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England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 match at Southampton, powered by Harry Brook's outstanding unbeaten 114 runs from 49 balls. Brook's aggressive batting style has drawn comparisons to former England player Kevin Pietersen, who is now a mentor for the England team.
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Harry Brook scored 114 not out from 49 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes.
England scored 254-4 in their 20 overs; Sri Lanka scored 135 in 19 overs.
Jos Buttler also contributed significantly with 80 runs from 44 balls.
Kevin Pietersen, known for inventing the switch hit shot, is now part of England’s backroom staff.
Brook’s style is similar to Pietersen’s in how they choose which balls to hit aggressively.
Ben Stokes praised Brook’s talent and supported his future as a team leader.
At age 27, Brook’s Test batting average (53.08) is slightly higher than Pietersen’s was at the same age (49.55).
Brook has hit two T20 centuries, more than Pietersen’s record in that format.
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Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 114 runs to help England win by 119 runs against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 cricket match in Southampton. This was the first game in a series of three matches.
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Harry Brook scored 114 runs without getting out.
England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs.
The match was a Twenty20 cricket game, a short and fast-paced format.
This was the first match out of three planned games in the series.
The match took place in Southampton, England.
England Men's Cricket Team played against Sri Lanka's team.
The article was published 12 minutes ago, showing the event is very recent.
The win gave England an early lead in the series against Sri Lanka.
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Sydney Sweeney appeared in a new ad campaign for the sports prediction platform Novig, which some female athletes criticized for focusing on appearance rather than athletic achievements. Several well-known athletes, including swimmer Ariarne Titmus and sprinter Amy Hunt, spoke out against the ad, saying it sends the wrong message about women in sports.
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Sydney Sweeney stars in an ad for Novig, a sports prediction company.
The ad shows Sweeney with little clothing, using sports gear to cover parts of her body.
Novig co-founder Jacob Fortinsky said Sweeney is also a strategic partner and shareholder in the company.
Sweeney was involved in creating the ad and defended the campaign by comparing it to ESPN’s Body Issue.
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus called the ad "infuriating," saying it monetizes women’s bodies.
British sprinter Amy Hunt highlighted female athletes’ hard work and training in her criticism.
Other athletes like gymnast Gracie Kramer and water polo player Matilda Kearns also spoke against the ad, saying it harms the image of women in sports.
The campaign aims to promote Novig as a platform focused on sports, not non-sports betting.
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Thomas Tuchel, England’s football coach, said he wishes he had eaten some grass from the Azteca Stadium after England’s World Cup win against Mexico. England won 3-2 in the last-16 match despite playing with 10 men part of the game and later reached the semi-finals.
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England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the last-16 World Cup match at Azteca Stadium.
England played much of the second half with 10 players due to a red card to Jarell Quansah.
Mexico had only lost three times at Azteca Stadium in 90 competitive matches before this.
England went on to reach the World Cup semi-finals but lost to Argentina.
England then won the Bronze medal match against France to finish third.
Tuchel expressed strong emotional connection with players during the tournament, especially after Jordan Henderson broke his arm celebrating the win.
England’s next game is against Spain on 26 September in the Uefa Nations League.
Tuchel feels encouraged by the World Cup run and optimistic about future tournaments, including the 2028 European Championships.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized for making a joke about an AI video that showed Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Manning said the joke was insensitive and hurtful, especially to Rowe, and promised to be more thoughtful in the future.
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Arch Manning joked about an AI-generated video showing coach Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe after a Texas game.
Manning apologized on Instagram, calling his comment hurtful and apologizing directly to Holly Rowe.
Holly Rowe accepted the apology and said they would move forward with respect and kindness.
Sports reporter Evan Vieth also apologized for praising Manning’s reaction to the joke on social media.
Holly Rowe has worked over 20 years as an ESPN sideline reporter and won a Sports Emmy.
After the game, coach Sarkisian shouted Texas slogans and walked away when Rowe tried to ask a question.
ESPN reported technical issues may have influenced Sarkisian’s behavior with reporters.
Texas came back from a 20-point deficit to beat No. 1 Ohio State and is now ranked No. 1 in college football.
