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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

The Guardian

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October 1) Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich) Even adjusting for the goal-drunken Bundesliga, his 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern last…

The Guardian

Meet Nazym Kyzaibay, Kazakhstan’s first female world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medallist

Euronews

Meet Nazym Kyzaibay, Kazakhstan’s first female world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medallist

Nazym Kyzaibay recounts her rise from a young boxer to Central Asia’s first female three-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medallist.

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'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in morning to forget

BBC Sport

'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in morning to forget

The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.

BBC Sport

30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top

30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top

Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?

Cavs offseason recap and early-season preview: Can they make the obvious next step?

Cavs offseason recap and early-season preview: Can they make the obvious next step?

After missing out on an epic homecoming with LeBron James, our insiders examine what to expect from the Cavaliers in the 2026-2027 season.

Courtois puts Belgium career on hold until September 2027

The Punch

Courtois puts Belgium career on hold until September 2027

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois announces he will put his Belgium career on hold until 2027, missing the upcoming Nations League campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/courtois-puts-belgium-career-on-hold-until-september-2027/

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England quicks dismantle hapless Pakistan

ESPNcricinfo

England quicks dismantle hapless Pakistan

Tongue, Archer, Robinson share seven wickets as only Saud Shakeel shows any fight

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Team USA's struggles, success and how the World Cup field stacks up heading into quarterfinals

Team USA's struggles, success and how the World Cup field stacks up heading into quarterfinals

The U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?

Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe net worth: Who is richer in 2026?

Times of India

Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe net worth: Who is richer in 2026?

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are set to meet in an all-American US Open semifinal after Shelton's stunning five-set win over Carlos Alcaraz. Both players have built significant career earnings through prize money and endorsement deals…

Times of India

From title-or-bust to happy to be here: Ranking every ACC team's ceiling and floor

From title-or-bust to happy to be here: Ranking every ACC team's ceiling and floor

Ranking every ACC basketball team by its best -- and worst -- case scenarios for the 2026-27 season.

Merson: Arsenal didn't make X factor signing to win Champions League

Sky Sports

Merson: Arsenal didn't make X factor signing to win Champions League

Arsenal's record last year was amazing in the Champions League and they're going to be there or thereabouts again – but I don't think they bought that X factor signing to take them to that next level.

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Heisman of the week: Miami's amazing Malachi Toney gets jump on the field

Heisman of the week: Miami's amazing Malachi Toney gets jump on the field

We'll hand out some hardware every week -- and our first winner is the Hurricanes' dynamic receiver.