In the other results from the evening, Bayern Munich thrashed Bodø/Glimt 5-0, with Michael Olise scoring twice. Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Sabah, while Como impressed in their very first European match, beating Leipzig 4-1.

In cycling, Enric Mas moved closer to overall Vuelta victory after finishing 12th on Stage 18, a 32-kilometre individual time trial.

Joe Root led England to a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan after scoring an unbeaten 62 in the third Test at Edgbaston. England were chasing 130 for victory but got off to a poor start. Ben Duckett was dismissed by Mohammad Abbas with the first ball of the innings, while opener Emilio Gay also fell later in the same over.At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under pressure. But Root and Jordan Cox remained calm and slowly took control of the chase.It was the first time England had whitewashed Pakistan in a home Test series.Root survived a big scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball. It was Ali’s 17th no-ball of the series.Pakistan then missed another opportunity when Root, on 38, edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.Root made Pakistan pay for the missed chances. His unbeaten 62 was his 110th Test innings of 50 or more, a tally that includes 41 centuries.Cox remained unbeaten on 59 as England reached the target in the 25th over with eight wickets in hand.

Root praises Pakistan’s fight

Pakistan had shown more fight in the third Test after conceding a huge 320-run first-innings deficit.Root said the difficult chase was useful for England after Pakistan had put them under pressure.“Fair play to Pakistan, ?they threw some punches last night. They made it very difficult for us and in some ways it’s a good thing to go through that,” said Root.“Test cricket is not always going to go your own way but to see us actually be quite clinical with the bat off the back of that was good too. So ?in many ways we’re better for it.“Of course there’s things we will want to improve on but we ?came into this ?series with a lot of question marks and a lot of noise around the team and we’ve walked away 3-0 winners so ?in that respect I’m quite ?pleased.”

England bounce back after difficult period

The series came after a difficult period for England, who had been looking to recover from their defeat to New Zealand following the Ashes loss.Root’s return to the captaincy after Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket ended with a series whitewash.Pakistan had one major positive in the third Test. Debutant Razaullah scored an impressive 81 off 63 balls, giving his team hope and bringing energy to the contest at Edgbaston.

Robinson leads England’s pace attack

England’s fast bowlers were once again too strong for Pakistan on helpful surfaces.Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets to be named England’s player of the series.“I’m a realist, I know it’s not always going to be like this,” said Robinson, England’s player of the series.“We know there’s ?going to be tougher times ahead. We have some tough opposition coming up and we’re looking forward to the challenge.”Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles in England’s dominant series win.England’s batting was less convincing, with no batter managing to score a century in the three Tests.Jacob Bethell is expected to return for the winter tour after recovering from knee surgery. That could leave one of Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence or Cox fighting for a place in the team.Cox, who also kept wicket in the second innings because of Jamie Smith’s finger injury, strengthened his case with his unbeaten 59.

Pakistan face more questions after 3-0 loss

The defeat was another setback for Pakistan, who have now lost 16 of their last 21 Tests.Their tour was also marked by major changes. Seven players were replaced in the squad after the second Test, while coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his assistant Umar Gul were sacked.Pakistan captain Babar Azam said the team had some positive moments but blamed their first-innings batting for the defeat.“We had a couple of good moments. I think we have bowled well but I think the first innings cost us. Too many soft dismissals,” said Pakistan captain Babar Azam.“I think this was a good opportunity for youngsters to play against quality bowlers, quality opponent, so they learned a lot and I think this is helpful for the future.”Pakistan will now turn their attention to their next assignment against Sri Lanka in October.England, meanwhile, will face South Africa in a three-Test series in December and January. Marcus Trescothick, who had taken over as interim red-ball head coach after Brendon McCullum’s departure, will hand the team over to Stephen Fleming.

It’s never too early for a “game of the year”, and we get one in college football Week 2 action when the No. 4 Texas Longhorns host the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Austin. Both teams have their sights firmly set on the College Football Playoff and a chance to play for the title. The Buckeyes lost to Miami in the quarterfinals last year after going 12-1 in the regular season, while the Longhorns went 9-3 and had to settle for a victory in the Citrus Bowl. The teams met to kick off their 2025 seasons, with OSU taking a 14-7 home victory to improve to 3-2 in all-time meetings. Both teams have been ranked in AP top 10 in all six matchups, including Saturday’s game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Bet on Ohio State vs.Texas and more college football games with the FanDuel promo code to receive $350 in bonus bets:

Texas is a 1.5-point home favorite in the latest FanDuel Sportsbook odds, and the Over/Under for total points scored is 49.5. Both teams cruised in their 2026 college football season openers, with the Longhorns beating Texas State 59-7 and the Buckeyes routing Ball State 59-3. 

