Tottenham Hotspur has not scored a goal in their first three league games this season, the longest drought since 1974-75. Their manager, Roberto De Zerbi, says the team needs time to improve and build chemistry after signing many new players during the summer.
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Tottenham drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest, earning their first point of the season.
They lost their previous two league games against Brentford and Newcastle without scoring.
This is the first time since 1974-75 that Tottenham have started a league season with three games without scoring.
Tottenham spent over £300 million on new players this summer as part of a record Premier League spending.
Ten new senior players joined the team, many only starting to train together recently.
De Zerbi said building the team is not like a video game where names alone guarantee success.
The team showed good organization and spirit but must improve their decision-making and composure in finishing attacks.
Tottenham hasn’t had a shot on target in a Premier League game since April 2022 during one match.
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South Africa won the third rugby Test match against New Zealand 29-24, taking a 2-1 lead in their series. The match was close, but South Africa scored strongly in the last part of the game to overtake the All Blacks.
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The match was played in Soweto, South Africa.
South Africa scored four tries, including one penalty try and one by Jesse Kriel.
New Zealand scored four tries as well, with two tries by Savea.
South Africa led 29-24 at the end of the game.
The All Blacks had taken the lead in the second half but South Africa responded quickly.
Malcolm Marx scored a try from a strong maul (a type of close teamwork to move the ball).
The teams will play a fourth and final Test in Baltimore next weekend.
New Zealand won the first match in the series and aims to level the series in the next game.
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Manchester City won their match against Coventry City 1-0, moving to the top of the Premier League. Erling Haaland scored the only goal, but the game was tense with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making important saves.
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Manchester City beat Coventry City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland scored the only goal with a header in the first half.
This was Haaland’s third goal in three games this season.
New manager Enzo Maresca started his Premier League coaching with three wins.
Manchester City spent a record £460 million on new players this summer.
Enzo Fernandez, bought for £125 million from Chelsea, started due to an injury.
Coventry City, newly promoted, almost scored but were denied by Donnarumma’s saves.
Manchester City will face local rivals Manchester United next weekend.
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Erling Haaland scored again to help Manchester City win 1-0 against Coventry, keeping their perfect record in the Premier League. Other matches included draws for Tottenham and Newcastle, and Crystal Palace won their first game of the season.
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Manchester City beat Coventry City 1-0 with a goal from Erling Haaland.
This goal is Haaland’s third of the Premier League season.
Tottenham drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest and earned their first point of the season.
Newcastle remained unbeaten under new coach Matthias Jaissle after a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
Crystal Palace won 3-2 against Fulham after coming back twice in the game.
Brighton and Leeds drew 1-1.
Brentford and Sunderland also ended their match with a 1-1 draw.
The Premier League season is in early stages, with several teams seeking their first points.
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A new documentary features the Mighty Mary, the first sailboat with an all-female crew to compete in the America's Cup, a famous sailing race. The film highlights their experience in this important competition.
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The documentary focuses on the sailboat named Mighty Mary.
Mighty Mary is the first boat to have an all-female crew in the America's Cup.
The America's Cup is a well-known and prestigious sailing competition.
The film shows the crew’s journey and challenges during the race.
This event marks a significant moment for women in competitive sailing.
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Mali surprised Spain by winning 82-73 in a Women’s Basketball World Cup game in Berlin. Mali overcame a halftime deficit with a strong third quarter, led by Sika Kone who scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
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Mali beat Spain 82-73 in the Women’s Basketball World Cup.
This win was only Mali’s second ever in the tournament’s history.
Mali was behind at halftime but outscored Spain 31-19 in the third quarter.
Sika Kone scored 19 points, including three 3-pointers, and had 10 rebounds.
Mali’s Djeneba N’Diaye also scored 19 points.
Spain’s top scorer was Iyana Martin with 20 points.
Hungary beat Nigeria 71-67 in another World Cup game, marking Hungary’s first win since 1998.
Hungary’s Dorka Juhasz scored 19 points and 16 rebounds in the game.
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Henry Laporte brought his popular $38 French dip sandwich to the U.S. Open tennis tournament for the first time. Even though he has no formal chef training, many people at the event are enjoying his sandwich.
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Henry Laporte created a French dip sandwich that costs $38.
The sandwich became popular before appearing at the U.S. Open.
Laporte does not have formal chef training.
The sandwich was introduced to fans at the U.S. Open for the first time.
It is attracting attention and positive reactions from people at the event.
The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament in the United States.
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Chelsea’s women’s football team drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in their opening Women’s Super League (WSL) match despite creating many chances. Chelsea had many shots and good possession but could not score enough goals, raising concerns about their finishing ability this season.
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Chelsea had 34 shots in the game, their highest in a WSL match since last season started.
Chelsea scored first through Lauren James within 11 minutes.
Aston Villa scored late through an own goal by Chelsea defender Veerle Buurman.
Chelsea dominated the game but struggled to convert chances into goals.
