# horse racing (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover horse racing. Page: Feed: --- ## [Jake Paul return timeline outlined as business partner names fight that ‘makes most sense’](https://talksport.com/boxing/4541133/jake-paul-return-timeline-tommy-fury-nakisa-bidarian/) _2026-08-26 · George Glinski · talkSPORT_ Jake Paul is ‘champing at the bit’ to get back in the ring, according to his Most Valuable Promotions business partner, Nakisa Bidarian. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been out of action since suffering a broken jaw during a stoppage loss to Anthony Joshua last December. Nakisa Bidarian insists Jake Paul will be back in the ring no later than January Getty Paul underwent two surgeries to… ## [Gary Lineker confirmed as host of bold new Netflix show involving Luke Littler with huge cash prize](https://talksport.com/darts/4541207/gary-lineker-host-new-netflix-show-luke-littler-prize/) _2026-08-26 · Jack Johnson · talkSPORT_ Gary Lineker is set to host a new Netflix show called ‘Beat Luke Littler’ where contestants have to do exactly what the name says. The former Match of the Day presenter will lead the live programme, alongside popular TV star Richard Osman and Littler . Lineker, who left the BBC last year, is returning to hosting live TV with ‘Beat Luke Littler’ Getty Lineker and co. will take to the screen on… ## [Ollie Watkins to join Al Hilal as deal agreed with Aston Villa to sign replacement instantly](https://talksport.com/football/4522472/ollie-watkins-transfer-aston-villa-al-hilal/) _2026-08-26 · Ciaran Wiseman · talkSPORT_ Ollie Watkins is set to formalise a £51million move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, talkSPORT understands. This comes after Villa agreed a £65m deal with Chelsea over the signing of striker Nicolas Jackson. Watkins is set for a new challenge in the Middle East Getty But Jackson will immediately replace him Getty Villa were reluctant to sell Watkins but the player was pushing for a move, having… ## [Trent Alexander-Arnold told surprise Premier League club he’d be brilliant on loan at](https://talksport.com/football/4540461/trent-alexander-arnold-transfer-newcastle-liverpool/) _2026-08-26 · Josh Fordham · talkSPORT_ Trent Alexander-Arnold would be the perfect fit for Newcastle if they could get him on loan. That’s the view of European football expert Andy Brassell, who analysed what the defender’s role at Real Madrid could be this season. Alexnader-Arnold joined Real Madrid from Liverpool last summer Getty Alexander-Arnold flattered to deceive in his first season at Madrid, often playing second fiddle to… ## [Aston Villa to smash transfer record as they close in on Nicolas Jackson signing](https://talksport.com/football/4529083/nicolas-jackson-ollie-watkins-ezri-konsa-taylor-harwood-bellis/) _2026-08-26 · Alex Conrad · talkSPORT_ Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Nicolas Jackson in a £65million deal, talkSPORT understands. The deal would allow Ollie Watkins to complete his move to Al Hilal. Jackson is set to swap west London for Birmingham this summer if Villa get their way Getty Jackson, is set to become Villa ‘s record arrival with their current record signing being Johan Manzambi, who joined from Freiburg… ## [Mikaela Mayer lays out six-fight retirement plan including Claressa Shields mega bout and Chantelle Cameron rematch](https://talksport.com/boxing/4537483/mikaela-mayer-retirement-claressa-shields-chantelle-cameron-rematch/) _2026-08-26 · George Glinski · talkSPORT_ As Mikaela Mayer enters the twilight of her career, the American’s sights are firmly set on cementing her legacy. She will go a long way toward doing that if she can overcome fellow pound-for-pound superstar Chantelle Cameron in a WBA, WBC and WBO super welterweight unification clash at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Saturday night. Mayer takes on Cameron this weekend in the biggest women’s fight… ## [Chelsea send email urging fans to bin sectarian chant sung during Fulham clash](https://talksport.com/football/4539969/chelsea-sectarian-chant-warning-email/) _2026-08-26 · Alex Conrad · talkSPORT_ Chelsea have warned fans they could face an ‘indefinite suspension’ should they be found guilty of singing a sectarian chant. In an email sent to supporters, the Blues hailed their ‘passion and backing’ during the 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday. Chelsea fans were in fine voice on Stamford Bridge, although they have been reminded not to sing certain chants Getty However, the club… ## [Brooks Koepka signs new golf contract months after $85million LIV Golf exit](https://talksport.com/golf/4540443/brooks-koepka-tgl-contract-85million-liv-golf-motor-city/) _2026-08-26 · Martha Riley · talkSPORT_ Brooks Koepka has reportedly agreed to join the TGL’s Motor City Golf Club – the league’s first-ever expansion franchise. The US golf star – who rejoined the PGA Tour in January via its Returning Member Program – will become the Detroit team’s first confirmed player when it debuts in the 2027 TGL season. After an eventful 2026 so far, Koepka is now set to become Motor City Golf Club’s first… ## [Aston Villa could sign on-strike EFL defender after move for £25m star hijacked by Crystal Palace](https://talksport.com/football/4540974/aston-villa-transfer-hijacked-crystal-palace-joel-ordonez/) _2026-08-26 · Jack Johnson · talkSPORT_ Crystal Palace have hijacked Aston Villa’s move for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez, talkSPORT understands. Palace have thrashed out a deal which will see Ordonez join on an initial loan with an obligation to buy in a deal totalling £25million. Club Brugge defender Ordonez is set to join Crystal Palace despite talks with Aston Villa Getty Ordonez has given the green light to move to Selhurst… ## [Jim Furyk passes audition and is given keys to replace trio with new full-time role in Ryder Cup year](https://talksport.com/golf/4540548/jim-furyk-golf-channel-broadcast-ryder-cup-captain/) _2026-08-26 · Paul Prenderville · talkSPORT_ Jim Furyk will have a front row seat in Ryder Cup year – and he will have it in more ways than he expected. As captain of Team USA, the former U.S. Open champion has been charged with winning the trophy for the first time since 2021. Jim Furyk captained the US Ryder Cup team to defeat in x and will take on the role again for 2027 Getty Europe were victorious in New York in 2025 and will be led for… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oAdb8xCbrsK6) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/serena-venus-williams-doubles-us-open) _2026-08-26 · Associated Press · Sport | The Guardian_ Sisters to appear in New York for first time since 2022 Serena played mixed doubles with Alcaraz on Tuesday Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up again at the US Open. The sisters will play doubles at the tournament after receiving a wild card on Wednesday into the event they have won twice. Continue reading... ## [Fury v Joshua uncertainty will be resolved next week, insists Frank Warren](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/fury-v-joshua-boxing-uncertainty-will-be-resolved-next-week-insists-frank-warren) _2026-08-26 · Donald McRae · Sport | The Guardian_ Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit ‘They won’t let it go past the end of next week’ Frank Warren believes that the tortuous negotiations surrounding the proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are subject to a time limit which will run out by the end of next week. Conceding that he is unsure if the much-delayed bout will happen, Warren also said the decision now… ## [Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/ayyoub-bouaddi-manchester-city-lille-transfer-rodri) _2026-08-26 · Will Unwin · Sport | The Guardian_ The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve “He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment Mathieu Frison says of the £85m Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do it immediately.” Bouaddi has the mountainous challenge at his new club of… ## [Sky Sports to extend US Open contract after boost in female audience figures](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/sky-sports-us-open-tennis-contract-extension-boost-female-audience-figures) _2026-08-26 · Exclusive by Matt Hughes · Sport | The Guardian_ Raducanu’s 2021 win played role in Sky interest Sky’s tennis audience in 2025 was 60% female Sky Sports is close to agreeing a new deal to extend its live coverage of the US Open. The three-year contract extension, which is expected to be announced when the singles draw from Flushing Meadows begins next week, will keep the tournament live on Sky until 2030. Under the terms of the new deal, Sky… ## [Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez’s camp after being offered goalkeeper](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/chelsea-emiliano-martinez-aston-villa-goalkeeper) _2026-08-26 · Sam Cunningham · Sport | The Guardian_ Experienced World Cup winner wants to leave Aston Villa Sánchez errors at Fulham led to Chelsea conceding Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering making an offer for the goalkeeper. Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave but a move to Juventus collapsed last week after Villa had signed his replacement, Zion Suzuki , from Parma for £30m. Goalkeeper has been a… ## [Forest in talks with Celta Vigo over Javi Rueda as Axel Disasi joins Palace on loan](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/forest-in-talks-with-celta-vigo-over-javi-rueda-as-axel-disasi-joins-palace-on-loan) _2026-08-26 · Will Unwin and Jacob Steinberg · Sport | The Guardian_ Forest likely to end summer spending with right-back Brentford agree deal to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf Nottingham Forest are in talks over the €15m (£12.8m) signing of the Celta Vigo right-back Javi Rueda, which would probably be their final incoming of the window after Liam Delap from Chelsea. Oliver Glasner has been seeking someone who can play right wing-back and the 24-year-old former Real… ## [Josh Tongue reveals Joe Root’s ‘robust conversation’ has reset England standards](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/josh-tongue-joe-root-robust-conversation-reset-england-cricket-standards) _2026-08-26 · Simon Burnton at Lord's · Sport | The Guardian_ Fast bowler says captain was ‘clear on the message’ ‘We are very privileged to put on the England shirt’ Joe Root’s “robust conversation” with the England Test squad at Lord’s this week has finally ended any uncertainty about the conduct expected of them. Josh Tongue has said the penny had “100%” dropped after the Test captain “made it clear what he expects from us” after eight months of repeated… ## [‘I catch the signs a lot earlier now’: Amanda Anisimova on burnout and bouncing back](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/amanda-anisimova-tennis-burnout-us-open-grand-slam) _2026-08-26 · Simon Cambers · Sport | The Guardian_ World No 10 is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable Amanda Anisimova can see the signs now. It is just over three years since the American announced she would be taking an indefinite break for mental health reasons. A brilliant junior, she was a semi-finalist at the French Open in 2019 and seemingly… ## [Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/uefa-poised-lift-boycott-threat-fifa-promises-no-world-cup-sale-repeat-gianni-infantino) _2026-08-26 · Exclusive by Nick Ames and Matt Hughes · Sport | The Guardian_ Uefa has received guarantees after ill-fated Infantino plan European sides likely to go to under-20 Women’s World Cup Uefa is poised to drop its threatened boycott of Fifa competitions after receiving concrete guarantees that the global governing body will never attempt a repeat of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The Guardian understands European teams are likely to be… ## [Olivia Moultrie’s injury leaves the USWNT with a thinning midfield pool ahead of the World Cup](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/olivia-moultrie-injury-uswnt-world-cup) _2026-08-26 · Jeff Rueter · Sport | The Guardian_ The Portland Thorns midfielder fills a role few in the US player pool can match, and she’s in a race against time to be fit for Brazil Olivia Moultrie is no stranger to setting her own timeline. Half a decade ago, her desire to go pro at age 15 helped change NWSL rules, which previously forbade teams from signing players under 18. The ensuing five years have seen her go from one of the country’s… ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UwOHynGLf8Vs) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet](https://www.cowraguardian.com.au/news/rural/two-wineries-best-in-business-with-fortified-and-sweet-e9jk1kiw) _2026-08-24 · Cowra Guardian_ All Saints win best fortified and Dal Zotto best sweet at esteemed wine awards. ## [CrossCountry cancels ‘almost all’ train services after power cut](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-train-services-after-power-cut/a/160405257.html) _2026-08-23 · By Clara Margotin, Press Association · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Rayan Cherki’s impact impresses Enzo Maresca as Man City come from behind to win](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/rayan-cherkis-impact-impresses-enzo-maresca-as-man-city-come-from-behind-to-win/a/160404643.html) _2026-08-23 · By Andy Hampson, Press Association · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin rules out bid for FIFA presidency](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/uefa-chief-aleksander-ceferin-rules-out-bid-for-fifa-presidency/a/160404365.html) _2026-08-23 · Mark Staniforth · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash was ‘our hero’, family says](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/officer-killed-in-wrong-way-a66-crash-was-our-hero-family-says/a/160404071.html) _2026-08-23 · By Pol Allingham and Clara Margotin, Press Association · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Unai Emery says it is up to Ollie Watkins to explain his absence from Villa