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NFL players prefer natural grass fields over artificial turf, citing injuries and discomfort from turf surfaces. Despite the players' support for grass, many NFL stadiums continue to use artificial turf mainly because it costs less to install and maintain.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen prefers grass because artificial turf caused painful burns on his legs.
The NFL and its players' union have set rules for playing surfaces to meet safety and performance standards by 2028.
Sixteen of 30 NFL stadiums will have grass fields this season, including Green Bay’s Lambeau Field with mostly grass reinforced by fibers.
Newer NFL stadiums tend to use artificial turf; 11 out of 18 stadiums built since 2000 have turf surfaces.
Artificial turf lasts 3 to 7 years and needs some maintenance, while grass requires ongoing care and usually lasts for about seven events before resodding.
Players and the NFL Players Association want more grass fields, following a FIFA World Cup decision that required grass at NFL stadiums used during the tournament.
The NFL’s director of field surfaces says modern artificial turf is much better than the older AstroTurf, with new standards focusing on safety, impact, and traction.
Cost and maintenance play a major role in whether a stadium uses grass or turf, rather than climate or location.
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Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about the upcoming WNBA commissioner position. She said the league is growing fast and needs a new leader who can unite players and help the WNBA reach a higher level.
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Sophie Cunningham has spoken with Adam Silver about the next WNBA commissioner.
Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year.
Cunningham wants a leader who will bring the league to a bigger level and unite all players.
Engelbert helped the WNBA with better TV deals, player agreements, and team travel improvements.
Cunningham is known for her stance on transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
The WNBA has seen a recent rise in interest and popularity.
Cunningham highlighted the importance of diversity and understanding different backgrounds in the league.
The Indiana Fever are waiting for their top players to return after winning gold with Team USA.
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The PGA Tour has no current plans to create a quick way for top LIV Golf players to return to its competitions. LIV Golf recently filed for bankruptcy, and its major players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are unsure about their futures. The PGA Tour emphasizes that all players must earn their place based on merit under existing rules.
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The PGA Tour is not planning a special program to let LIV Golf stars return immediately.
LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection last week, owing over $45 million to players.
Major LIV players such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Cameron Smith are uncertain about their futures.
The PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp confirmed there is no guarantee for LIV players to come back easily.
Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour earlier this year, but players like Rahm and DeChambeau rejected similar deals.
Players who left to play for LIV Golf received one-year bans from the PGA Tour, which they can serve while playing on the DP World Tour.
Negotiations between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour are ongoing about how many players will move up to the PGA Tour under a new promotion and relegation system starting in 2028.
Rory McIlroy said going to the lower-tier DP World Tour Challenger Series is not seen as a step forward for players.
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ABC News reporter Rhiannon Ally went behind the scenes of the Monday Night Football broadcast in Kansas City after the game between the Chiefs and Broncos. The segment featured commentators Joe Buck and Jason Kelce and showed how the football show is produced.
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The report gives an inside look at Monday Night Football.
The story was filmed in Kansas City following the Chiefs-Broncos game.
Joe Buck and Jason Kelce are two key broadcasters featured.
The focus is on the production and commentary of the football game.
The segment was shared by ABC News.
Monday Night Football is a popular live NFL broadcast.
The behind-the-scenes video was published on September 15, 2026.
The article is part of ABC News’ sports coverage.
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The head of refereeing admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) made a mistake by not calling an offside on Enzo Fernandez during the Manchester derby, leading to the winning goal for Manchester City. The error happened because the VAR focused only on Erling Haaland’s position and missed Fernandez’s interference.
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VAR failed to identify an offside by Enzo Fernandez before the winning goal in the Manchester derby.
Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer, expressed disappointment about this mistake.
The VAR officials focused only on Haaland, who was ruled onside by semi-automated offside technology.
Fernandez interfered with opponents without touching the ball, which should have caused an offside call.
The refereeing team will not officiate matches again until after the international break.
Webb confirmed the red card for Phil Foden was correct after Foden kicked Bruno Fernandes with force.
Bruno Fernandes made a small kick back that was considered petulant (annoyed) but not violent enough for a card.
