Celtic signed five new players in one day to strengthen their team before the Europa League registration deadline. The new players include Joel van den Berg, Jordan Lotomba, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, and Landon Emenalo.
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Celtic signed Dutch midfielder Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year contract.
Swiss right-back Jordan Lotomba joined on loan from Feyenoord until the end of the season.
Former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone joined Celtic on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Teenagers Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo joined Celtic on loan from Chelsea.
The Scottish transfer window closes Thursday, but players needed to be registered by Wednesday to play in European competitions.
Johnstone’s arrival follows Kasper Schmeichel’s retirement due to injury in February 2026.
Manager Martin O'Neill praised the new signings for their quality and expected contributions.
Mheuka has a strong youth record at Chelsea, scoring 18 goals in 19 games for their Under-21 team last season.
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Amazon Prime Video will stream local games for six NHL teams this season, including the Carolina Hurricanes. This new deal covers live games, pre-game, and post-game shows as part of a multiyear agreement with the NHL.
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Amazon Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming platform for six NHL teams: Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota, and St. Louis.
The deal includes streaming live games, plus pre-game and post-game coverage.
The agreement is part of a multiyear contract announced by the NHL.
Prime Video aims to make it easier for fans to watch their favorite teams locally.
The NHL will produce some games for Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota, and St. Louis.
Amazon also agreed to stream national NHL games in Canada in English and French.
NHL executives see this partnership as a way to reach more fans and improve regional viewing.
This expands on Prime Video’s growing role as a major sports streaming platform.
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The NBA fined the LA Clippers $30 million and took away five future draft picks for breaking salary rules when signing Kawhi Leonard. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for a year, and Leonard was fined $700,000 for their roles in the violations.
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The LA Clippers were fined $30 million by the NBA for salary rule violations.
The team will lose five first-round draft picks between 2029 and 2033.
Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for 12 months.
Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 by the NBA.
The Clippers’ president of business operations, Gillian Zucker, is suspended for one year without pay.
The NBA investigation found a pattern of misconduct and salary-cap violations by the Clippers.
Leonard said he accepts responsibility and regrets the distraction caused.
The NBA will monitor the Clippers’ operations for the next five years to ensure compliance.
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Tyson Fury called Anthony Joshua a "coward" amid delays in agreeing on their heavyweight boxing match. Joshua’s team wants the fight in the UK, while organizers prefer the US, causing contract disagreements and uncertainty about the fight date.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are negotiating a major heavyweight boxing match.
Joshua and his promoter have signed a contract to fight in the United Kingdom.
Organizers want the fight to take place in the United States.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, said they would need to renegotiate if the fight moves outside the UK.
Fury has agreed to fight at every suggested location without conditions.
Fury accused Joshua of avoiding the fight and not genuinely wanting to face him.
Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed Fury is fully signed up for the fight.
Fury used social media to publicly challenge Joshua to sign the contract.
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The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers for breaking salary rules while trying to sign player Kawhi Leonard. The team lost five first-round draft picks, was fined $30 million, and had key leaders suspended for their part in the violation.
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The Clippers broke salary cap rules during the effort to sign Kawhi Leonard.
The team will not have a first-round draft pick from 2029 to 2033.
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million.
Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for one year.
Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, and Gillian Zucker, president of business operations, were also suspended.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said these rules are important to keep fair competition among teams and players.
The NBA called the violations serious and punished the Clippers accordingly.
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The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for breaking salary cap rules through an off-court sponsorship deal. The Clippers lost future draft picks, their owner Steve Ballmer was suspended and fined, and Leonard also faced a fine.
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The Clippers will lose five first-round draft picks from 2029 to 2033.
The team already does not have picks in 2027 and 2028 due to past trades.
Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended for one year from all NBA activities.
The Clippers were fined $30 million by the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard must pay a fine of $700,000.
Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors, but the trade was delayed because of the investigation.
Leonard accepted responsibility for mistakes made by people close to him.
The NBA said Ballmer tried to help Leonard get extra income to avoid salary cap limits.