If you’re interested in betting on college football matchups such as Ohio State vs. Texas at the best betting apps, you need to see our picks for this matchup and what SportsLine experts and the SportsLine Projection Model have to say. 

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The Buckeyes are the top-ranked team in the nation and will look to avoid the Longhorns’ fate after UT entered last year’s game on the road as the No. 1 team and lost. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin threw for just 126 yards in his first start but avoided mistakes, and the defense held up as OSU won despite being outgained 336-203. The Buckeyes forced one turnover and made two big stops in the red zone as Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled before coming to life in the fourth quarter. The Longhorns scored their only TD with 3:28 left in the game and were 1-for-5 on fourth down. The much-discussed Manning threw for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Ohio State lost significant players like receiver Carnell Tate and pass rusher Arvell Reese to the NFL, but coach Ryan Day and his staff have reloaded. Having an experienced Sayin this time will help. The junior threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns in the opener after putting up 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2025. Star receiver Jeremiah Smith is back and opened the season with eight catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns after posting 1,243 yards and 12 TDs last season. Devin McCuin had six catches for 97 yards and a score against Ball State. Running back Bo Jackson, who rushed for 1,090 yards last season, and Ja’Kobi Jackson each rushed for 83 yards last week. OSU amassed 671 yards in the rout.

The Buckeyes averaged 33.4 points per game last season (26th in FBS) and allowed a minuscule 9.3 points to lead FBS. Texas scored 30.5 points per game (70th) and gave up 20.3 (28th). The Buckeyes have some holes to plug on defense after losing key pieces like Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs and Kayden McDonald to the draft. While they weren’t playing a dangerous team like Texas last week, they did hold the Cardinals to just 165 total yards and Ball State converted just three of 14 third-down attempts. Epi Sitanilei had the team’s only sack in Week 1, and Tarvos Alford had an interception. The Buckeyes’ only blemish was nine penalties, and Day will be sure to try to clean that up before the big game. Use the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get up to $1,500 in bonus bets when wagering on Ohio State-Texas and more college football games:

It was a tough start to the 2025 season for Manning and the Longhorns, and they’re hoping to avoid an early hit to their playoff hopes, this time on their home turf. Texas is 22-11 against the spread at home under coach Steve Sarkisian since 2021 and 14-10 ATS in non-conference games over that same span. Manning came in with almost unprecedented hype given his talent and pedigree, but the pressure of the moment (and the OSU defense) made it a tough way to begin a season. The then-sophomore loosened up late in the game and went on to throw for more than 250 yards in three of the next four games. He finished the season with 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He threw for 305 yards with four TDs and one pick against Texas State last week. 

Manning is 9-0 as a starter at Memorial Stadium, and his 40 career total TDs at home are tied for most by an FBS player since 2024. The Longhorns put up 516 yards in Week 1, getting 156 on the ground behind Hollywood Smothers (70 yards) and Raleek Brown (34 yards, two TDs). Receivers Ryan Wingo (121 yards, one TD) and Cam Coleman (70, two TDs) lived up to expectations in the opener, and Smothers and Brown combined for 39 receiving yards. Seven Longhorns pass-catchers had at least 25 yards. Wingo was the team’s top receiver last year with 834 yards (15.4 per catch) and seven TDs.

The Texas defense had some problems against the run against Texas State, yielding 161 yards on the ground, but it had two sacks and three takeaways. Colin Simmons led the team with 12 sacks in 2025 and is back to anchor a strong defensive front. The defense has seen some turnover, but interceptions leader Jelani McDonald is back in the secondary, and several top recruits are preparing to step in. Will Muschamp is back to run the unit after working the past five years at Georgia after head coaching stints at Florida and South Carolina. The unit was subpar by UT standards in 2025, allowing 339 yards and 20 points per game. Linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith is a playmaker, Pitt transfer Rasheem Biles causes havoc all over the field and another transfer — 6-foot-5, 378-pound Ian Geffrard from Arkansas, — gives the Longhorns an immovable anchor up front.

