Xabi Alonso hits out at Chelsea stars for dropping their 'competitive mentality' as Blues boss sends warning after dismal 3-0 defeat by Brentford

Daily Mail - Sep 18, 2026

BOBBY MANZI: Alonso's Blues shipped three goals in a dire second 45 display and they are now winless in three games as they go into the three-week international break.

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Roberto De Zerbi's own comments about Tottenham's DNA have come back to bite him - they are still yet to replace the goal scoring void left by Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, writes MATT BARLOW

Sep 18, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi's own comments about Tottenham's DNA have come back to bite him - they are still yet to replace the goal scoring void left by Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: Roberto De Zerbi knows this rich history only too well. Back in April at his first press conference as Spurs boss, he spoke of his aim to recreate the thrills of Ange Postecoglou's first season.

Unai Emery criticises his own Aston Villa players as Spaniard hits out at side's lack of discipline in search of first Premier League win of the season

Sep 18, 2026

Unai Emery criticises his own Aston Villa players as Spaniard hits out at side's lack of discipline in search of first Premier League win of the season

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa had Joao Gomes sent off on his debut on the opening day of the campaign when they lost 4-0 at Brighton, and Emery took off Nicolas Jackson at half-time last weekend.

Harry Kane smashes ANOTHER record as Bayern Munich star scores 100th Bundesliga goal - 31 GAMES faster than previous holder

Sep 18, 2026

Harry Kane smashes ANOTHER record as Bayern Munich star scores 100th Bundesliga goal - 31 GAMES faster than previous holder

Kane's penalty against Union Berlin on Friday night took him to treble figures in the country in 98 games - a staggering 31 games faster than the previous record holder.

NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal towers over Kash Patel as he becomes an FBI special agent in bizarre scene

Sep 18, 2026

NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal towers over Kash Patel as he becomes an FBI special agent in bizarre scene

On Thursday, the Bureau announced its latest session of National Academy graduates and highlighted one of the members: NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal.

Ex-NFL star charged over booze-fueled sex at Florida mall... a decade after he was shot twice in the head

Sep 18, 2026

Ex-NFL star charged over booze-fueled sex at Florida mall... a decade after he was shot twice in the head

The alleged incident took place at the Round1 arcade, with surveillance video said to show Bailey and Karina Manderson 'actively engaged in sexual activity' while others drank nearby.

Billionaire's wife revealed as powerful Michigan football donor with alleged role in Sherrone Moore firing

Sep 18, 2026

Billionaire's wife revealed as powerful Michigan football donor with alleged role in Sherrone Moore firing

The billionaire's sixth wife, she has been instrumental in fundraising for the Michigan Wolverines at a particularly crucial time for both the school and college sports.

UCLA braces for first Big Ten test of coach Bob Chesney's tenure

Sep 18, 2026

UCLA braces for first Big Ten test of coach Bob Chesney's tenure

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava and the Bruins host Purdue on Saturday in a game that pits the Bruins' offense against a formidable defensive front.

'Never too old': 83-year-old footballer still getting a kick

Sep 18, 2026

'Never too old': 83-year-old footballer still getting a kick

Most people wouldn't take up a new sport after turning 70, but one footballer is proving age is just a number.

Pitcher Cade Cavalli and Washington Nationals agree to 4-year contract through 2030

Sep 18, 2026

Pitcher Cade Cavalli and Washington Nationals agree to 4-year contract through 2030

Pitcher Cade Cavalli and Washington Nationals agree to 4-year contract through 2030

Olympic star Keely Hodgkinson reveals bizarre 'abnormality' after MRI discovery following latest injury scare: 'My body is built differently'

Sep 18, 2026

Olympic star Keely Hodgkinson reveals bizarre 'abnormality' after MRI discovery following latest injury scare: 'My body is built differently'

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says an MRI scan has revealed she has an 'abnormality' in her hamstring. The 24-year-old has continued running despite learning of the anomaly.

Loved-up newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen in rare selfie after Kansas City Chiefs' NFL Week 1 win

Sep 18, 2026

Loved-up newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen in rare selfie after Kansas City Chiefs' NFL Week 1 win

The loved-up pair haven't been seen much together in the wake of their Madison Square Garden wedding in July, but fans were treated to a new snap on social media this week.

What to watch this weekend in international sports

Sep 18, 2026

What to watch this weekend in international sports

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews what Canadian athletes are up to this weekend, including an Olympic men's volleyball qualifier, a wheelchair basketball world title game, and a Davis Cup tennis matchup.

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