Jamal Musiala, a Bayern Munich player, collapsed twice during recent pre-season games due to absence seizures, a type of neurological condition. Bayern Munich and medical experts say Musiala’s condition is treatable, and he has been cleared to continue playing football.
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Musiala collapsed twice in four days during Bayern Munich’s pre-season matches.
He has been diagnosed with "absence seizures," which are brief lapses in awareness caused by neurological issues.
Absence seizures can cause people to look like they are daydreaming or lose balance briefly.
Bayern Munich knew about Musiala’s condition before the World Cup but it had not affected his play until now.
Medical experts and neurologists confirmed Musiala can safely participate in high-level sports with treatment.
Musiala himself said the seizures have become part of his daily life but are easily treated.
Absence seizures can sometimes indicate epilepsy but can often be controlled with medication.
Other athletes, like rugby player Tommy Freeman, also manage absence seizures while continuing their sports careers.
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TCU dismissed Jacob Fields, a safety who transferred from Louisiana Tech, during training camp for breaking team rules. The dismissal followed a fight between Fields and another player, which happened after Fields faced threats and was reportedly spit on by teammates.
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Jacob Fields transferred to TCU from Louisiana Tech and was expected to replace a drafted player.
Fields was dismissed during training camp for violating team rules.
The dismissal came after a fight involving Fields and an offensive player.
Fields had reported being targeted with insults and threats from teammates.
A teammate allegedly spat on Fields multiple times.
Fields told the coaching staff about the issues, but no action was taken to resolve them.
The head coach may not have fully understood the situation’s severity.
TCU’s season opener is less than two weeks away, and this incident might affect team morale.
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Real Madrid tried to sign Rodri, the Spain captain, but he chose to join their rival Barcelona instead. Madrid’s coach José Mourinho said the club can do well without Rodri and does not plan to make more player signings right now.
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Rodri officially transferred from Manchester City to Barcelona on August 18, 2026.
Real Madrid made a strong offer to sign Rodri but he had doubts about joining them.
Coach José Mourinho talked twice with Rodri during the transfer talks.
Mourinho said Real Madrid is a big club that needs players fully committed to the team.
Mourinho stated, “I don’t need Rodri,” and expressed confidence in Madrid’s current players.
Madrid has signed players like Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, and Yan Diomande this season.
Mourinho said the transfer market is still open but Madrid’s signings are currently finished.
Real Madrid’s La Liga season begins on Saturday against Espanyol.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants in exchange for a late-round draft pick in 2027. Faalele, who has played 71 NFL games mostly with the Baltimore Ravens, will strengthen the Jaguars' offensive line, which has faced many injuries.
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Daniel Faalele is moving from the New York Giants to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The trade involves an undisclosed late-round draft pick in 2027.
Faalele has started all 17 games for coach John Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens in the last two seasons.
The Jaguars need help on their offensive line due to many injuries.
Key Jaguars players like Patrick Mekari and Cole Van Lanen are hurt or recovering.
Faalele was playing second-team in Giants training camp and lost a chance to start after the team drafted another guard.
Faalele is 26 years old and has played 71 NFL games since 2022.
He followed coach John Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants before being traded.
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Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham criticized transgender athletes competing in women's sports, saying she wants to protect young girls. WNBA star and players' union president Nneka Ogwumike responded by expressing concern about how these discussions affect transgender fans and emphasized the conversation is complex and still evolving.
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Sophie Cunningham said she wants to protect young girls in locker rooms and is against transgender athletes (whom she described as "biological men") competing in women's sports.
Cunningham defended her comments, which led to protests at Indiana Fever games.
Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA player and union president, said the comments sparked a "concerning" narrative in the league.
Ogwumike showed sympathy for transgender fans who support the WNBA.
She described the topic as a nuanced and evolving conversation that should not be used to marginalize groups.
The discussion about transgender athletes in women's sports continues as the WNBA season approaches playoffs.
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Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, tested positive for a cocaine metabolite during the Mallorca Open in June, which could lead to a suspension of up to four years. Kyrgios has struggled with injuries and personal challenges and has admitted to past issues with drug use and behavior problems.
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Kyrgios tested positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open in June 2024.
He faces a possible ban of up to four years and is provisionally suspended until the investigation finishes.
Kyrgios is 31 years old and has battled serious knee and wrist injuries.
He has a history of behavioral problems, including previous bans and fines for verbal abuse and misconduct.
Kyrgios was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022 and won seven ATP singles titles overall.
He has admitted to drug and alcohol problems in the past and has received psychological help.
Kyrgios openly discussed mental health struggles, including self-harm and time spent in a psychiatric hospital.
In 2023, he admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend during a fight.
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Breanna Stewart became the fastest player in WNBA history to score 3,000 points for one team while playing for the New York Liberty, reaching this mark in 145 games. Despite her team’s loss to the Chicago Sky, Stewart has had a strong season and continues to climb the WNBA all-time scoring list.
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Stewart scored 22 points in the Liberty’s 93-86 loss to the Chicago Sky.
