Manchester City has accepted a transfer offer from Barcelona to sell midfielder Rodri for 65.4 million pounds ($88.47 million). Rodri, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, has agreed to a four-year contract with Barcelona and will move to the club next week.
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Manchester City will sell Rodri to Barcelona for 65.4 million pounds ($88.47 million).
Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
He agreed to a four-year deal with Barcelona, known as the Spanish champions.
Rodri will join Barcelona’s home stadium, the Nou Camp, next week to finalize the transfer.
Rodri won 12 major trophies with Manchester City, including the Premier League and Champions League titles.
He played 298 games for Manchester City over seven seasons.
Rodri joined Manchester City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid for 62.8 million pounds ($80 million).
He had one year left on his Manchester City contract and was expected to sign an extension.
Rodri missed the recent Community Shield match due to minor back surgery and returned to training just two days before the game.
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The BBC Sport presents a new quiz called Five in Five, where participants try to answer five football questions within five minutes. The quiz is updated daily, and players can find more quizzes and get notifications on the BBC Sport website.
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The quiz is called Five in Five.
Participants must answer five questions in five minutes.
The quiz is about football (soccer).
A new quiz is posted every day.
Joe Rindl from BBC Sport sets the questions.
Users can visit dedicated pages for more football and sports quizzes.
Players can sign up to receive quiz notifications on their devices.
Related quizzes include topics on Premier League clubs, player appearances, and women’s football teams.
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Cameroon won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title by beating Malawi 3-0 in the final. Marie Ngah scored two goals in the first half to help Cameroon secure the victory. Both teams qualified for the Women’s World Cup in Brazil next year.
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Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 to win their first WAFCON title.
Marie Ngah scored two goals for Cameroon in the first half.
Naomi Eto scored Cameroon's second goal.
Malawi was playing in the tournament for the first time and ranked 153rd worldwide.
Cameroon had lost in three previous WAFCON finals before this win.
Both Cameroon and Malawi qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Morocco and Algeria also qualified, with Algeria finishing third after winning a penalty shootout.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the medals to Cameroon’s team at the ceremony.
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RC Lens won the French Super Cup by beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on August 16, 2026. Lens played well even after having one player sent off and claimed their second trophy this year.
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RC Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a score of 1-0.
The match was for the French Super Cup, also called the Trophée des Champions.
Lens played with one fewer player for about an hour but still won.
The game took place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France.
Famous French player Zinédine Zidane was in attendance.
This win marked Lens’ second title in 2026.
Other recent sports news mentioned includes Arsenal winning the Community Shield and Cameroon winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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Harry Brook is England’s white-ball cricket captain and was considered for the Test captain role but Joe Root resumed it instead. Brook faced challenges off the field after a nightclub incident in Wellington but performed well on the field, leading England to several wins and showing strong batting statistics.
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Joe Root is captain of England’s Test cricket team, replacing Ben Stokes, who retired.
Harry Brook is currently captain of England’s white-ball cricket teams (ODI and T20).
Brook was involved in a nightclub incident in Wellington before a match against New Zealand.
Despite the incident, Brook led England to wins in Sri Lanka and helped reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Since his Test debut in 2022, Brook has scored more international runs than any other England player.
Brook has a high batting average of 53.04 in Test matches for England over the past 60 years.
He struggled with public criticism during the Indian Premier League in 2023 but improved his mental approach to social media.
Brook and Ben Stokes share similarities as talented players from working-class backgrounds.
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Several players from the Sydney Swans, an Australian Football League team, have been referred to police after an alleged sexual assault at a hotel in Melbourne. Victoria Police are investigating the report, which happened early Sunday morning, but have not yet confirmed arrests or details.
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The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident involving some players after a game at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The club's chief executive said they are still gathering information and cannot share specifics.
Victoria Police said detectives are investigating a possible sexual assault at a hotel on Wellington Parade.
The police investigation is ongoing, and the exact details are not yet clear.
No information on arrests or the number of players involved has been released.
The AFL was informed by the Sydney Swans about the matter.
The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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During UFC 330, referee Blake Grice was accidentally hit in the head by an elbow from fighter Donte Johnson as Johnson ended his fight against Eric McConico. Johnson quickly apologized to Grice after the fight, and Grice was not seriously hurt.
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The fight was between Donte Johnson and Eric McConico.
Johnson won the fight in 1 minute and 38 seconds with a punch to McConico’s chin.
As McConico fell, Johnson accidentally elbowed referee Blake Grice in the head.
Grice was trying to stop further damage to McConico when he was hit.
Video of the incident showed Grice looking dazed after the fight.
Johnson apologized to Grice publicly and joked about the situation.
Social media users made lighthearted comments about Johnson’s accidental hit on the referee.
Grice did not appear to have serious injuries from the incident.
