Nine new managers started the Premier League season, making a record for the league. Some teams showed promise despite tough losses, while others managed wins or struggled in their first games under new leadership.
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Nine clubs began the Premier League season with new managers, a record number.
Marco Rose’s Bournemouth lost narrowly to Manchester City after conceding two late goals despite a strong start.
Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso won his first game with key attackers performing well but faced issues with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Pierre Sage’s Crystal Palace lost to Everton, with missed chances and some contract issues affecting the team.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham conceded early and struggled but saw promise in young players like Gonzalo Garcia and Josh King.
Ipswich Town’s Gary O’Neil led the team to a key win after a large investment on new players.
Enzo Maresca took over at Manchester City, and Andoni Iraola started managing Liverpool recently after a coaching change.
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The Premier League clubs have one week left to finish their player transfers after the first matches showed where teams still need strengthening. Clubs like Arsenal and Aston Villa are actively seeking new players in key positions before the transfer window closes on September 1st at 11 PM BST.
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The Premier League transfer window closes on Tuesday, 1 September at 23:00 BST.
Arsenal has added players in midfield, wing, and defense but still wants a forward, with Julian Alvarez as a target.
Aston Villa may lose striker Ollie Watkins and are looking for replacements, including wingers and defenders.
Bournemouth is trying to keep key players like Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott despite interest from big clubs.
Brentford has strengthened its squad and is less urgent in signing new players but is linked to a left-back from West Ham.
Some clubs are reacting to the first weekend results to identify gaps and decide on last-minute signings.
Fans and club officials are involved in discussions about what players are still needed.
Several transfers are complicated by negotiations and competition from other clubs.
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Roger Federer will play tennis again at the US Open for the first time since 2019, participating in an exhibition match. He does not plan to return to competitive tennis like Venus or Serena Williams due to knee problems.
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Federer won five US Open titles in a row during his career.
He last played a Grand Slam singles match in 2021, losing at Wimbledon.
On Tuesday, he will play one set of singles against Andy Roddick and one set of doubles with John McEnroe.
Federer is 45 years old and has had multiple knee surgeries since 2020.
He says his knee is too tired for competitive tennis and he will not try to return to full tournaments.
Federer is visiting New York before being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
Fans remain excited to see him at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he won many trophies.
Federer expects this exhibition to be more friendly and less competitive than normal matches.
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This article ranks the best managers in Premier League history, focusing mainly on those who have won league titles since 1992. It highlights managers with the most games, wins, and win percentages and discusses why some managers make the top 10 list while others do not.
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Only four managers have won more than one Premier League title since 1992.
David Moyes has managed 755 Premier League games, third most after Arsene Wenger (828) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810).
Moyes has 291 wins across several clubs, behind Wenger’s 476 and Ferguson’s 528.
Mauricio Pochettino has the best win percentage among managers with over 100 games without winning the title.
A total of 13 managers have won the Premier League, which is a requirement to be on the main ranking list.
Carlo Ancelotti, who won the Premier League once with Chelsea, also has titles in top European leagues and five Champions League wins.
Mikel Arteta won the Premier League with Arsenal in 2025-26, ending an eight-year dominance by Manchester City and Liverpool.
Some notable managers like Manuel Pellegrini and Antonio Conte are left out of the top 10 despite success due to recent form or fewer titles.
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Mercedes dominated the first part of the Formula 1 season but has become less competitive in recent races. Other teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull have brought more car upgrades, which has helped them close the performance gap.
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Mercedes won the first six races but only two of the next six.
Mercedes took the first 10 pole positions but lost the last two to McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Mercedes’ average qualifying speed advantage over Ferrari and McLaren has decreased significantly since mid-season.
Mercedes has introduced fewer car upgrades (24 parts) compared to Red Bull (37), McLaren (38), and Ferrari (40).
Even teams with smaller budgets like Haas have brought more upgrades than Mercedes.
The Formula 1 budget cap limits teams to $215 million per season.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says they are managing upgrades carefully due to budget and strategic planning.
Mercedes may have spent more on the initial car design or is saving resources for future upgrades or next year’s car.
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Chelsea won 3-2 against Fulham in their first Premier League game under new coach Xabi Alonso. Key players Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer all scored goals in a fast-paced match.
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Chelsea’s season opener ended with a 3-2 victory over Fulham.
Cole Palmer assisted and scored, showing strong performance after injuries last season.
Joao Pedro scored Chelsea’s first goal just 31 seconds into the game, the quickest ever in a Premier League season opener.
Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea’s second goal after a pass from Maxence Lacroix.
Fulham scored twice through Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia.
Chelsea held on to win despite Fulham’s late chances, including a missed chip by Antonee Robinson.
Enzo Fernandez, an Argentine World Cup runner-up, came on as a substitute and was booed by the home crowd.
Both coaches, Xabi Alonso and Fulham’s Alvaro Arbeloa, were making their Premier League managerial debuts.
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Several current and former football players have spoken out against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, saying that changes are needed in how Fifa is run. They criticize recent decisions made without player or fan input and call for more involvement from those who love the sport.
