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Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool and England football player who now works as a TV sports commentator, faces a legal action that could declare him bankrupt due to unpaid taxes. The legal case was filed by the UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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Jamie Carragher played football for Liverpool from 1996 to 2013.
He currently works as a football pundit on Sky Sports and CBS Sports.
A bankruptcy petition was filed against Carragher for unpaid tax bills.
The petition was filed by lawyers representing HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC stated they usually try to help people pay their tax debts with plans before taking legal action.
HMRC only files for bankruptcy when other options have failed.
Carragher and his representatives have not yet commented on the case.
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A Marine veteran who lost his legs in Afghanistan runs ultramarathons using a wheelchair. During one race, he went viral for dragging his wheelchair through mud on the last lap, showing determination and strength.
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Jason Allen is a Marine veteran who lost both legs in 2012 from an IED blast in Afghanistan.
He became an adaptive training coach and ultramarathon runner.
In an ultramarathon race, Jason dragged his wheelchair through mud on the final lap.
This moment went viral and gained public attention.
His story highlights overcoming physical challenges and finding new purpose through sports.
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Vozinha, a Cape Verdean goalkeeper known for his World Cup performance, made his first start for Chilean club Colo-Colo in a Copa Chile match against Unión Española. He helped his team win 3-0 and secure the top spot in their group.
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Vozinha’s real name is Josimar Évora Dias and he is 40 years old.
He joined Colo-Colo in August 2026 after signing in July and overcoming paperwork and personal delays.
Prior to his debut, he was on the squad bench for three matches, including a big game against Universidad de Chile.
Colo-Colo is currently leading the Chilean league with a 13-point advantage over their main rivals.
Vozinha kept a clean sheet in his first game and made important saves.
The regular Colo-Colo goalkeeper, Fernando De Paul, is injured.
A young goalkeeper, Gabriel Maureira, has been playing as the starter and performed very well recently.
Coach Fernando Ortiz said Vozinha must earn his starting position through performance.
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American football is the most popular sport in the United States, with over half of adults watching it regularly. This popularity makes football a very valuable platform for many different brands to advertise and connect with fans, both in the NFL and college football.
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A 2025 poll showed 51% of U.S. adults watched football, making it the top team sport.
The 2026 NFL Super Bowl LX had nearly 138 million viewers, a record high for TV audiences.
Brands beyond typical sports advertisers, like Adidas and Bath & Body Works, successfully market to football fans.
Bath & Body Works’ "Football Season" candle is popular for its connection to the autumn football season.
Football’s appeal extends internationally, with fans following U.S. teams around the world.
Visa uses football’s global reach to engage fans through shared passion.
College football also attracts sponsorship and marketing campaigns, such as Samsung’s tribute to ESPN’s Lee Corso.
Football’s broad fan base includes diverse demographics, making it an enduring marketing opportunity.
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Sebastian Sawe, the Kenyan world record holder who was the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon due to injury. He was expected to race in Berlin on September 27 but did not share details about his injury.
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Sebastian Sawe is the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours, with a time of 1:59:30 in the London Marathon in April.
Sawe planned to compete in the Berlin Marathon on September 27 but pulled out because of an injury.
Sawe did not specify what type of injury he has.
Berlin is known for having a flat race course that helps runners achieve fast times and records.
Sawe won the 2025 Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:02:16, running alone for much of the race without a pacemaker (someone who sets the race speed).
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha, who finished second to Sawe in London and recently broke the half-marathon world record, will race in the Valencia Marathon on December 6.
Sawe was celebrated like a hero in Kenya after his record run, with fans at the airport and a gift of cash and a car from the Kenyan president.
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Police in Derbyshire are investigating assault allegations related to an incident involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse outside a nightclub. Carse was arrested and then released after being told to leave the area, and he was dropped from the England squad for the next Test match while the inquiry continues.
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Brydon Carse was handcuffed and arrested outside a nightclub in Derby on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.