side](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/unai-emery-says-it-is-up-to-ollie-watkins-to-explain-his-absence-from-villa-side/a/160403923.html) _2026-08-23 · By Edward Elliot, Press Association · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Death driver Olali Jnr launches wellness brand with help from top boxer while ranting online about people ‘slandering’ him](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/death-driver-olali-jnr-launches-wellness-brand-with-help-from-top-boxer-while-ranting-online-about-people-slandering-him/a/160375132.html) _2026-08-23 · John Toner · Belfast Telegraph_ Killer, due to be sentenced next month over fatal hit-and-run, blames media for fleadh melee and for his notoriety ## [‘Forgotten, but not gone’: Just what is Seán Quinn up to now?](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/republic-of-ireland/forgotten-but-not-gone-just-what-is-sean-quinn-up-to-now/a/160402505.html) _2026-08-23 · Liam Collins · Belfast Telegraph_ Former mogul is attempting to rewrite his story, one conspiracy theory at a time ## [Former health minister’s stark warning as need for palliative care forecast to soar over next 20 years](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/former-health-ministers-stark-warning-as-need-for-palliative-care-forecast-to-soar-over-next-20-years/a/160018952.html) _2026-08-23 · Noel McAdam · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Ireland make history at Hockey World Cup despite defeat to France](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/ireland-make-history-at-hockey-world-cup-despite-defeat-to-france/a/160402162.html) _2026-08-23 · Rod Gilmour · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aaSXPhbNaWjv) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [ECB investigates late-night incident involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/ecb-investigates-late-night-incident-involving-england-fast-bowler-brydon-carse/a/160401524.html) _2026-08-23 · By David Charlesworth, Press Association Cricket Reporter · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [UFC star accused of ‘cheating’ after epic main event as fighter leaves arena in wheelchair](https://talksport.com/mma/4531472/anthony-hernandez-gregory-rodrigues-cheating/) _2026-08-23 · Lewis Thompson · talkSPORT_ Anthony Hernandez has accused Gregory Rodrigues of ‘cheating’ after their main event war at UFC Sacramento. The UFC middleweight stars gave it their all in front of a raucous Sac-Town crowd on Saturday , with Rodrigues claiming a unanimous decision win after five rounds. Hernandez vs Rodrigues was an all-out war for five rounds in the main event of UFC Sacramento Getty Rodrigues’ brutal calf kicks… ## [EFL boss blasts ‘diabolical’ new league rule just two games into season](https://talksport.com/football/4531492/charlton-nathan-jones-new-efl-rule-west-ham/) _2026-08-23 · Josh Fordham · talkSPORT_ Charlton manager Nathan Jones blasted the new EFL law that stopped his substitute from entering the field for a whole minute. The Addicks beat West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium to go second in the Championship after two games. Charlton have a 100 per cent record to start the 2026/27 season Getty It was a huge reality check for the Hammers after being relegated from the Premier League last season… ## [‘Don’t buy that’ – Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham mistake highlighted and historic move queried](https://talksport.com/football/4531491/roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-mistake-tactics-archie-gray/) _2026-08-23 · Anton Stanley · talkSPORT_ Tottenham were even worse than last season in their 3-0 opening-game defeat to Brentford. That’s the view of former Premier League striker Tony Cascarino who insisted Roberto De Zerbi made a litany of errors with his team selection. De Zerbi was seen shaking his head plenty of times during a poor Spurs performance against Brentford Getty Spurs fans went into the match with high hopes of a European… ## [Jason Kelce reveals decision on NFL coaching career after landing new role at ESPN](https://talksport.com/nfl/4530885/jason-kelce-addresses-nfl-coaching-decision-plans-espn-job/) _2026-08-23 · Kerrie Jacobs-Bryant · talkSPORT_ Jason Kelce has shed more light on what he plans to do with his career in the future. The former Philadelphia Eagles center retired from his NFL playing career in 2024, but has remained involved in the sport in a media capacity. Kelce retired from the NFL in 2024 Getty Kelce has made it no secret that he envisioned a career in coaching, and still does. “I would love to coach. I love staying… ## [Erling Haaland shows off radicial new look just hours before Man City’s first