• Mirror Sport: Florian Wirtz must prove Jurgen Klopp right as Liverpool sent 'last hope' warning
• Independent Sport: Jamie Carragher highlights key Liverpool decision after ‘nothing’ Florian Wirtz performance

Caleb Williams was carted off the field during the Bears' loss to Minnesota in a non-contact injury. MRI results revealed a hamstring strain rather than a tear, suggesting he will return to the lineup relatively soon.

• Fox News: Craig Carton roasts Bears' Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings
• Guardian Sport: Bears say Caleb Williams is week-to-week with hamstring injury and will ‘miss some time’
• New York Post: Caleb Williams avoids injury disaster, new tests show in shocking update

Five England players have withdrawn from the squad for forthcoming Nations League matches against Spain, Czechia and Croatia. All five withdrew due to injury. Manager Thomas Tuchel has called up Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner as replacements.

• Mirror Sport: Thomas Tuchel considers major Max Dowman decision as England stars ditch squad
• The Guardian: Thomas Tuchel rocked by five key withdrawals from England squad
• Independent Sport: Declan Rice and Cole Palmer lead five withdrawals from England squad
• BBC News: Palmer & Rice among five withdrawals from England squad
• Sky Sports: Palmer, Rice among England withdrawals as Gibbs-White returns

Murray missed the Chicago Bears game whilst recovering from concussion but has now been cleared to return. He will start Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

• New York Post: Vikings going back to Kyler Murray as he clears concussion protocol
• Fox News: Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Infantino made the proposal in a letter to football chiefs and member nations. The move follows backlash over the summer when he proposed selling a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino said he remains 'fully committed to leading FIFA' and is open to consultation on reform.

• Guardian Sport: Infantino proposes an ‘independent external review’ of Fifa governance
• Sky News: Infantino says he's 'open' to talks about FIFA reform in letter to football chiefs
• BBC News: Infantino says he is open to Fifa reform
• Al Jazeera: Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
• France 24: Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

The Giants look to build momentum against the Rams in a Monday Night Football matchup. Malik Nabers and the Giants are positioned as a live underdog, with Cam Skattebo among the players drawing attention.

• New York Post: How to watch Giants-Rams for free on Monday Night Football: Time, livestream
• Fox News: 'Monday Night Football' betting preview sees Giants as live underdog against the Rams with Cam Skattebo rising

Major League Baseball's postseason is rapidly approaching. The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking a third-straight World Series title. The coverage also includes updates on player health, awards races and postseason clinches.

• Clickorlando: The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more
• News4Jax: The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more

Leeds United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Sunday. The result extended Leeds's unbeaten run, though the players were disappointed with their performance. Harry Wilson missed the match through injury.

• Yorkshire Post: 'A lot of emotion' - Jean-Mattéo Bahoya reflects on Leeds United cameo in Crystal Palace draw
• Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds United man's reception on return, language problem and attacker's promise in off-camera Palace moments
• LeedsLive: Inside Leeds United dressing room after Crystal Palace draw as Tarik Muharemovic makes point

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore discussed an upset victory in Baltimore. The Saints face the Raiders in their home opener the following Sunday.

• KNOE: LIVE: Saints coach Kellen Moore discusses upset victory in Baltimore
• WAFB: LIVE: Saints coach Kellen Moore discusses upset victory in Baltimore

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery has received a first call-up for Scotland. The call-up comes as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean have dropped out of the Nations League squad.

• Sky Sports: Scotland latest: Tierney, McLean out as uncapped player called up
• BBC News: Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out

Xhaka has issued a statement responding to the allegations and withdrawn from the Switzerland squad. He could face severe penalties if wrongdoing is established, according to reports.

• ChronicleLive: Granit Xhaka could face prison in Covid fake certificate worst case scenario
• Sunderland Echo: Granit Xhaka issues statement on COVID certificate allegations and withdraws from Switzerland squad

Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid, falling further behind Barcelona in the LaLiga title race. Manager Jose Mourinho printed out images displaying the two incidents he felt should have resulted in Atletico Madrid players being sent off.

