The Edmonton Marathon course in Alberta, Canada, was 674.7 meters (0.41 miles) longer than the official marathon distance in the 2026 race. Organizers apologized for the mistake, which may affect runners trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon and their personal records.
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The Edmonton Marathon course was measured to be 674.7 meters too long in 2026.
The error was caused by construction near Wellington Bridge, requiring a course detour.
Runners noticed their GPS watches showed the distance was longer than the official 26.22 miles.
Organizers initially ignored complaints but later admitted the mistake.
The Boston Marathon qualification depends on official chip time from qualifying races, not watch distance.
Race director Tom Keogh apologized, saying the results did not reflect runners’ true performances.
Officials are working with Athletics Canada to find a solution for recognizing this year’s race results.
The Edmonton Marathon is a popular event used by runners to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula One world champion, has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. This new deal ends speculation about him leaving the team despite Red Bull's challenges this season.
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Verstappen’s previous contract was until 2028 with an option to leave after the current season.
He decided to stay with Red Bull because he feels at home and values the team like a family.
Red Bull is having a tough start this season under new car and engine rules.
Verstappen’s best finishes so far this season are two second places in Austria and Hungary.
He nearly won the 2025 championship last year, coming within two points of the winner.
Verstappen praised new Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies for his leadership since July.
His race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, will move to McLaren by 2028, but Verstappen chose to stay with Red Bull.
The contract announcement was made just before the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen’s final home race on the calendar.
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Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father passed away, helping Inter Miami tie 2-2 with the Philadelphia Union in a Major League Soccer game. Messi honored his late father by pointing to the sky after scoring, but Miami remains behind in their conference standings.
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Messi scored in the 26th minute with a curling left-footed shot.
He pointed to the sky as a tribute to his father Jorge Messi, who died on August 8, 2026.
Miami’s first goal came five minutes earlier, assisted by Messi to Daniel Pinter.
Philadelphia's goals were scored by Indiana Vassilev and Neil Pierre.
Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said the team was unhappy with the draw and is preparing for their next game against Toronto FC.
Messi is second in the MLS scoring chart with 13 goals, three behind leader Petar Musa.
Miami has gone four matches without a win and is seven points behind the Eastern Conference leader Nashville.
Messi missed a penalty in a recent 4-1 loss to Nashville and had not scored in the two games after his father’s death.
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Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked women’s tennis player, lost unexpectedly to Sara Bejlek in the Cincinnati Open’s fourth round. Sabalenka was ahead in the match but Bejlek came back to win in two sets. This loss weakens Sabalenka’s chance to keep her world number one ranking before the US Open.
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Sabalenka led in the first-set tiebreak and the second set before losing 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to Bejlek.
Sabalenka aims to win a third straight US Open title starting August 30.
Since March, when she won big tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami, Sabalenka has only reached one semi-final.
Sara Bejlek, ranked 35th, beat a top-10 player for the first time and reached a WTA 1000 quarter-final.
Bejlek will play Madison Keys in the quarter-finals.
In the men’s event, American Tommy Paul upset top seed Alexander Zverev after saving a match point.
Paul won 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 and will face Italy’s Flavio Cobolli next.
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This article introduces a daily quiz game called "Five in Five," where players answer five football questions within five minutes. Players can join the game, find more quizzes on football and other sports, and sign up to receive new quizzes directly.
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The quiz name is "Five in Five," focusing on football questions.
Players must answer five questions correctly in five minutes.
The quiz is created by BBC Sport's Joe Rindl.
There are more quizzes available on football and other sports topics.
Users can sign up to get quiz notifications sent to their devices.
The article links to other football quizzes on topics like Premier League clubs, players, and teams.
The quiz format encourages daily participation and quick thinking.
Contact options are provided for quiz ideas and feedback.
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Creatine became a popular supplement for athletes starting at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics because it helps build muscle and improve performance. Today, many elite athletes use supplements to help their strength, recovery, or diet, and creatine remains one of the most studied and widely used.
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At the 1992 Olympics, British athletes used creatine, a supplement that boosts muscle energy and performance.
Creatine occurs naturally in meat and fish but is hard to get enough from food alone.
Creatine is produced by the body and helps muscles during short, intense activities like sprinting.
By the 1996 Olympics, about 80% of athletes were using creatine supplements.
Research shows creatine may also have benefits for brain function.
Experts say most elite athletes take supplements, sometimes close to 100%.
Supplements help athletes improve performance and fix any diet gaps when food alone is not enough.
The global market for dietary supplements was valued at $209.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow substantially.
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Arsenal won the Premier League title last season, ending a 22-year wait, and most BBC experts think they will win again in the 2026-27 season. Predictions include input from human pundits, artificial intelligence, and a sports analytics model, all favoring Arsenal to stay on top.