Premier League game](https://talksport.com/football/4531540/erling-haaland-new-look-transformation-hair/) _2026-08-23 · Josh Fordham · talkSPORT_ Erling Haaland appears to have ditched his trademark long hair on the eve of Man City’s new Premier League season. The striker is preparing to face Bournemouth at 2pm today at the Etihad. Haaland appears to have ditched his trademark long hair Instagram Haaland is coming off a 38-goal season in all competitions for City. He also became a household name at this summer’s World Cup where he netted… ## [Hampshire v Yorkshire, Somerset v Essex, and more: county cricket day four – live](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/aug/23/hampshire-v-yorkshire-somerset-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live) _2026-08-23 · Tanya Aldred · Sport | The Guardian_ Updates from around the grounds on the final day Australia thrash Bangladesh | Get The Spin | Mail Tanya Durham coach Ryan Campbell giving diamond quotes as usual: “If there’s anyone around the country who doesn’t think that boy can play Test cricket they are absolutely crazy because that pressure he brought along with his ability to nip the ball both ways and never miss the spot is outstanding.”… ## [Isak returns to Newcastle with Liverpool, Premier League buildup, and more – matchday live](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/23/isak-returns-to-newcastle-with-liverpool-premier-league-buildup-and-more-matchday-live) _2026-08-23 · Cameron Ponsonby · Sport | The Guardian_ ⚽ Three Premier League matches and much more ahead ⚽ Today’s games | Sign up for Football Daily | Get in touch And last but not least, Leeds snatched a one-nil win away to Forest. Another match with late drama to kick-off opening weekend. This time the excellently named Anton Stach doing the snatching/statching. It would be fascinating to know which algorithms or eagle-eyed staff in Ipswich’s… ## [Shedeur Sanders forced to defend Deshaun Watson as Browns QB battle turns ugly, ‘Regret nothing’](https://talksport.com/nfl/4531478/shedeur-sanders-deshaun-watson-boss-browns-bills-quarterbacks/) _2026-08-23 · Jamie Gordon · talkSPORT_ Deshaun Watson’s first home game since October 2024 saw the $230 million Cleveland Browns star met with a chorus of boos. The quarterback is back fit after tearing his right Achilles tendon and looking to beat Shedeur Sanders to the starting job. Watson was abused by many of the fans who turned up Getty Browns fans have made their feelings clear on who they would prefer to see under center. Watson… ## [Trent Alexander-Arnold makes Liverpool admission despite revealing scale of fan abuse](https://talksport.com/football/4531469/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-abuse-real-madrid/) _2026-08-23 · Josh Fordham · talkSPORT_ Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed the scale of abuse he suffered after leaving Liverpool. Alexander-Arnold left Anfield last summer to join Real Madrid after running down his contract. Alexander-Arnold came off the bench in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Espanyol on Saturday Getty It created a backlash from fans after ending a 20-year association with the club. The 27-year-old was booed as he returned… ## [Conor McGregor’s 6ft 5ins sparring partner scores horrifying KO on US debut at PFL Tampa](https://talksport.com/mma/4531446/conor-mcgregor-eoin-sheridan-pfl-tampa-knockout-cris-cyborg/) _2026-08-23 · Lewis Thompson · talkSPORT_ Eoin Sheridan made his American debut with a bang at PFL Tampa on Saturday. The 6ft 5ins self-proclaimed ‘most avoided welterweight in Europe’ and sparring partner of Conor McGregor fought James Vake on the card headlined by MMA icon Cris Cyborg . Sheridan has been tipped to become a future PFL welterweight champion Getty Sheridan had told talkSPORT.com ahead of his appearance in Tampa that the… ## [Teófimo López outpoints Rolly Romero to win title in third weight class](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/23/teofimo-lopez-rolly-romero-fight-result-boxing) _2026-08-23 · Guardian sport · Sport | The Guardian_ López wins majority decision to claim WBA crown Romero brands judges’ verdict a ‘robbery’ New champion adds to previous 135lb, 140lb belts Teófimo López became a three-division world champion on Saturday night, winning a 12-round majority decision over Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero to claim the WBA welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. López prevailed by scores of 115-113 and 116-112, while… ## [‘Boxes to check’ for rising NFL Draft prospect who took NIL pay cut to return home](https://talksport.com/nfl/4530113/draft-quarterbacks-nico-iamaleava-ucla-bruins/) _2026-08-23 · Paul Prenderville · talkSPORT_ There might just be a new name to monitor in the eagerly anticipated quarterback class of 2027. Arch Manning and Dante Moore have set the early pace as potential No 1 picks, while CJ Carr, LaNorris Sellars and Trinidad Chambliss have huge potential. Nico Iamaleava is a name to watch ahead of the 2027 college football season Getty Camp is under for Iamaleava (#9) and the UCLA Bruins Getty But over… ## [$30bn ESPN poised to take on streaming giants as insider shares rise from ‘crazy’ idea to Super Bowl](https://talksport.com/nfl/4527047/espn-super-bowl-bill-rasmussen-tribute-netflix-amazon-youtube/) _2026-08-23 · Jamie Gordon · talkSPORT_ Legendary ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday. Tributes flooded in for the father of 24/7 sports, who turned a “crazy” idea into the Worldwide Leader in Sports thanks to a can-do attitude and a little luck along the way. Mary Walton films during ESPN’s historic first night on September 7, 1979 ESPN Rasmussen hired Mike Soltys as an intern in 1980 and he went on to… ## [Lincoln spirits soar despite defeat on second-tier return 65 years in the making](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/lincoln-spirits-soar-despite-defeat-on-second-tier-return-65-years-in-the-making) _2026-08-23 · Aaron Bower at the ProAmpac Stadium · Sport | The Guardian_ The Imps have not been at this level since 1961 and even a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth could not spoil the sense of joy There is optimism to be found in almost every corner of the footballing landscape at this time of the year, but you would do well to find anyone without a smile on their face on this sunny Saturday lunchtime in one of Britain’s most picturesque cities. Football may not necessarily be… ## [From McDonald’s to The Oval... why Declan Devine is excited by ‘left-field’ new Glentoran signing](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/irish-league/from-mcdonalds-to-the-oval...-why-declan-devine-is-excited-by-left-field-new-glentoran-signing/a/160375481.html) _2026-08-23 · Stephen Looney · Belfast Telegraph_ ## [Anderson Silva’s son drops Kimbo Slice Jr twice in brutal two-round KO after early concern](https://talksport.com/boxing/4531370/anderson-silva-son-kimbo-slice-jr-result-ko/) _2026-08-23 · Ben Davies · talkSPORT_ Gabe Silva, son of MMA legend Anderson, defeated the son of fighting icon Kimbo Slice, in a bout for family legacy. Silva, walks in famous family shoes, with his father Anderson Silva seen as one of the greatest UFC fighters of all-time having held the middleweight title for a seven-year stint. Silva’s son Gabe avoided an early scare to beat the son of late Kimbo Slice with a brutal KO Meanwhile… ## [US prospect, 20, continues KO record with one-round demolition on Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez bill](https://talksport.com/boxing/4531361/marco-romero-ko-rolly-teofimo-lopez-undercard/) _2026-08-23 · Ben Davies · talkSPORT_ Unbeaten American talent Marco Romero continues his imperious KO record on the Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez prelims. Romero, a 20-year-old middleweight prospect, was hoping to continue his formidable record of not seeing the final bell. Romero demolished Mitchell in a one-round blowout Getty He would take on fellow native compatriot Khalil Mitchell on the early card inside the T-Mobile Arena in… ## [Fans boo as ‘total robbery’ stirs controversy on Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez undercard](https://talksport.com/boxing/4531350/fans-boo-robbery-rolly-romero-teofimo-lopez-undercard/) _2026-08-23 · Ben Davies · talkSPORT_ Israel Mercado was extremely unfortunate not to taste victory on the undercard of Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez. 14-fight unbeaten prospect Carlos Utria was his opponent, a 22-year-old Colombian prospect who was hoping to extend his streak. Mercado was beaten in a shock decision on the judges’ scorecards, despite putting on a brilliant display in Sin City Getty Utria was a relieved man, as the… ## [Australia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day two – live](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/aug/23/aus-vs-ban-second-mens-test-day-two-live) _2026-08-23 · Megan Maurice (now) and Geoff Lemon (later) · Sport | The Guardian_ Updates from the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay Any thoughts? Email Megan 45th over: Australia 184-8 (Green 65, Lyon 15) After that loose over from Hasan, we have Taijul Islam coming into the attack with his left arm orthodox. Green defends the first ball, then rotates the strike to give Lyon a look at his fellow spinner. Just the one run from the over. 44th over: Australia 183-8 (Green 64,…