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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

Rosenior confronts former Strasbourg fans after Paris FC win

Paris FC beat Strasbourg 2-1 to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1, with the match halted after abusive chants aimed at manager Liam Rosenior.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 21:12 UTC

Zinedine Zidane Takes Over as France Head Coach

Zinedine Zidane is the new head coach of France, taking over from Didier Deschamps following the World Cup final loss to Spain.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 19:00 UTC

Holmberg's Stoppage-Time Volley Salvages Arsenal Draw Against United

Smilla Holmberg's 95th-minute volley rescued a 1-1 WSL draw for Arsenal against Manchester United, the first point of Eva Olid's tenure.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 18:42 UTC

Arteta: Brighton Defeat a Big Lesson as Arsenal's Perfect Start Ends

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted Brighton deserved to win after a three-goal defeat ended the club's perfect start to the season.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 17:34 UTC

De Zerbi blasts Tottenham after late collapse against Aston Villa

Tottenham fell 3-2 to Aston Villa, conceding twice late. De Zerbi questioned his side's mentality and fitness as Spurs sit on two points.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 17:01 UTC

McIlroy Two Shots Back Heading Into Final Round at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy sits two shots behind leaders Celli and Elvira entering the final round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 16:38 UTC

Newcastle End Hull's Unbeaten Run Behind Willock and Hall Goals

Newcastle beat Hull as Willock and Hall scored early goals to end Hull's unbeaten start to the Premier League season.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 16:14 UTC

Hodgkinson Dominates 800m in Statement Bodysuit at Athlos London

Keely Hodgkinson won the 800m comfortably at Athlos London, an all-female athletics event in Mill Hill featuring loud music and a rave-like atmosphere.OriginalThe GuardianSep 18, 2026 · 21:33 UTC

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