Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th as Mercedes takes one-two
Kimi Antonelli recovered from an engine-related grid penalty to win at Monza on September 6, 2026, ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen.
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Mali beat Spain 82–73 for second-ever Women’s World Cup win
Mali beat Spain 82–73 in Berlin on September 5, 2026, using a dominant third quarter to secure their second-ever Women’s Basketball World Cup victory.
Aston Villa hold Chelsea 1-1 after Buurman own goal
A Veerle Buurman own goal cancelled out Lauren James’s opener as Aston Villa held Chelsea to a 1-1 WSL draw at Stamford Bridge on September 5, 2026.
London City beat Manchester United 2–1 in WSL opener on Putellas debut
London City Lionesses beat Manchester United 2–1 on 4 September 2026 to begin the WSL season with a win on Alexia Putellas’ club debut.
Ben Simmons agrees to one-year Sacramento Kings deal, reports say
Ben Simmons has reportedly agreed to a one-year, US$3.5 million Sacramento Kings contract after missing the 2025–26 NBA season.
Betis beat Real Madrid 1–0 as Parrott scores and Valles saves late penalty
Troy Parrott’s late goal and Álvaro Valles’s stoppage-time penalty save secured a 1–0 home win for Real Betis on 4 September 2026, ending Real Madrid’s perfect start in La Liga.
Alfred wins Brussels 200m as Wanyonyi sets 800m meeting record
Julien Alfred won the women’s 200m in 21.79 seconds and Emmanuel Wanyonyi set an 800m meeting record on the opening night of the Brussels Diamond League final on 4 September 2026.
Isak double gives Iraola first Liverpool league win in 2-0 victory at Ipswich
Alexander Isak scored both goals in Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Ipswich on 4 September 2026, securing Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League victory with the club.