He was released after agreeing to leave the scene and has since been dropped from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
Derbyshire Police confirmed they are investigating assault allegations connected to the incident but have made no arrests yet.
It is unclear what role, if any, Carse had in the alleged assault.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has not made a public comment on the incident.
Video footage shows Carse being detained, with other cricketers like Ben Stokes and Matthew Potts nearby but not involved in any wrongdoing.
England Test captain Joe Root expressed frustration over repeated alcohol-related issues among players and said Carse is upset and apologetic.
Root emphasized the impact these off-field incidents have on the team’s focus and performance.
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Jamal Musiala, a Bayern Munich soccer player, is training again after changing his medication for a neurological condition. He collapsed twice in recent friendly games and will miss Bayern’s first official game of the season, but the club expects him to return to playing soon.
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Jamal Musiala collapsed twice during pre-season games in August 2026.
He has a neurological condition causing absence seizures, which are brief lapses in awareness.
Musiala’s medication was changed, leading to the recent collapses.
Bayern Munich is working with medical experts to adjust his treatment.
Musiala trained fully with the team on Thursday but will miss the season opener against Stuttgart.
Bayern Munich has known about Musiala’s condition since last season.
The club expects Musiala to play normally again once the medication is stabilized.
Bayern Munich starts its Bundesliga title defense with a home game against Stuttgart.
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Jack Grealish prefers to return to Everton if he leaves Manchester City before the transfer deadline. Manchester City's new coach, Enzo Maresca, is willing to let Grealish go, but no formal offers have been made yet.
Key Facts
Jack Grealish has played two games this season as a substitute for Manchester City.
He is 30 years old and spent last season playing for Everton.
While at Everton last season, Grealish scored 2 goals and helped create 6 goals in 20 games.
Grealish had a serious foot injury in January that ended his last season early.
Everton’s chief executive said the club has stayed in touch with Grealish this summer.
Manchester City’s coach, Enzo Maresca, talks regularly with Grealish and will decide Grealish’s future in the next few days.
Manchester City is interested in Everton’s winger Iliman Ndiaye, who has turned down contract offers and a move to a Saudi club.
Everton wants to keep Ndiaye and would ask for about £70 million if they sell him.
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Italy’s football federation has stopped supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino because of his failed plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. Some former famous football players, including Italy’s Fabio Cannavaro and Brazil’s Cafu, still support Infantino and say he has improved world football.
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Italy’s football federation (FIGC) withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The withdrawal follows his abandoned plan to bring private investment into FIFA tournaments such as the World Cup.
Other European countries like England, Ireland, and Wales have also stopped backing Infantino.
FIGC said it supports football based on fairness, teamwork, sustainability, and the role of fans.
Former players like Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu publicly support Infantino on social media.
A group of former players led by Mikael Silvestre has called for a leadership change in FIFA.
UEFA, the European football organization, ended its threat to boycott FIFA events after Infantino dropped the private investment plan.
Infantino became FIFA president in 2016, succeeding Sepp Blatter, and had wide support from European nations then.
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Derbyshire Police are investigating an alleged assault involving England cricket player Brydon Carse, who was briefly handcuffed and detained outside a nightclub in Derby. Carse was removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the England and Wales Cricket Board looks into the matter.
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Brydon Carse, an England cricket bowler, was handcuffed and briefly arrested for being drunk and disorderly outside a nightclub in Derby.
The incident occurred on Saturday night outside Molly Malone's bar.
Carse was de-arrested shortly after and asked to leave the area.
Derbyshire Police are now investigating allegations of assault linked to the incident.
No arrests have been made yet in connection with the assault investigation.
The England and Wales Cricket Board will investigate the incident through their Cricket Regulator.
As a result, Carse was dropped from England’s squad for the second Test match against Pakistan.
The ECB has not publicly commented on the incident, and Carse has been asked for a response.
