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26.7.26 Premier League: Liverpool Injuries

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez suffered an early injury setback in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge, limping off after just seven minutes of the 4-2 win over Sunderland. The setback adds to Liverpool's defensive concerns, with Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni also unavailable, leaving Virgil van Dijk as the only fit senior center-back until he returns for preseason.

26.7.26 Premier League: Tottenham Injuries

Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus is close to returning from a quad injury that has kept him sidelined since January. Manager Roberto De Zerbi said the Ghana international should be available for full training after the club's preseason tour, providing a boost ahead of the new season. Kudus had previously suffered a setback in his recovery that ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.

26.7.26 Premier League: Ipswich Town Transfers

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract in a reported £10 million deal. The 28-year-old joins after scoring 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic, winning five league titles, three Scottish Cups, and two League Cups.

26.7.26 La Liga: Atletico Madrid Transfers

Atletico Madrid have signed South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in from Paris Saint-Germain on a contract running until 2031. The 25-year-old leaves PSG after three seasons, during which he made 124 appearances, scored 16 goals, provided 16 assists, and won 12 trophies, including two Champions League titles.

25.7.26 Premier League: Chelsea Injuries

Chelsea's preseason preparations have been disrupted by injuries to new signings Emmanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda, both of whom were left out of the squad for the Sydney Cup tour. Emegha suffered a hamstring injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly after an injury-plagued previous season, while Quenda is dealing with a minor, unspecified issue.

25.7.26 La Liga: Barcelona Injuries

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has been managing pubalgia during preseason, forcing him to train individually and receive treatment. The club does not consider the injury serious and expects him to be fully fit for the start of the new La Liga season. Balde is also expected to travel on Barcelona's preseason tour of England. Meanwhile, Ronald Araujo is being monitored as he recovers from a calf issue, while Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha continue their recoveries from knee and hamstring injuries, respectively.

26.7.26 NBA: Philadelphia 76-ers Transfers

Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reached a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers. The two-time NBA champion adds championship experience, perimeter shooting, and defense to a revamped 76ers roster. Caldwell-Pope averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 51 games last season before missing time with a finger injury.

25.7.26 NBA: Philadelphia 76-ers Transfers

LeBron James announced he will finish his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a reported two-year, $8 million veteran minimum contract with a player option for the second season. The move gives Philadelphia another superstar after an already active offseason, transforming the team into a serious championship contender.

26.7.26 NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets Transfers

The Columbus Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by signing forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million deal. The 23-year-old Columbus native and 2021 first-round pick recorded 33 points last season and has totaled 51 goals and 140 points in 367 NHL games. The team views Sillinger as a key two-way forward with continued room to grow.

24.7.26 NHL: Chicago Blackhawks Transfers

Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks after agreeing to a two-year contract worth $8 million annually. The 37-year-old franchise legend, who won three Stanley Cups and numerous individual awards during his first 16 seasons in Chicago, rejoins the team after spending time with the Rangers and Red Wings.

26.7.26 MLB: Texas Rangers Injuries

The Texas Rangers placed star third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain after he was unable to run at full speed. Jung, the team's leading hitter with a .294 average, was replaced on the roster by infielder Josh Smith, who was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.

25.7.26 MLB: Houston Astros Injuries

Houston Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti left Friday night's game against the Chicago White Sox before the second inning because of nerve irritation in his right foot. Arrighetti said he injured the nerve between his third and fourth toes during pregame warmups and felt pain on nearly every pitch. Despite allowing three runs in the first inning, he tried to pitch through the discomfort before being replaced by AJ Blubaugh. The Astros later rallied with an eight-run sixth inning to beat the White Sox 9-5.

25.7.26 Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli have each been handed three-place grid penalties for the Hungarian Grand Prix after separate qualifying incidents. Hamilton was penalized for impeding Oscar Piastri, while Antonelli was punished for failing to slow under yellow flags after Max Verstappen's spin. The penalties promote Charles Leclerc to the front row alongside pole-sitter Lando Norris, with Piastri and Verstappen moving up to third and fourth.