Ohio State vs. Texas picks, prediction

Ohio State +1.5

Both teams have a lot of key pieces to replace on defense but both also have the resources to reload, so it should be a tight battle similar to last year’s. Add in that Manning and Sayin both come in with more experience under their belts and there should be a little more scoring this time around. 

The Buckeyes beat the Longhorns twice in the 2025 calendar year, knocking them off in the College Football Playoff semifinals on their way to the 2024-25 title last January and opening last season with the victory in Columbus. Texas has been snake-bitten over the past two decades in a lot of its biggest games, but if Manning plays the way he did the second half of last season, the Longhorns will be in a good spot. I don’t trust Texas much until it gives me a reason to, so I’m sticking with OSU while leaving open the possibility that UT will eke out the home victory. I do believe the Buckeyes will prevail in a tight game, so I’m playing it a little safer, but getting plus-money on the nation’s No. 1 team is tempting.

SportsLine expert Micah Roberts is backing the Longhorns to cover, as well. “The Buckeyes win with conservative bully football like they did last year in Columbus,” says Roberts, a former Las Vegas bookmaker. “Except this year, I think Sayin has a much bigger role in his sophomore season.” The SportsLine model also leans slightly toward the visitors, as the Buckeyes cover the spread 51% of the time and win outright at a 48% rate to bring value at current odds. Bet on Ohio State-Texas and college football Week 2 with the DraftKings promo code and get a $200 bonus:

Meanwhile, in Spain, Real Madrid return to La Liga following their Champions League victory over Inter Milan. Already three points behind their rivals Barcelona, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid are under pressure, and the fans are growing impatient.

Meanwhile, in Senegal, ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, which run from 31 October to 13 November, Dakar is preparing to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic flame in the capital.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the India-Afghanistan T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13.Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking rules will be in place in and around the stadium from 1400 hours onwards.The advisory comes at a time when New Delhi is also hosting the ongoing BRICS Summit.In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police said, “In connection with the India–Afghanistan T20 Cricket Match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 13.09.2026, traffic restrictions, diversions and parking regulations will be in place in and around the stadium area from 1400 hrs onwards.”The traffic police asked commuters to plan their journeys in advance and avoid unnecessary travel through the stadium area.“Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid unnecessary travel through the match venue area, use alternate routes wherever feasible and follow the directions of traffic personnel,” the advisory said.“Spectators are requested to use only designated entry, parking and app-based taxi pick-up/drop-off points. For real-time traffic updates, follow the official social media handles of Delhi Traffic Police,” it said.“Motorists are requested to remain patient, follow traffic rules, and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area. Please follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion,” Delhi Traffic Police said.The police also advised commuters to follow the instructions of traffic personnel deployed in the area and use alternate routes wherever possible.The first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13.With traffic restrictions beginning from 1400 hours, commuters and spectators have been advised to plan their travel accordingly.

England captain Joe Root gets a huge let-off after being bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, but the dismissal is overturned after the delivery was a no-ball, with England 35-2, chasing 130 to win the third and final Test at Edgbaston.

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Former India cricketer and renowned commentator Vivek Razdan has backed India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer to remain at number four and Sanju Samson to open the innings in the first T20I against Afghanistan, scheduled for Sunday in New Delhi. India will begin their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with a selection dilemma at the top of the order due to the presence of four opening options: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Samson and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Iyer, who bats at number three for Punjab Kings in the IPL, is another option in the top order, but Razdan believes the India captain should not alter his position for the series opener.

“I think Shreyas should not change his number at the moment. He should remain at number 4. Because for the top 3, you already have four names. You have Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Ishaan Kishan, but all three are left-handers. You already have many left-handers in your team. One should be included in the playing XI just because he is a right-hander – no! I do not agree with that at all,” said Razdan.

Razdan, who was speaking during a press meet organised by Sony Sports ahead of the opening T20I, said a player’s performance should take precedence over the left-right combination in the batting order.

“Who is that batsman? How has his performance been? This is very important. So, if I do not have a right-hander who has performed like this, then I will say you can play seven left-handers. Performance is the key. It is never a problem that you play with your left hand or right hand,” he said.

The former India player then made a case for Samson to open, pointing to the wicketkeeper-batter’s recent performances in T20 cricket.

Talking about Samson, he said, “You have a player who, just a few months ago, made more than 300 runs with a strike rate of 200 and won us the World Cup. So, he is a very good player.”

