Filip Hrgović stops Moses Itauma to win vacant IBF heavyweight title
Filip Hrgović rallied to stop Moses Itauma in the ninth round at London’s O2 on August 29, 2026, becoming Croatia’s first world heavyweight boxing champion.
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Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 as Cherki and Haaland score twice
Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland each scored twice as Manchester City won 4-1 at Crystal Palace on August 28 to maintain a perfect Premier League start.
Dos Santos and Russell set hurdles world records in Zurich
Dos Santos won the men’s 400-metre hurdles with a world-record performance, while Russell broke the women’s 100-metre hurdles world record at the Zurich Diamond League.
Wigan beat Hull KR 46–0 in tribute match for Billy Boston
Liam Marshall scored a hat-trick as Wigan recorded a 13th consecutive Super League victory and returned to the top of the table.
Champions League league-phase draw sets Arsenal against Real Madrid and Bayern
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UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint over Infantino’s FIFA enterprise plan
UEFA says it is preparing a criminal complaint in Switzerland alleging mismanagement by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and possibly other officials over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.
Tottenham sign Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on an initial season-long loan that includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent.
Rangers sign winger Minsu Kim from Girona in £8.5 million deal
Rangers have completed the signing of winger Minsu Kim from Spanish club Girona for £8.5 million.