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Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Trump set to attend star-studded Irish Open at Doonbeg

With the dust settling on Great Britain and Ireland's dramatic Walker Cup win at Lahinch, the action shifts 16 miles further down the west coast of Ireland as a quality field descends on Doonbeg for the 2026 Irish Open.

BBC | 08 September 2026

Defending champion Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry are three of the biggest names competing this week

Kevin Pietersen scored almost 14,000 runs across all three formats for England, with only Alastair Cook and Joe Root hitting more PIC: GETTY IMAGES

Pietersen joins England's white-ball coaching team

England have appointed former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Pietersen, 46, joins as a specialist mentor and will start in the role for the upcoming T20 and one-day matches against Sri Lanka.

BBC | 08 September 2026

Barcola has trained with his Liverpool team-mates this week PIC: GETTY IMAGES

Iraola happy with signings as Barcola set for debut

Andoni Iraola says he is “very happy” with all of Liverpool’s signings since his arrival and that it is down to him to “develop” the squad. Liverpool had four major incomings this summer, including the £123 million purchase of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain.

BBC | 04 September 2026

Novak Djokovic had won all of his previous 19 US Open first-round matches PIC: GETTY IMAGES

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit

Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina's Mariano Navone which provided further evidence age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.

BBC | 01 September 2026

Baby steps: Chelsea players celebrate a goal against Fulham on Monday night PIC: CHELSEA/FACEBOOK

Glaring weakness but early signs Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun

After a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated their flaws, there was a sense, perhaps even a need, for Chelsea to emerge as a serious contender – if only to prevent the title race becoming a procession. And while they were far from flawless, there were at least some indications that they could mount some kind of challenge.

The Guardian* | 28 August 2026

epa13187425 Marc Guehi of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the second goal making the score 1-1 during the.English Premier League match Manchester City against AFC Bournemouth, in Manchester, Britain, 23 August 2026. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Premier League Matchday 2: Champions face early tests

The new Premier League season wastes little time raising the stakes, with Matchday 2 delivering a series of intriguing clashes and an early opportunity for the title contenders to lay down a marker.

correspondent | 25 August 2026

Brydon Carse has not played for England since the winter's Ashes thrashing PIC: PA MEDIA

England drop Carse after nightclub incident

Pace bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an incident that led to him being handcuffed by police. Images that appeared on social media on Sunday showed Carse, 31, in handcuffs outside a bar in Derby on Saturday night.

BBC | 25 August 2026

The 'Hand of God' football was previously sold in 2022 PIC: PA MEDIA

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for £2.5m.

25 August 2026

N5 Million Prize Pot Deduction as Eight Housemates Face Eviction in BBNaija S11

Monday, 17 August - In one of the most unpredictable turns of the season, eight housemates Yusuf, Araga, Temi Nkem, Goddessa, Cassi, Nomy, Tram, and Gerard are up for eviction this week following a high-stakes nomination process that reshaped the game and left viewers stunned.

correspondent | 22 August 2026

epa12913327 Alexander Isak (R) of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace, in Liverpool, Britain, 25 April 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Premier League returns: Arsenal lay down a marker as City face a new reality

The Premier League is back, and Matchday 1 wastes little time delivering major storylines.

correspondent | 19 August 2026

The Voice UK's Kelly Rowland joins host Emma Willis in first look images

daily mail | 18 August 2026

Scottish FA withdraws support for Infantino

BBC | 18 August 2026

Clash of Champions: PSG and Aston Villa Set for Historic Super Cup Showdown

correspondent | 12 August 2026

La Liga Returns: New Season, New Challenges

correspondent | 12 August 2026

It’s Not Over: Football’s Biggest Leagues and Rivalries Return to SuperSport on DStv

correspondent | 27 July 2026

Atlanta Awaits: England and Argentina revive intense rivalry

correspondent | 14 July 2026

Take responsibility on the roads, Ngakaagae urges men

MOLEPOLOLE: The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund’s second Men’s Road Safety Pitso was held here on Friday under the theme, “Borra, Imagine Life Without You!”, with men called on to take greater responsibility behind the wheel.

President, please set me free – Inmate’s plea to Boko

An inmate serving a 10-year sentence for defilement has made a desperate appeal to President Duma Boko to grant him a presidential pardon, even as he battles the State in a P4.5 million lawsuit over an alleged brutal prison assault.

Partners: Jindal Steel and Power chairman, Naveen Jindal, Boko and Moti at the launch earlier today PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boko launches grand vision for education, healthcare

President Duma Boko says the African Hero initiative launched today in Gaborone is a proof of concept that will roll out schools and clinics across the country and Africa at pace and lower cost.

BDP clears two for Sephophe primaries

Two members of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will battle it out for the party’s primary elections for Sefhophe ward on September 12.

All Party Conference wants November Parliament to review the Electoral Act.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Parties propose electoral reforms

All-Party Conference (APC), which brings together representatives of political parties across the country, has proposed a number of electoral reforms aimed at improving the credibility and efficiency of elections.

Kebinatshipi will battle it
out against Jacory Patterson, Zakithi Nene, Rai Benjamin, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Jereem Richards and Chris Bailey

Tebogo, Kebinatshipi on Diamond League big payout hunt

The 200m Olympic champion, Letsile Tebogo and double World champion, Collen Busang Kebinatshipi, will this weekend line up for a payout of over P400,000 ($30,000) at the Diamond League final and a diamond trophy in Brussels.

Balopi’s fraud charges put BDP in the dock

Minority opposition party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been thrust into an uncomfortable political spotlight following the charging of its president, Mpho Balopi, with fraud and money laundering.

Block 6 shopping complex, a crime hotspot

“Try a crime you end a criminal,treat an environment you end crime.”– Abhijit Naskar, Sleepless for SocietyWhat should be a vibrant entertainment hub has instead become an area where people increasingly fear for their safety.Hardly a weekend passes without reports of people losing their valuables, vehicles being broken into or stolen, revellers being assaulted and injured, and, in the most tragic cases, people being attacked with sharp...

Mmegi Editor | 04 September 2026

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