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27.8.26 Premier League: Chelsea Injuries

Chelsea will be without Moises Caicedo and summer signing Marco Palestra for Thursday's Carabao Cup clash with Luton Town. Xabi Alonso said both players suffered minor training setbacks, with Caicedo potentially returning for the weekend while Palestra's timeline remains uncertain.

27.8.26 Premier League: Manchester City Transfers

Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a reported £86 million, making him the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. Bouaddi has signed a five-year contract through 2031 and arrives as part of City's midfield rebuild, following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders.

27.8.26 Premier League: Newcastle Transfers

Newcastle United have signed Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City on a long-term contract, with the fee reportedly around £52 million. The 24-year-old, who made 59 appearances for City, becomes Newcastle's seventh senior signing of the summer.

27.8.26 Ligue 1: Nice Injuries

Nice defender Moise Bombito will undergo another surgery on the tibia injury he suffered against Monaco in October 2025. After playing through pain at the World Cup for Canada, Bombito has been ruled out following tests that revealed the need for further treatment. He could miss several months, according to reports.

27.8.26 Bundesliga: RB Leipzig Injuries

RB Leipzig attacker Romulo is a doubt for the Bundesliga opener against Borussia Monchengladbach after missing training with knee tendon irritation. The 24-year-old, who scored nine goals and added four assists last season, could be replaced by Tidiam Gomis, while Christopher Nkunku is also an option. Orjan Nyland, Assan Ouedraogo and Christoph Baumgartner also missed training with various issues.

27.8.26 Portuguese Super Liga: Benfica Transfers

Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha has joined Benfica on a permanent deal, returning to his native Portugal at age 31. After making just 25 appearances in his first season at Bayern, Palhinha spent last season on loan at Tottenham and helped the club avoid relegation.

27.8.26 NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves Transfers

Free agent wing Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a player option for the second season. Kuminga chose Minnesota over the Lakers, Bulls and Trail Blazers on a short-term deal that gives him greater control of his future.

26.8.26 NBA: Golden State Warriors Transfers

The Warriors are signing veteran forward Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, completing their 15-man roster. Niang adds three-point shooting and frontcourt depth after missing last season with a foot injury.

27.8.26 NFL: Houston Texans Injuries

Houston Texans right tackle Braden Smith and defensive end Ali Gaye were carted off during Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. The Texans believe Smith suffered a foot injury, though coach DeMeco Ryans provided no details on either player's status. Smith is competing with Trent Brown for the starting right tackle job.

26.8.26 NFL: New York Giants Transfers

The Giants are trading offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Chiefs for a 2028 seventh-round pick. Ezeudu, a 2022 third-round pick, gives Kansas City added interior line depth, while New York continues to stockpile future draft picks.

27.8.26 MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Injuries

Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki will land on the injured list after a blister on his right middle finger worsened during Wednesday's game, affecting his slider command and forcing him out after 66 pitches. Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki will miss at least two weeks, with Eric Lauer temporarily taking his rotation spot.

26.8.26 MLB: San Francisco Giants Injuries

Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt suffered a torn UCL in his pitching elbow and is likely to undergo surgery. The 25-year-old left-hander, who went 3-4 with a 6.49 ERA this season, joins Hayden Birdsong and Trevor McDonald among San Francisco pitchers dealing with major elbow injuries.

24.8.26 NHL: Colorado Avalanche Transfers

Joe Sakic returned to the ice with Avalanche legends in an alumni game, but his focus is now on contract negotiations. Sakic said he is confident Cale Makar will sign a long-term extension before training camp, while there are no updates on coach Jared Bednar's contract.