An independent law firm conducted the investigation that led to these penalties.
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Tara Davis-Woodhall, the 27-year-old American Olympic long jump champion, survived a serious car crash that gave her a severe concussion. She is working with medical staff to recover but may not be able to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
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Tara Davis-Woodhall won long jump gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the World Championships in Tokyo.
She was in a head-on collision last week while going to training.
Both cars were driving about 20 mph and were damaged beyond repair.
Davis-Woodhall suffered a severe concussion but no life-threatening injuries.
She has not been able to train since the accident.
The World Athletics Ultimate Championships start on 11 September in Budapest.
The event features top athletes from Olympic, world, and Diamond League competitions.
The winner can earn a prize of £111,000.
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The U.S. government and the NBA are looking into Daktronics, a company that makes video displays and scoreboards, because of a controversy involving the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. The Clippers are accused of bypassing salary limits to sign player Kawhi Leonard.
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Daktronics is a company that manufactures video displays and scoreboards.
The Los Angeles Clippers, an NBA team, are involved in a salary cap scandal.
The scandal concerns how the Clippers signed star player Kawhi Leonard.
The NBA and the federal government are both investigating this situation.
Daktronics’s chief financial officer, Howard Atkins, confirmed they received investigation requests during a recent earnings call.
The salary cap is a limit on how much teams can spend on player salaries in the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard is a well-known professional basketball player.
This case combines sports, business, and legal issues.
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Professional hockey players Evander Kane, Kurtis Gabriel, and Patrick Marleau are involved in an online dispute after comments and text messages were shared publicly. Kane responded on social media, promising to reveal his side with facts, following Gabriel’s critical remarks about Kane’s behavior and professionalism.
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Evander Kane is a Canadian hockey player, recently with the Vancouver Canucks, currently a free agent.
Kurtis Gabriel is a retired Canadian NHL player who made critical comments about Kane in a podcast.
Gabriel accused Kane of often being late, dressing casually at meetings, and being a bully.
Kane posted on social media that he would share his version of events with facts and evidence.
A message allegedly from Patrick Marleau’s wife claimed Marleau has strong dislike for Kane.
Kane has had previous controversies, including gambling issues and a suspension for allegedly using a fake COVID-19 vaccine card.
Patrick Marleau is a retired NHL player, known for playing the most regular-season games in league history.
Kane’s last contract ended after the 2025-26 NHL season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
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The U.S. women's basketball team has limited practice time before the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup starts in Berlin. Despite having several new players and fewer preparatory games than before, the team aims to quickly develop chemistry to defend their title and win a fifth straight gold medal.
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The Women’s Basketball World Cup begins Friday in Berlin, Germany.
The U.S. team will play China in their first game.
This is the first time the dozen players gathered together as a full team.
Half of the U.S. roster are playing in their first World Cup.
The tournament format changed: 16 teams compete, and each team plays only 3 preliminary games (down from 5 games in 2022).
The team has more rest time between games than in previous tournaments.
Veteran player Chelsea Gray said they know each other’s games well because they play against each other daily in the WNBA.
Coach Kara Lawson focuses on clear instructions to help the team learn quickly despite limited practice time.
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American players performed very well during the early rounds of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The news highlights the success of American athletes in this important sports event.
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The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament held annually.
American tennis players have dominated the early matches this year.
The article provides highlights from the tournament.
The U.S. Open attracts top players from around the world.
Success at the U.S. Open is seen as a big achievement in tennis.
The tournament is followed by many sports fans globally.
Coverage was provided by ABC News reporter Sophie Flay.
The focus is on the strong performance of American competitors so far.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, captain and top scorer of the Gabon national football team, has quit the team after feeling humiliated by his removal and later reinstatement following Gabon's poor performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Gabonese government blamed him for the team's early exit, resulting in staff changes and suspensions.
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Aubameyang said he was humiliated by the way the Gabonese government treated him after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Gabon was eliminated in the group stage after three losses, with the last defeat against Ivory Coast.
