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Sports news — September 1, 2026

Sports publications published on September 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

32 publications

  1. SportsTennis

    Kofi and Austin Creed (formerly WWE's New Day) Make AEW Debut, Win Trios Championship

    Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, known as Kofi and Austin Creed in AEW, made their debut at All In: London, winning the AEW World Trios Championship as part of The New Level with Swerve Strickland. Their departure from WWE was reportedly due to a requested pay cut, with Kofi revealing it was more than 50%. Despite this, they expressed no regrets and felt it was an easy decision to leave WWE.
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  3. SportsHockeyTennisSports Business

    Anaheim Ducks to Retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 Jersey

    The Anaheim Ducks will retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 jersey on January 30, 2027, during a home game against the Nashville Predators. Getzlaf, who played his entire 17-year career with the Ducks, will join Paul Kariya (9), Teemu Selanne (8), and Scott Niedermayer (27) as the only players to have their numbers retired by the team. Getzlaf is the Ducks' all-time leader in points (1,019) and assists (737).
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  4. SportsCricket

    Serena Williams' 'King Richard' Body Double Makes US Open Debut

    Thea Frodin, who portrayed Serena Williams in the 2021 film 'King Richard', earned a wild card entry into the US Open after winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 18s National Championships. The 17-year-old American will face world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in her Grand Slam main-draw debut. Frodin, who spent six months on the 'King Richard' set, is excited about her opportunity to compete on tennis' biggest stage.
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  6. SportsHockey

    Bills Sign Veteran WR Greg Dortch After Lions Release

    The Buffalo Bills have added versatile wide receiver Greg Dortch to their practice squad after he was unexpectedly cut by the Detroit Lions. Dortch, who has appeared in 68 games with 17 starts, is known for his ability to return punts and could help address a need for the Bills in that area. He is also familiar with Bills' special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers and wide receivers coach Drew Terrell from his time with the Arizona Cardinals.
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  7. SportsMiddle East

    Manchester City Signs Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65m

    Manchester City has completed the signing of forward Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for a fee worth up to £65 million. The 26-year-old Senegal international has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions. The deal comes after City missed out on their initial target, Cody Gakpo, and turned their attention to Ndiaye as an alternative. Ndiaye had been previously linked with Tottenham Hotspur, but City managed to secure his services. The transfer is City's eighth signing of the summer.
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  9. SportsSoccer

    Melgar vs Atlético Grau: Kickoff Times and Broadcast for Matchday 7 of the Clausura Tournament 2026

    Melgar and Atlético Grau face off in the 7th round of the Liga 1 Clausura tournament on Tuesday, September 1. The match will be played at the Pampa Miel Grau stadium and officiated by Rudy Méndez Castro. Kickoff times vary by country, with Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador set for 3:00 PM. The live broadcast will be available on L1 MAX, which can be watched through various cable operators and streaming platforms.
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  12. SportsAmerican Football

    Borussia Dortmund vs HEBC Hamburg in DFB-Pokal

    German amateur side HEBC Hamburg hosts Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. The match, moved to Volksparkstadion due to high demand, sees a significant gap in class between the two teams. HEBC, from the fifth-tier Oberliga Hamburg, has not scored in their last three home league matches, while Dortmund comes off a 2-0 Bundesliga win. The match is expected to result in a comfortable victory for Dortmund.
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  16. SportsAmerican FootballBaseballBoxing

    Raiders Claim Former 49ers CB Darrell Luter Jr.

    The Las Vegas Raiders have claimed former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. via waivers, using their top waiver priority. Luter, 26, was the lone player claimed on the waiver wire on Monday. He was part of the 49ers' final cuts and had five teams interested in claiming him, including the Raiders. Luter has played in 23 games over the last three seasons, starting in three of them.
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  18. SportsBoxing

    Chelsea in Talks to Sign Monaco Midfielder Lamine Camara

    Chelsea is actively pursuing AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who is likely to join Manchester City. The Blues have made official offers to Monaco, with the latest being €45 million, although it is considered too low by the French club. Camara is open to a move to Chelsea, and negotiations are ongoing. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has hinted that Fernandez's future at the club is uncertain, and the team is preparing for all scenarios regarding his departure.
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  19. SportsBudgetPublic HealthHealthcare

    Trump Administration's Drug Price Reforms Yield Historic Savings

    The Trump administration has secured the largest drop in prescription drug prices in over 60 years, with prices falling every month this year. The president's most-favored-nation policy and direct negotiations with pharmaceutical companies have led to landmark agreements, resulting in savings of over $600 billion. Americans can now shop for medications directly through TrumpRx, with some drugs seeing price cuts of up to 70%. Congress is urged to build on these gains by reining in pharmacy benefit managers.
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  21. SportsMiddle East

    Teenage Boy Missing After Being Swept Out to Sea in Pembrokeshire

    A major search operation is underway off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, after a teenage boy went missing while swimming with two others at Marloes Sands beach. The two companions managed to pull themselves to safety, but the boy has not been found since around 3:30 PM on Sunday. Helicopters and drones are being used in the search, and the coastguard is conducting a maritime search as part of a multi-agency response.
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  22. SportsSoccerAmerican Football

    Aston Villa Completes £47M Signing of PSG's Mbaye

    Aston Villa has completed the signing of 18-year-old Senegalese striker Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £47 million. Mbaye, who has been with PSG since the age of 10, has made history as the youngest player to start a Ligue 1 match for the club. He has won eight trophies with PSG, including two Champions League titles and two Ligue 1 titles. Mbaye has also represented Senegal internationally, scoring against France in this year's World Cup.
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  23. SportsPolicyLegislation

    New School Year Brings Changes in Education

    The new school year is starting with several changes in education. First-graders will no longer fail due to poor grades and will have an assistant. The rules for delays are changing. English lessons in 5th grade will be reduced, sociology will only be taught from 9th grade, and new mandatory courses about AI and career guidance will appear. Behavior marks will initially be given only in pilot schools, and history lessons in grades 5-9 will follow a single program. Homework is canceled for first-graders. Phone use in class and career guidance will also see changes.
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  24. SportsMiddle East

    Pitso Mosimane Appointed as New Bafana Bafana Coach

    Pitso Mosimane is set to be announced as the new Bafana Bafana coach by the South African Football Association (SAFA). The announcement is expected on Tuesday at 12:00, ending weeks of speculation. Mosimane previously coached Bafana Bafana from 2010 to 2012. He has since won multiple continental titles with Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly. Mosimane's first task will be to prepare Bafana Bafana for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
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