Molly Caudery, a British pole vaulter, had to withdraw from the world championships in Tokyo due to an ankle injury sustained during her warm-up. The challenging weather conditions also caused British marathon runner Emile Cairess to exit his race before finishing. Meanwhile, Tanzanian runner Alphonce Simbu won the men's marathon in a close finish.
Key Facts
Molly Caudery injured her ankle during the warm-up for the pole vault event in Tokyo.
The injury occurred when Caudery rolled her ankle after planting her foot on a landing mat.
Caudery had previously won the 2024 world indoor championship.
Emile Cairess left the men's marathon due to high temperatures and humidity affecting his performance.
The men's marathon was won by Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania in a photo finish.
Simbu's win marked Tanzania's first global marathon title.
The weather in Tokyo was around 30°C with high humidity, posing challenges for athletes.
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney criticized the team's performance under coach Ruben Amorim, saying the team has not improved since Amorim's appointment. Manchester United has suffered several losses, including a recent defeat by Manchester City, and many fans have expressed disappointment. Despite spending significantly on new players, the team has struggled in their league games.
Key Facts
Wayne Rooney, a former Manchester United captain, said the team has worsened under coach Ruben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim became Manchester United's coach on November 1 of the previous year, replacing Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Manchester City, disappointing many fans during a recent derby match.
The team finished 15th in the league last season, their lowest finish since the 1989-90 season.
Manchester United spent about £250 million on new player signings under Amorim.
Despite changes, the team's performance issues from last season appear to persist.
Rooney claimed United's current playing style results in a 36% win rate, the worst for any permanent United manager since World War Two.
Manchester United only earned four points from their opening four league games, the lowest since the 1992-93 season.
The 77th Emmy Awards took place and delivered many awards to just a few shows. The night featured some jokes and bits that were not well-received, but also included several noteworthy wins for various actors and shows.
Key Facts
The Emmy Awards primarily honored three shows: "The Studio," "The Pitt," and "Adolescence."
"The Studio" received recognition in comedy, "The Pitt" in drama, and "Adolescence" in limited series.
Host Nate Bargatze's ongoing joke involved reducing a donation amount for overlong acceptance speeches, but the full donation was given at the end.
Despite issues with the ceremony, there were significant wins for actors Jeff Hiller, Tramell Tillman, and Britt Lower.
The ceremony included some presentation mishaps, such as the incorrect pronunciation of winners' names.
Many viewers noted a low-energy production and unenthusiastic moments throughout the evening.
A cricket match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup ended in controversy when India's team chose not to shake hands with the Pakistani players. This decision was linked to recent political tensions between the two countries. The Indian captain cited support for victims of a recent attack in Kashmir as the reason for this action.
Key Facts
India and Pakistan played a cricket match in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, confirmed his team didn't shake hands with Pakistan's team after the match.
The decision not to shake hands was a protest related to political tensions between the two countries.
Yadav dedicated the win to victims of an attack in Kashmir and the Indian armed forces.
A recent political conflict involved missile attacks between India and Pakistan.
The cricket match took place under a politically tense atmosphere.
A ceasefire ended recent conflicts, but diplomatic tensions remain high.
The match referee was involved in discussions regarding the lack of handshakes.
The Women's Football Show aired highlights and analysis from the second week of the 2025/26 Women's Super League. Matches featured include London City Lionesses vs. Manchester United, Aston Villa vs. Chelsea, and West Ham United vs. Arsenal.
Key Facts
The Women's Football Show covers highlights of the Women's Super League.
The show is from the 2025/26 season, featuring games from the second week.
Matches between London City Lionesses and Manchester United were featured.
Aston Villa vs. Chelsea was also part of the show's highlights.
West Ham United played against Arsenal in the featured matches.
Manchester United's recent problems on the field are not primarily due to the team's system but are related to players being in the wrong positions. Although the team has improved its tactical setup, mistakes by individual players have cost them points, as seen in their recent loss to Manchester City.
Key Facts
Manchester United recently lost a match 3-0 against Manchester City.
The team's setup is a 3-4-2-1 formation under coach Ruben Amorim.
The formation has improved the team's defensive shape and compactness.
Mistakes leading to goals are due to players being in the wrong positions.
Bruno Fernandes, typically a number 10, played in a deeper midfield role, contributing to defensive errors.
Fernandes's failure to track opponents has led to conceded goals this season.
