Overview
- Manchester United are exploring moves for Tyrell Malacia to leagues with open windows, including Belgium (until Sept. 8), Turkey (Sept. 12) and Saudi Arabia (Sept. 23), with manager Ruben Amorim to decide whether to reintegrate him.
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been recalled to the England squad for World Cup qualifiers after overcoming a long-term Achilles injury first suffered in 2019.
- Wales defender Joe Rodon did not travel to Kazakhstan due to concussion protocols, as manager Craig Bellamy outlined a string of absentees for the qualifier in Astana.
- Mets reliever Ryan Helsley has struggled since arriving, posting an 11.45 ERA over 11 innings and surrendering a key three-run homer in Detroit, while Seattle claimed ex-Met Jose Castillo off waivers for bullpen depth.
- Week 2 football storylines feature No. 15 Michigan visiting No. 18 Oklahoma in just their second-ever meeting and the Bengals targeting a faster start at Cleveland, as ESPN and other outlets continue daily fantasy and betting guidance for MLB and NFL slates.