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LIV Golf secures new lead investor with players gaining majority equity stake
LIV Golf signed an agreement with a new lead investor, expected to close in September 2026, with players becoming majority equity holders.
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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury sustained in April.
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Gianni Infantino faces backlash and loss of support over failed World Cup stake sale plan
Wales and major football confederations condemn FIFA President Gianni Infantino over collapsed World Cup stake sale.
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Manchester City's Rodri undergoes back surgery amid Real Madrid transfer interest
Manchester City's Rodri had back surgery on July 27-28 and faces a recovery period amid Real Madrid transfer talks.
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Tadej Pogacar wins fifth Tour de France, tying record with shortened final stage
Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG won the 2026 Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time, finishing with a 6-minute 26-second lead.
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Kylian Mbappe wins second FIFA World Cup Golden Boot with record 10 goals in 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored 10 goals to claim his second World Cup Golden Boot and set a new all-time tournament scoring record in 2026.
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IOC lifts suspension on Russian Olympic Committee, allows athletes at LA 2028
The IOC provisionally lifted the Russian Olympic Committee suspension, permitting Russian athletes to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics under strict conditions.
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Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury
Serena Williams withdrew from Wimbledon doubles after sustaining a right knee injury in her singles match on June 30, 2026.
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Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Turkey's Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool
Mohamed Salah signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor on August 6, 2026, after leaving Liverpool.
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Kazuyoshi Miura, Age 59, Scores First Goal in Nearly Four Years for Fukushima United
Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal since 2022 on July 25, 2026, for Fukushima United in a 7-0 Emperor's Cup win over Iwaki Furukawa.
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Roberto Mancini reappointed as Italy national football team head coach
Roberto Mancini was reappointed Italy head coach on July 28, replacing Gennaro Gattuso after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup again.
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Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix after taking pole, Hamilton penalized in qualifying
Lando Norris secured pole and won the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26, while Lewis Hamilton was penalized and finished fifth after a race penalty.
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Jurgen Klopp named Germany men's national football coach through 2030 World Cup
Jurgen Klopp was appointed Germany men’s national football team head coach on a contract until the 2030 World Cup.
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Kylian Mbappé condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup win
Kylian Mbappé condemned racist remarks by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France's 1-0 win over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over World Cup clashes and Falklands banner
FIFA has launched disciplinary cases against Argentina's football association and players for post-final clashes and a Falklands banner display at the 2026 World Cup.
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France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final on July 9 at Gillette Stadium near Boston.
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Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in 2026 World Cup round of 16
Argentina overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on July 7 in Atlanta.
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FIFA proposes $20 billion subsidiary with private investment, faces strong opposition
FIFA plans a $20 billion commercial company selling minority stakes to fund football growth, provoking backlash from UEFA, AFC, and players groups.
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Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup last 16 amid fatal celebrations
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on June 30 to reach the 2026 World Cup last 16, while three people died during victory celebrations in Mexico City.
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UEFA fines 14 clubs including Aston Villa, Juventus, Newcastle for 2025-26 financial breaches
UEFA fined 14 European football clubs, including Aston Villa, Juventus, and Newcastle, for breaching financial sustainability and squad cost rules in 2025-26 season.
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Netherlands eliminated from World Cup 2026 by Morocco after penalty shootout loss
Morocco knocked the Netherlands out of the 2026 World Cup in a 3-2 penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the last-32 round.
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Katie Swan first Briton to reach second round at 2026 Wimbledon as Boulter and Svitolina exit early
Katie Swan became the first British singles player to reach round two at Wimbledon 2026 with a 6-4 6-4 win over Irina-Camelia Begu.
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Naomi Osaka wears white kimono-inspired gown at Wimbledon first round
Naomi Osaka wore a white kimono-inspired gown for her Wimbledon first-round walk-on before beating Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5 on June 29, 2026.
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Robert Lewandowski signs with Chicago Fire through 2028 MLS season
Robert Lewandowski joined Chicago Fire on a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season after leaving Barcelona as a free agent.