https://news-matic.com Latest verified sports headlines and NewsMatic briefs. en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:24:09 GMT https://news-matic.com/news/maresca-criticises-focus-on-controversial-manchester-derby-winner-0f24vv0 https://news-matic.com/news/maresca-criticises-focus-on-controversial-manchester-derby-winner-0f24vv0 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/harwood-bellis-has-chance-to-make-his-mark-at-villa-00sjwhx https://news-matic.com/news/harwood-bellis-has-chance-to-make-his-mark-at-villa-00sjwhx 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:56 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/how-exceptional-garner-became-everton-s-main-man-1ebk7dx https://news-matic.com/news/how-exceptional-garner-became-everton-s-main-man-1ebk7dx BBC Sport examines how James Garner has become Everton's most important player. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:56:23 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/mbappe-vini-and-konate-cover-up-real-s-message-of-support-for-ceuta-0mjmlvf https://news-matic.com/news/mbappe-vini-and-konate-cover-up-real-s-message-of-support-for-ceuta-0mjmlvf Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:55:00 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/ranking-the-greatest-all-time-fantasy-football-icons-03zyvbp https://news-matic.com/news/ranking-the-greatest-all-time-fantasy-football-icons-03zyvbp There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever? Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:14:45 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/f1-to-have-10-sprint-races-in-2027-including-monaco-0f9h4iu https://news-matic.com/news/f1-to-have-10-sprint-races-in-2027-including-monaco-0f9h4iu Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:01:21 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/fernandez-signs-new-london-city-contract-0pt8qvh https://news-matic.com/news/fernandez-signs-new-london-city-contract-0pt8qvh London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:30:56 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/woods-seen-on-range-for-first-time-since-car-crash-1uigwer https://news-matic.com/news/woods-seen-on-range-for-first-time-since-car-crash-1uigwer 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:53:15 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/he-s-an-idiot-but-he-s-our-idiot-saints-fans-on-pollock-contract-stand-off-0ptmc7s https://news-matic.com/news/he-s-an-idiot-but-he-s-our-idiot-saints-fans-on-pollock-contract-stand-off-0ptmc7s How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans? Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:49:45 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/released-despite-seven-straight-wins-baffled-mokaev-vows-ufc-return-1itd1co https://news-matic.com/news/released-despite-seven-straight-wins-baffled-mokaev-vows-ufc-return-1itd1co 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:36:48 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/flex-your-football-brain-with-our-daily-quizzes-1kav5r8 https://news-matic.com/news/flex-your-football-brain-with-our-daily-quizzes-1kav5r8 Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:49:34 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/superstar-dowman-shows-his-class-but-arsenal-know-caution-is-needed-0yj6aqd https://news-matic.com/news/superstar-dowman-shows-his-class-but-arsenal-know-caution-is-needed-0yj6aqd Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:26:50 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/brook-likened-to-pietersen-in-sl-win-how-do-they-compare-0ikxcqw https://news-matic.com/news/brook-likened-to-pietersen-in-sl-win-how-do-they-compare-0ikxcqw Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:46:02 GMT Sports bbc.co.uk