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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 Premier League: Newcastle Transfers

Newcastle have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco in a deal worth an initial £30m plus £5.5m in add-ons. The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will wear the club's No. 8 shirt.

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.

25.7.26 Greek Super League: Panathinaikos Transfers

Kings Kangwa is expected to join Panathinaikos from Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a deal worth a reported €4 million. The midfielder is set to sign a four-year contract after playing his final match for the Israeli club, where he was named Player of the Season following a campaign of 12 goals and nine assists.

24.7.26 Premier League: Arsenal Transfers

Arsenal have completed the £34 million signing of Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract. The 24-year-old arrives after recording 43 goals and 45 assists in 108 games for the Belgian club and is expected to strengthen Mikel Arteta's attack following Leandro Trossard's departure.

24.7.26 La Liga: Barcelona Injuries

Barcelona have confirmed that Frenkie de Jong has sustained a tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, ruling him out indefinitely. While the club has not provided a recovery timeline, the injury is a significant setback for coach Hansi Flick, who will be without one of his key midfielders.

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.

24.7.26 NBA: Boston Celtics Transfers

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, keeping him under contract through the 2029-30 season. After picking up his 2026-27 option, Boston rewarded Walsh following a breakout campaign in which he averaged career highs of 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 38% from three.

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.

24.7.26 MLB: Atlanta Braves Injuries

Braves manager Walt Weiss said Ronald Acuna Jr. could be activated from the injured list for Atlanta's series in Baltimore if his final rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett goes well. Acuna has recovered from a left hamstring strain and is focused on regaining his timing at the plate after seven rehab games. The 2023 MVP has been a key contributor this season, with the Braves posting a much stronger record when he is in the lineup.

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.

22.7.26 NHL: Dallas Stars Transfers

The Dallas Stars signed leading scorer Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration and keeping the star forward in Dallas for at least one more season. The short-term deal leaves Robertson on track for unrestricted free agency next summer, while the cap-strapped Stars will need additional moves to become salary-cap compliant before the season begins.