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The Ecuador Football Federation has appointed Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo as the new head coach of the national team, tasked with leading the squad through the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Russian athletes are appealing to the IOC and United Nations to overturn a World Athletics ban, claiming four years of exclusion has devastated their professional careers.

Spanish cyclist Enric Mas won the 2026 Vuelta a España, becoming the first local winner since 2014 after Tadej Pogacar's withdrawal.

FIFA and CAF are conducting a joint assessment in Nigeria following the resignations of the NFF President and General Secretary amid leadership and financial accountability concerns.

Palmeiras has suspended under-20 striker Felipe Teresa following domestic violence allegations made by his ex-wife, Marcelle Barbosa. The player intends to contest the claims in court.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, securing his eighth seasonal victory after Lando Norris lost a potential win due to a poorly timed Virtual Safety Car and pit stop issues.

Dimayor has sanctioned Deportivo Cali with a stadium suspension and fine following security issues. Meanwhile, Atlético Bucaramanga defeated Deportivo Pereira 3-1 in Liga BetPlay II action.

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 after quarterback Kyler Murray exited with a concussion. Carson Wentz led a 29-point comeback to secure the season-opening win.

The EPL refereeing body apologized to Manchester United after admitting a VAR error during the Manchester Derby, where Erling Haaland's winning goal against United was incorrectly ruled onside.

Cal Nichols, the businessman instrumental in saving the Edmonton Oilers from relocation in the 1990s, has died at age 84.

Grêmio has fired manager Luís Castro following a loss to Vasco and is set to rehire club icon Renato Gaúcho to lead the fight against relegation in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Myles Garrett will undergo knee surgery and miss at least four games, placing him on injured reserve following the team's season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion may strip Tom Aspinall of the heavyweight title as the champion remains inactive due to ongoing eye injury recovery.

West Virginia University assistant coach and former star running back Noel Devine has been arrested on a felony strangulation charge and placed on indefinite leave.

Los Angeles Rams player Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, highlighting the defensive void left in his absence.

The NBA is reportedly considering a takeover of the EuroLeague, potentially triggering a massive restructuring of European basketball through franchise expansion or a new partnership.

The Chicago Bears set an NFL record for the highest-scoring season opener, defeating the Carolina Panthers 59-37 behind four total touchdowns from quarterback Caleb Williams.

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has retired from international football after 59 caps, leaving a legacy that includes the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title and two World Cup appearances.

Jordan Petaia returns to the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Test against South Africa, alongside new recruit Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, as Australia prepares for a major challenge in Perth.

FC Bayern Munich defeated SV Elversberg 2-1 in the Bundesliga. Coach Vincent Kompany praised the warm reception from fans and the competitive performance of the promoted side.

Patrick Davidson won the 2026 AIR RACE X championship, edging out Yoshihide Muroya on season victories after both tied with 99 points in the final race.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe maintains that sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes remain unchanged despite a new legal challenge from the Russian Athletics federation at CAS.

Approximately 40 football fans used pyrotechnics and mortars against police at Lausanne railway station following a Super League match between Lausanne-Sport and FC Servette.

The NFL returns to Mexico on November 22, 2026, as the San Francisco 49ers face the Minnesota Vikings at Estadio Banorte. Ticket prices range from 2,108 to 19,400 pesos.

Brazilian swimmer Etiene Medeiros won gold in the 50m backstroke at the South American Games in Argentina, setting a championship record in her first major return to the national team.

Max Verstappen secured second place at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid after a heated opening-lap incident with Lewis Hamilton and a controversial team order to yield positions.

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioned India's decision to recall Sanju Samson for the T20I against Afghanistan over in-form Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Club América Femenil defeated Tigres 5-2 at Estadio Azteca, maintaining a perfect record in the Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2026 tournament.

The Wallabies have named their squad to face South Africa in Perth, featuring Western Force players Ben Donaldson and debutant Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.

Technical outages hit the NFL+ streaming service and NFL RedZone during the opening Sunday of the 2026 season, leaving many fans unable to access live games during the early kickoff window.

Olympic gold medal figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made their first public appearance since announcing their engagement at a Shiseido brand event in Tokyo.

Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals at Ibrox, with Dan Neil scoring twice to advance the club to the semi-finals.

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hit his 32nd home run, surpassing Hideki Matsui’s MLB single-season record for Japanese players.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage won the men’s javelin gold at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest with a decisive 91.09-metre throw.

Thirty-four Turkish amateur football clubs have declined to join the new Professionalism Transition League due to high participation fees and rising operational costs.

Marathón took the lead in the Honduran Liga Nacional Apertura after a 1-0 victory over Olimpia in the National Classic, featuring a late header by Henry Figueroa.

Diogo Leite has joined S. S. Lazio, making his Serie A debut in September 2026, as the club manages squad depth and financial sustainability regulations.

Former CBF interim president and long-time head of the Paraense Football Federation, Coronel Nunes, has died in Belém at age 87 following health complications.

Kevin Durant aims to win a fifth Olympic gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, following his recent trade to the Houston Rockets.

FIFA has cleared Bergson da Silva and Brad Tapp to represent Malaysia in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, while the eligibility of two other JDT players remains under review.

Barcelona extended their perfect La Liga start with a 4-2 victory over Levante, led by two goals from Lamine Yamal and a late strike from Karim Adeyemi.

Vegalta Sendai apologized after its mascot, Vegatta, made insensitive remarks regarding brown bear attacks in Hokkaido during a match against Consadole Sapporo.

Sassuolo defeated Juventus 3-2 in a dramatic Serie A encounter, with Vasilije Adzic scoring a winning goal in the 94th minute following a late surge by Juventus.

Uberlândia Esporte Clube won the 2026 Brasileirão Série D title after a 1-1 draw against ASA in the final second leg, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Franco Colapinto finished seventh at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, scoring points for Alpine after a strong start and strategic tire management. Andrea Kimi Antonelli took the victory for Mercedes.

CAF is conducting intensive inspections in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to oversee infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Cruz Azul defeated América 4-3 in a dramatic 'Clásico Joven' in Liga MX, while Toluca beat Atlas 5-2 and Monterrey drew 0-0 against Tigres.

Following a 1-2 loss to Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung is traveling to South Korea to face FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Two Group E opener.

Team Europe defeated the United States 15-13 to reclaim the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, following a decisive Sunday singles performance.