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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shoots in front of Marcin Gortat during a game against the Washington Wizards in 2017.

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Stephen Curry could have signed for $136.7 million. He took $116 million, and the Warriors get about $10 million more to spend

The Warriors announced it on Friday without terms. ESPN reports $55.7 million for 2027-28 and a $60.2 million player option for 2028-29, about $20 million below the two-year maximum he was offered.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 12:13

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Manchester City say the Premier League case is not over, after The Athletic reported they were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges

Aerial view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium

Basketball

The NBA season starts on October 20, when the Knicks raise their banner. Every date that matters, from camp to the Play-In

NBA 2026-27 opening night

Basketball

ESPN reports Karl-Anthony Towns' extension talks with the Knicks have stalled. James Dolan's second-apron line is the big factor

Karl Anthony Towns in the Knicks shirt

Tennis

Alcaraz opens in doubles, Zverev waits until Saturday, and Team World defend the Laver Cup in London

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RecapAmdouni scores twice as Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0 in SkopjeAmdouni scored twice in Xhaka's number 10. North Macedonia have gone five games without a goal under Sedloski
RecapSpain beat England 3-2 at Wembley after Kane's penalty missKane slipped on the penalty that would have made it 3-1. Spain's substitutes won it 3-2
RecapGermany led for an hour in Klopp's first match. A debutant's pass and Gakpo's volley made it 1-1

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Erling Haaland smiles while signing his Manchester City contract at a table bearing the club crest.

Football

Rumour

Haaland's City contract has no relegation clause, reports say. The 2030 exit talk dates back to January 2025

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 15:22

Split image of two Sweden players: a teammate in a blue UEFA training bib on the left, and Alexander Isak in Sweden's yellow team jacket on the right.

Football

News

Isak has left the Sweden camp with a minor injury. Liverpool will assess him before City

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 14:42

Switzerland celebrating after scoring a goal at Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Football

Recap

Amdouni scored twice in Xhaka's number 10. North Macedonia have gone five games without a goal under Sedloski

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 3:07

Lamine Yamal celebrating a goal at Wembley against England

Football

Recap

Kane slipped on the penalty that would have made it 3-1. Spain's substitutes won it 3-2

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 2:52

Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Dani Carvajal in Euro match

Football

Preview

Spain arrive at Wembley as world champions. England arrive without Rice, Palmer and three more

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 1:29

Kylian Mbappe in a France jersey

Football

News

Real Madrid have diagnosed Mbappé's knee injury. They have not said when he will be back

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 0:42

Havertz injury

Football

Recap

Germany led for an hour in Klopp's first match. A debutant's pass and Gakpo's volley made it 1-1

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 0:03

Zinedine Zidane and Michael Olise

Football

Preview

Zidane says his first game in charge may mean more than his France debut. Mbappé will be ready for Türkiye

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 23:53

Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Football

Preview

Switzerland arrive without Xhaka, Embolo and Zakaria. North Macedonia have not scored in four games under Sedloski

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 18:45

Joshua Kimmich vs Netherlands

Football

Preview

Both went out on penalties in June. Klopp and Xavi start again, against each other, in Amsterdam

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 15:24

Crowds watching Rod Laver Arena tennis match on big screen in Garden Square during the 2023 Australian Open

Tennis

News

Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January. Ground Passes are capped each day for the first time, and early-bird prices end on 30 November

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 13:01

Spain celebrating after a win in BJK

Tennis

Recap

Cristina Bucșa lost to Putintseva, then won the doubles 30 minutes later. Spain are in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2008

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:53

Mikel Arteta

Football

News

Arteta has agreed a new Arsenal contract. The club has not announced it yet

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:30

Wimbledon Centre Court

Tennis

News

The Wimbledon ballot for 2027 has closed. Offers go out by email from October

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 11:17

Great Britain team at Billie Jean King Cup

Tennis

Recap

Sonay Kartal took Bouzková to almost three hours on her return. Czechia still won 2-0 without Muchová or Siniaková