• Sky Sports: Atletico hit back at Mourinho for ref criticism after derby defeat
• BBC Sport: Atletico hit back at Mourinho over referee complaints
• Mirror Sport: Jose Mourinho's wildest moments as Real Madrid boss goes full Jose in latest outburst
• Independent Sport: Jose Mourinho leads Real Madrid rant with printed images after derby defeat

American golfer JJ Spaun claimed victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. McIlroy finished tied second. Spaun said he was motivated by being omitted from the PGA Tour's Presidents Cup team.

• Mirror Sport: JJ Spaun makes comments about English culture as Rory McIlroy shocked by winner's omission
• Fox News: JJ Spaun uses Presidents Cup snub as fuel to win BMW PGA, Jacob Bridgeman stays hot in first fall series event
• Independent Sport: Revitalised Rory McIlroy falls just short in BMW PGA Championship as familiar flaw strikes at Wentworth
• BBC Sport: Spaun wins PGA Championship after final round of 67

The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1 races will be shortened for the 2027 season. The maximum race distance will fall from 305km to 290km.

• Sky Sports: F1 race distances set to be reduced for 2027 season
• BBC Sport: F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury but reportedly avoided a serious injury. One outlet reports he will likely be out against the Eagles, whilst another suggests he might play.

• PhillyVoice: Eagles' Week 3 opponent will likely be missing its starting quarterback
• PennLive: The Eagles’ Week 3 opponent just dodged a major injury bullet
• TribLIVE: Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off with right hamstring injury

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Blake Lizotte and Oliver Okuliar will miss time due to undisclosed injuries. Both players are listed as week to week.

• TribLIVE: Penguins forwards Blake Lizotte, Oliver Okuliar sidelined by injuries
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins forwards Blake Lizotte and Oliver Okuliar are out week to week with injuries

United fell behind to a Lisandro Martínez own goal in the 63rd minute before Cunha's late equaliser secured the draw. Michael Carrick defended his team's effort, though Cunha and others suggested United lacked energy during the match.

• Mirror Sport: 4 Man Utd displays that could top Gary Neville's 'worst 15 minutes ever' remark
• BBC News: Was Neville right to call out Man Utd for a 'lack of effort'?
• Independent Sport: Michael Carrick must make huge changes to avoid being latest victim of Man United’s decline
• The Telegraph: Michael Carrick will not survive unless Manchester United change
• Guardian Sport: Carrick disputes Cunha’s claim that Manchester United lacked energy in Fulham draw
• BBC Sport: Carrick impressed Man Utd 'kept belief' to earn draw at Fulham

The Big Ten Conference has announced the kickoff time and television details for Nebraska's homecoming game against Maryland on Saturday, September 3. No further specifics about the time or broadcast channel were provided in the available reports.

• WOWT: Kickoff time, TV information set for Nebraska-Maryland game
• 1011Now: Kickoff time, TV information set for Nebraska-Maryland game

Pietersen has returned to the England fold as a specialist mentor to the white-ball sides. Captain Harry Brook says working with a mentor of Pietersen's calibre will help the continued development of England's white-ball teams. Pietersen has been focusing on specific areas with the team.

• Mirror Sport: Michael Vaughan makes big claim about Kevin Pietersen's new England coaching role
• Independent Sport: Harry Brook explains key lesson Kevin Pietersen has taught England team
• Sky Sports: Brook relishing working with mentor of Pietersen's calibre

Brobbey was the standout performer despite Sunderland's loss, which leaves the club one point above the relegation zone with four points from five games. The 24-year-old was linked with a move away during the summer transfer window, with Serie A side Como among his suitors.

• Sunderland Echo: Sunderland compared to Premier League rivals as Brian Brobbey racks up unique achievement
• ChronicleLive: Brian Brobbey's Sunderland heroics highlight key summer transfer decision after Man Utd link

Carse has not been selected since an incident in Derby last month. Brook, describing Carse as a 'very good mate', says he is 'working on a few things' and hopes he will return to the England white-ball squad once his disciplinary matter is resolved.

• The Guardian: Harry Brook says Brydon Carse ‘just needs time away from the international scene’
• Independent Sport: Harry Brook admits Brydon Carse ‘needs time away’ from England team
• BBC Sport: Carse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook

The Kansas City Chiefs held off the Indianapolis Colts to secure a dramatic overtime victory on Sunday, improving their season record to 2-0. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs in the tense encounter that ended 33-30.