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Liam Delap has transferred from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest for a club record £50 million and signed a five-year contract. Delap is 23 years old and hopes to improve his career at Forest after scoring only three goals last season with Chelsea.
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Liam Delap moved to Nottingham Forest from Chelsea for £50 million.
He signed a five-year deal with Nottingham Forest.
Delap is 23 years old and an England Under-21 international.
Last season at Chelsea, Delap scored three goals in 47 appearances.
He previously scored 12 Premier League goals in the 2024-25 season with Ipswich.
Delap aims to develop under Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner.
Chelsea bought Delap from Ipswich at a profit of £20 million.
Delap hopes to help Nottingham Forest become a stronger team in the Premier League.
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The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic is returning this weekend after a ten-year break. The race features top international cycling teams competing on a challenging city course, and it offers equal prize money for men and women.
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The Philly Classic race was last held in 2016 and returns after a decade.
The course is a 14.4-mile loop through Philadelphia, including a steep climb called “The Wall.”
Men will race eight laps (124 miles), and women will race about four laps (62 miles).
The race is classified as a 1.1 event by the UCI, two levels below the top-tier WorldTour races.
Equal prize money is given for men’s and women’s races, $75,000 each.
The race originally ran from 1985 to 2016 and helped grow American road cycling’s popularity.
Famous past winners include Lance Armstrong, André Greipel, and Petra Rossner.
The event is one of the few UCI-sanctioned road races currently held in the United States.
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Fenerbahce won 2-1 against Lyon in a Champions League qualifying match, securing their place in the group stage despite some clashes involving players and fans. Other teams like AEK Athens, Viking Stavanger, and Slovan Bratislava also advanced to the Champions League group phase after their playoff wins.
Key Facts
Fenerbahce beat Lyon 2-1 in the second leg, advancing on aggregate after a 1-1 first leg draw.
Fenerbahce’s players Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown scored the goals in the match.
Lyon fans attacked Fenerbahce’s Matteo Guendouzi after he celebrated in a way that provoked them.
The celebrations led to fights between players and coaching staff on and off the field.
AEK Athens beat Levski Sofia 4-0 in the second leg to move on to the group stage.
Viking Stavanger came from behind to beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in the match and 5-3 on aggregate.
Slovan Bratislava won 3-2 on aggregate against Celje, with Cristian Martinez scoring the overtime winner.
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Spanish football player Esther Gonzalez signed with the Saudi Women's Premier League team Al Qadsiah after leaving Gotham FC in the United States. Her transfer caused criticism from fans and the LGBTQ+ community because same-sex relationships are illegal in Saudi Arabia, and concerns were raised about her departure and safety.
Key Facts
Esther Gonzalez is a 33-year-old forward from Spain and a 2023 World Cup winner.
She ended her contract early with Gotham FC, the 2023 National Women's Soccer League champions, citing personal reasons.
After signing with Saudi club Al Qadsiah, fans and LGBTQ+ supporters criticized her decision and questioned her safety.
Saudi Arabia has laws against same-sex relationships and activity.
Gonzalez reportedly removed photos of her wife and child from social media after joining Al Qadsiah.
This is not the first football-related controversy involving Saudi Arabia; English player Jordan Henderson faced criticism for moving there in 2023.
Gonzalez has won multiple titles in the United States, including two NWSL championships and a regional women’s club championship.
Al Qadsiah finished fourth in the Saudi Women’s Premier League in the 2025-26 season.
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Liverpool football club is close to signing Bradley Barcola, a 23-year-old forward, from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The deal is expected to cost over £100 million but less than PSG’s initial £140 million valuation.
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Liverpool is nearly finished negotiating to buy Bradley Barcola from PSG.
Barcola is a 23-year-old forward from France.
PSG originally valued Barcola at £140 million.
The final transfer fee is expected to be above £100 million, with possible extra payments (add-ons).
Negotiations have made significant progress in the last two days.
The exact terms of the deal are still being finalized.
