Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-08-20
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McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 22:09:11)
Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English. -
Hull owner hits out at pundits over 'laughable' criticism (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 21:22:34)
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali criticises pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole after they mock his side's chances of Premier League survival on a podcast. -
Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46 (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 20:58:57)
Brazil great Ronaldinho says he hopes he can score his 300th career goal after announcing a comeback at the age of 46 at Italian third-tier side Ravenna. -
Arsenal exploring Yildiz move - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 20:47:42)
Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz, Atletico Madrid trying to finalise Nicolas Jackson signing and Manchester City in talks over Allan Elias, plus more. -
Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 20:38:45)
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew. -
'Brook as talented as Pietersen but not ready to be captain' (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 20:38:45)
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew. -
Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 19:27:51)
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test. -
'First major milestone for Pakistan' - Usman takes five wickets (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 19:17:27)
Watch Pakistan's Ali Usman claim a five-wicket haul, including dismissing Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson in successive balls on day two of the first Test at Headingley. -
Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 19:14:08)
Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. -
Watch: Late Larne double seals first-leg win over 10-man Red Imps (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 19:03:06)
Watch highlights as Irish Premiership champions Larne defeat 10-man Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off. -
Late Larne double seals first-leg win over 10-man Red Imps (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 19:03:06)
Watch highlights as Irish Premiership champions Larne defeat 10-man Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off. -
Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 18:40:32)
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test. -
'Hometown boy delivering once again' - best of Brook's 91 (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 18:27:12)
Watch the best shots from Harry Brook's 91 as his wait for a Test century at Headingley continues on day two of the first Test against Pakistan. -
US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 17:58:28)
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year. -
Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 17:54:26)
The first 10 days of the new Premier League season could tell us a lot about what lies ahead for Manchester United. -
Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 17:48:12)
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well? -
Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 17:39:09)
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury. -
Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 17:06:34)
Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh. -
Charlton sign Wrexham keeper Okonkwo on loan (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 16:50:32)
Charlton Athletic sign goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a season-long loan from Wrexham. -
England women's World Cup hopes end at group stage (BBC Sport 2026-08-20 16:41:48)
England women's hopes of success at the FIH Hockey World Cup end at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with India.