Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-09-16
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Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 11:07:00)
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
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Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 11:00:56)
Left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad and yet to feature since his arrival, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the chance to shine in the EFL Cup.
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Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 11:00:12)
Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.
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Irish Open moved as tour confirms 2027 schedule (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 10:58:18)
The Irish Open will take place in early July next year as the DP World Tour announced its schedule for 2027.
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How exceptional Garner became Everton's main man (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 10:56:23)
BBC Sport examines how James Garner has become Everton's most important player.
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Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 10:55:00)
Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.
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Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 10:14:45)
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?
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F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 09:01:21)
Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.
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England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 09:00:31)
Northampton Saints and England winger Tommy Freeman agrees a contract extension with the reigning Prem champions.
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Ex-Spurs midfielder Bissouma completes Ajax move (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 08:13:42)
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.
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Fernandez signs new London City contract (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 08:01:53)
London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.
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Woods seen on range for first time since car crash (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 07:53:15)
Tiger Woods says he "can hit pretty much anything" after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago.
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'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 06:49:45)
How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and his fans?
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Released despite seven straight wins, baffled Mokaev vows UFC return (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 06:36:48)
Muhammad Mokaev tells BBC Sport that he is still searching for answers about why he was cut by the UFC in 2024 and dreams of returning to the organisation.
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Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 06:12:11)
Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international recognition - but it won't come from their homeland of Scotland.
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Why are Man Utd better without the ball? (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 05:46:28)
Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United average 1.5 points per game when they have more than 50% of the ball. When they have less than 50%, this number is 2.6.
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Does Bellamy need to win back Wales fans? (BBC Sport 2026-09-16 05:41:00)
After a "sleepless night", Wales boss Craig Bellamy decided to turn down the chance to manage Burnley - but has it affected what fans think of him?