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Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan

August 20, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Harry Brook played very well, helping England take a strong lead of 195 runs against Pakistan in the first Test match. The second day was shortened, but England still gained control of the game.

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Harry Brook was a key player for England in this match.
England built a lead of 195 runs over Pakistan.
The second day of the Test match was shorter than usual.
The match is the first Test between England and Pakistan.
England took control of the game by the end of the second day.

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Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League – prediction, lineups, teams

August 20, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Arsenal, the defending Premier League champions, will play against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 21. Coventry City recently earned promotion by winning the Championship, the league below the Premier League.

Key Facts

The match is the first game of the new Premier League season.
Arsenal won last season’s Premier League by seven points ahead of Manchester City.
Arsenal conceded the fewest goals last season, allowing only 27 goals.
Coventry City won the Championship by 11 points and scored 97 goals last season.
Coventry was last in the Premier League in the 2000-01 season before being relegated.
Arsenal recently beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield match.
Coventry won their last competitive game 4-0 against Watford, with striker Ellis Simms scoring three goals.
The game will be covered with live text commentary by Al Jazeera Sport starting from 16:00 GMT before kickoff.

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James Harden agrees to three-year, $97m Cleveland Cavaliers deal: Report

August 20, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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James Harden has agreed to a three-year contract worth $97 million to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker.

Key Facts

James Harden is a former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star guard.
Harden’s new contract with the Cavaliers is for three years and $97 million.
The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, meaning Harden can choose to continue or leave after that year.
The contract also has a trade kicker, which usually gives Harden extra money if traded.
Harden declined a $42.3 million player option this summer to get a longer contract.
He was traded to the Cavaliers from the Los Angeles Clippers in February, with Darius Garland going to the Clippers.
Harden averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in 26 games for the Cavaliers last season.
Over his career, Harden has averaged 24 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in 1,221 regular-season games for six teams.

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James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers, AP sources say

August 20, 2026 • AP News

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James Harden agreed to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers by signing a three-year contract worth $97 million. The deal includes an option for Harden to continue for the 2028-29 season and a trade clause.

Key Facts

Harden declined a $42.3 million player option for the next season before signing the new contract.
The contract runs three years and is worth $97 million.
Harden has played 17 seasons in the NBA and is entering his 18th.
He joined the Cavaliers in February 2026 after a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Harden averaged 10.7 points per game in the regular season and 19.7 points per game in the playoffs with Cleveland.
His turnovers increased during the playoffs, averaging 4.7 per game.
The Cavaliers’ likely starting lineup includes Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Peyton Watson.
Harden was arrested in June 2026 for carrying a weapon in a vehicle, but the charge was dropped after he completed a court program.

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SEC Coach Gets Contract Extension Before Season

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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Two major college football coaches in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) signed new contracts before the upcoming season. Alabama extended coach Kalen DeBoer’s contract for seven years, while Oklahoma signed coach Brent Venables to a six-year deal through 2031.

Key Facts

Alabama gave coach Kalen DeBoer a seven-year contract worth $87.5 million.
Oklahoma signed Brent Venables to a six-year contract averaging $10.5 million per year.
Venables became Oklahoma’s head coach in 2022 and previously won two national titles as a defensive coordinator at Clemson.
Oklahoma made the College Football Playoff in 2025 for the first time since 2019 under Venables.
Oklahoma’s upcoming season schedule is tough, featuring six ranked opponents.
The contracts provide stability for the coaches before a challenging SEC conference season.
Oklahoma expects better offensive performance with returning quarterback John Mateer.
Both teams are preparing to compete strongly in the SEC and college football playoffs.

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Ravens Learn Severity of Starting O-Lineman's Injury

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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Baltimore Ravens center Danny Pinter injured his knee tendon during practice, making him unable to play in the 2026 season. This injury affects the Ravens’ plans after losing their previous center, Tyler Linderbaum, in the offseason.

Key Facts

Danny Pinter suffered a torn patella tendon during practice with the Minnesota Vikings.
This injury will end Pinter’s 2026 season before it begins.
Pinter was expected to replace Tyler Linderbaum, who left the Ravens for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ethan Pocic might replace Pinter, but he is also recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
The team hopes Pocic will be ready to play more by the second week of preseason.
Pinter was a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
He played six years for the Colts before joining the Ravens this year.
Pinter missed most of the 2023 season due to a broken ankle.

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Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan

August 20, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Harry Brook scored 91 runs to help England build a big lead over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley. Despite rainy weather and a delayed start, England reached 366 runs for 8 wickets, leading by 195 runs after Pakistan were all out for 171.

Key Facts

Harry Brook scored 91 runs and was critical in England's lead.
Dan Lawrence scored 51 runs after being recalled to the team.
Joe Root and Jordan Cox both scored over 60 runs but missed centuries.
England batted at a rate of 4.5 runs per over despite difficult weather conditions.
Pakistani bowler Ali Usman took 5 wickets, and Usman was the top bowler with 5-92.
England’s innings resumed late due to rain and poor weather.
A dropped catch early in Brook’s innings gave him a chance to score big.
England looks likely to finish the match within three days given their strong position.