The tactical setup helps reduce gaps between defense and midfield.
City did not dominate United by breaking through their formation; mistakes led to their goals.
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Manchester City, making it their poorest start to the league season since 1992-93. United's coach, Amorim, is under pressure as his team struggles despite significant investments in new players. There are concerns about the effectiveness of United's current formation and the lack of quality in their play.
Key Facts
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Manchester City.
This is United's worst start to a league season since 1992-93.
United has spent over £200 million on new players in the past two summers.
Opta statistics show United has a higher chance of relegation (11%) than finishing in the top five (7.3%).
United's coach, Amorim, is sticking with a 3-4-3 formation despite challenges.
There is criticism of the team's current quality and formation choice.
New striker Benjamin Sesko had limited impact in his first Premier League start.
Former United players have voiced concerns about the team's performance and system.
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died at age 46. He was found at his home near Manchester, United Kingdom, and no suspicious circumstances are believed to be involved.
Key Facts
Ricky Hatton, a former world boxing champion, passed away at 46.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed his death at his home in Hyde, UK.
Officials said there are no signs of suspicious circumstances.
Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight.
He had 45 wins in 48 fights during his career, retiring in 2012.
Many sports figures, including David Beckham and Tyson Fury, paid tribute to him.
Hatton struggled with depression and was featured in a documentary about his life in 2023.
He attempted a boxing comeback and fought in an exhibition in recent years.
The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race in Madrid was canceled due to pro-Palestinian protests. Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard was named the overall winner as protesters blocked the race route, leading to clashes with police.
Key Facts
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Madrid caused the Vuelta a Espana's final stage to be canceled.
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard was declared the overall winner of the race.
Protesters targeted the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team over Israel's conflict in Gaza.
Approximately 100,000 protesters were present in Madrid during the race.
More than 1,000 police officers were deployed to manage the demonstrations.
In previous stages, protests repeatedly disrupted the race, with some stages shortened or canceled.
The Spanish government has shown support for the Palestinian cause, including diplomatic actions against Israel.
Spanish and Israeli leaders made statements regarding the protests and the participation of Israel-Premier Tech.
England's rugby team, the "Red Roses," defeated Scotland 40-8 in their World Cup quarter-final match, advancing to the semi-finals. The game took place in challenging, rainy conditions at Ashton Gate, but England managed to secure their 31st consecutive win. Holly Aitchison and others contributed to England's success, with noteworthy performances from several players.
Key Facts
England defeated Scotland 40-8 in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
The win allows England to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Rainy weather created tough conditions for the match at Ashton Gate.
This victory marked England's 31st consecutive win in matches.
Holly Aitchison excelled in her play-making role during the game.
Morwenna Talling was named player of the match, with strong performances from her teammates.
Captain Zoe Aldcroft returned from a knee injury to play in the quarter-final.
Sadia Kabeya made the highest number of tackles in the game, with 20.
Erling Haaland scored twice in a match, helping Manchester City win against Manchester United. Haaland's performance contributed to his total of 50 Premier League goals in as many home games for Manchester City. His current scoring pace suggests he could eventually challenge Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record.
Key Facts
Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Manchester United.
Haaland has now scored 50 goals in 50 home Premier League games.
During the week, he scored five goals for Norway in a match against Moldova.
Haaland first joined Manchester City in the 2022-23 season, scoring 52 goals that year.
He has signed a contract with Manchester City until 2034.
Alan Shearer holds the record for the most Premier League goals with 260, while Haaland is at 90 goals.
At his current scoring pace, Haaland would need 191 more matches to match Shearer’s record.
India won against Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 cricket match in Dubai. Key performances from Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav helped India chase down Pakistan's target of 128 runs. Despite a late scoring effort from Pakistan, India successfully secured the victory.
Key Facts
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in an Asia Cup 2025 cricket match.
The match took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abhishek Sharma scored 31 runs from 13 balls and Suryakumar Yadav scored 47 runs from 37 balls.
Pakistan set a target of 128 runs after batting first.
Pakistan's Saim Ayub took all three of India's wickets, including Shubman Gill's at 10 and Tilak Varma's at 31.
India's spinners took six wickets in 10 overs, causing struggles in Pakistan's batting order.
The match ended with Suryakumar Yadav hitting a six in the 16th over.
Pakistan's next match is against the UAE, while India will play Oman next.
Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 in a soccer match. Phil Foden scored the first goal, and Erling Haaland scored twice more to secure the win.
