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16.9.26 Premier League: Newcastle Injuries

Newcastle United midfielder Nico Gonzalez will miss Saturday's home match against Hull City after suffering a concussion in the 4-1 defeat to Leeds United. Gonzalez was substituted within 20 minutes after being struck in the face by the ball, with Sean Steur replacing him. FA return-to-play protocols require Gonzalez to sit out the fixture.

16.9.26 Premier League: Arsenal Injuries

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Jurrien Timber has not suffered an injury setback after being left out of the squad for the Carabao Cup match against Ipswich. Timber recently returned from a five-month absence and played 53 minutes against Sunderland. Arteta said the club is managing his workload carefully, while several other Arsenal players were also rested or omitted due to fatigue.

16.9.26 La Liga: Barcelona Transfers

Barcelona extended Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim's contract through 2030 after his impressive preseason and senior breakthrough. The 18-year-old scored four goals in five friendlies and made his LaLiga debut in August. His new deal includes a salary increase and a buyout clause exceeding €100 million, while Abdelkarim has embraced comparisons to Manchester City star Erling Haaland.

16.9.26 Ligue 1: Lens

Lens and head coach Dino Toppmoller have mutually agreed to end their partnership after just six matches. The 45-year-old German was dismissed after the club sought to restructure his coaching staff, changes he could not agree to. Lens won the Trophee des Champions and their Champions League opener under Toppmoller but took just one victory from their first four Ligue 1 matches. Yannick Cahuzac will take charge on an interim basis.

16.9.26 Bundesliga: Schalke 04 Injuries

Schalke 04 confirmed that Dejan Ljubicic will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a left knee injury in Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin. The midfielder was substituted in the 21st minute and underwent further medical tests. His availability for Schalke's Bundesliga return against Freiburg on Oct. 11 remains uncertain.

16.9.26 Bundesliga: Hamburger SV

Mario Vuskovic returned to Hamburg's team training for the first time after serving a four-year doping suspension. The 24-year-old defender has not played since November 2022 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport extended his ban for an EPO violation. Hamburg supported Vuskovic throughout his suspension, including giving him a new contract in 2024, and he can now begin working toward a return to competitive football.

16.9.26 NBA: New York Knicks Transfers

The New York Knicks agreed to a deal with free agent forward John Konchar, who is entering his eighth NBA season. Konchar, 30, averaged 5.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26 games for the Utah Jazz last season after spending six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. He is expected to compete for a spot on New York's final roster.

15.9.26 NBA: Toronto Raptors Transfers

The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors have officially completed the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto after an NBA investigation delayed the deal for months. Leonard waived his $7.45 million trade kicker, while the Clippers receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-rounders.

16.9.26 NFL: Cleveland Browns Injuries

The Cleveland Browns placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered on a kickoff return in Week 1. He will miss at least four games and can return in Week 6 against the Ravens. Cleveland signed Jaleel McLaughlin from the practice squad to fill his roster spot.

15.9.26 NFL: Seattle Seahawks Injuries

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a unique soft-tissue injury near his right glute in the season opener. The hip joint is unaffected, but he is expected to miss Week 2 against Arizona, with Drew Lock likely to start.

16.9.26 NHL: Washington Capitals Transfers

The Washington Capitals signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension worth $6.35 million annually. The 24-year-old broke out in 2025-26, recording 15 goals and 35 points in 78 games. The deal begins next season and follows Washington's eight-year extension for Ryan Leonard.

15.9.26 NHL: Buffalo Sabres Transfers

The Buffalo Sabres signed 22-year-old forward Noah Ostlund to an eight-year, $52.8 million extension, showing their confidence in his development after a promising rookie season. Ostlund is expected to play a top-two-line role as Buffalo builds around its young core.

16.9.26 MLB: Philadelphia Phillies Injuries

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday, making him eligible to return Sept. 27. Luzardo, who is 14-5 with a 2.87 ERA and an NL-best 221 strikeouts, is expected to return before the end of the regular season.

15.9.26 MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Injuries

Freddie Freeman sat out Monday's win over Cincinnati due to right knee soreness, but the Dodgers do not currently plan to place him on the injured list. Los Angeles is prioritizing Freeman's health ahead of the postseason while also monitoring Shohei Ohtani's recovery and Edwin Diaz's struggles during his rehab assignment.

13.9.26 Formula 1

Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix to extend his championship lead to 81 points, moving closer to becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion. Lando Norris finished third after losing the lead through unfortunate pit-stop timing and a slow tyre change, while Max Verstappen took second. Lewis Hamilton retired early with a brake problem, effectively ending his title hopes.