Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-09-02
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Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 22:56:24)
British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova. -
Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover? (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 22:07:52)
Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story. -
Celtic sign five in one day after Van den Berg & Lotomba arrive (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 22:07:25)
Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo. -
Defending champion Murphy exits British Open (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 21:57:40)
Defending champion Shaun Murphy is knocked out of the British Open after a 4-2 defeat to David Gilbert in the second round. -
LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 21:42:38)
The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard. -
LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 21:42:38)
The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard. -
Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 21:36:32)
Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Arsenal eye Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Everton play down prospect of signing free transfers, plus more. -
Birds stop play but Medvedev flies into third round (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 21:35:32)
An interruption from a pair of birds ruffles Daniil Medvedev's feathers but fails to disrupt the seventh seed as he eases into the US Open third round with a dominant victory over Sebastian Gorzny. -
Wrexham boss pleased to see transfer window close (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 21:33:58)
Phil Parkinson is pleased the summer transfer window close as says Wrexham's 3-0 win at Millwall highlights progress. -
Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 20:55:37)
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed. -
Man Utd sign Bernal from Washington Spirit (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 19:47:24)
Manchester United have completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. -
Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 19:18:45)
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash. -
Northern Ireland boss O'Neill 'hopeful' training centre plans progress (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 18:32:09)
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a National Training Centre open by 2028. -
O'Neill 'hopeful' training centre plans progress (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 18:32:09)
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a National Training Centre open by 2028. -
'We've got to find a happy medium' - Dowson confident on Pollock deal (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 18:13:49)
Northampton boss Phil Dowson says he is optimistic about extending Henry Pollock's contract despite agent demands for seven-figure annual wages. -
International equestrian body lifts ban on Russia (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 18:00:03)
The International Equestrian Federation lifts its ban on Russian athletes and officials after four and a half years. -
Norris sets up junior team to help drivers to F1 (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 17:55:05)
World champion Lando Norris is setting up his own junior team to support young drivers on their route to Formula 1. -
Celtic loan keeper Johnstone & teenage Chelsea duo Mheuka & Emenalo (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 17:25:41)
Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo. -
'NRL investment in Super League benefits both parties' (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 16:46:13)
Incoming St Helens boss Kevin Walters says National Rugby League investment in the Super League would benefit both parties. -
Britain's Brennan claims third Vuelta stage win (BBC Sport 2026-09-02 16:45:52)
Britain's Matthew Brennan powers to his third win at the Vuelta a Espana in a sprint finish on stage 11.