20 Sep
Besiktas head to Goztepe needing points to stay in the European race, but the hosts have turned their stadium into a fortress and beat Besiktas 3-1 in the cup. History favors the Black Eagles, yet recent trends point to a tight, low‑scoring game. Expect a tense tactical battle shaped by discipline, set pieces, and who handles pressure better.
17 Sep
South Africa took a sharp 1-0 lead over Pakistan in Lahore, winning the first ODI by eight wickets in a day-night series built as a full World Cup tune-up. All three matches are at Gaddafi Stadium, with games on September 16, 19, and 22. Captains Laura Wolvaardt and Fatima Sana lead two evolving squads balancing experience and youth ahead of India 2025.
10 Sep
MLS banned Luis Suárez for three matches after the Leagues Cup final, where he argued with Seattle staff, spit on a staff member, and grabbed a player by the neck. He’ll miss games vs. Charlotte, Seattle, and D.C. United, and faces a six-game ban in future Leagues Cups. Suárez apologized, while Inter Miami condemned the behavior and backed the disciplinary action.
3 Sep
At 38, Novak Djokovic fought through a back scare to beat Cameron Norrie in four sets at the US Open, moving past Roger Federer for the most hard-court Grand Slam wins with his 192nd victory. Despite a season of knocks—from a leg tear in Australia to a fall at Wimbledon—he advanced to face Taylor Fritz in the quarters. He joked on court, then admitted he’s more concerned about his body than ever.