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 18:43

Federico Valverde in a white Real Madrid shirt

Football

News

Valverde has a grade 3 ankle sprain. Real Madrid have not said when he will be back

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 17:35

Jannik Sinner and Richard Gasquet on Phillipe Chatrier

Tennis

News

Individual tickets for Roland-Garros 2027 are not on sale yet. The FFT will say how to get them by mid-October

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 14:23

Katie Boulter from Great Britain

Tennis

Preview

Rybakina and Kostyuk are out. Italy begin their bid for a third straight Billie Jean King Cup against China

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 12:38

Wimbledon Centre Court Complex

Tennis

List

Wimbledon marks 150 years in 2027. Ten moments that shaped it, and the eleven summers it lost

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 11:30

Jalen Brunson celebrating

Basketball

List

The Knicks are champions, LeBron is a 76er and Tatum is the whole plan. Six questions for NBA media day

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 0:50

Morgan Gibbs-White

Football

News

Cole Palmer and Declan Rice are among five England withdrawals, and Gibbs-White replaces Palmer for a second time

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 15:40

Men's Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees artwork: a golden ball hanging above a pile of glowing gold rock against a dark blue sky.

Football

List

Harry Kane scored 73 goals in 2025/26. Five weeks out, the Ballon d'Or is his to lose

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 14:40

Lehecka celebrating a win for Czechia

Tennis

News

Czechia beat the US from 2-1 down again, and South Korea are the first Asian nation in the Davis Cup Final 8

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 11:40

Cason Wallace in a Thunder shirt

Basketball

Rumour

Cason Wallace still has no Thunder extension. Two of his 2023 classmates just agreed to about $31 million a year

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 11:00

Antoine Semenyo celebrating after a goal at Etihad.

Football

Recap

Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick and still lost. Manchester City won 5-3 and moved three points clear

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 2:30

Atlético Madrid players and substitutes crowd around their manager by the corner flag to celebrate a goal, with the home supporters standing and cheering behind them.

Football

Recap

Dean Huijsen's red card decided the Madrid derby. Atlético won 2-1 and Real Madrid dropped to fourth

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 1:55

Overhead shot of a male tennis player in action at the Australian Open.

Tennis

Analysis

Alcaraz and Rybakina defend in Melbourne. The 2026 season says who can take it from them

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 14:20

Bruno Fernandes applauds supporters during a Manchester United warm-up.

Football

Preview

Fulham have the fewest points in the division. Manchester United arrive with two straight defeats and two late fitness calls

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 12:35

Raphinha celebrates a goal for Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, arms spread, in the away kit

Football

Recap

Raphinha scored a hat-trick in consecutive games as Barcelona won 3-1 at Sevilla

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 12:30

Dejected Arsenal players on the pitch as Brighton fans wave flags behind them

Football

Recap

Arsenal suffer their first league defeat since April, beaten 3-0 at Brighton

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 1:43

Football

Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga

All football
Erling Haaland smiles while signing his Manchester City contract at a table bearing the club crest.

Rumour

Haaland's City contract has no relegation clause, reports say. The 2030 exit talk dates back to January 2025

City sources speaking to TEAMtalk, and the Spanish newspaper Sport, say the 2034 deal gives Haaland no way out if the club are punished. City denied any exit clause in June. The sanction, the appeal and the written decision are all still unknown.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 15:22

Split image of two Sweden players: a teammate in a blue UEFA training bib on the left, and Alexander Isak in Sweden's yellow team jacket on the right.

