The Tampa Bay Rays secure a place in the 2026 MLB postseason with a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros, sealed by Junior Caminero’s walk-off two-run homer. In a tight game, Caminero’s swing ends it instantly and makes the Rays’ playoff qualification official, giving Tampa Bay a dramatic clinching moment at home.

Lando Norris takes a surprise pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, beating Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli in qualifying. Norris delivers a standout lap on a track still new to the field, putting McLaren at the front for Sunday and marking one of the strongest one-lap performances of his career.

Sami Zayn wins the Undisputed WWE Championship by defeating CM Punk in the main event of SmackDown in Mexico City, where WWE stages the show for the first time in 15 years. The match turns chaotic as Zayn targets Punk’s injured knee, and the finish spills into ringside interference before the title changes hands.

Josh Addo-Carr is under investigation after allegedly returning a positive cocaine result in a police roadside drug test in Sydney. Police are examining the incident, and the NRL as well as Addo-Carr’s club, the Parramatta Eels, are drawn into the fallout as the case develops off the field.

Orlando Pirates reach the second round of the CAF Champions League with a 3-1 second-leg win over La Cure Waves at Orlando Amstel Arena. Pirates seize control early and never let the tie drift, turning a strong opening spell into a comfortable progression in continental qualifying.

Liverpool head into upcoming fixtures with growing concern over form, as performances raise questions about fatigue, intensity and consistency. The broader focus also includes Chelsea and Aston Villa, but Liverpool’s recent drop in sharpness stands out as a warning sign as the schedule begins to test squad depth and resilience.

Big Stacks and Jordan McCann top the latest Misfits Boxing card in Newcastle, with their bout billed as the latest step in a simmering rivalry. The event is framed around finally settling the feud in the ring, making the main event the clear attraction on a card built for crossover fight audiences.

Delhi Traffic Police issue a travel advisory ahead of India’s first T20I against Afghanistan on September 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Restrictions are set to begin from about 2 pm, with commuters and spectators urged to plan around diversions and heavier traffic as the capital prepares for match-day crowds.