Manager Sonia Bompastor said the team needs to be more “ruthless and clinical” in front of goal.
Chelsea’s attacking options were limited due to injuries to new signing Melvine Malard and Mayra Ramirez.
Chelsea's forward Aggie Beever-Jones missed some chances and had a goal disallowed for offside.
Chelsea fans and players are worried the team’s goal-scoring problem could affect their title chances this season.
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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has lost her permission to compete internationally as a neutral athlete, according to a source. This decision relates to concerns that she may have supported Russia’s war in Ukraine, which is against new rules from the International Skating Union (ISU).
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Kamila Valieva’s neutral status to compete internationally was revoked due to concerns about her possible support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Valieva was initially allowed to compete under a new ISU rule that assumes Russian and Belarusian skaters can compete unless they meet disqualifying criteria.
Valieva tested positive for a banned drug in 2022, which affected her results at the Beijing Olympics.
The ISU has removed neutral status from another Russian skater, Mark Kondratiuk.
Both athletes have appealed and the ISU is expected to decide by next week; if denied, they can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The ISU barred Russian and Belarusian athletes in 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine but later allowed some to compete as neutrals under certain conditions.
The rules prevent skaters involved in military activity or publicly supporting Russia’s war from competing neutrally.
Valieva served a ban until December 2025 and has since competed in Russian domestic events.
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Pierre Gasly, driving for Alpine, won the pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. He was fastest in qualifying, beating George Russell of Mercedes by 0.060 seconds.
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Pierre Gasly won pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.
Gasly previously won at Monza in 2020 with Red Bull's junior team.
George Russell of Mercedes qualified second, close behind Gasly.
Oscar Piastri of McLaren qualified third.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, both driving Ferraris, qualified fourth and fifth.
Max Verstappen from Red Bull qualified sixth.
Lando Norris of McLaren qualified ninth after a difficult session.
Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader driving for Mercedes, qualified seventh but will start last due to a penalty for using a new engine.
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The US Open tennis tournament is underway with several American players competing in the third round. Notable matches include Madison Keys against China's Zheng Qinwen, and Amanda Anisimova facing Anastasia Potapova, who recently changed her tennis nationality to Austria.
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Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova are playing in the third round at the US Open.
Zheng Qinwen, the 2024 Olympic singles champion, is Keys' opponent.
Anastasia Potapova, seeded 24th, is trying to reach the fourth round for the first time.
Potapova recently switched her tennis nationality from Russia to Austria.
The women’s draw is very competitive with many strong players, according to former champion Martina Navratilova.
Other American players like Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff are also competing on day seven.
The tournament is taking place at Flushing Meadows, New York.
Matches are spread across several courts including Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium.
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Miami football player Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his first game with Miami, helping the team beat Stanford 45-6. Wide receiver Malachi Toney set a school record by catching 234 yards of passes during the game.
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Darian Mensah transferred from Duke and played his first game for Miami on September 4, 2026.
Mensah completed 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and threw five touchdown passes.
Malachi Toney caught 234 yards, setting a new Miami school record for receiving yards in a game.
Toney scored multiple touchdowns and celebrated with fans by making a Heisman pose.
Miami won the game against Stanford with a final score of 45-6.
Eddie Brown held the previous Miami record for receiving yards in a game with 220 yards set in 1984.
Mensah’s passing helped Miami start the season with a 1-0 record.
Other receivers who caught touchdown passes included Daylyn Upshaw and Cooper Barkate.
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Carlos Alberto Parreira, the former Brazil soccer coach who led the team to win the 1994 World Cup, left the hospital after a three-month stay. He was treated for a serious lung infection while managing cancer and will now continue treatment at home.
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Carlos Alberto Parreira is 83 years old.
He coached Brazil to win the 1994 World Cup.
Parreira was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer, in 2023.
He was hospitalized for three months due to a serious lung infection.
Parreira also coached Brazil in the 2006 World Cup.
He won the 2004 Copa America and 2005 Confederations Cup with Brazil.
Parreira coached other national teams in World Cups for Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
He will continue his medical treatment at home following hospital discharge.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has not won any of their first three league games this season, their worst start in 19 years. Despite this, PSG extended coach Luis Enrique’s contract until 2030 as they prepare to defend their Champions League title.
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PSG lost 2-1 at home to Monaco, leaving them winless after three Ligue 1 games.
This is PSG’s worst league start since the 2007-08 season.
PSG is currently seven points behind the top teams in the league.
Coach Luis Enrique said the team played well and was unlucky despite the loss.
PSG will begin defending their Champions League title by hosting Slovan Bratislava soon.
Luis Enrique expressed confidence that PSG can recover the points lost and compete for the league title.
PSG’s contract extension for Luis Enrique lasts until 2030.
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Arsenal will play Chelsea in a Premier League match on August 6 at Emirates Stadium in London. Both teams have won their first two games this season, and the match will be the first time managers Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso face each other in England's top football league.
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The match is between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, London.