She reached 3,008 points in 145 games with the New York Liberty.
Stewart is now the fastest player to score 3,000 points for one WNBA team.
The previous record was held by Arike Ogunbowale, who took 150 games.
Stewart won her second MVP award in 2023 with a career-high average of 23 points per game.
She helped the Liberty win the 2024 WNBA championship.
Stewart has been selected for six straight WNBA All-Star games.
She ranks 10th on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 6,731 career points and is close to moving up to 8th place.
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Leon Baptiste, an English athletics coach and former gold medallist, is serving a prison sentence in Morocco. He disappeared from contact for over three months, leading to confusion among British athletes he coached before it was confirmed he was detained following a conviction.
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Leon Baptiste coached top British sprinters ahead of the 2024 Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
Baptiste stopped communicating in May 2024, saying only he would miss training “for a while.”
Moroccan authorities confirmed he was arrested in Marrakech in May and is now serving a prison sentence.
Details about the crime and sentence length were not disclosed due to Moroccan judicial privacy rules.
UK Foreign Office is supporting Baptiste and maintaining contact with Moroccan authorities.
Baptiste’s family is aware of his imprisonment.
His absence disrupted training for athletes like Charlie Dobson, Sophie Hahn, and Zac Shaw before major competitions.
Other coaches, including Adam Gemili and Martyn Rooney, stepped in to help athletes during Baptiste’s absence.
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Garrett Crochet, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, plans to return to playing this season but will likely have a limited role of about two innings. He has faced several injuries since April and is cautious about his recovery timeline.
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Garrett Crochet is recovering from a series of injuries, including left shoulder inflammation, capsule strain, and lat strain.
He has been on the injured list (IL) since April 29.
Crochet expects to return to pitching this season but likely for only about two innings at a time.
The Boston Red Sox’s starting pitchers have a 3.92 earned run average (ERA) this season.
Other pitchers like Payton Tolle, Jake Bennett, Sonny Gray, and Ranger Suarez have contributed to the team’s pitching success during Crochet’s absence.
Crochet is cautious about announcing a return date and prefers to focus on complete recovery before celebrating.
Fans are eager to see him play again despite his limited role upon return.
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During a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever, security asked three fans to cover shirts with messages about transgender women in women's sports. After reviewing the situation, the WNBA said the fans should not have been asked to do that, and the Atlanta Dream team stated they were not involved in the security decisions.
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The incident happened at a WNBA game on Sunday in Atlanta.
Three fans were told by security to cover shirts with messages about transgender athletes.
Two shirts opposed transgender women competing in women's sports; one supported transgender people.
Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever, had recently spoken against transgender athletes in women’s sports.
The WNBA investigated and said fans should have been allowed to wear their shirts.
The Atlanta Dream said their staff did not make the security call and apologized for the situation.
Fever games have been linked to ongoing debates about transgender athletes in sports.
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The Los Angeles Rams have hosted star defensive player Aaron Donald for a second workout, suggesting a possible return to the team. However, head coach Sean McVay said there is no new update on Donald’s decision, which is still up to the player.
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Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, worked out with the Rams twice recently.
Rams coach Sean McVay said there is no new information on Donald’s decision to rejoin the team.
The workouts are part of Donald’s personal process to decide if he wants to return.
Donald has been retired but is considering coming back to play.
Donald could potentially team up with Myles Garrett, another top defensive player.
Donald was a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Throughout his career, Donald made 542 tackles and 111 sacks, showing strong defensive skills.
The decision timeline for Donald’s return is not yet clear.
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Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell set a new WNBA record by both scoring at least 20 points in 16 games this season. Their team won 101-96 against the Toronto Tempo, continuing a strong winning streak.
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Clark and Mitchell each scored over 20 points in a recent game against the Toronto Tempo.
This marks the 16th game this season with both scoring 20+ points, breaking the former record of 15 games.
The previous record was held by Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter from 2008.
Mitchell scored 29 points but missed the entire fourth quarter of the game.
Mitchell has scored 20 or more points in 20 consecutive games, tying the longest streak in WNBA history.
Clark scored 24 points in her first game played in Canada.
Indiana Fever is currently one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference with a 12-3 record in their last 15 games.
Their next game is against the Dallas Wings on August 20.
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Indiana Fever player Kelsey Mitchell left a WNBA game early due to overheating after scoring 8 points quickly late in the third quarter. Coach Stephanie White said the hot playing conditions likely caused Mitchell’s condition, but the Fever still won against the Toronto Tempo 101-96.
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Kelsey Mitchell tied a WNBA record by scoring 20 or more points in 20 straight games.
Mitchell scored 8 points in less than a minute late in the third quarter.
She left the game due to overheating and did not return.
Coach Stephanie White attributed the issue to hot playing environments in two consecutive games.
Mitchell’s shooting stats for the game were 11-for-16 field goals, 4-for-6 three-pointers, and 3-for-3 free throws.
The Fever won the game 101-96 despite missing Mitchell in the final quarter.