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In a preseason NFL game, Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie cornerback Ayden Garnes made a strong impression by intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown. This play could help him secure a spot on the team's final roster.
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Ayden Garnes is a rookie cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He was not selected in the NFL draft, making every chance to play important.
Garnes intercepted a pass from Bailey Zappe during a preseason game against the New York Jets.
He returned the interception for a touchdown, scoring six points.
Garnes expressed gratitude for the opportunity and credited his faith for the play.
Preseason games help players, especially rookies, prove themselves to coaches.
This performance increases Garnes’ chances of being chosen for the Buccaneers’ regular-season team.
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Sam Leavitt is a quarterback who transferred from Arizona State to LSU to play under coach Lane Kiffin. After an injury-affected 2025 season, he is healthy and expected to perform well, which could improve his chances in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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Sam Leavitt played for Arizona State and led them to a Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff in 2024.
He had a foot injury in 2025 and played only seven games that year.
Leavitt transferred to LSU to play under coach Lane Kiffin.
NFL scouts think Leavitt could move from a second-day draft pick to a first-round pick if he plays well.
In 2024, Leavitt threw for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Despite injury in 2025, he had 1,628 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Leavitt says he is fully healed but still needs foot care before games.
Coach Kiffin is happy with Leavitt’s progress in training and expects him to be a key player for LSU’s success.
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Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points and helped the Indiana Fever win 95-91 in overtime against the Atlanta Dream. The Fever remain in fourth place in the WNBA standings after the win.
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The game was played on August 16, 2026, in Atlanta.
Timpson scored 20 points, including Indiana’s first three shots in overtime.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 20 points and had her 19th straight game scoring at least 20 points.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points and helped with nine assists.
Atlanta’s Allisha Gray scored a career-high 32 points.
Atlanta was missing point guard Jordin Canada due to illness and forward Brionna Jones with a leg injury.
Indiana held on to fourth place in the WNBA standings, which gives them a homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The Fever will play their next game in Toronto, and the Dream will play in Las Vegas next.
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Islam Makhachev won his UFC Welterweight Championship fight against Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330. Carlos Prates, a top-ranked welterweight and three-fight winner, challenged Makhachev with a video warning, and Makhachev suggested Prates might be his next opponent.
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Islam Makhachev defended his UFC Welterweight title by beating Ian Machado Garry with judges scoring 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
Carlos Prates attended UFC 330 and posted a video saying he would knock Makhachev out and bring the belt to Brazil.
Prates is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Jack Della Maddalena by technical knockout (TKO).
Prates previously lost to Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision in April.
Carlos Prates holds a win-loss record of 24-7-0 and ranks No. 1 in the Meta UFC Welterweight Rankings.
Makhachev praised Prates as the most deserving contender for his next fight because he is active and fighting regularly.
Some experts think Makhachev’s strong wrestling skills may give him an advantage over Prates in a potential match.
Makhachev mentioned he wants to fight soon due to his age, making a fight with Prates likely in the near future.
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Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes, marking his second win of the season and 21st career PGA Tour victory. After several second-place finishes this year, Scheffler expressed pride in his consistency and ability to overcome challenges.
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Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee.
He finished eight strokes ahead of the runner-up, Si Woo Kim.
This win was Scheffler’s second of the season and 21st career PGA Tour victory.
Scheffler had five second-place finishes earlier in the season, including at The Masters.
He is the third-youngest golfer to reach 21 PGA Tour wins, after Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
Scheffler leads the FedEx Cup standings after this win.
He plans to compete next at the BMW Championship in St. Louis, Missouri.
Scheffler said staying consistent and fighting through difficulties was key to his strong season.
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Jared Goff, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, talked about Aaron Donald possibly returning to play for the Los Angeles Rams. Goff said he is not excited to face Donald again, especially since Donald retired two years ago and was a strong defensive player.
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Aaron Donald is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year who retired two years ago.
The Los Angeles Rams recently acquired Myles Garrett, a top player in sacks.
Donald’s interest in returning to play grew after the Rams signed Garrett.
Jared Goff, who played with Donald on the Rams from 2016 to 2020, spoke about Donald’s potential comeback.
Goff joked he hopes Donald does not play much if he returns.
Goff and Donald helped the Rams reach three playoffs and one Super Bowl together.
Since joining the Lions in 2021, Goff has faced Donald’s Rams twice, winning one playoff game in 2023.
That 2023 playoff win was Donald’s last game before his retirement announcement.
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Two South Carolina wide receivers, Jayden Sellers and Jayden Gibson, will miss the entire 2026 college football season due to injuries. This loss affects the team's offense and puts pressure on head coach Shane Beamer and quarterback LaNorris Sellers to perform well this season.
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Jayden Sellers and Jayden Gibson are wide receivers for South Carolina’s football team.
Both players will sit out the entire 2026 season because of injuries.
Jayden Sellers had 22 catches for 337 yards and one touchdown in 2025.