The refereeing body will review the incident to avoid similar errors in the future.
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Sydney Sweeney stars in a new Novig sports commercial that emphasizes her looks more than sports. Some female athletes criticize the ad for focusing on her appearance instead of athletic ability. Sweeney responded by sharing images of female athletes celebrating their bodies to highlight the positive side of such displays.
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Sydney Sweeney appears in a commercial for Novig, a sports prediction market.
The ad features Sweeney in minimal clothing, using sports equipment to keep it appropriate for social media.
Female athletes like Ariarne Titmus and Amy Hunt criticized the ad for sexualizing women’s sports.
Sweeney replied by sharing photos of female athletes from ESPN’s Body Issue, which celebrates athletic bodies.
ESPN’s Body Issue promotes diverse body types and visibility in sports.
The discussion touches on the balance between sexual agency and objectification when women display their bodies.
Sweeney fits conventional beauty standards, which complicates how people perceive her self-presentation.
The debate continues about when such displays empower women and when they reinforce traditional beauty ideals.
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Tennis player Jack Draper will not play for the rest of the season due to a bone bruise in his serving arm. He hopes to return to tennis early next year after taking time to heal and make changes to his training and equipment.
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Jack Draper is 24 years old and a former world number four in tennis.
He has only played nine events since Wimbledon last year because of injury.
Draper missed the 2024 US Open and lost early in recent tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati.
Surgery is not planned; he is focusing on recovery and avoiding more injury.
Draper’s ranking dropped to 155, so he will need wildcards or to qualify to enter major tournaments next year.
He has changed his racquet, strings, serving technique, and diet to reduce arm stress.
Andy Murray remains part of Draper’s coaching team but won’t travel with him full-time.
Draper plans a gradual comeback starting with training and careful scheduling of tournaments.
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Charles “Peanut” Tillman played 13 seasons and 168 games as a defensive back for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. After retiring, he worked for eight years in the FBI before leaving due to disagreements with immigration policies under President Trump. Tillman now coaches flag football to children in England and shares his life experiences from a childhood spent moving around the world.
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Charles Tillman played 13 NFL seasons for the Chicago Bears, appearing in 168 games.
He was known for the “Peanut Punch,” a technique to knock the ball out of opponents’ hands.
After football, Tillman worked for the FBI for eight years.
He left the FBI because of disagreements with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions.
Tillman grew up moving frequently due to his father’s military career and attended schools worldwide.
He enjoys sharing his diverse childhood experiences when coaching young football players.
Tillman spent part of the summer teaching flag football to children in Liverpool, England.
He chose to stay in Chicago during his career because of the fans and the city’s connection to the team.
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Raheem Sterling admitted in court to driving dangerously on several motorways in a Lamborghini and possessing nitrous oxide canisters on May 28. He also failed to provide a required specimen after a single-vehicle crash on the M3, with no other cars or injuries involved.
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Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on the M25, M3, and A327 motorways.
The incident involved a Lamborghini Urus that crashed near the Minley interchange on the M3.
The crash was a single-vehicle accident with no injuries or other vehicles involved.
Sterling admitted to possessing six canisters of nitrous oxide, considered a class C drug when inhaled wrongly.
He also pleaded guilty to failing to provide a required specimen, likely a breath or drug test, after the crash.
The court hearing took place at Basingstoke magistrates court.
Sterling was 31 years old at the time of the incident.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight police handled the case.
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JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old football player, is close to leaving Manchester United despite having a contract until the end of the season. There are issues between Gabriel’s family and the club, and discussions are ongoing to try to resolve the situation.
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JJ Gabriel is a highly-rated 15-year-old striker at Manchester United.
He won the Premier League Under-18 player of the year award last season.
Gabriel made his senior debut in a pre-season game and scored a hat-trick in the Uefa Youth League.
He missed training recently due to problems between his family and the club.
Gabriel has asked to cancel his registration immediately, but United can challenge this.
He will be able to sign a scholarship contract after his 16th birthday on October 6.
Manchester United’s top officials are personally involved in talks with Gabriel’s family.
Gabriel was an important player in reaching two youth finals last season.