Key Facts
Manchester City played against Manchester United.
The final score was 3-0 in favor of Manchester City.
Phil Foden scored the first goal for Manchester City.
Erling Haaland scored two additional goals for Manchester City.
The match took place at Etihad Stadium.
This event is part of the Premier League soccer competition.
Liverpool defeated Burnley 1-0 with a last-minute penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. This win keeps Liverpool's unbeaten streak going in the Premier League.
Key Facts
Liverpool played against Burnley in a Premier League match.
Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game.
The goal was a penalty kick scored during stoppage time.
The match took place at Turf Moor, Burnley's home stadium.
After this match, Liverpool remains unbeaten in the league.
The final score of the match was 1-0 in favor of Liverpool.
Manchester City won 3-0 against Manchester United in a Premier League match. Erling Haaland scored two goals, and Phil Foden scored one. The win moved Manchester City up in the league standings, while Manchester United remained lower after the loss.
Key Facts
Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 in a Premier League match.
Erling Haaland scored two of City's goals.
Phil Foden scored the first goal for City in the 18th minute.
City now ranks eighth in the league, while United is at 14th place.
Haaland almost achieved a hat-trick, meaning three goals in one game, but one shot hit the post.
City's new goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, made important saves during the match.
The match was part of a busy week for Haaland, who also scored five goals for Norway in another game.
Ricky Hatton, a well-known British boxer, achieved success by becoming a world champion in two divisions. He was admired by many for his fighting style and charisma, gaining a significant following in both the UK and the US. Hatton's journey in boxing began from humble beginnings and he became a much-loved figure in British sports.
Key Facts
Ricky Hatton was born in Stockport, UK, in 1978.
He won world boxing titles in two different weight divisions.
Hatton grew up supporting Manchester City and became friends with the band Oasis.
He started boxing at Sale West Amateur Boxing Club and trained in a makeshift gym.
Known for his aggressive fighting style, he became popular in both amateur and professional boxing.
Ricky Hatton drew a large fanbase, including about 30,000 supporters for his 2007 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas.
Despite facing challenges with cuts during fights, surgeries helped him continue his successful career.
England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, expects the selection of the Ashes squad to be straightforward, with most players already decided. The squad for the tour in Australia, starting in November, will be announced soon, focusing mainly on backup roles. England will play matches in Ireland and New Zealand as preparation for the Ashes series.
Key Facts
England's Ashes tour in Australia begins on November 21, starting in Perth.
The Ashes squad will be announced the week of September 22.
Coach Brendon McCullum expects the selection meeting to be brief since most of the squad is already decided.
England might include up to seven fast bowlers, or seamers, in the squad.
Rehan Ahmed is likely to be the backup for main spinner Shoaib Bashir.
Ollie Pope can act as the backup wicketkeeper to Jamie Smith if necessary.
England will take an additional group of players called the England Lions to support and play warm-up matches.
Jacob Bethell could replace Ollie Pope, but no decision will be made until the team arrives in Australia.
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville won the world 100m title, marking the first time a Jamaican man has achieved this since Usain Bolt. Seville was inspired by Bolt and trained with his former coach, Glen Mills, in achieving this milestone.
Key Facts
Oblique Seville won the world 100m championship in Tokyo.
He is the first Jamaican man to achieve this since Usain Bolt's last win nine years ago.
Seville trained under Glen Mills, Usain Bolt's former coach.
Seville had narrowly missed a podium finish two years ago, and faced setbacks at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
This victory ended a streak of four consecutive world 100m titles won by the United States.
Usain Bolt motivated Seville, and they share a personal connection through family and training.
Seville expressed pride in proving his capabilities and bringing the gold medal home to Jamaica.
England beat Scotland 40-8 in a Rugby World Cup match, achieving their 31st consecutive test win. This victory takes England to the semi-finals against France. Scotland's loss marked the end of Jade Konkel's international rugby career.
Key Facts
England won against Scotland with a score of 40-8 in Bristol.
This win is England's 31st straight test victory.
England will face France in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Kelsey Clifford scored two tries for England and left the game due to a head injury.
Abby Dow scored her 50th international try for England.
Jade Konkel, a Scotland player, ended her international career after this match.
Scotland scored points with a penalty by Helen Nelson and a try by Rhona Lloyd.
Weather conditions were challenging, with rain affecting the play.