• New York Post: Brittany Mahomes’ glamorous party ends with screaming and ‘bad words’ during Chiefs thriller
• Independent Sport: Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to dramatic overtime win against Colts

Jordan James is set to play against former Wolves colleagues Vitinha and Ruben Neves, who are in the Portugal squad alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Both players previously played for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

• Birmingham World: Jordan James excited to face former Wolves midfielder on international duty
• Express & Star: Jordan James excited to face former Wolves midfielder on international duty

The Los Angeles Chargers have lost their first two games of the season, including a 26-14 defeat to the Raiders. Jon Gruden has suggested there is a concerning issue between quarterback Justin Herbert and his coaching staff.

• New York Post: Justin Herbert’s pathetic performance vs Raiders laid bare in wild Jon Gruden diagnosis
• The Guardian: Justin Herbert has been the quarterback of tomorrow his entire NFL career. Whose fault is that?

Leeds United drew with Crystal Palace. Manager Daniel Farke discussed the match performance and his substitution decisions in a post-match press conference. He also highlighted the potential benefits of an upcoming international break for managing his squad.

• Yorkshire Post: Leeds United boss Daniel Farke highlights key benefit of international break despite lengthy absentee list
• LeedsLive: Every word Daniel Farke said on 'loose' Leeds United, dressing room message and unbeaten start

Great Britain will compete in the Davis Cup Finals for the first time since 2023 after a dominant performance against Ecuador. The team secured an unassailable 3-0 lead with victory in the doubles match, with Henry Patten and Neal Skupski defeating Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo 6-3 6-4. The Finals will be held in Bologna in November.

• Independent Sport: Laver Cup 2026: How does Europe vs World event work – and are London tickets still available?
• BBC Sport: GB dominate Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Finals
• Guardian Sport: Patten and Skupski take Great Britain past Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Final 8

Following a goalless draw between Leeds United and Crystal Palace, and other weekend results, bookmakers and the analytics firm Opta have released predictions for how the Premier League season will conclude. The forecasts cover Leeds United, Hull City, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur and other clubs.

• Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds United, Sunderland, Tottenham, Villa, Forest calls in bookies' new predicted final Premier League table
• Yorkshire Post: Premier League table predicted after Leeds United draw and Hull City, Tottenham Hotspur & Sunderland setbacks

Regional non-league clubs competed in step five and six fixtures. Sporting Khalsa struck late in their match, while AFC Wulfs conceded an equaliser. Bilston and Casuals also won their respective games.

• Birmingham World: Sporting Khalsa strike late, AFC Wulfs pegged back as Bilston and Casuals win - round-up
• Express & Star: Sporting Khalsa strike late, AFC Wulfs pegged back as Bilston and Casuals win - round-up

Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Birmingham City. The team has conceded too many goals recently, with some observers concerned about defensive issues and potential complacency. The club has three weeks before their next match against Wolves.

• BBC Tees: Are Boro becoming complacent?
• TeessideLive: I'm not losing sleep over Middlesbrough's defensive concerns despite too many conceded

Xhaka, who was playing for Arsenal when he obtained the certificate, has apologised for the 'mistake'. He is under investigation by prosecutors in Lucerne in his native Switzerland and is expected to be questioned next week. Swiss authorities will decide whether to pursue criminal proceedings.

• BBC News: Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
• Sky Sports: Sunderland latest: Xhaka misses Swiss camp after fake fake vaccine certificate admission
• Al Jazeera: Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate
• Daily Mail: Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka confesses to faking Covid vaccine while playing for Arsenal - and could face JAIL as he is thrown out of Switzerland's squad
• GB News: Premier League captain at risk of jail time after confessing to Covid vaccine certificate fraud
• Independent Sport: Granit Xhaka out of Switzerland squad after admitting to faking Covid vaccination
• The Guardian: Granit Xhaka admits to receiving fake Covid vaccination certificate in 2022
• Mirror Sport: Granit Xhaka admits obtaining fake Covid jab certificate as investigation launched

Tottenham have invested heavily in the squad following a near-relegation scare last season, but the club now finds itself at the bottom of the Premier League table. The Telegraph reports the team lacks a proper striker and goalkeeper despite the substantial expenditure.

