Record number of Japanese in Premier League
TOKYO: A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in signing them.
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Hull progress in Carabao Cup after shootout win at Stoke
Premier League new boys Hull followed up their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday by knocking Stoke out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium.
Celtic crash out of Champions League as LASK stun them with comeback
Celtic threw away a four-goal lead in Austria as they missed out on the Champions League for the second year running.
New Zealand flanker Segner ruled out of rest of South Africa tour
Aug 26 : Flanker Anton Segner has been ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's tour of South Africa following ankle surgery, coach Dave Rennie said.
LASK end Celtic's Champions League hopes with astonishing comeback
Aug 25 : Celtic blew a four-goal aggregate lead and lost 5-4 to Austrian side LASK on Tuesday as their Champions League hopes were dashed for another season in one of the worst European nights in the club's history.
Dallas Wings secure final WNBA playoff berth with 23rd win - ESPN
The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the visiting Portland Fire, sending star guard Paige Bueckers to the postseason for the first time.
Leeds beat Forest again to reach League Cup third round
Aug 25 : Leeds United beat Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest for the second time in four days on Tuesday, with a 2-0 win at the City Ground sending the visitors through to the third round of the League Cup.
All Blacks come from behind to edge Lions and stay unbeaten on tour
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 25 : New Zealand fought back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to edge the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park on Tuesday and keep up their unbeaten run on their tour of South Africa.