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Mikael Silvestre, a former player and member of Fifa’s Players’ Voice Panel, posted a statement titled "Enough is Enough!" criticizing Fifa leadership.
The statement was shared by other players like Lucy Bronze, Emmanuel Petit, and David James.
Players oppose Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in major competitions like the World Cup to private investors.
They say Fifa has moved away from football’s core values and lacks consultation with players and fans.
The players call for structural changes so fans and players have a direct say in how the sport is run.
Fifa has faced recent backlash, including threats of boycotts from Uefa and withdrawals of support from England, Wales, and Scotland football associations.
Samuel Eto’o, former player and president of the Cameroonian Football Association, supports Infantino, praising his efforts to help smaller nations and develop African football.
Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 and is under pressure to resign or face a leadership challenge next year.
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Angel Reese set a new WNBA single-game rebound record with 26 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. She also broke the league’s season rebound record with 458 rebounds and achieved her 27th double-double of the season.
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Angel Reese grabbed 26 rebounds in one game, breaking the previous WNBA record of 24 set in 2003.
Reese has 458 rebounds this season, surpassing the former record of 451 set in 2024.
She scored 11 points in the game and earned her 27th double-double by scoring and rebounding.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71 and have now won nine times in a row against them.
Reese is a three-time WNBA All-Star and led the league in rebounds in her first two seasons.
Dream player Allisha Gray scored 20 points and set a team record with 247 field goals in the season.
Rhyne Howard scored 18 points and passed 3,000 career points.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 27 points and had 16 rebounds for the Sparks.
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Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City after a season-long loan at Everton, during which he suffered an injury but has now recovered. He has played in the first two games of the new season under new manager Enzo Maresca, but his long-term future at City is still uncertain with the transfer deadline approaching.
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Jack Grealish is currently under contract with Manchester City for one more year, earning about £300,000 per week.
He spent last season on loan at Everton but had to return early due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Grealish has recovered and played in two early matches this season for Manchester City.
New City manager Enzo Maresca has given him a fresh chance but has not confirmed whether he will stay permanently.
The transfer window closes on September 1, and Grealish’s future options include staying, going on loan again, or transferring.
Everton remains interested and has stayed in contact, but no formal offer has been made yet.
During his loan, Grealish scored two goals and made six assists in 20 matches for Everton before his injury.
Everton’s chief executive said Grealish rehabbed his injury at Everton by choice and has a good relationship with their fans and club.
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Angel Reese set a new WNBA record by grabbing 26 rebounds in a game between the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks. She also broke the single-season rebound record during the same game, leading her team to a 78-71 victory.
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Angel Reese collected 26 rebounds in one WNBA game, breaking the previous record of 24.
This performance helped the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71.
Reese also set a new single-season rebound record with 458 rebounds, surpassing A’ja Wilson’s 2024 mark.
She earned her 27th double-double of the season by scoring 11 points in the same game.
Reese is a three-time WNBA All-Star and holds the rookie record with 13.1 rebounds per game.
She previously set a record with 15 straight double-doubles in 2024.
Reese has led the league in rebounding during her first two seasons and is leading again in the current season.
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Angel Reese set a new WNBA record by grabbing 26 rebounds in a single game and also broke the season record with 458 rebounds. Her team, the Atlanta Dream, won against the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71.
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Angel Reese grabbed 26 rebounds in one game, breaking the WNBA single-game record.
She has 458 rebounds this season, surpassing the previous season record of 451.
Reese scored 11 points and achieved her 27th double-double of the season.
The Atlanta Dream won their fourth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71.
Teammate Allisha Gray scored 20 points and set an Atlanta record for field goals in a season.
Rhyne Howard scored 18 points and passed 3,000 career points.
Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks with 27 points and 16 rebounds.
The Sparks have lost nine games in a row against the Dream.
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Allen Robinson, a professional football player, announced his retirement from the NFL on his 33rd birthday. He played 11 years in the league, scoring over 7,000 yards and 43 touchdowns before deciding to end his career after not being signed last season.
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Allen Robinson played for several NFL teams, including the Jaguars, Bears, Rams, Steelers, and Lions.
He has not played a game since 2024.
Robinson announced his retirement on Instagram on his 33rd birthday.
His NFL career lasted 11 years, with 565 catches, 7,058 yards, and 43 touchdowns.
His best season was in 2015 with the Jaguars, with 80 catches, 1,400 yards, and 14 touchdowns.
He had two strong seasons with the Bears, each over 1,000 yards and considered Pro Bowl level.
Robinson suffered a serious foot injury in 2022 while with the Rams, which affected the rest of his career.
He made one Pro Bowl and once led the NFL in touchdown catches during his career.
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Trey McBride, a tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, rose significantly in the NFL Top 100 player rankings, moving from 65th last season to 13th this year. He expressed pride in the recognition from fellow players and hopes to keep performing well as the team adjusts to a new quarterback.
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Trey McBride is ranked 13th in the NFL Top 100 list for the upcoming season.
Last season, McBride was ranked 65th overall in the same list.
The rankings are voted on by active NFL players.
McBride is a Pro Bowl tight end who had career-best stats last season with 126 catches, 1,239 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
He was a 2022 second-round NFL draft pick and is considered one of the best tight ends currently.