Razdan acknowledged that captains often consider maintaining a left-right combination but felt Samson’s performances warranted his inclusion at the top of the order.

“As a captain, sometimes you think about that left-right combination in batting. If all the left-handers play, it will be easy for their opponent to play the game holding the same line. Now, every player has his own importance, his own speciality, his own strength. So, I feel that while going into the first match, you should still play with Sanju Samson,” he said.

India’s top-order selection will be closely watched, with Abhishek, Kishan and Sooryavanshi also in contention for the opening slots. Sooryavanshi, 15, recently made his international debut in England and has emerged as one of the talking points ahead of the series.

The opening T20I will also mark Iyer’s first home series as India’s captain. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have returned after injury layoffs and are part of the squad.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be led by Ibrahim Zadran and will be looking for their first T20I victory over India. The two sides have met nine times in the format, with India winning eight and one match ending without a result.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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South Sydney and Newcastle open the finals at Allianz Stadium after splitting two tight regular-season meetings, each won by the home side. The Rabbitohs arrive from a 50-20 victory over a depleted Roosters outfit and regain Tallis Duncan, whose return moves Adam Elliott to the bench. Matthew Dufty starts at fullback, with Jye Gray reverting to the interchange, while Euan Aitken is unavailable. Newcastle had the bye last weekend following a 46-32 loss to the Warriors. Dominic Young, Phoenix Crossland and Tyson Frizell return, but Jacob Saifiti is suspended and Trey Mooney’s shoulder injury creates a front-row opportunity for Cody Hopwood. Newcastle has won four of its past five against South Sydney, yet the Rabbitohs’ recent attacking rhythm and stronger home-city platform give them a narrow edge in a contest likely to remain alive deep into the second half.

Veteran promoter Bob Arum believes Ryan Garcia’s first welterweight world title defence against Conor Benn will last three minutes, six at most.

Garcia puts his WBC belt on the line tonight for the first time, after beating Mario Barrios for it earlier this year. Benn returns to the welterweight scene for the first time since 2022, and much of the pre-fight talk has surrounded his weight cut and how it will affect him when the first bell rings.

The Brit fought twice at the middleweight limit of 160lbs against Chris Eubank Jr last year, and has even admitted that this drop back down will be his only appearance at welterweight before settling somewhere higher, planning to win the belt and then vacate it.

Arum does not believe it will play out that way, fully backing Garcia to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBC, the Top Rank promoter cited Benn’s cut back down to 147lbs at the age of 29 as the key factor in Garcia scoring the 21st knockout of his professional career.

“Benn is going to get knocked out in one or two rounds. You can’t take off all this weight at this age – he doesn’t even look recognisable.”

Since tipping the scales at 146lbs, Benn has posted a video claiming that his immediate rehydration has taken him all the way up to 178.4lbs.

Arum, along with many others in the sport, remains unconvinced that simply making the weight gives the Brit a fighting chance, believing that the effects of weeks of arduous cutting down will show in the ring, perhaps in the form of reduced resistance – a dangerous prospect against a puncher like Garcia.

‘The Destroyer’ is embracing the underdog status, and continues to display the confidence that he will produce a significant stoppage victory on away soil.

FILE- Big man Veejay Pre reacts during a game against UST in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—The University of the Philippines finally gets to parade crack center Veejay Pre in the upcoming UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament.

After serving his residency last year, Pre will be making his much-awaited debut for the Fighting Maroons, looking to pick up where he left off following a promising one-and-done stint with Far Eastern University.

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UP assistant coach Christian Luanzon is confident Pre will make instant impact for the Maroons, who finished second to La Salle last season.

“Veejay has been in the UAAP for the longest time since he was in high school and when he came in with us, he had a year to adjust,” Luanzon said.

“He’s hardworking, he always has an open mind, not just with his coaches but also with his teammates.”

In his only season in Morayta, where he was named UAAP Rookie of the Year averaging 13.2 and 7 rebounds, Pre established himself as the future not just in the UAAP but Philippine basketball in general.

He then transferred to Diliman, where he will be a key piece of UP’s title redemption bid.

“Whenever someone new enters the team, we impart our culture to them so there’s always an adjustment.”

“But, even as an established player of the league, having won Rookie of the Year before, he listens to advice. He’s always all ears and looking for room to grow.”

Pre makes his UP debut on Sunday against University of Santo Tomas to cap off an opening tripleheader at Araneta Coliseum.