Coach White praised Mitchell’s ability to create her own shots and help her teammates score.
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The Tennessee Titans signed veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson to a one-year contract to add depth to their running back group. Johnson has played for several teams since 2018 and is known for his special teams skills, especially returning kicks.
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The Titans signed D’Ernest Johnson, age 30, to a one-year deal.
Johnson joins a running back group that includes Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Nicholas Singleton, and Michael Carter.
In the 2025 season, Johnson had 25 rushing yards and no touchdowns with the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots.
Johnson has more than 900 career return yards, showing value on special teams.
He returned four kicks in Super Bowl LV while with the Patriots.
Johnson started his pro career undrafted in 2018 and first played in the Alliance of American Football.
He later joined the Cleveland Browns and rushed for 738 yards and three touchdowns over four seasons.
In 2023, he was the backup running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars and gained 251 rushing yards.
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0 at home, marking one of the most one-sided shutouts in Major League Baseball history. This win was the Brewers' largest-ever victory margin and improved their record to 78 wins.
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The Brewers won 22-0 against the Mariners at American Family Field.
This score ties for the largest shutout win in MLB since 1887.
The Brewers' last two biggest wins by a margin of at least 20 runs happened in 1992 and 2010.
The Brewers were behind only 1-0 after the first four innings but scored 10 runs in the fifth and sixth innings.
Christian Yelich hit a three-run home run during the fifth inning.
The Mariners' player Leo Rivas pitched the ninth inning, giving up nine runs.
Brewers' pitcher Kyle Harrison threw five scoreless innings after a previous rough game.
The Brewers now have MLB’s best run differential at +158 and are leading with 78 wins.
The Mariners' record fell to 59-67 after losing eight of their last 11 games.
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Amanda Anisimova, an American tennis player, won a match against Alexandra Eala at the Cincinnati Open. During the match, she was seen drinking a frothy drink, which caused speculation that it might have been beer, but it was later confirmed to be a Red Bull energy drink.
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Amanda Anisimova defeated Alexandra Eala with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the Cincinnati Open.
The match lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Anisimova was seen drinking a frothy drink during the match that caught viewers' attention.
Broadcasters wondered aloud if Anisimova was drinking beer during the game.
A courtside camera operator confirmed she was drinking a Red Bull, not beer.
The video of the drink incident went viral with over 10 million views.
Anisimova will play against Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the next round.
Alexandra Eala had recently won her first WTA singles title before this match.
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The Milwaukee Brewers baseball team tied a Major League Baseball (MLB) record. Only two other teams have matched this achievement before: the Cleveland team against the Yankees in 2004 and Pittsburgh against the Cubs in 1975.
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The Milwaukee Brewers tied an MLB record.
This record has been tied only twice before in MLB history.
The Cleveland team tied the record against the Yankees in 2004.
Pittsburgh tied the record against the Cubs in 1975.
The event took place recently, as reported on August 19, 2026.
The article focuses on a specific achievement in professional baseball.
MLB stands for Major League Baseball, the top professional baseball league in the U.S. and Canada.
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Tennis player Nick Kyrgios was suspended after testing positive for cocaine at a tournament in Mallorca. He admitted his mistake, apologized to fans and others, and has not challenged the suspension.
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Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Championships in June.
The positive test was confirmed on July 17.
Kyrgios has been suspended since August 4 by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
He has struggled with injuries in recent years, including a wrist surgery in 2023.
Kyrgios has played only four matches in 2026.
He apologized publicly and took full responsibility for the failed drug test.
Kyrgios expressed regret for disappointing his fans and young followers.
He did not appeal the suspension.
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During a basketball game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream, Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected in the second quarter after arguing with referees. Star player A’ja Wilson defended her coach’s reaction, saying the referees were inconsistent, but the team lost the game 97-82.
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Becky Hammon was ejected after receiving two technical fouls during the game.
The ejection happened with 5:06 left in the second quarter.
Hammon was upset about referees not calling fouls on A’ja Wilson.
A’ja Wilson tried to hold Hammon back during her argument with the official.
Wilson scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the game.
The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Atlanta Dream by 15 points.
The loss dropped the Aces to fourth place in the league standings.
Key players from the Dream were Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray.
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Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints’ top running back, will miss the start of the 2026 NFL season due to a sprained MCL injury. The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason to help fill the gap while Kamara recovers.
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Alvin Kamara is expected to be out for at least a month because of a sprained MCL (a knee injury).
Kamara has been the lead running back for the Saints for several years.
He restructured his contract earlier this year to remain with the Saints.
The Saints signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars to a four-year, $52 million deal.
Kamara started his NFL career in 2017 and has rushed for 7,250 yards and 61 touchdowns.
He also has 606 catches for 4,948 yards and 25 touchdowns, showing his skill as both a runner and receiver.
Last season, Kamara had 471 rushing yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games before another MCL injury in Week 12.
Kamara played college football at Alabama, Hutchinson Community College, and Tennessee before joining the NFL.
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