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Arsenal finished seven points ahead of Manchester City to win last season.
26 BBC TV and radio experts were asked to predict the top four teams for 2026-27.
AI predictions were made using Microsoft Copilot Chat.
Opta’s ‘supercomputer’ simulated every Premier League game 10,000 times to forecast results.
Arsenal had the most points in the combined forecast, followed by Manchester City and Liverpool.
89% of BBC predictors think Arsenal will finish first or second next season.
Arsenal kept their manager Mikel Arteta and strengthened their team with key signings.
Other top contenders named include Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham in varied combinations.
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The article reviews some of the best player performances in their first Premier League games. It mentions notable debut goals and impact moments from players like Alan Shearer and Michu.
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The article focuses on great opening-day debuts in the Premier League.
Alan Shearer had a memorable debut with Blackburn, scoring an impressive goal.
Michu also made a strong impact with important goals for Swansea.
The content is available only to users in the UK.
The article is published by BBC Sport under the Premier League section.
It highlights the significance of debut performances in English football’s top league.
The Premier League is England’s main professional football competition.
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Paul Pogba and AS Monaco have ended their contract after one season. Pogba played only six times last year due to injuries after returning from a long break.
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Paul Pogba joined Monaco in June 2025 following almost two years away from football.
He was limited to six appearances and 115 minutes of playing time last season because of injuries.
Monaco will start their season with a Conference League play-off match against Gornik Zabrze.
New Monaco coach Filipe Luis will lead his first official game in this match.
Diego Moreira is expected to transfer from Monaco to AC Milan for €50 million, not including bonuses.
Other sports news includes Atlético Madrid winning their opening La Liga match 2-0.
Tennis updates note Nick Kyrgios is suspended after a positive drug test.
Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of the French national basketball team.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said this NFL season is very important as he gets older and wants to win more Super Bowls. Jackson posted a video of himself and two teammates on a roller coaster while the Ravens prepare for a preseason game in Minnesota.
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Lamar Jackson is entering his 9th NFL season and feels time is running out to win more championships.
Jackson is 29 years old and has won two NFL MVP awards and been named All-Pro three times.
Jackson shared a fun video riding a roller coaster with teammates Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane.
The Ravens are practicing in Minnesota before a preseason game against the Vikings.
Last season, Jackson was injured and played only 13 games.
The Ravens finished with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs last year.
Baltimore fired head coach John Harbaugh and hired Jesse Minter as the new coach.
The Ravens start their regular season on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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LaNorris Sellers, the quarterback for South Carolina’s football team, has finished all his schoolwork and is only doing one internship this fall at a local golf center. His internship relates to his sports and entertainment major and his interest in facility management and stadium design.
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LaNorris Sellers is a senior quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
He will graduate in December and has completed all his coursework.
This fall, he has only one internship at the Par Tee Golf Center in West Columbia, South Carolina.
His internship work includes managing the golf facility by doing tasks like cutting grass and picking up balls.
Sellers’ major is sport and entertainment, and he is interested in stadium-related work such as facility management and blueprint design.
He previously interned with a construction company involved in improvements to Williams-Brice Stadium.
Sellers attended meetings with the stadium’s design and construction team to learn about the process.
He designed his fall semester schedule to focus on football while gaining practical experience and enjoying his last college season.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers and acquired Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a four-team deal. Watson agreed to a four-year, $88 million contract with the Cavaliers, who also gave Denver future draft picks as part of the trade.
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Peyton Watson, a guard from the Denver Nuggets, is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Watson signed a four-year contract worth $88 million, including special options for the player.
The Cavaliers sent Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers in the trade.
Cleveland gave Denver an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick from Sacramento.
The Nuggets will also receive Julian Reese from Washington as part of the deal.
The Cavaliers received a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, which will be passed along to the Washington Wizards.
Watson averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game last season.
Cleveland made the trade to strengthen their team after LeBron James signed with another team.
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Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White missed two days of practice due to a hamstring injury. The injury possibly happened when he awkwardly landed during the team’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video posted on August 17.
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Rachaad White is a running back for the Washington Commanders football team.
White missed practice on August 18 and 19.
The team called his injury a hamstring injury that is not serious or long-term.
The injury may have occurred during the team’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is a viral activity to raise awareness for Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
The challenge became popular again after former running back Chris Johnson was diagnosed with the disease.
White is expected to have an important role for the Commanders this season.
Some fans expressed concern that the challenge caused the injury and suggested teams focus on player safety.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz had an MRI that showed only neck inflammation and no serious injury. His manager said this is the best possible result, and Diaz is expected to take a few days off before returning to play. Diaz has struggled recently but may improve after resting and fixing his pitching posture.
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Edwin Diaz is on the injured list for the second time this season.
The MRI revealed only neck inflammation, with no other damage.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called the MRI result the "best-case scenario."