The Cardinals' former quarterback Kyler Murray left the team and now plays for the Minnesota Vikings.
Jacoby Brissett will be the Cardinals’ new starting quarterback.
The team also added running back Jeremiyah Love in the first round of the draft to strengthen their offense.
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Alabama’s football coach, Kalen DeBoer, said the team might bring back a former player due to recent NCAA eligibility changes. However, the player would not be able to play immediately, and no specific player was named.
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Alabama football might add a former player back to the team roster.
The decision depends on recent court rulings about NCAA eligibility from the 2022 recruiting class.
Some players in that class have been given extra eligibility by the court but those rulings are currently on hold.
Coach DeBoer said a player from the past roster could be eligible but cannot play right now.
No specific player was confirmed for return.
Some former players entered the NFL, including Jihaad Campbell, Ty Simpson, and Tyler Booker, and are unlikely to return.
Wide receiver Kobe Prentice was recently cut by the New England Patriots and could be a candidate to return.
The situation is still evolving, with conference and national officials working on rules.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a serious ACL injury and may be ready to play in the season opener against the Denver Broncos. Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees predicts Mahomes will return to form and perform as well as before his injury.
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Mahomes injured his ACL in Week 15 of last season.
He has been recovering and hopes to play in the first game of the new season, about nine months after surgery.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Mahomes is doing well but did not confirm if he will play yet.
Drew Brees believes Mahomes is physically recovered and confident he will overcome mental challenges to play well.
Mahomes was 3,587 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions before his injury last year.
The Chiefs changed their offensive coordinator from Matt Nagy to Eric Bieniemy, who coached Mahomes during his earlier successful years.
Some analysts are uncertain about Mahomes’ readiness and the Chiefs’ receiver strength for a Super Bowl run.
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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and his brother Mike LaFleur, head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, will face off in a joint NFL practice this week. Matt joked that if any fights start, he and his brother could settle things themselves to avoid heavy fines like those given to the Cowboys and Saints recently.
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Recent NFL joint practices have seen multiple fights, including a major incident between the Cowboys and Saints that led to $500,000 fines for both teams.
The Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals will have a joint practice on Wednesday, marking the last such session before the preseason ends.
Matt LaFleur is the Packers' head coach entering his eighth season.
Mike LaFleur is the Cardinals' head coach in his first season, hired in February after working as offensive coordinator for the Rams.
The LaFleur brothers both previously worked together in Atlanta under coach Dan Quinn.
Matt LaFleur made a lighthearted comment that he and Mike could "throw down" if any fighting breaks out during the practice.
The NFL is focusing on reducing fighting during joint practices to avoid large fines for teams.
The Packers and Cardinals will play their preseason finale game on Friday following this joint practice.
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College football players who have spent time with NFL teams in training camps are now returning to play college football because of a new NCAA rule. Coaches say college football is becoming like a minor league for the NFL, with players moving back and forth between college and professional teams.
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The NCAA previously did not allow players to return to college football if they signed professional contracts.
A new NCAA loophole allows some NFL training camp players to return to college football.
UCLA coach Bob Chesney compared college football to a Triple-A baseball team for the NFL.
College football has become more like a professional sport since players started getting paid.
Agents are asking for some players to be released early from NFL camps so they can play college football instead.
Playing college football can be more financially rewarding than being on an NFL practice squad.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin supports signing players who have moved between the NFL and college football.
This trend is causing NFL teams to face challenges managing their players during training camps.
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Justin Tatum, father of NBA player Jayson Tatum, criticized the Boston Celtics' team after they traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. He expressed doubt about the Celtics' chances to win the championship, mentioning that the current roster is weak.
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Jaylen Brown, a five-time All-Star, was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
In return, the Celtics received Paul George, a veteran nine-time All-Star who is older than Brown.
Justin Tatum spoke on the podcast “Ultimate Dads Unplugged” and said the Celtics’ roster “is bad” after the trade.
Last season, Jaylen Brown helped lead the Celtics to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference while Jayson Tatum missed most games due to injury.
The Celtics lost to the 76ers in a seven-game playoff series despite both stars playing.
The Celtics still have players like Derrick White and Payton Pritchard on the team.
Betting odds show the Celtics are among the top five favorites to win the NBA championship next season.
Jayson Tatum might be motivated to prove his father’s criticism wrong during the upcoming season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are deciding which backup quarterback will join their team this season. Former Steelers player Arthur Moats thinks Will Howard might lose his spot because of his turnovers, while Drew Allar seems to have a better chance to stay.
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The Steelers are deciding between rookie quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard for a backup role.
Both Allar and Howard have played in the preseason games.
Arthur Moats, a former Steelers linebacker, believes Will Howard may be cut due to turnover problems.
Drew Allar completed 21 of 36 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in preseason.
Will Howard completed 17 of 24 passes but threw two interceptions in preseason.
The Steelers currently have four quarterbacks competing for roster spots, including Mason Rudolph.
Keeping four quarterbacks could limit the number of wide receivers or special team players on the team.
Aaron Rodgers will retire after 2026, and Allar might be trained to replace him by 2027.
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