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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.
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Aziz Abdul disqualified for headbutting in 2026 Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final
Aziz Abdul, grandson of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified for headbutting English boxer Damar Thomas at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic retires after officiating 2026 World Cup final
Slavko Vincic retired at age 46, one week after refereeing the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
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Federico Chiesa aims for fresh start at Liverpool under new manager Iraola
Federico Chiesa is focusing on earning more playing time at Liverpool after scoring in preseason under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Errol Spence Jr. retires after unanimous loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney
Errol Spence Jr. announced his retirement following a unanimous decision loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney on July 26, 2026.
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Arsenal eyes Vinícius Júnior amid Real Madrid contract talks stalemate
Arsenal is exploring a transfer for Vinícius Júnior if he fails to renew his Real Madrid contract with one year remaining.
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Jenny Shin wins Women’s Scottish Open, first LPGA victory in 10 years
Jenny Shin captured the Women’s Scottish Open title with a 9-under-par finish, her first LPGA win since 2016.
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Gabriel Langton cleared after serious fall in Commonwealth Games gymnastics final
Gabriel Langton fell headfirst from the horizontal bar during the 2026 Commonwealth Games gymnastics final but was discharged from hospital with no severe injury.
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Enzo Maresca named Manchester City manager, pledges to uphold Guardiola's legacy
Enzo Maresca was appointed Manchester City manager in June 2026, succeeding Pep Guardiola and committing to continue the club’s style and success.
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Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City for £116 million on a five-year deal
Elliot Anderson transferred from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for a British record £116 million on a five-year contract.
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Newcastle United sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba on five-year deal
Newcastle United have signed 20-year-old French midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco for up to £34 million on a five-year contract.
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Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030
Phil Foden, 26, signed a new four-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030.
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Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on free transfer from Real Madrid
Arsenal signed 27-year-old Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer ahead of the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies affair and UEFA severance payment claims
Gianni Infantino denied allegations of an affair and related severance payments during his UEFA tenure after media reports surfaced today.
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Tottenham sign French defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for club record fee
Tottenham Hotspur signed 22-year-old France international defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for a club record fee.
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Fijian Rugby Player Saimoni Vunilagi Dies in Japan from Suspected Heatstroke
Saimoni Vunilagi, a 26-year-old Fijian rugby player for Kyushu KV, died of suspected severe heatstroke after training in Fukuoka on August 3, 2026.
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João Gomes joins Aston Villa from Wolves for £38 million transfer fee
Aston Villa signed Brazilian midfielder João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £38 million deal announced in July.
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Arsenal complete £75 million signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal signed Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for around £75 million, securing a four-year deal with an option for a fifth season.
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Josh Kerr breaks men’s mile world record at London Diamond League
Josh Kerr set a new men’s mile world record of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League on July 18.
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Kimi Antonelli claims pole at 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix with a 1:44.361 lap time, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds.
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West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, died at 89 in Barbados.
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West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen confirms he will stay after Premier League relegation
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has committed to remain at the club despite their drop to the Championship.
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Scottie Scheffler and Jackson Suber lead after first round of 2026 Open Championship
Scottie Scheffler and Jackson Suber topped early leaderboards after the first round at Royal Birkdale on August 6, 2026.