It will take place on Sunday, August 6, at 2pm local time (13:00 GMT).
Both teams have won their opening two matches, earning six points each.
Arsenal’s manager is Mikel Arteta; Chelsea’s manager is Xabi Alonso.
Arteta and Alonso are longtime friends from Spain and have never met in the Premier League before.
Arsenal's only new forward signing this season is winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
Chelsea sold midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million, tying a British transfer record.
Chelsea’s planned midfield signing, Lamine Camara, was canceled after Monaco withdrew from the deal.
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The article discusses potential future general managers (GMs) in the NFL, focusing on executives with strong backgrounds in salary cap management and data analysis. It highlights the growing importance of understanding team finances and player value alongside traditional scouting in building competitive teams.
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NFL general manager jobs open less frequently than head coach positions; only three GM vacancies occurred in the last hiring cycle compared to 10 head coach changes.
Most current NFL GMs come from scouting backgrounds, but experience with salary cap and data is increasingly valuable.
A general manager’s job includes setting the team's vision, managing bad contracts, and building a competitive roster through smart player signings.
The success rate for first-round draft picks is about 67% and decreases significantly in later rounds.
Salary increases for players often outpace the salary cap, making financial and data skills critical for team building.
Howie Roseman, GM of the Philadelphia Eagles, combines scouting and cap management expertise, showing the value of diverse experience.
Brian Hampton, assistant GM of the San Francisco 49ers, has been key to managing the 49ers’ salary cap and keeping the team competitive.
The NFL values executives who can use analytics and smart contract negotiations to build strong teams.
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Tadej Pogacar, a top cyclist and five-time Tour de France winner, will miss the rest of the season after crashing at the Vuelta a España. He suffered serious injuries including a broken neck, collarbone, and a concussion, and will focus on recovery instead of racing until 2027.
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Pogacar crashed during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España last month.
His injuries include a stable neck fracture, a broken collarbone, a concussion, and multiple cuts.
He underwent surgery for his broken collarbone.
Pogacar was leading the race when he crashed and had a strong chance to win.
He will miss the World Championships in Montreal and the European Championships in Ljubljana.
His team says he will not race again until he is fully recovered, with no set return date.
Pogacar signed a contract extension with UAE Team Emirates-XRG until 2032.
He aims to come back healthy and ready for the 2027 season.
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The college football season has started with new coaches, player eligibility issues, and one Top 25 matchup between Louisville and Mississippi. Several teams face easy games expected to end in large wins, while some underdogs have already pulled off surprises.
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The only Top 25 game in Week 1 is No. 24 Louisville vs. No. 9 Mississippi.
LSU and Clemson meet in a high-profile game amid legal battles over player eligibility, especially involving players with NFL preseason contracts.
Many top teams like Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma are heavily favored to win by large margins in their openers.
UMass, a team that was winless last year, upset Rutgers despite being a big underdog.
Colorado won a close game against Georgia Tech by blocking a last-second field goal.
The Heisman Trophy favorites include Notre Dame’s CJ Carr and Texas’s Arch Manning.
Ohio State may have two key players competing for the Heisman: quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Experienced quarterbacks returning include Gunner Stockton for Georgia, Trinidad Chambliss for Ole Miss, and Marcel Reed for Texas A&M.
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The University of Cincinnati is promoting its offensive football linemen, who usually get little attention, with a marketing campaign before their game against Boston College. The linemen, including three NFL draft prospects, helped make the line one of the best in the country last season.
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Cincinnati’s offensive linemen are featured on billboards, TV, and radio ads with a "Pancake with Us" theme.
The offensive line includes left guard Evan Tengesdahl, left tackle Joe Cotton, and center Taran Tyo.
Cincinnati’s offensive line allowed the fewest sacks (8) and tackles for loss (43) among major Power Four teams last season.
The campaign included a pancake breakfast event attended by over 1,000 fans.
Evan Tengesdahl was named an AP Preseason All-American and is rated highly by Pro Football Focus for run blocking and pass protection.
The offensive line’s strong play is seen as a key part of the team’s identity after the quarterback Brendan Sorsby transferred out.
Coach Scott Satterfield highlighted that linemen rarely get public recognition but are vital to the team’s success.
The promotional campaign started earlier in July during Big 12 media days, featuring the linemen dressed as chefs.
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A new study found that many former NFL players had a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), caused by repeated hits to the head. This disease may affect a large number of football players and can lead to serious mental and physical problems later in life.
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Researchers studied 235 brains donated by former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021.
215 of those brains showed signs of CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma.
About 24.5% to nearly 98% of players who died in that period may have had CTE.
Every 2.6 years playing football doubles the chance of getting CTE.
A typical football season can involve 600 to 1,000 minor hits to the head per player.
Football players have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to athletes in other sports.
Children as young as 5 years old often start playing tackle football, increasing early exposure to head injuries.
Former players report lasting mental health and cognitive problems from repeated concussions and head impacts.
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