News

Isak has left the Sweden camp with a minor injury. Liverpool will assess him before City

The striker scored against Romania on Friday and will miss Sweden's next three Nations League games. Neither Liverpool nor the Swedish FA has said what the injury is.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 14:42

Switzerland celebrating after scoring a goal at Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Recap

Amdouni scored twice in Xhaka's number 10. North Macedonia have gone five games without a goal under Sedloski

North Macedonia vs Switzerland finished 3-0 to the visitors in Skopje. Four Swiss players made debuts, and Goce Sedloski said some of his own had not shown the character the game needed.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 3:07

Lamine Yamal celebrating a goal at Wembley against England

Recap

Kane slipped on the penalty that would have made it 3-1. Spain's substitutes won it 3-2

England led through Gordon and Kane after Yamal's early goal, but Kane's slip from the spot and two more England errors let Spain's substitutes turn the game.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 2:52

Aerial view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium

News

Manchester City say the Premier League case is not over, after The Athletic reported they were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges

The club's statement neither confirmed nor denied the report, and the league will not comment. No sanction or written decision has been made public, and The Athletic says City are expected to appeal.

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 14:02

Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Dani Carvajal in Euro match

Preview

Spain arrive at Wembley as world champions. England arrive without Rice, Palmer and three more

Spain begin life as world champions at Wembley, against an England side still carrying their semi-final defeat by Argentina and now five players short of Tuchel's squad.

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 1:29

Kylian Mbappe in a France jersey

News

Real Madrid have diagnosed Mbappé's knee injury. They have not said when he will be back

The France captain was hurt scoring the only goal of Zidane's first game in charge. Real Madrid's tests found a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee.

Martin Lozanoski

September 26, 2026 0:42

Havertz injury

Recap

Germany led for an hour in Klopp's first match. A debutant's pass and Gakpo's volley made it 1-1

Nmecha scored after 32 minutes and ter Stegen protected the lead until the second minute of stoppage time, when debutant Ruben van Bommel crossed for Gakpo's 25th goal for the Netherlands.

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 0:03

Zinedine Zidane and Michael Olise

Preview

Zidane says his first game in charge may mean more than his France debut. Mbappé will be ready for Türkiye

Zidane takes charge of France for the first time in Kocaeli on Friday, with Mbappé over the flu, seven uncapped players in his squad and a 4-3-3 that L'Équipe reports from training.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 23:53

Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje

Preview

Switzerland arrive without Xhaka, Embolo and Zakaria. North Macedonia have not scored in four games under Sedloski

North Macedonia vs Switzerland is the first senior meeting between the two. Yakin is without four players from his World Cup squad, captain Granit Xhaka among them, and Sedloski is still waiting for his side's first goal.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 18:45

Joshua Kimmich vs Netherlands

Preview

Both went out on penalties in June. Klopp and Xavi start again, against each other, in Amsterdam

Netherlands vs Germany is the 49th meeting between the neighbours and the first match in charge of a national team for either coach, both hired after round-of-32 exits at the World Cup.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 15:24

Mikel Arteta

News

Arteta has agreed a new Arsenal contract. The club has not announced it yet

BBC Sport, The Athletic, Sky Sports and ESPN all report that Mikel Arteta has agreed improved terms. None has reported how long the deal runs or what it pays.

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:30

Benjamin Šeško celebrating in a Man United shirt

News

Šeško's shin problem has returned. Manchester United will test him before setting a recovery plan

Benjamin Šeško has pulled out of Slovenia's four Nations League games with a recurrence of the shin problem that ended his first season, and Manchester United will run tests this week before deciding on a recovery plan.

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 10:53

Federico Valverde in a white Real Madrid shirt

News

Valverde has a grade 3 ankle sprain. Real Madrid have not said when he will be back

Valverde's left-ankle injury from Sunday's derby is a grade 3 sprain, Real Madrid said on Tuesday, but the club gave no timeline, and the estimates reported in Spain start at two weeks.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 17:35

NBA

News, trade rumors and analysis across the league

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shoots in front of Marcin Gortat during a game against the Washington Wizards in 2017.

News

Stephen Curry could have signed for $136.7 million. He took $116 million, and the Warriors get about $10 million more to spend

The Warriors announced it on Friday without terms. ESPN reports $55.7 million for 2027-28 and a $60.2 million player option for 2028-29, about $20 million below the two-year maximum he was offered.

