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After years of tension stemming from Derek Fisher marrying his ex-wife and becoming the stepfather to his twin sons, Matt Barnes announced that he and his former teammate have fully reconciled and moved past their long-standing dispute.

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been diagnosed with a mild meniscus injury to his right knee and will avoid surgery. He is expected to be out for about three weeks but, due to the international break, will only miss the Sevilla match and hopes to return for Getafe. Flick is likely to keep Szczesny in goal for now.

Joan Garcia suffered minor right knee discomfort after an awkward landing on the turf transition while chasing a ball. Tests confirmed no injury, but he will miss Barcelona's clash with Sevilla as a precaution and is expected to return after the international break. Wojciech Szczesny replaced him at halftime.

Courtois has no plans to retire, aiming to play for Real Madrid for another five to six years as long as his body and form permit. His post-retirement plans remain undetermined; he believes he is not suited for coaching a first-team, but is interested in working with Real Madrid's goalkeeping department to help young goalkeepers develop, and hopes to build a top-tier youth academy to cultivate the next Courtois, rather than relying on the transfer market. Currently, he is focused on Real Madrid...

AC Milan's record-breaking €70 million signing Gonzalo Ramos has failed to register a single shot in three consecutive matches against Juventus, Lazio, and Benfica. In the Europa League opener against Benfica, he touched the ball just four times. Head coach Amorim acknowledged the team's inability to create chances, while Ramos is often left isolated up front. The club signed Ramos to address their lack of a center forward, but his performance has fallen well short of expectations.

Ballon d'Or Best Coach nominee De la Fuente has signed a new contract with the Spanish Football Federation, extending his tenure through July 2030. Having led Spain to Euro and World Cup double triumphs, De la Fuente will guide the squad through the UEFA Nations League, Euro, and 2030 World Cup.

Leverkusen's €30M right-back Guela Doue, signed from Strasbourg, has suffered a muscle injury during the final training session before the Europa League opener. The diagnosis was confirmed via MRI hours before the match. Doue had only just made his debut moments earlier, coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the Bundesliga match against Augsburg. The Cote d'Ivoire World Cup player completed his transfer on the final day of the window.

Official statement from Archivo VAR claims defender Pedro Felipe's dangerous stamp on Raphinha's ankle in Barcelona's match against Santander warranted a direct red card, not just a penalty, and criticizes VAR for failing to intervene.

The New York Knicks have signed four players—John Konchar, Bruce Brown, Drew Eubanks, and James Wiseman—to Exhibit 9 contracts, setting up a competition for the final roster spot in training camp. With 13 players already on the roster, the team plans to add one more player while staying under the second salary apron.

15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ-Gabriel has requested deregistration to exit the club as a free agent, with Barcelona firmly in the commanding position in the transfer race after the teenager visited their training base and met with Szczesny and Busquets following the end of last season.

NBA salary expert Gozlan's analysis reveals the Knicks signed John Konchar to an Exhibit 9 contract. If Konchar makes the final roster, the Knicks may waive Pacome Dadiet's $2.9 million salary to gain salary flexibility, as Konchar's deal uses less cap space.

Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol, originally trading pieces in a 2018 deal between the Spurs and Raptors, have reunited with the Raptors in a new chapter, with the Spurs trading Gasol and the Clippers sending Leonard back, as both players now aim for a championship together in a more mature capacity.

Through a trade involving Trevor Giles' G-League rights, the Miami Heat's G-League affiliate the So Flo SkyForce acquired center Mo Bamba's G-League player rights, securing priority registration and signing rights should Bamba join the G-League in the future.

MavsNationCP reported on September 17 that ninth overall pick Moritz Wagner Jr., a national champion from Michigan, could unseat PJ Washington from the Mavericks' starting lineup. Washington is a key versatile defender whose ability to switch onto multiple positions is difficult for a rookie to replicate. The Mavericks now face a tough decision: prioritize developing a high-upside young player at the cost of current depth, or keep the experienced Washington in a starting role.

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia slipped on wet artificial turf while retrieving a ball that went out of play, prompting coach Flick to substitute him with Szczesny. Garcia warmed up during halftime and As reports the situation is not serious, with him expected to be available for Saturday's match against Sevilla.

According to reports from US media outlet Legion Hoops, the jersey worn by Michael Jordan in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals will go up for auction on September 15, with an estimated sale price of $10 million, poised to set a new record for basketball jersey auctions. In that game, the Bulls crushed the Jazz 96-54, marking the largest margin of victory in Finals history. Jordan played 32 minutes, going 7-of-14 from the field and 10-of-11 from the free-throw line, to finish with 24 points...

On September 16, U.S. outlet Sleepertrailblazer posted video of Ja Morant displaying a strong vertical leap and finishing a smooth dunk over a defender during streetball play at an outdoor court.

AC Milan is set to appoint James Fontanella, a Financial Times reporter and former goalkeeper, as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. The 1983-born journalist will manage relations with Italian and international institutions, collaborating with club leadership including CEO Andrea Calveri. Fontanella previously played for Piacenza and Pavia before a 20-year career in journalism.

The Knicks have offered Exhibit 9 contracts to four players — John Konchar, Bruce Brown, Drew Eubanks, and James Wiseman — who will compete for the final roster spot in training camp. With 13 active roster players, the team aims to fill the last position without trades while keeping their payroll under the second salary cap apron.

Raphinha netted a hat-trick in Barcelona's 7-2 win over Racing Santander, helping the team to a lopsided victory. With nine goals in the first six La Liga rounds this season, he becomes the first player since Messi in 2017-18 to reach that mark in the opening six matches, matching Messi's earlier accomplishment.