Patrick Vieira has been named the new head coach of Senegal’s national football team. He replaces Pape Thiaw ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers scheduled for late 2026.
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Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, Senegal, played internationally for France and won the 1998 World Cup.
Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and controversies around the 2025 AFCON title.
Senegal’s 2025 AFCON title was stripped and given to Morocco after Senegal players and staff walked off during a game.
Vieira has coaching experience in Major League Soccer, France’s Ligue 1, and the English Premier League.
Senegal’s next competitive matches are AFCON qualifiers from September 21 to October 6, 2026, against Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
The Senegalese Football Federation called Vieira’s hiring a strategic move to improve the team’s technical level.
Senegal is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to regain their 2025 AFCON title.
An official date for Vieira’s presentation as coach has not yet been announced.
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Patrick Vieira, a former French football player born in Dakar, Senegal, has been named the head coach of the Senegal national football team. He replaces Pape Thiaw and will start his role next month as Senegal prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Patrick Vieira is 50 years old and was born in Dakar, Senegal.
He is a former midfielder for France and won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with France.
Vieira has coached clubs in England (Crystal Palace), France (Nice and Strasbourg), and Italy (Genoa).
This is Vieira’s first time coaching a national football team.
Vieira succeeds Pape Thiaw, whose time as coach ended after Senegal was eliminated in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
Vieira will begin coaching Senegal during the next international match period, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers starting as early as September 2026.
The Senegalese Football Federation announced Vieira’s appointment on August 18, 2026.
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The New York Yankees have placed their starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list because of a bone bruise in his left elbow. Fried has been an important player for the team, and the Yankees hope he can return after the recovery period.
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Max Fried, a starting pitcher for the Yankees, is injured and placed on the 15-day injured list.
The injury is a bone bruise on his left elbow.
Fried has played 15 games this season, with a 4-4 win-loss record and a 2.81 earned run average (ERA).
Fried struck out 79 batters this season before the injury.
In his first season with the Yankees in 2025, he had a 19-5 record, a 2.86 ERA, and 189 strikeouts.
Over his 10-year career with the Atlanta Braves and Yankees, Fried has a 96-45 record and a 3.02 ERA with 1,131 strikeouts.
Fried is a three-time All-Star player.
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A new college sports bill might affect the legal protections for women’s sports. Some people believe a small change to the bill can keep those protections safe.
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The bill is about college sports rules.
Women’s sports have legal protections to ensure fairness.
The current version of the bill could unintentionally weaken these protections.
Advocates suggest a minor fix to prevent harm to women’s sports rights.
The goal is to keep fairness and opportunities for female athletes in college sports.
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Sheffield United’s owners face a court case over an unpaid debt of more than £35 million linked to the club’s purchase by an American group, COH Sports Bidco Limited (CSBL). If the debt is not paid or settled, CSBL could be forced to close, which might lead to the football club losing 12 points in the current Championship season.
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Sheffield United was bought in December 2024 by CSBL, an American-based group, for just over £100 million.
CSBL still owes more than £35 million from the purchase deal, leading to a court case.
The winding-up petition was filed against CSBL on July 8 and will be heard in the High Court.
If CSBL is forced to close (wound up), the football club could face a 12-point deduction in the league.
In June, the club’s shares moved from CSBL to a new company called 1919 Partners LLC, based in the US.
CSBL leaders Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy remain on Sheffield United’s board through 1919 Partners LLC.
The former owners, United World, say 1919 Partners LLC was created to avoid paying CSBL’s debts.
Sheffield United’s current owners say the club is financially stable and have invited Prince Abdullah, the former owner, to reinvest.
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Alex Albon will continue driving for the Williams Formula 1 team in the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension. Despite the team’s recent struggles, Albon believes in the team's progress and wants to help them improve their competitive position.
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Alex Albon has been with Williams since 2022 and is their longest-serving driver.
Williams finished fifth in the 2025 championship but slipped to ninth place after 11 races in 2026.
Team principal James Vowles aims to transform Williams with new regulations introduced this season.
Albon had limited options to join other top teams and decided to stay with Williams for stability.
The one-year contract gives Albon flexibility if the team does not improve in 2027.
Vowles called Albon a key leader in the team’s ongoing transformation efforts.
Albon emphasizes motivation to keep working hard and push Williams back up the race standings.
The decision reflects both trust in changes made and a cautious approach to future opportunities.
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Jeanie Buss, the current governor of the Los Angeles Lakers, is trying to stop her siblings from selling the family's remaining shares in the team to a group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The family had agreed to sell the 17.8% stake, but Jeanie claims that her approval is required to complete the sale.
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Jeanie Buss has been the Lakers' governor since 2013, after her father Jerry Buss passed away.
The Buss family has owned part or all of the Lakers since 1979.
The family agreed to sell their remaining 17.8% stake in the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's group for $12.5 billion.
Jeanie Buss's lawyer stated that her approval is necessary for the sale because she is one of three co-trustees of the family trust.
The lawyer said any vote to sell without Jeanie's consent is invalid and could be a legal breach.