Diaz had elbow surgery earlier this season to remove loose bodies.
Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers this offseason.
He has recently struggled with his pitching, blowing several saves.
Diaz says his struggles relate to posture and arm angle issues.
Diaz’s injury is muscular, not nerve-related, so recovery is expected soon.
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Michigan Stadium, also called the Big House, will show advertisements on the stadium itself for the first time in its nearly 100-year history. The stadium revealed three sponsor logos—Coca-Cola, Meijer, and Google Gemini—to be placed on parts of the stadium and included in video programming during games.
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Michigan Stadium can hold 107,601 people.
Coca-Cola, Meijer, and Google Gemini are the first sponsors to have ads on the stadium building.
Ads will appear on the video board, walls near the stands, and a national championship sign.
Sponsor logos will also be part of in-stadium video content.
Other sponsor logos already appear at the stadium, such as Allstate behind goal posts and Gatorade on sideline gear.
The University of Michigan aims to add ads in a way that respects the stadium’s tradition and character.
Adding advertisements reflects a broader trend in college sports to increase revenue.
Teams are using new sponsorship methods like jersey patches and stadium naming rights to make more money.
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Trevon Diggs signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks after being released by the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. He hopes to revive his career by contributing as a role player on the Seahawks’ defense.
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Trevon Diggs is 27, turning 28 next month.
He signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks this week.
Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys late last year.
He played a few games for the Green Bay Packers before being released again.
His best year was 2021, when he led the NFL with 11 interceptions and made the first team All-Pro.
Injuries, including a torn ACL, limited his playing time in recent years.
Diggs is excited about the Seahawks’ defense and wants to prove he can still perform well.
He is the brother of wide receiver Stefon Diggs on the Washington Commanders.
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A joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints on Tuesday had several fights, including a wrestling move by a Saints player. Both teams' coaches said the fights went too far but decided to continue practice. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk suggested the NFL should fine players to stop fights during joint practices.
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At least six fights broke out during the Cowboys-Saints joint practice.
Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner used a wrestling suplex move on a Cowboys defender.
Coaches Kellen Moore (Saints) and Brian Schottenheimer (Cowboys) admitted the fights went too far.
Mike Florio proposed the NFL impose fines on players involved in joint practice fights.
The NFL currently has the power to fine players or teams for fighting, usually fining teams.
In 2024, the Lions and Giants were fined $200,000 each for fights during their joint practices.
Players can also face suspensions, ejections, or internal team discipline for fighting.
It is unclear if more joint practice fights will happen or if the NFL will increase penalties.
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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has become calmer on the sideline and no longer needs a staff member to keep him away from referees. He said a talk with NBA MVP Nikola Jokic made him realize he needed to change, which helped him mature as a coach.
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Sean McVay used to have a "get back coach" who kept him away from referees to avoid penalties.
The role of this staffer was often filled by Ted Rath, the team's strength and conditioning coach.
McVay said he matured and no longer needs someone to hold him back on the field.
This change came after a conversation with Nikola Jokic, who joked about McVay's previous behavior.
Jokic is a star player for the Denver Nuggets basketball team, also owned by Stan Kroenke like the Rams.
The talk with Jokic happened after Jokic won his first MVP in 2021 and after the Rams lost a playoff game.
McVay led the Rams to win Super Bowl LVI in February 2022, reaching the top of his sport.
McVay humorously said Jokic’s comment made him reevaluate his priorities and his reputation.
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The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Malik Willis to a big three-year contract despite his limited NFL experience. Willis says the team's wide receivers compete hard every day, which makes them better, even though none of them is a top established star yet.
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Malik Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in March.
Willis has started only six NFL games in his career and one for the Green Bay Packers last season.
The Dolphins currently do not have a clear top wide receiver (WR1).
Willis believes daily competition among wide receivers is improving the group.
Miami’s top receivers include Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Caleb Douglas, with several rookies on the roster.
Veteran tight end Greg Dulcich is considered the most proven offensive receiving threat on the team.
The wide receiver group has a mix of skills, like Washington’s agility, Tolbert’s route running, and Atwell’s speed.
Rookie Caleb Douglas, a tall and physical player picked in the third round, has attracted attention this offseason.
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The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Scott Morrow to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. Morrow, a young player, is expected to develop into an important part of the team's defense.
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Scott Morrow signed a one-year contract with the New York Rangers for the 2026-27 season.
His NHL salary will be $850,000, and his salary in the AHL will be $125,000.
Morrow played 29 games for the Rangers last season and made six assists.
He also played 34 games in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack, scoring five goals and 14 assists.
The Rangers acquired Morrow during the 2025 offseason in a trade involving K’Andre Miller going to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Rangers view Morrow as a key young player for their future defense lineup.
Morrow is 23 years old.
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