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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

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

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