sportsSaturday, September 19, 2026

Asian Games open as Jazz lock in Keyonte George

The Asian Games finally get underway in Japan after a messy build-up, while the NBA's quiet season takes a swing with a big extension in Utah. Elsewhere, a legendary Manchester sportswear shop reopens and CMLL delivers a classic mask vs. hair match.

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Games begin, deals get done

Two big stories broke today, one a global spectacle and the other a franchise-building move in the NBA.

#01sports.inquirer.netSep 19

Asian Games 2026 to open in Japan after troubled build-up

The 20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya after a rocky preparation period. More athletes are competing than at the Olympics, which puts the scale in perspective.

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#02sports.inquirer.netSep 19

NBA: Jazz extends Keyonte George as key part of major rebuild

Keyonte George gets a five-year, $157.5 million extension from the Jazz, locking in a key piece of their rebuild through 2032. That's a lot of money for a guard who's still proving himself.

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Kit leaks and comebacks

The day also brought a wild Juventus shirt leak, a Manchester retail revival, and a classic lucha libre result.

#03www.footyheadlines.comSep 19

Exclusive: Insane Juventus 2027 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked

Footy Headlines exclusively leaks Juventus's 2027 pre-match shirt. It looks wild, which is par for the course for their recent kits.

#04secretmanchester.comSep 19

The legendary Greater Manchester shop that sold David Beckham his boots and loved by Noel Gallagher has made a comeback, bringing back 80s cult sportswear

Hurley Sport, the Manchester shop that sold David Beckham his boots and was a favorite of Noel Gallagher, has reopened after 70 years. It's bringing back 80s cult sportswear.

#05www.fightful.comSep 19

Místico Defeats Averno in Mask vs. Hair at CMLL 93 Anniversary

Místico beat Averno in a mask vs. hair match at CMLL's 93rd Anniversary show. That's a major result in lucha libre, settling a long-running rivalry.

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