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Raheem Sterling, a former England football player, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his car on a motorway in May. He also admitted to possessing nitrous oxide improperly and refusing to give a sample for testing.
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Raheem Sterling crashed his Lamborghini into motorway barriers on the M3 in Hampshire on 28 May.
No other vehicles were involved, and no one was injured in the crash.
Sterling admitted to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
The crash case was heard at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.
Sterling made 82 appearances for England, his last at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
He played for Feyenoord in the Netherlands after leaving Chelsea in January 2026, making eight appearances.
Before Feyenoord, he played at Chelsea for four years and was loaned to Arsenal for one season.
Sterling previously won four Premier League titles with Manchester City and started his senior career at Liverpool.
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Tom Pidcock and Zoe Backstedt will lead Great Britain's team at the 2026 Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada, from September 20 to 27. The event includes road races and time trials, with British riders competing strongly in both men's and women's events.
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The Road World Championships will be held in Montreal, Canada, from September 20-27, 2026.
Tom Pidcock leads the British men's road race team; Ethan Hayter will race in the men's time trial.
Zoe Backstedt, last year’s Under-23 time trial winner, is on the elite women's team, joined by Anna Henderson.
Lauren Dickson and Pfeiffer Georgi are expected to lead the women’s road race team.
Time trials involve riders starting one minute apart, racing against the clock.
Tadej Pogacar, a top competitor who won recent world road races, will miss the event due to injury.
The British Cycling performance director highlighted the mix of experienced and developing riders in the team.
BBC will broadcast live coverage of the championships across its platforms.
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The article predicts the roster for the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) with a focus on goalkeepers and defenders. It highlights key players expected to play an important role as the team prepares for upcoming competitions and the 2030 World Cup cycle.
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Matt Turner is likely to stay the starting goalkeeper for the USMNT.
Young goalkeepers Diego Kochen and Brian Schwake are expected to get playing time.
Chris Richards is seen as the main leader of the USMNT defense.
Antonee Robinson and Alex Freeman are predicted to be the starting fullbacks (side defenders).
Tim Ream, the oldest USMNT World Cup player, is expected to continue playing and help mentor younger players.
Auston Trusty and Neil Pierre also are important defenders for the team’s future.
Some young players like Luca Bombino and Peyton Miller are included as backups or rising talents.
The team is focusing on developing young players to prepare for the 2030 World Cup.
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Hull City striker Oli McBurnie and several uncapped players have been called up to the Scotland football team by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. The team will begin its Nations League B games later this month, with Pocognoli set to make his coaching debut in matches against Slovenia and Switzerland.
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Oli McBurnie returns to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years.
Seven players, including Luis Binks, Colby Donovan, Jon McCracken, Josh McPake, and Stephen Welsh, receive their first call-ups.
Stoke defender Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure are also new additions to the team.
Some players like Scott Bain, Kieron Bowie, Josh Doig, Lennon Miller, and James Wilson have been recalled.
Che Adams is not included in the squad this time.
McBurnie played for Scotland from 2018 to 2021 but has never scored a goal for the national team.
New coach Pocognoli will manage Scotland for the first time on 26 September against Slovenia, followed by a match against Switzerland.
Pocognoli aims to refresh the team with younger players after Scotland missed major tournament knockout stages recently.
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Joanna Wietrzyk's coach spoke out against online personal attacks following a controversial Hyrox race in Beijing. The race incident involved Wietrzyk finishing despite a bowel incontinence issue, leading Hyrox to update rules about athlete withdrawal for health reasons.
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Joanna Wietrzyk competed in a Hyrox race in Beijing and finished despite a bowel incontinence incident.
This incident caused controversy and online abuse directed at Wietrzyk.
Coach Chris Bayens described the situation as unexpected and difficult to manage in real time.
Judges and officials had to make quick decisions during the event.
Hyrox has since updated its rulebook to clarify when athletes can be removed for health and hygiene reasons.
Bayens emphasized the difference between fair criticism and unfair personal attacks.
The coach asked for understanding given the complexity and pressure of the situation.
The story is developing and may be updated with more details.
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