Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-07-28
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Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 12:03:03)
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
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England keeper Hampton extends deal at Chelsea (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 11:34:05)
England international Hannah Hampton signs a new two-year deal with Chelsea.
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Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 11:30:00)
Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.
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Former world champion Cordina denies assaulting man, court hears (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 11:23:44)
Joe Cordina, 34, was charged in connection with an incident outside a petrol station in February.
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Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 11:23:44)
Joe Cordina, 34, was charged in connection with an incident outside a petrol station in February.
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Shootouts & regional fixture split for new-look League Cup (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 11:04:57)
The Players Cup, formerly the League Cup, will have a 23-team league phase that includes penalty shootouts to settle draws after 90 minutes.
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Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 09:11:45)
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
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Zidane confirmed as France head coach (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 09:03:49)
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
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'It's cut-throat' - what is it like to be a second XI cricketer? (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 08:33:42)
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
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What is it like to be a second XI cricketer? (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 08:33:42)
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
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No excuses for Rangers as McInnes era is poised to begin (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 08:29:55)
An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - there are few excuses for Rangers this season.
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Is McInnes era giving Rangers fans fewer fears of failure? (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 08:29:55)
An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - there are few excuses for Rangers this season.
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Is struggling Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end? (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 08:23:50)
Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?
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'I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly? (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 08:01:34)
Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.
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Champions Northampton to open Prem season against Newcastle (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 07:35:32)
Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.
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Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 07:35:32)
Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.
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Mayo's Croke Park exploits not lost on Taylor (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 07:13:04)
Katie Taylor admits she gets a little "nervous" watching clips of Mayo celebrating their thrilling All-Ireland football final win over Kerry on Sunday.
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 8 (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 06:51:22)
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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Why is Hamilton getting so many penalties? - F1 Q&A (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 06:42:23)
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Norrie wins first match since April (BBC Sport 2026-07-28 06:41:00)
British number two Cameron Norrie ends a six-match losing streak with a straight-set win over Aleksandar Kovacevic.