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‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence

August 20, 2026 • Guardian US

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Carlos Alcaraz announced he will return to tennis at the US Open after being out for four months due to a wrist injury. The US Open prize money has increased to a record $108 million, with singles winners earning $5.5 million each.

Key Facts

Carlos Alcaraz has been absent from tennis since April because of a right wrist injury.
He confirmed his comeback using the phrase “Here we go” on social media.
Alcaraz missed the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Cincinnati Open due to his injury.
The US Open will run from August 30 to September 13.
Total prize money for the US Open is $108 million, the largest in tennis history.
Singles winners will receive $5.5 million, a 20% increase from last year.
First-round players will get $140,000, which is also higher than before.
A new grand slam player advisory council will begin after the US Open to improve communication between players and tournament organizers.

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Lions Make QB Decision for Preseason Game Against Commanders

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Detroit Lions will play the Washington Commanders in a preseason football game on Saturday. The Lions’ coach Dan Campbell said that backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs will start, and rookie Luke Altmyer will get as much playing time as Dobbs. Jared Goff will not play in this game.

Key Facts

The Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders in a preseason game on Saturday at noon ET.
Lions coach Dan Campbell announced Joshua Dobbs will start at quarterback.
Rookie Luke Altmyer will share playing time equally with Dobbs.
Jared Goff will not play in this preseason game.
In the previous preseason game, Altmyer played about two-thirds of offensive snaps.
Altmyer completed 13 of 22 passes for 130 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in that game.
Dobbs completed 4 of 8 passes for 32 yards in the previous preseason game.

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Diamondbacks President Takes Ketel Marte Beef Public

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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Arizona Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall spoke publicly about player Ketel Marte’s recent unexplained absence from the team. Marte missed a game and was placed on the restricted list while handling a personal issue and undergoing a knee MRI, but the full reason for his absence is still unclear.

Key Facts

Ketel Marte missed the Diamondbacks’ game on August 17 against the Boston Red Sox.
Marte was placed on the restricted list, meaning he was not paid during his absence.
Conflicting reports said Marte was either in Boston or Phoenix for a knee MRI.
Marte’s agent said he is managing a personal matter and is optimistic about recovery.
Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall said the team does not know the full reason for Marte’s absence.
The team’s general manager requested a meeting with Marte to discuss the situation.
Marte had been on the restricted list for two days in July 2025 to tend to a personal matter.
Arizona’s manager said Marte gave some notice last year but none this time.

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'Hometown boy delivering once again' - best of Brook's 91

August 20, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Harry Brook scored 91 runs on the second day of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley. He came close to his first Test century but did not reach 100 runs.

Key Facts

Harry Brook scored 91 runs in the Test match.
The match is played between England and Pakistan.
This is the first Test of the series.
The game took place at Headingley stadium.
Brook is hoping to score his first Test century soon.
The report focuses on his best shots during his innings.
Live updates are available for UK viewers.

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Deputy tried to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at Colorado practice, but coach was unavailable

August 20, 2026 • AP News

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A deputy sheriff tried to deliver civil papers to Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado football coach, during an open practice but Sanders was not available. The papers relate to a bankruptcy trial involving Sanders’ son, Shilo, and were later received by Sanders’ legal team.

Key Facts

A Boulder County deputy attempted to serve civil papers to coach Deion Sanders on August 11, 2026.
Sanders was at an open football practice and could not receive the papers.
The papers regard a bankruptcy case tied to Sanders’ son, Shilo, with a trial starting August 31.
Legal counsel for Sanders accepted the papers, but they were served later in Denver.
The university staff cooperated with the deputy to find a suitable time for delivery.
The civil papers’ exact details were not made public by the sheriff’s office.
Shilo Sanders is involved in a lawsuit from a high school incident, which has led to ongoing court issues.
The Colorado Buffaloes football team begins their 2026 season on September 3 at Georgia Tech.

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Lions HC Dan Campbell Gives Uneasy Update on TE Sam LaPorta

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has a hip injury that is causing him to miss practices. Head coach Dan Campbell said they are resting him but are not sure if he will be ready for the start of the 2026 season.

Key Facts

Sam LaPorta plays tight end for the Detroit Lions.
He injured his hip during a recent practice.
LaPorta has missed several practices this week because of the injury.
Coach Dan Campbell said they are resting him to help the injury calm down.
It is unclear if LaPorta will be available for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
LaPorta was Detroit’s second-round pick in 2023 and had a strong rookie year.
His performance and playing time have decreased partly due to injuries.
The Lions open the 2026 season at home against the New Orleans Saints on September 13.

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Injured Athletics All-Star Will Likely Miss Rest of 2026 Season

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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Jacob Wilson, a key player for the Athletics baseball team, is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 Major League Baseball season due to a shoulder injury. He has been out of recent games and is set to go on the injured list to focus on recovery.