Mark Walter currently owns the controlling interest in the Lakers and will sell it to the new group.
The Lakers have won 17 NBA titles, with 11 under Buss family ownership.
If approved by the NBA board, this would become the most expensive sale of a sports team ever.
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Joe Root has started his second term as England's Test cricket captain. He urged the team to become good role models and improve both their behavior and performance after a period of difficulties and leadership changes.
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Joe Root returned as England Test captain after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket.
The team faced problems including off-field incidents and poor results, such as a 4-1 loss to Australia and a 2-1 loss to New Zealand.
Ben Stokes retired unexpectedly, and coach Brendon McCullum was dismissed after winning only 2 of 10 Tests.
Stephen Fleming was named the new coach, but Marcus Trescothick will lead the team temporarily against Pakistan.
Root wants to bring calm and focus to the team and said he will lead differently from Stokes.
Root has played 166 Tests and previously captained England in 65 matches from 2017 to 2022.
The first test of Root’s second captaincy reign is against Pakistan at Headingley.
Root emphasized improving the team’s image by being strong performers and good people.
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The 2026-27 Premier League season starts this weekend with defending champions Arsenal playing against newly promoted Coventry City. Several top teams, including Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, have new managers this season, and experts predict Arsenal as the favorite to win the title again.
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The Premier League season begins Friday, August 21, 2026.
Arsenal won the league last year, ending a 22-year wait for the title.
Coventry City returns to the Premier League after 25 years, managed by Frank Lampard.
Arsenal’s key defender William Saliba is injured and may miss the start of the season.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool have new managers this season.
Manchester United’s coach Michael Carrick is starting his first full season.
A computer prediction gives Arsenal a 38% chance to retain the title.
Only three clubs have defended the Premier League title before: Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
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Since 2017, a coach in Singapore named Tan Shie Boon has been teaching parkour exercises to older adults to help them improve balance and strength. Videos show seniors in their 60s and 70s practicing moves like climbing, jumping, and rolling, which has gained attention online.
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Parkour involves moving quickly and skillfully through obstacles using running, jumping, and climbing.
Coach Tan Shie Boon started teaching parkour to older Singaporeans in 2017.
His program is called Movement Singapore.
The classes help seniors improve their physical fitness, balance, and agility.
Participants are often in their 60s and 70s.
Videos of these classes have become popular on the internet.
The activities include climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slopes, and jumping from platforms.
This approach is different from the usual image of parkour being done by teenagers in cities.
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Chelsea agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £120 million by August 14, but no bids arrived, so the club said he is not for sale this transfer window. Despite this, Manchester City still wants to sign Fernandez, and Chelsea has hired agent Jorge Mendes to help sort out the situation.
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Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107 million in 2023.
Chelsea set a deadline of August 14 to receive bids for Fernandez at £120 million.
No formal offers met the deadline, so Chelsea declared Fernandez not for sale.
Manchester City remains interested in Fernandez and is also negotiating to buy Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85 million.
Chelsea hired top agent Jorge Mendes to manage Fernandez’s potential transfer.
Fernandez tried to move to Real Madrid earlier but the move did not happen.
Fan reactions to Fernandez at Chelsea have been mixed, with some boos and some cheers.
Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso gave Fernandez the captain’s armband in a recent friendly game.
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The Asian Champions League Elite has expanded to 32 teams for the 2026 season. Defending champions Al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia will face several strong teams, including former winners Al Ain from the UAE, with the final stages to be held again in Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Ahli, the current two-time champions, will compete against Al Ain, a former winner, in the league phase.
The league phase includes 32 teams, up from 24 previously.
Groups are split into west and east regions, each with 16 teams.
Top eight teams from each region will move to the knockout rounds.
The knockout and finals stages will take place from April 23 to May 1, 2026.
Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Champions League Elite finals for the next three years.
Other notable teams include Al-Nassr from Saudi Arabia, with star player Cristiano Ronaldo, and Japan’s Kashima Antlers.
The draw for the groups was held in Kuala Lumpur.
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The AFL is investigating sexual assault claims involving some Sydney Swans players after an incident at a Melbourne hotel. The police confirmed they are looking into the case, but no one has been charged or arrested yet.
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Victorian police are investigating a reported sexual assault at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel early Monday.
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon called the allegations “deeply concerning” and said the league is ready to take action.
The AFL can stand down players accused of illegal acts, but no players have been stood down so far.
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox said updates will come as more information becomes available.
Four Sydney Swans players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon, and Riley Bice—were questioned by police but not confirmed to be directly involved.
The players had returned to the hotel after celebrating a win over Essendon.
AFL leadership emphasized the importance of responding appropriately to serious allegations regardless of the timing or impact on the sport.
The Swans have upcoming games and must name their team squad this week.
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The Premier League will now share full reports on referee and video assistant referee (VAR) decisions with fans. This change, along with sharing referee explanations and broadcasting some audio from on-field referees, aims to help fans better understand key decisions during games.
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The Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel reviews all major referee and VAR decisions each week.
The KMI Panel includes three former players/coaches plus members from the Premier League and referees’ organization Pro Ref.