Martin Lozanoski

September 27, 2026 12:13

NBA 2026-27 opening night

News

The NBA season starts on October 20, when the Knicks raise their banner. Every date that matters, from camp to the Play-In

Camps open on September 29 and the regular season on October 20. The NBA Cup final leaves Las Vegas for Indianapolis, and the Spurs and Pelicans play in Paris and Manchester in January.

Martin Lozanoski

September 25, 2026 15:41

Karl Anthony Towns in the Knicks shirt

Rumour

ESPN reports Karl-Anthony Towns' extension talks with the Knicks have stalled. James Dolan's second-apron line is the big factor

Towns can ask for up to $276 million over four years. SNY reports the Knicks have discussed deals starting at $45 million to $50 million a year, and the New York Post says they want a discount.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 23:15

Jalen Brunson celebrating

List

The Knicks are champions, LeBron is a 76er and Tatum is the whole plan. Six questions for NBA media day

Veterans report on September 28, and the Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, Celtics, Warriors and Thunder each arrive with one question that training camp has to start answering before opening night.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 0:50

Cason Wallace in a Thunder shirt

Rumour

Cason Wallace still has no Thunder extension. Two of his 2023 classmates just agreed to about $31 million a year

Executives polled by Zach Lowe put Cason Wallace's value at $25 million to $33 million a year, estimates rather than an offer, and on Friday two of his 2023 classmates agreed to about $31 million a year.

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 11:00

Madison Square Garden during a New York Knicks home game against the Utah Jazz in 2011, seen from the upper tier with the scoreboard above center court.

News

The Knicks need a 14th man. Five veterans have until October to become him

New York announced five non-guaranteed signings on September 16, and the roster math means only one of them can realistically stay.

Martin Lozanoski

September 19, 2026 19:50

Paul George, in a black Philadelphia 76ers jersey with the number 8, drives with the ball as Jaylen Brown, in a green Boston Celtics number 7 jersey, defends.

News

Paul George didn't take Boston's reaction to the Brown trade personally. He and Mike Conley arrive with 35 seasons and no title

Boston introduced the player it received for Jaylen Brown and a 38-year-old point guard entering his 20th season: two veterans with 35 NBA seasons between them and no championship.

Martin Lozanoski

September 16, 2026 19:15

LeBron James in a white sleeveless top holds a basketball on a practice court beside Joel Embiid in a navy USA shirt, with 2024 markings on the floor behind them.

Analysis

The 76ers were 24-14 with Joel Embiid last season. LeBron James does not change that math

Philadelphia added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James this summer, but the record that matters is still last season's: 24-14 when Joel Embiid played, 21-23 when he did not.

Martin Lozanoski

September 15, 2026 21:43

Stephen Curry presses his palms together beside his head, wearing a navy USA jersey on a basketball court.

Rumour

Curry has a $136.7 million offer with no deadline. The Warriors' books explain why nobody is rushing.

The Warriors have $43 million committed for 2027-28. The first year of Curry's maximum extension alone would be $65.7 million, which is why nobody is rushing.

Martin Lozanoski

September 15, 2026 11:15

Luka Dončić holds the front of his gold Lakers jersey during a game

Analysis

The Lakers answered LeBron's exit by doubling down on Dončić

Rather than replace LeBron James, Los Angeles committed years, money and first-round picks to the roster around Luka Dončić, betting that last spring ended because of a hamstring and not a flaw.

