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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a persistent right knee injury ahead of the August 13 start.
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Eight of the world's most populous countries miss 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Only the U.S. and Brazil qualified among the 10 most populous countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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UK government extends pub hours until 5am for England vs Mexico World Cup match
The UK government allowed pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 5am on July 6 for the England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 match.
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Mexico vs England World Cup last-16 tickets resold up to £26,000 at Estadio Azteca
Tickets for Mexico vs England World Cup last-16 match are reselling for thousands of pounds, far above face value, on FIFA's official portal.
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Australia beat England to win seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title
Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Lord's to claim their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup on August 9, 2026.
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Ronaldinho Returns to Football at 46, Signs with Italian Serie C Club Ravenna
Ronaldinho, former Brazil star and World Cup winner, signed with Serie C club Ravenna in June, marking his return after retiring in 2015.
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FIFA President Infantino faces divisions and calls for resignation amid leadership crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces widespread criticism and opposition from some 2026 World Cup hosts and football bodies over his leadership and governance plans.
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Inquest into Maddy Cusack's death reveals coach's conduct and club resource issues
Inquest heard allegations that Sheffield United coach Jonathan Morgan called Maddy Cusack a 'psycho' and subjected her to mind games amid rushed club transition.
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Liverpool signs Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on season-long loan with option to buy
Liverpool has secured a season-long loan for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo amid defensive injuries and departures.
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England’s Lucy Bronze backs UEFA boycott of FIFA events amid Infantino dispute
England defender Lucy Bronze backs UEFA’s boycott of FIFA competitions over objections to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s leadership and investment plan.
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FIFA President Infantino Faces Crisis After Failed $4.2B Deal and Ethics Complaints
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure and ethics complaints amid fallout from a collapsed $4.2 billion commercial rights proposal.
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British Boxer Raven Chapman Recovering After Emergency Brain Surgery in Denmark
Raven Chapman, 32, is recovering after emergency brain surgery in Denmark following a collapse during sparring on July 24, 2026.
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Manchester United appoint Eva Olid as new women's team manager
Manchester United named Eva Olid as manager of their women's team after Marc Skinner's departure.
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Barcelona sign Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for record Women’s Super League fee
Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City on a record Women’s Super League transfer for around £1.3 million.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha signs with Chile's Colo-Colo after World Cup
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha joined Chilean club Colo-Colo following his standout World Cup performances.
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Thousands attend funeral of AC Milan legend Franco Baresi in Milan
Thousands gathered in Milan on August 4, 2026, to attend the funeral of AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, who died last week aged 66.
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Fulham sign Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year deals
Fulham have signed Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year contracts, reuniting García with new manager Álvaro Arbeloa.
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Emma Raducanu to miss 2026 US Open with right leg stress fracture
Emma Raducanu will miss the 2026 US Open as she continues recovering from a stress fracture in her right lower leg.
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Marc Skinner leaves as Manchester United Women head coach by mutual consent
Marc Skinner has stepped down as Manchester United Women’s head coach after five years, with the club seeking a new leader ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Tarona Taafaki wins Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without a bout win
Tarona Taafaki earned Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal in boxing at the 2026 Glasgow Games despite not winning a fight.
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Haeran Ryu leads 2026 Women's British Open aiming for third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu holds a one-shot lead at Royal Lytham & St Annes after two rounds of the Women's British Open.
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AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies at 66
Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy football icon, died aged 66, the club announced on July 31, 2026.
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Amanda Staveley-led group agrees to buy 25.1% West Ham stake from Gold family
A consortium led by Amanda Staveley has agreed to buy the Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham United, pending shareholder pre-emption rights.
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FA sets minimum 10-match ban for discrimination offences from 2026-27 season
The Football Association will impose a minimum 10-match ban for aggravated discrimination offences starting next season.