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Xhaka Pulled From Switzerland Squad Over Fake Covid Certificate

Granit Xhaka admitted getting a fake Covid vaccination certificate in 2022 and was dropped from Switzerland's squad ahead of Nations League play.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 11:46 UTC

Arsenal Held Again at Home as Late Holmberg Goal Rescues Point

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester United in the WSL thanks to a 95th-minute equalizer, while Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 7-0.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 11:00 UTC

Shaun Edwards Joins England Women as Defensive Consultant for WXV

Shaun Edwards has joined England's Red Roses as a consultant for the WXV Global Series, his first role in women's rugby.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 10:32 UTC

College Football Makes Its Top-Tier Debut at Wembley Stadium

The first top-tier college football game in Britain was played at Wembley, with fans and Fox's Big Noon Kickoff show creating a tailgate atmosphere in London.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Chargers Fall to 0-2 as Herbert Struggles in Loss to Raiders

Justin Herbert and the Chargers lost 26-14 to the Raiders, falling to 0-2 after defeats to Las Vegas and Arizona.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Teenage Forward Kostoulas Stars as Brighton rout Arsenal

Charalampos Kostoulas scored his third goal in eight days as Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Evenepoel Takes Fourth Straight World Time Trial Title in Montreal

Remco Evenepoel claimed a fourth straight world time trial title in Montreal; Marlen Reusser defended her women's crown over Zoe Backstedt.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 20:28 UTC

Manchester United Fans Boo as Struggles Continue at Fulham

Manchester United drew criticism from fans and Gary Neville after a uninspired display at Craven Cottage, including boos over Kobbie Mainoo's substitution.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 19:14 UTC

Spaun Wins PGA Championship as Elvira Collapses on Final Hole at Wentworth

JJ Spaun won the PGA Championship by two shots at Wentworth after Manuel Elvira bogeyed the final hole from a winning position.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 18:29 UTC

Jonathan David strikes as Atlético down nine-man Real Madrid in heated derby

Atlético beat 10-man Real Madrid in the derby as Grimaldo and David scored before Rüdiger's late header set up a tense finish at the Metropolitano.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 18:10 UTC

Cunha's Late Goal Earns Manchester United a Point at Fulham

Matheus Cunha scored late as Manchester United drew at Fulham, snapping a losing streak that included defeats by Man City and Brighton.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 17:46 UTC

Maresca: Too Early to Talk Titles Despite City Moving Top

Enzo Maresca says it is too early for title talk after Manchester City's 5-3 win over Sunderland moved them top of the Premier League.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 17:22 UTC

England Rise to No. 1 in T20 Rankings After Sri Lanka Sweep

England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to sweep the T20 series, move to No. 1 in the world, and earn praise from coach Brendon McCullum.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 17:11 UTC

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