Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-09-08
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Rahm unaffected by LIV 'turbulence' (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 11:21:01)
Jon Rahm says he has become "pretty good at dealing with turbulence" as he remains tight-lipped on his LIV Golf future before this week's Irish Open. -
Cricket Australia opens Big Bash to privatisation (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 10:56:28)
Cricket Australia opens the Big Bash to private investment - with some owners of franchises in The Hundred showing interest. -
How Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 09:56:43)
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way. -
Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 09:56:43)
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way. -
England should pick English-based players - Baxter (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 09:33:36)
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says England's rules on selecting only home-based players are the right thing for the domestic game. -
'Problems run deeper' - Coady on Leicester crisis (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 08:42:28)
Former Leicester City defender Conor Coady says the problems at his old club "have got to run deeper" than the manager and players. -
Who will reach Super Bowl? - NFL predictions for 2026 season (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 08:29:33)
Who are favourites to reach the Super Bowl and who will be the surprise standouts? BBC's NFL experts make their predictions for the 2026 season - and so can you. -
Mourinho, Inter and Champions League: Can he deliver again at Real Madrid? (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 07:47:50)
Jose Mourinho begins his second Real Madrid spell in the Champions League against former club Inter Milan, 16 years after winning the trophy with Inter at the Bernabeu. Will he finally deliver European glory in Madrid? -
'At Real Madrid you have to win' - can Mourinho deliver in Europe? (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 07:47:50)
Jose Mourinho begins his second Real Madrid spell in the Champions League against former club Inter Milan, 16 years after winning the trophy with Inter at the Bernabeu. Will he finally deliver European glory in Madrid? -
Europe's next great coach? How Fabregas led Como into Champions League (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 07:35:25)
BBC Sport visits Como to discover the vision and philosophy of the club's coach, Cesc Fabregas, who has overseen the team's remarkable rise to the Champions League. -
Pereira expects UFC rematch with Gane to happen (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 07:22:50)
UFC star Alex Pereira insists the fight that makes the most sense for him is a rematch against Ciryl Gane. -
What drives McCoy after second big crash in 13 months? (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:54:58)
After he injured his back in his second big crash in 13 months, Gary McCoy speaks to the BBC Bikes podcast about his recovery and drive to return to racing. -
Garcia v Benn - all you need to know (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:46:33)
All you need to know about Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title defence against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on Saturday night. -
Como renew striker's contract after cancer diagnosis (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:43:20)
Italian club Como renew the contract of forward Roberta Picchi after she is diagnosed with breast cancer. -
Russell hindered or just Antonelli brilliance? - F1 Q&A (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:42:09)
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix. -
Non-league to Champions League: The Porto boss out to stun Man City (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:32:51)
Porto boss Francesco Farioli is one of the most highly regarded young managers and on Tuesday he takes charge in the Champions League for the first time. -
Meet Porto's exciting young coach hoping to stun Man City (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:32:51)
Porto boss Francesco Farioli is one of the most highly regarded young managers and on Tuesday he takes charge in the Champions League for the first time. -
Davis-Woodhall ends season after car crash (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 06:30:23)
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall decides to end her 2026 season after suffering "severe concussion" in a car crash and she will now miss this week's World Athletics Ultimate Championship. -
Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 05:52:48)
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months. -
No goals but Emery knows Villa's forwards need time (BBC Sport 2026-09-08 05:28:19)
Aston Villa have not scored in their opening three Premier League games - how will manager Unai Emery find their attacking edge?