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Al-Nassr lost 1-2 away to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League's fifth round. Coach Postecoglou criticized the sluggish opening 15 minutes but praised the second-half performance, noting six clear chances created and the opponent's goalkeeper's heroics, while insisting the team held the initiative after the 15th minute.

Roma beat Atalanta 2-1 at home, with goalscorer Matias Soule praising the team's deserved win. He said Messi could play until 50, regretted his Argentina retirement, and hopes to one day play alongside him for the national team.

Paul Merson has warned in a Sky Sports interview that Arsenal's sale of Martinelli could hinder their Champions League title challenge this season. Martinelli completed a £60 million transfer to Al-Hilal on Thursday, setting a new club record. Arsenal also let Trossard leave this summer and, despite signing Zolis from Club Brugge as a replacement, failed to secure a big-name left winger. Morgan Rogers was Arteta's key target but chose Chelsea, and Vinicius Junior renewed with Real Madrid. Merson believes Arsenal remain the Premier League's toughest opponent, but their attacking shortcomings will prove costly against Europe's elite.

Kalshi NBA's historical stat shows Haliburton leads all players with 23 career games of 10+ assists and zero turnovers, ahead of Nash (19), a three-way tie at 18, and James and Jokic at 15 each.

According to The Metro, former Arsenal striker Theo Walcott has said that Arsenal should have signed Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers in the summer window. The Gunners had pursued Vinicius, Alvarez and Rogers but failed in all attempts. Chelsea signed Rogers for £117 million early in the window. When building a combined XI, Walcott chose Rogers over Tzolis and insisted Arsenal should have signed him.

In the 5th minute, Deportivo forward Bill Nsongo had his ankle stepped on by Renato Vega while landing, and was forced to leave the field for one minute under the new IFAB off-field medical check rule, which requires players to wait before returning.

Pavlovic says Juventus have the quality not only to qualify for the Champions League but also to aim higher, and he identifies Inter as the Serie A title favorites amid a fierce race. He reflects on last season's two 0-0 draws against Juve, praises the balance of Serie A compared to England's financial power, and names Conceicao, Bremer, and Lucumi as standout opponents. He also backs Milan's new signings, appreciates owner Cardinale's closeness, and sets the team's sights on a strong league finish and a deep Europa League run.

Burnley's Broja confronted supporters after their 1-2 home loss to Bristol City, urging them to respect him. Burnley remain bottom of the Championship with two points from five games and no wins this season.

Atalanta coach reacts after Roma's late comeback, admitting the gap to the league leaders but insisting his side is improving. He warns that sitting back against Roma will be punished and predicts the title race could last until the final round.

Thunder media Thundernationcp said on Sept. 6 that Oklahoma City has locked in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren as its core and needs no more stars. The focus now shifts to filling complementary roles, with Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell cited as fits who can help turn the roster into a title contender.

Georgina Rodriguez turned heads at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in a deep-V black gown, sharing her red carpet look with 78.4 million Instagram followers. The recent wife of Cristiano Ronaldo attended solo, with fans praising her elegance and beauty as the couple marks 10 years since first meeting.

Kevin Durant stands alone in NBA history as the only player ranked in the top five all-time for scoring despite not being in the top ten for total field goal attempts. This rare achievement, hailed as a testament to his exceptional efficiency, is backed by his 2025-26 regular season averages of 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

U.S. media ClutchPoints noted that criticism of Klay Thompson no longer being an elite shooter is unfounded. Aside from his rookie season and the injury-shortened 2021-22 campaign, Thompson has hit over 200 threes in every full season, including 202 in 2025-26. Now with the Heat, he is expected to thrive on open shots created by Giannis Antetokounmpo's inside presence.

McManaman declared on "Seven" that Arsenal are still the Premier League's strongest side and will lock in a top-four finish, while Manchester United will miss out. He cited Arsenal's upgraded squad with Guimaraes, Tzolis, and Konsa, backed Chelsea under Alonso, and predicted the top four as Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

The Rockets' official social media shared photos of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Tari Eason training together in Los Angeles. The post included Durant's regular-season averages, plus playoff numbers for Sengun and Eason.

According to statistics from the past five seasons combining regular season and playoffs, the ranking for players scoring at least 20 points in a single fourth quarter has been revealed: Irving leads with 7 games, Fox and Mitchell are tied for second with 5 each, Curry and Doncic have 4 apiece, and Antetokounmpo, Edwards, and Russell each recorded 3.

Barcelona's Anthony Gordon and Valencia's Harvey Elliott, former England U21 teammates, face each other for the first time in La Liga on Sunday. Gordon, 25, joined Barcelona from Newcastle for €80 million, while Elliott, 23, moved to Valencia from Liverpool. They helped England win the U21 European Championship in 2023 and 2025, with each earning MVP honors. As Gordon thrives with his blistering pace, Elliott seeks to revive his stalled career in this reunion showdown.

Atletico Madrid suffered a heavy 0-3 away defeat to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames, with defensive fragility again proving costly. After conceding twice in a minute, their confidence collapsed. Substitute Alvarez showed encouraging signs, while new signing Jullman continues to adapt. With a crucial league clash at Real Sociedad next and a Champions League trip to Anfield to follow, Atletico are under mounting pressure to respond.

According to Stat Defender, the Pistons lead the fourth-quarter blocks rankings in the 2025-26 NBA playoffs with 2.0 per game, followed by the Spurs and Hawks at 1.5, the Magic at 1.4, the Cavaliers at 1.2, the Raptors at 1.1, and the Celtics, Rockets, and Lakers at 1.0.

According to AS, Mbappe has missed 5 of 24 penalties for Real Madrid (a 20.8% miss rate), far higher than Cristiano Ronaldo's 14.1% and Ramos's 4.3%. His latest miss against Betis cost the team at least a point, but with backing from Mourinho and the dressing room, he remains the primary penalty taker.