Daily Recap: Sport — 13 September 2026

A contentious Manchester derby dominates the sports day, with VAR decisions and a first-half red card shaping a result that is later questioned again by officials. Elsewhere, combat sports and rugby deliver emphatic finishes, while the NFL absorbs an early injury setback ahead of...

Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in a derby defined by controversy. Erling Haaland scores the only goal, with the decision overturned after a lengthy VAR review following an initial offside flag. City hold on for the win despite playing much of the match under pressure and with debate surrounding the buildup.

The fallout from the derby deepens after England’s refereeing body acknowledges a mistake in the handling of Haaland’s winning goal. It says an on-field review should have been recommended over Enzo Fernández’s involvement in the move, adding a fresh layer of scrutiny to the VAR process behind the decisive moment.

Phil Foden’s first-half red card is another pivotal flashpoint in the Manchester derby. After a VAR review, the City midfielder is dismissed for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes, reducing City to 10 men early and forcing a reshaped approach for the remainder of a tense match at Old Trafford.

Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia puts Benn down heavily before the bout is halted, producing a swift and emphatic finish in one of the night’s highest-profile boxing matchups and ending the contest before Benn can settle into the fight.

South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to win the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 3-1. The Springboks pull away after halftime, adding tries to turn a competitive contest into a clear victory and close the four-Test series with a statement result over the All Blacks.

The Los Angeles Rams place Myles Garrett on injured reserve as he prepares for arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The move delivers a significant early blow to the team’s defense, removing one of its most important pass-rushing threats and creating a major lineup challenge at the start of the season.

The Dallas Cowboys open their season against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Week 1 matchup draws attention as one of the NFL’s marquee divisional meetings, with fans looking for kickoff time, television coverage, and streaming options ahead of the opener.

The Houthis say they launch drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia’s Sharurah military base as fighting linked to Yemen intensifies. They describe the target as command centers and weapons depots used against them, and they also say Saudi forces carry out more than 50 strikes on Houthi positions within 24 hours.