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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

Australia edge Zimbabwe by one wicket to complete ODI sweep

Australia beat Zimbabwe by one wicket in Harare as Josh Inglis hits 103 and Nathan Ellis steers the chase to complete a 3-0 ODI series win.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 16:16 UTC

Littler says he may skip Dutch darts events after hostile Amsterdam crowd

Luke Littler says he may boycott Netherlands darts events after crowd abuse at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, where he lost to Jonny Clayton.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:23 UTC

Leeds Held by Crystal Palace but Stay Unbeaten

Leeds United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, staying unbeaten in fifth place, while Palace kept their first clean sheet of the season.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:08 UTC

Isak goal sends Liverpool past Bournemouth in Iraola's return

Alexander Isak scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Bournemouth in the Premier League on Andoni Iraola's return to his former club.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:06 UTC

Rangers Edge Celtic in Fan-Free Old Firm Derby

Rangers defeated Celtic in the Old Firm derby, with Ryan Naderi scoring the winner in a match played without visiting fans.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 14:11 UTC

Great Britain sweeps Ecuador to book Davis Cup Final 8 spot

Great Britain beat Ecuador 3-0 in their Davis Cup qualifier as Patten and Skupski won the doubles in straight sets to reach the Final 8 in Bologna.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 13:41 UTC

Andros Townsend Unhurt After Being Struck by Pitch Roller in Thailand

Former England winger Andros Townsend avoided injury after being run over by a pitch roller while warming up for PT Prachuap in Thailand.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 10:47 UTC

Sister of late Sheffield United's Maddy Cusack honors her memory with 29-mile walk

Olivia Cusack walked 29 miles from Bramall Lane to Horsley to honor her late sister, former Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, three years after her death.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Late Derby Equalizer Extends Burnley's Home Winless Run

Derby's Mo Fuseini struck in stoppage time to deny Burnley, whose last home league win came on 18 October 2025.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Fleming Sets Sights on Top Ranking as England Test Coach

New England Test coach Stephen Fleming targets the world No. 1 ranking and the Ashes after his first press conference in the role.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

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