American Football news — September 9, 2026

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1. SportsAmerican Football

   Sep 9, 2026, 23:14 UTC

   

   Giants' Malik Nabers Set for Week 1 Return

   New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, who tore his ACL last season, is expected to play in the team's Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Nabers has been practicing fully and has been declared ready to go by head coach John Harbaugh. His return is a significant boost for the Giants' offense as he is their top receiving option.

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2. SportsAmerican FootballTennisWinter Sports

   Sep 9, 2026, 23:14 UTC

   

   Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Injured, Out 7-10 Days

   New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to miss 7-10 days with a sprained right thumb, according to manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm injured his thumb while sliding into second base during Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was replaced by Jose Caballero in the ninth inning. Chisholm has been battling injuries throughout the season and is set to become a free agent at the end of the year.

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3. SportsAmerican FootballCricketMMA

   Sep 9, 2026, 19:43 UTC

   

   Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid: Champions League Kickoff, Lineups, and TV Info

   The first matchday of the UEFA Champions League features Liverpool taking on Atlético Madrid. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 PM CET (8 PM GMT). Probable lineups include Alisson in goal for Liverpool, with Fabinho, Henderson, and Thiago in midfield. For Atlético, Oblak starts in goal, with Savic, Gimenez, and Llorente in defense. The match will be broadcast live on various channels, including free-to-air options.

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4. SportsAmerican FootballTennis

   Sep 9, 2026, 15:55 UTC

   

   Liverpool Hosts Atlético Madrid in Champions League Opener

   Liverpool welcomes Atlético Madrid to Anfield for their UEFA Champions League group stage opener. The Reds, under new coach Andoni Iraola, look to start their European campaign strongly after a mixed start to their Premier League season. Atlético, meanwhile, seek to bounce back from a heavy La Liga defeat to Athletic Bilbao. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET and will be broadcast on Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spain and Paramount+ in the US.

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5. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballBoxing

   Sep 9, 2026, 11:32 UTC

   County Cricket Day One & Two Updates

   Day one of the County Championship saw updates from various matches, including Leicestershire's charge, Nottinghamshire vs Hampshire, and more. Key events included Notts signing Mitchell Hay and Essex's struggles due to player unavailability. Day two updates included Noman Ali's bowling and crowd attendance at Old Trafford.

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6. SportsAmerican FootballCricketBoxing

   Sep 9, 2026, 04:14 UTC

   

   Ballon d'Or 2026 Nominees Announced

   France Football has revealed the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Ousmane Dembélé. The gala will take place in London on October 26.

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