For the first time this season, full KMI Panel reports will be shared publicly to increase transparency.
Selected direct quotes from referees and VAR officials explaining their decisions will be posted online and on social media.
RefCam audio of referees talking to players will be broadcast once or twice per round, but not live or including VAR conversations.
The International Football Association Board (Ifab) currently does not allow live sharing of VAR talks, but the Premier League is discussing this with them.
Last season, the KMI Panel found 25 VAR errors, fewer than previous seasons.
The panel’s reviews also affect end-of-season referee performance payments.
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Kevin Lamour, the chief operating officer of FIFA, was fired after he publicly criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to a private equity firm. The plan was later dropped, but Infantino remains in his position despite protests from UEFA and other football groups.
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Kevin Lamour was FIFA's chief operating officer before being fired.
He criticized Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
The plan involved selling part ownership of the World Cup to private equity.
FIFA confirmed Lamour's departure on August 18, 2026.
Gianni Infantino is the current president of FIFA.
UEFA and several other football confederations opposed Infantino’s plan.
The plan was eventually shelved (canceled).
Infantino continues to lead FIFA despite ongoing criticism and opposition.
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Tony Romo, a former NFL quarterback turned top analyst for CBS Sports, was arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while impaired. Following the arrest, CBS has placed Romo on indefinite leave, and his future with the network remains uncertain until after his court date in late September.
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Tony Romo was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Wisconsin last month.
TMZ released a 31-minute video from the police body camera showing the arrest and Romo’s failed sobriety test.
Romo was scheduled to announce a game on September 13 but was replaced by JJ Watt due to the arrest.
Wisconsin treats first-time DUI offenses as civil cases, which may affect Romo’s legal and employment situation.
Romo has faced criticism recently about his work ethic and on-air performance.
Romo played 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, becoming their leader in career touchdown passes despite being undrafted.
CBS hired Romo as a lead NFL analyst in 2017, and in 2020 signed him to a 10-year, $180 million contract.
Romo’s arrest and the resulting controversy come at a time when his broadcasting skills were reportedly declining.
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Alexander Zverev won his match and moved to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament. The Williams sisters played doubles together for the first time in four years but lost their match. Other top players like Iga Swiatek and Jesica Pegula also won their matches despite some rain delays.
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Alexander Zverev won against Terrance Atmane in two tie-break sets and reached the fourth round.
Serena and Venus Williams lost their doubles match to Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk, ending their first doubles game together since 2022.
The Williams sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals together.
Alex de Minaur won a tough match against Arthur Fery despite multiple rain interruptions.
Rafael Jodar, a Spanish teenager, had a strong win and will play against Flavio Cobolli next.
Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek won their matches after dealing with rain delays.
Jesica Pegula beat Emma Navarro and is one of the top players in the tournament.
The tournament has seen some rain delays affecting the players’ performances.
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Newcastle United has signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for about £30 million. Dedic has joined on a five-year contract and will reunite with manager Matthias Jaissle, who coached him at Red Bull Salzburg.
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Newcastle United paid around £30 million to sign Amar Dedic from Benfica.
Dedic signed a five-year contract with Newcastle.
He previously played under Newcastle’s current manager Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg.
Amar Dedic is 24 years old and plays as a defender, specifically right-back.
Newcastle's veteran right-back Kieran Trippier left the club recently, opening a spot for Dedic.
Dedic may play soon as another right-back, Tino Livramento, is recovering from a calf injury.
The transfer aims to strengthen Newcastle’s defense and support their style of play.
Dedic expressed excitement about playing in the Premier League and praised the club’s fans.
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Jeanie Buss is opposing her siblings’ plan to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. She claims the sale violates a legal agreement meant to keep her as the controlling owner, which requires owning at least 15% of the team.
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The Buss family wants to sell their 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Jeanie Buss’s lawyer says the sale should be stopped because she must stay the controlling owner.
NBA rules say a controlling owner must own at least 15% of the team.
Jeanie became Lakers governor in 2013 after her father died.
The family sold the Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion 14 months ago, with Jeanie staying governor until 2030.
Walter recently sold the Lakers to Iger and Kushner for $12.5 billion; the NBA must still approve the sale.
Jeanie’s lawyer cited a 2017 court order saying any sale needs approval from all cotrustees, including Jeanie.
The NBA Board of Governors will review the sale at a meeting in mid-September.
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Martin Odegaard played very well for Arsenal in their 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield. After injuries limited his performance last season, Odegaard looks ready to return to top form and has strong competition in midfield with new signing Bruno Guimaraes and others.
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Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield match.
Odegaard was named man of the match with excellent passing, dribbling, and possession wins.
Last season, Odegaard was limited to 16 league starts due to knee and shoulder injuries.
He scored 1 goal and made 7 assists last season, the lowest since joining Arsenal permanently in 2021-22.
Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million to strengthen midfield.
Other Arsenal midfielders include Mikel Merino, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Eberechi Eze.
Odegaard played well for Norway in the World Cup, with 4 assists in 5 starts.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, expects Odegaard to show an improved and stronger performance this season if he stays fit.
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