Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-08-31
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Wu to face Wilson in British Open second round (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 23:36:59)
World champion Wu Yize sets up a tie against Kyren Wilson at the British Open, with many big names progressing through round one in Cheltenham.
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Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank? (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 23:15:36)
At full-time in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Aston Villa, the travelling supporters sang about how their team will win the league again with Mikel Arteta in charge.
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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 23:00:03)
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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GB's Fearnley and Dart complete superb comeback wins (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 22:44:23)
Britons Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart both produce remarkable comeback wins to reach the US Open second round.
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Fearnley earns thrilling comeback victory in New York (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 22:44:23)
Britons Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart both produce remarkable comeback wins to reach the US Open second round.
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Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona hit five (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 22:31:49)
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in La Liga.
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'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return? (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 22:28:42)
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.
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'I'll get better' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return? (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 22:28:42)
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.
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Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 21:37:50)
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.
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Pakistan hit 'panic button' and drop seven players and release head coach (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 21:30:47)
Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.
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Hull agree £22m fee for Everton's Iroegbunam (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 21:29:58)
Hull City agree a £22m deal to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.
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Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 21:20:32)
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
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Sunderland agree loan deal with Spurs for Danso (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 21:07:46)
Sunderland are set to sign defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a season-long loan, with an option for a permanent move.
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Mudryk to Spurs as Chelsea's Sanchez heads to Como (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 21:05:13)
Chelsea accept offers from Tottenham for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, as well as a bid from Italian club Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
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How did match-winner Saka do? Ratings for Aston Villa v Arsenal (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 20:59:29)
How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.
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How did match-winner Saka do? Aston Villa v Arsenal ratings (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 20:59:29)
How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.
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Swansea sign Huddersfield midfielder Iorpenda (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 20:31:30)
Swansea City complete permanent move for promising midfielder Tom Iorpenda from Huddersfield Town.
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Everton agree £40m fee for Monaco striker Balogun (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 20:21:22)
Everton agree a £40m deal with Monaco for United States striker Folarin Balogun.
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Smyth returns to Saints practice squad (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 20:17:20)
Charlie Smyth is staying with the New Orleans Saints after the County Down kicker signed to their practice squad.
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Arsenal explore move for winger Fofana - Tuesday gossip (BBC Sport 2026-08-31 20:10:58)
Arsenal explore move for Malick Fofana, Gunners also still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, and Liverpool reject £30m bid from Nottingham Forest for Trey Nyoni, plus more.