This transfer would be a major signing for Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Chelsea is negotiating to sign defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. Atalanta is willing to sell him if Chelsea meets their 40 million euro asking price.
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Chelsea is interested in Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old defender who mainly plays left-back.
Atalanta values Ahanor at 40 million euros (about £34.3 million).
Ahanor joined Atalanta from Genoa last summer for 16 million euros plus 4 million euros in extra fees.
He played 28 league games last season and appeared in a Champions League match.
Ahanor was called up to the Italian national team for friendly games in May.
Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso has been strengthening the team since July, including signing midfielder Morgan Rogers and players Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
Chelsea recently won 3-2 against Fulham and will play Brighton next at home in the Premier League.
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The Seattle Seahawks NFL team was sold for a record $9.6 billion to the Khosla family group, a sale approved unanimously by NFL owners. The sale follows the wishes of the late owner Paul Allen and sets a new high price for an NFL franchise.
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The Seattle Seahawks were sold for $9.6 billion, the highest price ever for an NFL team.
The sale was approved unanimously by at least 24 of the 32 NFL team owners.
The new owners are led by the Khosla family, including Vinod, Neeru, and Neal Khosla.
Paul Allen, the previous owner who passed away in 2018, had directed the team be sold with proceeds supporting charities.
Vinod Khosla is a venture capitalist and limited partner in the San Francisco 49ers but will give up that stake to buy the Seahawks.
The Seahawks won the most recent Super Bowl before the sale.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the Khosla family’s experience with the 49ers made them attractive owners.
Paul Allen originally bought the Seahawks in 1997 for $194 million and helped keep them in Seattle.
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Ander Herrera has returned to his boyhood club Real Zaragoza after 15 years playing elsewhere, including for Manchester United and Boca Juniors. He joined the club on a free transfer and will donate his salary to help the team, which now plays in the Spanish third division.
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Ander Herrera last played competitively for Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores.
He has rejoined Real Zaragoza, his youth club, now competing in Spain’s third division.
Herrera is 37 years old and has had a successful career, winning major trophies like the Europa League and FA Cup.
Real Zaragoza was relegated from Spain's top league in 2013 and recently dropped to the third division after many difficult seasons.
Herrera wants to help Zaragoza return to higher levels and is donating his salary to the club’s foundation.
He says he plays for personal passion and the desire to end his career where he started.
Herrera’s father was also involved with Zaragoza, inspiring his connection to the club.
Zaragoza historically won the 1995 Cup Winners’ Cup but has struggled financially and competitively since then.
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Kylian Mbappé scored three goals to help Real Madrid win 4-1 against Real Sociedad in the Spanish league. Tottenham signed new player Sávio, who scored and assisted in their 5-1 victory over Charlton in the English League Cup.
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Mbappé scored one goal in the first half and two in the second for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior also scored in the match.
Tottenham’s new player Sávio scored and assisted in his debut game.
Tottenham spent over $400 million this transfer window, including $115 million to sign Sávio.
Tottenham won the English League Cup second-round match 5-1 against Charlton.
Real Madrid is coached by José Mourinho, now in his second stint with the team.
In Champions League qualifying, Viking (Norway), Fenerbahce (Turkey), AEK Athens (Greece), and Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) advanced to the group stage.
An incident occurred after Fenerbahce’s win at Lyon involving their players.
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Lyon lost to Fenerbahçe in the Champions League play-offs and will not play in this season’s top European club tournament. Instead, Lyon will compete in the Europa League. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé scored three goals in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win in their first home La Liga match.
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Lyon was defeated by Turkish club Fenerbahçe in the Champions League play-offs.
Lyon will not participate in the current Champions League season.
Lyon will play in the Europa League instead.
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick (three goals) for Real Madrid in their first home game of the Spanish La Liga.
Real Madrid won that match with a score of 4-1.
Barcelona is trying to sign Argentine player Julián Álvarez from Atlético.
The Williams sisters are competing in the US Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows.
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