• The Guardian: The last two seasons were grim for Spurs. This is as bad as it’s ever been | Jonathan Wilson
• Mirror Sport: Rock-bottom Tottenham facing familiar question after huge error under Roberto De Zerbi
• Sky Sports: Spurs bottom of PL but more than £300m spent - where do they go from here?
• The Telegraph: All that money spent and Spurs do not have a proper striker or goalkeeper

The Premier League will enter an extended three-week international break. Several managers could be vulnerable during this period, as three coaches have already lost their jobs this season. Clubs are planning how to use the time for training during the fixture suspension.

• Independent Sport: Which Premier League managers could be sacked during the international break?
• BBC News: How will clubs train during three-week international break?
• BBC Sport: Will three-week break put more pressure on managers?

Wolves won the Black Country derby against West Brom with a 1-0 victory. Fer Lopez scored the winning goal. Manager Cesar Peixoto and players including Adam Armstrong highlighted the team's determination and 'grind' as key factors in the win.

• Express & Star: Dave Edwards: Wolves showed their quality by refusing to let derby emotion take over
• Birmingham World: Adam Armstrong explains Wolves’ key promotion ingredient after derby day delight

Both players were sent off during the Super League play-off eliminator round on Saturday night. The disciplinary panel handed each a two-game suspension for their involvement in the incidents.

• BBC Humberside: Wakefield's Guler and Hull KR's Hiku banned for punches
• Hull Daily Mail: Super League disciplinary issue firm Peta Hiku verdict after Hull KR man's play-off red card

Yu Zidi won gold in the women's 200m butterfly with an Asian Games record of 2min 05.08sec. The Guardian reports she said her performance was 'only so-so'. She has since won a second gold medal in the 200m individual medley.

• Al Jazeera: Who is Yu Zidi, China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation?
• BBC Sport: Swimming sensation Yu, 13, wins second Asian Games gold
• Guardian Sport: Thirteen-year-old swim sensation sets women’s 200m butterfly record at Asian Games

The former Wales and France men's defence coach has joined the Red Roses coaching set-up as a consultant for the WXV Global Series. England head coach John Mitchell described Edwards' credentials as 'exceptional'.

• Sky Sports: Edwards joins Red Roses coaching team on short-term deal
• The Guardian: Shaun Edwards finally lands England coaching role after joining Red Roses
• Independent Sport: Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses coaching staff in return to English rugby
• BBC Sport: Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses

City's victory at the Etihad Stadium gave them 15 points from five matches, three ahead of Arsenal after the champions' loss to Brighton. Manager Enzo Maresca said it was 'too early' to discuss the title race. The Independent reports that Sunderland's Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick, exposing defensive vulnerabilities.

• Mirror Sport: Enzo Maresca's Man City hailed as damning verdict issued on Roberto De Zerbi's hopeless Spurs
• Independent Sport: The Enzo Fernandez problem that Man City must solve
• Guardian Sport: Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at the top

The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury appears close to being finalised. Cardiff has won the competition to host the bout, beating London and New York.

• Mirror Sport: Anthony Joshua could have secret weapon for Tyson Fury fight
• BBC News: Why Cardiff is set to win race to host Fury-Joshua
• Independent Sport: Eddie Hearn provides update on Joshua vs Fury start time after fan fears

Sunderland fell to a 5-3 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. The match marked Dayann Methalie's first Premier League appearance. Manager Régis Le Bris reached 100 games in charge of Sunderland, receiving a tribute from the club's ownership.

• Sunderland Echo: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Florent Ghisolfi send classy Régis Le Bris message after Sunderland milestone
• Shields Gazette: Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on Sunderland's defeat to Man City and reacts to handball claim

Tonda Eckert, Southampton's manager, is awaiting an FA hearing into his misconduct charge connected to Spygate. Eckert has requested forgiveness and says the club has already suffered significant punishment. Southampton CEO Phil Parsons expressed concern for Will Salt, the analyst central to the scandal.

• Independent Sport: Southampton chief says club punished enough over ‘Spygate’ as Tonda Eckert awaits fate
• Mirror Sport: Tonda Eckert asks for 'forgiveness' and reveals four-hour FA talks as Spygate verdict due
• BBC Sport: We've had a big, big punishment - Eckert
• BBC News: Spygate's final twist - Southampton manager says he's asked for forgiveness before FA misconduct hearing