Sellers had strong games late in the 2025 season, including a 127-yard, one-touchdown game against Coastal Carolina.
Jayden Gibson played for Oklahoma in 2023 with 14 receptions, 375 yards, and five touchdowns but missed the 2024 season due to injury.
Gibson did not record any catches in the 2025 season.
South Carolina’s depth at wide receiver will be tested with these two players out.
Coach Shane Beamer expressed disappointment but said the team will support the players during recovery.
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Von Miller has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Dallas Cowboys, his hometown team. He is expected to join the team soon during training camp and has played for two other NFL teams in the past three seasons.
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Von Miller will sign a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Miller is the NFL’s current leader in career sacks, with 138.5 over 14 seasons.
He played last season for the Washington Commanders, recording nine sacks.
Miller was cut by the Buffalo Bills last year due to salary cap issues.
He grew up near Dallas and played college football at Texas A&M.
Denver drafted Miller second overall in 2011.
Miller won Super Bowl MVP in 2015 with the Denver Broncos and won another Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.
Miller has faced injuries and a suspension related to a domestic violence case during his recent career.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers, hurting their chances for home-field advantage in the playoffs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticized the team for poor offense and defense during a bad stretch of games.
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The Dodgers lost three of four games to the Brewers, who now lead the National League standings by three games.
Los Angeles has won only 5 of their last 16 games and is 18-21 since July 1.
The team scored only three runs on 11 hits and three walks in the final two games against Milwaukee.
Manager Dave Roberts said the offense has been below average for 4-6 weeks and that the team is not playing "clean baseball" (making too many mistakes).
The Dodgers have struggled to be patient at the plate, often swinging at bad pitches instead of waiting for better ones.
Defensive errors, like two by second baseman Tommy Edman in the latest game, contributed to the Brewers’ scoring.
Even star player Shohei Ohtani made a key mistake, grounding into a double play.
Roberts believes the team can improve if they work hard to fix their problems.
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams will miss the entire season due to a right knee injury sustained during a preseason game. Adams, a key defensive player recently signed by the Vikings, was injured while chasing an opponent and was taken off the field on a cart.
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Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending right knee injury during a preseason game against the New York Giants.
The injury occurred when Adams fell on the turf during a non-contact play.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the initial exam looked bad but awaited imaging results.
Adams is a three-time Pro Bowler who was signed by the Vikings in late July.
He played his previous season with the Las Vegas Raiders, switching from safety to linebacker.
The Vikings planned to use Adams in both safety and linebacker positions.
Other defensive moves by the Vikings include signing cornerback James Pierre and re-signing Tavierre Thomas.
The Vikings’ regular season opener is set for September 13 against the Green Bay Packers.
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The San Francisco 49ers have many players injured during training camp, including star tight end George Kittle. Kittle is recovering from a serious Achilles injury and said he might be ready to play in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
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Several 49ers players are injured or on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
George Kittle, a key tight end, is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
Kittle said he has a chance to play in Week 1 of the NFL season.
The team has 21 players who missed or left practice early due to injuries.
Other injured players include running backs, wide receivers, defensive ends, and offensive linemen.
Kittle missed part of last season due to injuries but was a top player when healthy.
The 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in the season opener, which will be held in Australia.
The team will likely avoid rushing injured players back until they are fully healed.
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Tommy John, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, died at age 83. Several former New York Yankees players and the team doctor honored his legacy as a competitor and a pioneer in sports medicine.
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Tommy John played as a pitcher for several MLB teams, including the Yankees, Dodgers, and White Sox.
He appeared in 760 MLB games and had a career win-loss record of 288-231.
John was known for his strong competitiveness and consistency on the field.
His name is linked to a famous surgery, "Tommy John surgery," that has helped many injured athletes continue their careers.
John was on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for 15 years but never received enough votes for induction.
Former teammates Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph shared their condolences and praised his character.
The Yankees’ current team doctor Dr. Chris Ahmad recognized John's impact on sports medicine.
Tommy John was receiving treatment for a return of bladder cancer before his passing.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran wide receiver Noah Brown to improve their wide receiver group before the 2026 NFL season. They will release defensive tackle Benito Jones as part of the move.
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Noah Brown is a 30-year-old wide receiver with experience on multiple NFL teams.
He played the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, catching 40 passes for 536 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.
Brown missed 19 games recently due to various injuries.
Before the Commanders, he spent one season with the Houston Texans, where he had 33 catches for 567 yards and two touchdowns.
Brown was originally drafted in 2017 by the Dallas Cowboys and played five seasons there, recording 82 catches for 980 yards and three touchdowns.
The Raiders believe their current wide receiver group has many unproven players.
Other receivers on the Raiders include Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Malik Benson, and several more.
Brown played college football at Ohio State University with 33 catches for 411 yards and seven touchdowns from 2014 to 2016.
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