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Super Sub Christopher Nkunku Gives Unconvincing Chelsea Win At Bournemouth

Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to score the winner four minutes from time as Chelsea ground out a 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Blues rode their luck at the Vitality Stadium as Robert Sanchez saved a first-half penalty from Evanilson and Bournemouth twice hit the woodwork. But the strength in depth from Chelsea's bloated squad, assembled for over 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in transfer fees, paid off late on. Jadon Sancho, introduced as a half-time substitute, impressed on his first appearance since joining from Manchester United on the final day of the transfer window.

Lionel Messi Scores Twice In Triumphant Injury Return For Inter Miami

Lionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami's 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner hadn't played since injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final on July 14, when he helped Argentina to victory over Colombia. Since then he had missed eight MLS games for his club and this month's World Cup qualifiers for his country.

Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe Penalties Help Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad

Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The Spanish champions moved within a point of leaders Barcelona who face last season's surprise package Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad hit the woodwork on three occasions before Madrid's second half spot-kicks earned them three points from an end-to-end clash at the Reale Arena. The Italian was without injured midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni, and benched Rodrygo Goes for Brahim Diaz.

QB Shedeur Sanders leads Colorado past Colorado State - ESPN

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado coach Deion Sanders said after a 28-6 win over Colorado State on Saturday night that the Rams made the game more personal after they took shots at his players and program.

After blowout loss to Texas A&M, Billy Napier's time at Florida is running out - ESPN

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tom Petty's «Runnin' Down a Dream» played in the background Saturday night at a long since emptied-out and rain-soaked Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Ebbsfleet United manager Harry Watling wants players to spend the day watching Netflix after 1-0 National League win over Hartlepool United

New Ebbsfleet boss Harry Watling wants his team to enjoy their first win of the season by spending their day off watching Netflix.

Southern Counties East round-up: Unbeaten VCD make it eight wins out of nine while Whitstable fight back to draw at high-flying Holmesdale

VCD continued their relentless form at the top of the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Celtic PR coup shows Rangers where bragging rights lie and here's why it's now open season on Ibrox side - Hugh Keevins

You could call it a subtle PR coup. Or you could be cynical and describe it as a not-so-subtle wind-up designed to underline which Old Firm side is firmly in possession of the bragging rights.

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Super Sub Christopher Nkunku Gives Unconvincing Chelsea Win At Bournemouth

Lionel Messi Scores Twice In Triumphant Injury Return For Inter Miami

Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe Penalties Help Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad

QB Shedeur Sanders leads Colorado past Colorado State - ESPN

After blowout loss to Texas A&M, Billy Napier's time at Florida is running out - ESPN

Ebbsfleet United manager Harry Watling wants players to spend the day watching Netflix after 1-0 National League win over Hartlepool United

Southern Counties East round-up: Unbeaten VCD make it eight wins out of nine while Whitstable fight back to draw at high-flying Holmesdale

Celtic PR coup shows Rangers where bragging rights lie and here's why it's now open season on Ibrox side - Hugh Keevins