Martin Lozanoski

September 11, 2026 23:59

Tennis

The four Grand Slams and the players who define them

All tennis
Laver Cup Europe vs World

Preview

Alcaraz opens in doubles, Zverev waits until Saturday, and Team World defend the Laver Cup in London

Team Europe are at home a year after losing 15-9 in San Francisco. Rafael Jódar is their only debutant, and Team World bring three, with Brandon Nakashima in for Ben Shelton.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 15:44

Crowds watching Rod Laver Arena tennis match on big screen in Garden Square during the 2023 Australian Open

News

Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January. Ground Passes are capped each day for the first time, and early-bird prices end on 30 November

Tickets have been on sale through Ticketmaster since 13 August. Tennis Australia is now limiting how many Ground Passes it sells for each day, and the early-bird price runs out at 12.59pm Melbourne time on 30 November.

Martin Lozanoski

September 24, 2026 13:01

Spain celebrating after a win in BJK

Recap

Cristina Bucșa lost to Putintseva, then won the doubles 30 minutes later. Spain are in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2008

Bucșa arrived late from Mexico, lost her singles to Yulia Putintseva, then returned about 30 minutes later to save 18 of 20 break points with Sara Sorribes Tormo. Spain play Czechia on Friday.

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 22:53

Wimbledon Centre Court

News

The Wimbledon ballot for 2027 has closed. Offers go out by email from October

Entries for next summer's 150th-anniversary Championships closed on 14 September. Successful applicants hear by email from October, and those who miss out still have official routes in.

Martin Lozanoski

September 23, 2026 11:17

Great Britain team at Billie Jean King Cup

Recap

Sonay Kartal took Bouzková to almost three hours on her return. Czechia still won 2-0 without Muchová or Siniaková

Sonay Kartal saved three match points in her first match for six months before Marie Bouzková beat her, and Linda Nosková finished the tie with her 15th ace. The doubles, with Muchová and Siniaková named, was never played.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 18:43

Jannik Sinner and Richard Gasquet on Phillipe Chatrier

News

Individual tickets for Roland-Garros 2027 are not on sale yet. The FFT will say how to get them by mid-October

Any individual ticket offered now is fraudulent, the French federation says. Until the sale details arrive, the only official ways in next May are hospitality and travel packages.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 14:23

Katie Boulter from Great Britain

Preview

Rybakina and Kostyuk are out. Italy begin their bid for a third straight Billie Jean King Cup against China

Czechia, with this year's Wimbledon champion and runner-up, open the Finals in Shenzhen against Great Britain on Tuesday. Nobody has won three in a row since the Czechs did it from 2014 to 2016.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 12:38

Wimbledon Centre Court Complex

List

Wimbledon marks 150 years in 2027. Ten moments that shaped it, and the eleven summers it lost

The first Championships in 1877 drew 22 entrants and a crowd of 200. War and a pandemic have since cost eleven summers, so next year's anniversary edition will be the 140th.

Martin Lozanoski

September 22, 2026 11:30

Lehecka celebrating a win for Czechia

News

Czechia beat the US from 2-1 down again, and South Korea are the first Asian nation in the Davis Cup Final 8

Ben Shelton lost on both days in Prague as Czechia came from 2-1 down to beat the United States for a second year running, and South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach the Final 8.

Martin Lozanoski

September 21, 2026 11:40

Overhead shot of a male tennis player in action at the Australian Open.

Analysis

Alcaraz and Rybakina defend in Melbourne. The 2026 season says who can take it from them

The first Grand Slam of 2027 begins on 11 January, and a season that decided its four majors largely on who was fit to play them has left a stranger contenders list than the rankings suggest.

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 14:20

Holger Rune holds his racket up by the frame on a clay court, in a plain t-shirt and a backwards white cap

News

Holger Rune had not played for 335 days. He won twice in 24 hours on his return

Eleven months after surgery on a ruptured left Achilles, the former world No. 4 beat Iliyan Radulov and then Grigor Dimitrov to carry Denmark past Bulgaria.

Martin Lozanoski

September 20, 2026 13:19

News

Djokovic reached a major final in February. He is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2018

A first-round exit in New York cost him 790 ranking points, and for the first time since October 2002 the men's top 10 contains no member of the Big Three.

Martin Lozanoski

September 19, 2026 20:40

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