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Sports news — September 26, 2026

Sports publications published on September 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

38 publications

  4. SportsBaseball

    Grêmio Prudente Advances to Copa Paulista Semi-finals

    Grêmio Prudente has reached the Copa Paulista semi-finals after winning away at Linense 2-1, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. The team, known as the Carcará, has shown significant improvement in their away performances during the knockout stage, winning both matches against Paulista and Linense. This marks a stark contrast to their first phase campaign, where they lost all three away matches. In the semi-finals, Grêmio Prudente will face União São João, with the first leg taking place at the Prudentão Stadium in Presidente Prudente this Saturday at 5 PM.
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  10. SportsBaseball

    France vs Poland in European Volleyball Championship Final

    The final of the European Volleyball Championship will be contested between France and Poland. The match will take place on Saturday night and will be broadcast live on the L'Équipe channel. The French team, the reigning Olympic champion, and the Polish team, the defending continental champion, will dispute the final. In the semifinals, Poland defeated Slovenia 3-0, while France beat Finland 3-1.
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  12. SportsBasketball

    Panathinaikos vs PAOK in Stoiximan Super Cup Semifinals

    The Stoiximan Super Cup, a major basketball event, kicked off with the first semifinal between Panathinaikos Aktor and PAOK. The game took place at the Andreas Papandreu Indoor Hall in Peristeri and was broadcast live on SKAI. Coach Zeljko Obradovic led Panathinaikos, while PAOK entered the game with high expectations after strengthening their roster. The match was intense, with PAOK leading throughout but Panathinaikos catching up and surpassing them in the fourth period. In a thrilling finish, PAOK's Errick McCollum scored a three-pointer at the buzzer, securing an 84-82 victory and a place in the final against Olympiacos.
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  13. SportsBaseball

    Bears' Caleb Williams Ruled Out, Tyson Bagent Questionable for MNF

    Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been ruled out for Monday Night Football due to a hamstring strain. Backup QB Tyson Bagent is questionable after entering concussion protocol. If Bagent can't play, 38-year-old Case Keenum will start. Running back Kyle Monangai is expected to play, while lead back D'Andre Swift is fully available. Linebacker Noah Sewell and defensive lineman Shemar Turner are out.
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  14. SportsMiddle EastAquatics

    Colombia Secures Third Place in Women's U-20 World Cup

    Colombia faced Italy in the third-place match of the Women's U-20 World Cup, with both teams aiming to secure a medal after losing in the semifinals. The game ended 1-1 after regulation time and went to penalties, where Colombia emerged victorious thanks to two saves by goalkeeper Luisa Agudelo. Colombia's journey to the bronze medal included wins over Costa Rica, Poland, and Nigeria, as well as a loss to North Korea in the semifinals.
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  16. SportsIsraelCollectiblesCricket

    Olympiacos Advances to Super Cup Final After Defeating AEK

    Olympiacos secured a spot in the Super Cup final after defeating AEK 93-80 in a closely contested semifinal. The game was marked by Olympiacos' strong start and AEK's late comeback attempt. Olympiacos was led by Yan Montiero's impressive performance with 19 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, while Georgios Bartzokas' team will now face the winner of Panathinaikos-PAOK in the final.
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  18. SportsPublic HealthHealthcare

    Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Health Risks

    A large-scale study involving nearly 9 million people across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania found that consuming more ultra-processed foods increases the risk of various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular events, cancer, diabetes, and death from any cause. The study, published in 'Family Practice and Community Medicine', suggests that eating just 100g more of ultra-processed foods per day can raise these risks by up to 4%. Ultra-processed foods are products that have undergone multiple industrial processes and can be consumed as is or prepared quickly.
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  19. SportsMiddle EastWinter Sports

    NFL Addresses Field Concerns Ahead of Brazil Game

    The NFL and NFLPA have been working to improve the field conditions at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium ahead of the Week 3 Cowboys-Ravens game. Initial concerns included a loose, patchy surface that could lead to excessive slipping, affecting both player safety and game performance. Both organizations' field experts have been on-site, recommending and implementing reinforcements to enhance traction and stability. Despite earlier concerns, the NFL confirmed that the field passed required tests and is expected to be suitable for the game, with players and league officials monitoring conditions until kickoff.
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  20. SportsCentral AsiaHockey

    FIA Penalizes Carlos Sainz, Spoiling His Best Qualifying Performance of 2026

    Carlos Sainz achieved his best qualifying performance of the 2026 Formula 1 season, reaching Q3 for the first time and securing ninth position on the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However, the FIA imposed a five-place grid penalty on the Williams driver for allegedly ignoring a yellow flag, dropping him to 14th. Sainz expressed disappointment with the penalty, while his team and fans criticized the perceived double standard in the FIA's rulings.
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  21. SportsSoccer

    Peru Wins Bronze Medal in South American Games After Defeating Chile

    Peru's U-20 national team secured the bronze medal in men's football at the South American Games Santa Fe 2026 after defeating Chile 2-1. Piero Cari opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, and an own goal by Matías Orellana in the 61st minute extended Peru's lead. Chile scored a late goal through Cristian Rocha, but it wasn't enough to prevent Peru from securing the bronze medal.
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  24. SportsMiddle East

    Hong Kong's Du Keqin and Wu Yanglin Secure First Medal at Nanjing Asian Games

    At the Toyota City General Sports Center in Aichi Prefecture, Hong Kong's Du Keqin and Wu Yanglin won their women's doubles table tennis quarterfinal match against Singapore's Li Mingying and Shu Linji, securing Hong Kong's first medal at the Nanjing Asian Games. The pair defeated their opponents 3-0 (11-4, 11-2, 11-7) and will face Japan's Miu Hirano and Hitomi Sato in the semifinals, aiming for a spot in the final.
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