Key Facts

Jacob Wilson is a shortstop for the Athletics.
He has missed the last three games and was not in the lineup for the game against the Kansas City Royals.
Wilson has a left shoulder injury called a subluxation, which means the shoulder partially dislocated.
He will visit a doctor in Sacramento for treatment.
The Athletics plan to put him on the injured list, ending his season early.
Wilson had a strong rookie season in 2025, playing in the All-Star Game and nearly winning Rookie of the Year in the American League.
This season, Wilson’s performance has declined, partly due to the injury.
The Athletics have the fewest wins in the league this season, so they are cautious about rushing him back.

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Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown Speak for the First Time Since Trade

August 20, 2026 • Newsweek

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AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts spoke for the first time since Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots. After a joint practice, they shared a friendly moment on the field, showing no signs of bad feelings between them.

Key Facts

AJ Brown was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots earlier this offseason.
Brown had publicly expressed frustration with the Eagles’ offense last year.
Rumors suggested a possible off-field tension between Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
After a joint practice, Brown and Hurts hugged and had a friendly conversation.
Hurts said he still has a lot of respect and love for Brown.
Brown caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games with the Eagles in 2025.
Brown is now the main receiver for Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye.
The Eagles and Patriots will play each other in a preseason game on Saturday.

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Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff

August 20, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz will return to play at the US Open after missing over four months due to a wrist injury. He had withdrawn from several tournaments this year but has now healed enough to defend his Grand Slam title in New York.

Key Facts

Alcaraz injured his wrist and was out for more than four months.
He missed the French Open, Wimbledon, and North American tournaments including Toronto and Cincinnati.
He initially planned to come back in Cincinnati but delayed for more recovery.
Recently, he trained with player Holger Rune to test his wrist at higher intensity.
Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2022 and became the youngest world number one in ATP rankings.
He is the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open this year.
Alcaraz missed only one Grand Slam since 2021, when he missed Melbourne in 2023 with a hamstring injury.
After Wimbledon, Alcaraz regained the world number two ranking, ahead of Alexander Zverev.

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US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history

August 20, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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The 2026 US Open tennis tournament will have the largest prize fund ever in Grand Slam history, totaling $108 million. Prize money for players has increased, especially for first-round losers, and a new Grand Slam Player Council will join the four major tennis events to give players a stronger voice.

Key Facts

The total prize money at the 2026 US Open is $108 million, a 20% increase from last year.
Singles winners will receive $5.5 million each, which is 10% more than in 2025.
Players who lose in the first round will earn $140,000, up by $30,000 or 27% from last year.
A $2 million part of the prize money will go into a player welfare fund requested by top players.
The four Grand Slam tournaments have created a new Player Council to represent players’ interests.
Player demands include dedicating 16% of tournament revenue to prize money now, rising to 22% by 2030.
The US Open’s increased prize money appears to meet or exceed player expectations for revenue share.
Prize money increases focus especially on early rounds and mixed doubles events for better player support.

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Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd

August 20, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team’s start to the new season is not easy, despite facing two newly promoted teams first. The club is still working to sign new players, but transfer deals often happen close to the transfer deadline, following a pattern from past seasons.

Key Facts

Manchester United’s first two games this season are against newly promoted teams Hull and Ipswich.
Michael Carrick said calling this a “favourable” start is incorrect and that the matches will be tough.
Manchester United signed Youri Tielemans for £35 million in July and is negotiating to buy Carlos Baleba.
It is risky to rely on Luke Shaw as the only left-back without backup players.
Historically, United rarely win their first two Premier League games when playing newly promoted teams.
The club frequently completes important player transfers on or near the transfer deadline day.
Recent mid- or late-window signings include goalkeeper Senne Lammens, Manuel Ugarte, and Antony.
Some deadline day transfers, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s return in 2021, have not worked out as hoped.

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Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title

August 20, 2026 • AP News

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Carlos Alcaraz is preparing to return to tennis after a right wrist injury that kept him out since April. He aims to defend his U.S. Open title, which he won last year, despite missing two major tournaments.

Key Facts

Carlos Alcaraz is from Spain.
He injured his right wrist in April and missed the French Open and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won the U.S. Open title last year by beating Jannik Sinner.
He also won the Australian Open earlier this year.
Alcaraz is currently ranked No. 2 in the world.
He posted on social media showing he is ready to compete at the U.S. Open again.
The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament held in New York.

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Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa

August 20, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Arsenal is planning to sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for about £51 million despite already having seven senior defenders. The club wants Konsa because some key defenders are currently injured, and his strong defensive skills and experience could help Arsenal compete in many matches this season.

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Arsenal spent over £100 million this transfer window, including Bruno Guimaraes (£75m) and Christos Tzolis (£34m).
The club aims to buy Ezri Konsa for around £51 million from Aston Villa.
Arsenal has seven senior defenders but faces injuries to key players like William Saliba (long-term back issue) and Jurrien Timber (groin problem).
Ben White is currently the only fully fit right-back, with Cristhian Mosquera as the only right-sided center-back available.
Manager Mikel Arteta prefers not to play two left-footed players together in central defense.
Konsa, age 28, is an experienced England international and won the Europa League with Villa last season.
Konsa had the best ground duel success (73.1%) and passing accuracy (95%) among Premier League defenders last season.
Arsenal plans to avoid injury problems that affected them in their previous season with many matches.

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