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Clattenburg apologises for “clumsy” Vinicius commentary after Benfica racism allegation

Mark ClattenburgFebruary 2026 Mark Clattenburg apologised for “clumsy” analysis after suggesting Vinicius should have simply returned to position following his...

Van Dijk flags Szoboszlai as future Liverpool captain option amid leadership questions

Dominik SzoboszlaiFebruary 2026 irgil van Dijk said Dominik Szoboszlai could develop into a leadership figure capable of captaining Liverpool, with...

Hoddle questions Saka’s leadership after Arsenal’s late collapse at Wolves

Bukayo SakaFebruary 2026 Glenn Hoddle criticised Bukayo Saka’s leadership and “flat” demeanour after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw...

Kyrie Irving ACL tear ends season as Mavericks pivot to Cooper Flagg era

Kyrie IrvingFebruary 2026 Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL and will miss the season, the first full-season absence of his...

Marseille appoint Habib Beye on deal to 2027 after De Zerbi exit

Habib BeyeFebruary 2026 Marseille confirmed Habib Beye as head coach on a contract running until summer 2027, replacing Roberto De...

Ronaldo misses again as Al-Nassr edge Arkadag and reach AFC Champions League Two quarters

Cristiano RonaldoFebruary 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo was left out again as Al-Nassr won 1-0 against Arkadag to advance to the quarter-finals,...

Arteta demands Arsenal “stand up” after Wolves collapse ruins two-goal lead

Mikel ArtetaFebruary 2026 Arteta criticised the second-half performance and said the team must “stand up” during a difficult spell. Saka...

Son dismantles Real Espana with goal and three assists in LAFC 6-1 Champions Cup rout

Son Heung-minFebruary 2026 Son Heung-min scored and delivered three assists in the first half as LAFC crushed Real Espana 6-1....

Vinicius accuses Prestianni of racial slur as Benfica clash halted under FIFA protocol

Vinicius JuniorFebruary 2026 Vinicius Junior issued a statement alleging Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni directed a racial slur at him. The...

NBA

Warriors eye Porzingis debut vs Celtics as Curry’s knee setback clouds return

Kristaps PorzingisFebruary 2026 Golden State expect Kristaps Porzingis to debut against Boston, but Stephen Curry may miss additional time after...

Ja Morant sidelined at least two more weeks; Caldwell-Pope set for finger surgery

Ja MorantFebruary 2026 Memphis said Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks while rehabbing a sprained UCL in...

Kyrie Irving ACL tear ends season as Mavericks pivot to Cooper Flagg era

Kyrie IrvingFebruary 2026 Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL and will miss the season, the first full-season absence of his...

Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves on minimum after being traded twice and waived

Mike Conley JrFebruary 2026 Mike Conley has re-signed with Minnesota on a minimum contract after being traded to the Bulls,...

Nuggets coaching icon Doug Moe dies at 87 after cancer battle

Doug MoeFebruary 2026 Longtime coach Doug Moe has died after a long cancer battle. He coached 15 NBA seasons, won...

Anthony Edwards wins 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP award

Anthony EdwardsFebruary 2026 Edwards was named All-Star Game MVP after leading USA Stars to tournament victory, delivering consistent scoring impact...

Wembanyama’s All-Star intensity sparks renewed competitiveness debate

Victor WembanyamaFebruary 2026 Wembanyama drew attention for his competitive approach in the All-Star format, showing visible frustration in defeat and...

Adam Silver Says Tanking Is Worse This Season; NBA Fines Jazz and Pacers

Adam SilverFebruary 2026 Silver said tanking behaviour is worse than recent memory, with the league fining Utah and Indiana for...

Chris Paul Announces Retirement; Raptors Expected to Waive Him

Chris PaulFebruary 2026 He confirmed he is stepping away after 21 seasons. He was traded to Toronto at the deadline...