Garden during a New York Knicks home game against the Utah Jazz in 2011, seen from the upper tier with the scoreboard above center court.

News

The Knicks need a 14th man. Five veterans have until October to become him

New York announced five non-guaranteed signings on September 16, and the roster math means only one of them can realistically stay.

Martin Lozanoski

September 19, 2026 19:50

Paul George, in a black Philadelphia 76ers jersey with the number 8, drives with the ball as Jaylen Brown, in a green Boston Celtics number 7 jersey, defends.

News

Paul George didn't take Boston's reaction to the Brown trade personally. He and Mike Conley arrive with 35 seasons and no title

Boston introduced the player it received for Jaylen Brown and a 38-year-old point guard entering his 20th season: two veterans with 35 NBA seasons between them and no championship.

Martin Lozanoski

September 16, 2026 19:15

LeBron James in a white sleeveless top holds a basketball on a practice court beside Joel Embiid in a navy USA shirt, with 2024 markings on the floor behind them.

Analysis

The 76ers were 24-14 with Joel Embiid last season. LeBron James does not change that math

Philadelphia added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James this summer, but the record that matters is still last season's: 24-14 when Joel Embiid played, 21-23 when he did not.

Martin Lozanoski

September 15, 2026 21:43

Tennis

The four Grand Slams and the players who define them

All tennis
Arthur Fils in a tennis match

News

Arthur Fils had to qualify for a tournament he won in 2024. Two three-set wins later, he is in the Tokyo draw

The 2024 champion was ranked 11th when the field was set and ninth by the time he played, and needed two three-set wins to reach a draw he would normally have entered directly.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 14:40

Team Europe players and captain Yannick Noah embrace in a celebratory huddle at the Laver Cup.

Recap

De Minaur beat Zverev on Saturday. On Sunday, Zverev beat Tien and won the Laver Cup back for Team Europe

Team Europe won 13-5 at The O2, a year after losing 15-9 in San Francisco. It was the fourth time Zverev has clinched the event, and it gave Yannick Noah his first title as captain.

Martin Lozanoski

September 28, 2026 1:43

Laver Cup Europe vs World

Preview

Alcaraz opens in doubles, Zverev waits until Saturday, and Team World defend the Laver Cup in London

Team Europe are at home a year after losing 15-9 in San Francisco. Rafael Jódar is their only debutant, and Team World bring three, with Brandon Nakashima in for Ben Shelton.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 15:44

Crowds watching Rod Laver Arena tennis match on big screen in Garden Square during the 2023 Australian Open

News

Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January. Ground Passes are capped each day for the first time, and early-bird prices end on 30 November

Tickets have been on sale through Ticketmaster since 13 August. Tennis Australia is now limiting how many Ground Passes it sells for each day, and the early-bird price runs out at 12.59pm Melbourne time on 30 November.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 13:01

Spain celebrating after a win in BJK

Recap

Cristina Bucșa lost to Putintseva, then won the doubles 30 minutes later. Spain are in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2008

Bucșa arrived late from Mexico, lost her singles to Yulia Putintseva, then returned about 30 minutes later to save 18 of 20 break points with Sara Sorribes Tormo. Spain play Czechia on Friday.

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:53

Wimbledon Centre Court

News

The Wimbledon ballot for 2027 has closed. Offers go out by email from October

Entries for next summer's 150th-anniversary Championships closed on 14 September. Successful applicants hear by email from October, and those who miss out still have official routes in.

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 11:17

Great Britain team at Billie Jean King Cup

Recap

Sonay Kartal took Bouzková to almost three hours on her return. Czechia still won 2-0 without Muchová or Siniaková

Sonay Kartal saved three match points in her first match for six months before Marie Bouzková beat her, and Linda Nosková finished the tie with her 15th ace. The doubles, with Muchová and Siniaková named, was never played.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 18:43

Jannik Sinner and Richard Gasquet on Phillipe Chatrier

News

Individual tickets for Roland-Garros 2027 are not on sale yet. The FFT will say how to get them by mid-October

Any individual ticket offered now is fraudulent, the French federation says. Until the sale details arrive, the only official ways in next May are hospitality and travel packages.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 14:23

Katie Boulter from Great Britain

Preview

Rybakina and Kostyuk are out. Italy begin their bid for a third straight Billie Jean King Cup against China

Czechia, with this year's Wimbledon champion and runner-up, open the Finals in Shenzhen against Great Britain on Tuesday. Nobody has won three in a row since the Czechs did it from 2014 to 2016.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 12:38

Wimbledon Centre Court Complex

List

Wimbledon marks 150 years in 2027. Ten moments that shaped it, and the eleven summers it lost

The first Championships in 1877 drew 22 entrants and a crowd of 200. War and a pandemic have since cost eleven summers, so next year's anniversary edition will be the 140th.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 11:30

Lehecka celebrating a win for Czechia

News

Czechia beat the US from 2-1 down again, and South Korea are the first Asian nation in the Davis Cup Final 8

Ben Shelton lost on both days in Prague as Czechia came from 2-1 down to beat the United States for a second year running, and South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach the Final 8.

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 11:40

Overhead shot of a male tennis player in action at the Australian Open.

Analysis

Alcaraz and Rybakina defend in Melbourne. The 2026 season says who can take it from them

The first Grand Slam of 2027 begins on 11 January, and a season that decided its four majors largely on who was fit to play them has left a stranger contenders list than the rankings suggest.

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 14:20

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