The Gabonese government fired the coaching staff and suspended the team temporarily.
Aubameyang and teammate Bruno Ecuele Manga were sidelined by the government.
The suspensions caused strong reactions from Gabonese football fans.
Aubameyang described himself as a small part of deeper problems within the team.
Aubameyang recently moved from Marseille to Deportivo La Coruna in Spain’s La Liga.
The new Gabon coach, Sebastien Migne, will prepare the team for upcoming qualifiers without Aubameyang.
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The U.S. Open tennis tournament is offering new and exciting food options for fans. Adam Chandler, a food trends writer, discusses how the event is improving the fan experience through its food choices.
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The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament.
The event is known for its signature drink called the Honey Deuce.
This year, organizers introduced additional food and drink options.
Adam Chandler writes about food trends for the Wall Street Journal.
Chandler talks about how food plays a role in making the tournament more enjoyable for fans.
The focus is on enhancing the overall experience at the sports event through food.
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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete this season under a neutral status, without using any national symbols like flags or anthems. This decision follows a court ruling that ended their nearly four-year ban from international skiing and snowboarding events.
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Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete in FIS competitions if they sign a neutrality declaration.
They are not allowed to display any country symbols, including flags, anthems, or uniforms.
The neutral status policy was renewed by the FIS ruling council for the upcoming winter season.
Russian skiers won a legal case in December allowing their return to international events.
The initial ban was related to the war in Ukraine and lasted almost four years.
These athletes can participate only in individual events, not team events.
Visa difficulties may still limit access for Russian athletes and officials in some European countries.
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Lionel Messi has retired from Argentina’s national soccer team after a 21-year career, during which he became the team's top scorer and won the 2022 World Cup. His retirement creates questions about who will lead the team next, as several young players are trying to fill his role.
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Messi retired at age 39 after playing for Argentina’s national team since 2005.
He scored 125 goals and holds records for most World Cup games played (34) and most wins (23).
Messi led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title.
Younger players like Enzo Fernández, Nico Paz, and Thiago Almada are seen as potential future leaders.
Argentina has a strong soccer culture, with talent often developed in local clubs and on the streets.
There is no current player who matches Messi’s skill level.
Argentina previously faced a similar transition after Diego Maradona’s departure in 1994 and waited many years for another star.
Messi’s retirement was announced via Instagram, and it deeply affected fans and teammates.
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Chelsea and Monaco had a complicated transfer situation involving players Folarin Balogun and Lamine Camara. Balogun almost joined Everton but changed his mind, while Monaco stopped Camara’s move to Chelsea to ensure they met financial rules.
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Chelsea wanted to sign Lamine Camara after selling Enzo Fernandez for £125 million.
Monaco refused Chelsea’s offer for Camara, wanting a higher fee.
Monaco allowed Balogun to fly to Everton for a £40 million transfer.
Health check problems for Balogun at Everton reopened talks between Chelsea and Monaco.
Everton eventually agreed to sign Balogun just before the transfer deadline.
Balogun changed his mind last minute and left Everton’s training without signing.
Monaco decided not to sell Camara to Chelsea once Everton confirmed their transfer.
Monaco needs to sell players to meet UEFA’s financial rules, aiming to raise 150 million euros this summer.
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England's cricket team has left Brydon Carse out of the squad for the third and final Test match against Pakistan. Carse was previously dropped after being briefly arrested and is still under police investigation for an alleged assault.
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Brydon Carse is not included in England's squad for the last Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Carse was dropped earlier after a brief arrest related to an incident at a Derby nightclub on August 22.
Derbyshire police are investigating Carse over assault allegations.
Sonny Baker, a 23-year-old left-arm bowler, remains in the team and replaces Carse.
Matthew Fisher has been removed from the England squad, which otherwise remains unchanged.
England aims to win the series against Pakistan without losing a match (a clean sweep).
The squad is led by captain Joe Root and includes players from various county teams.
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The US Open 2026 tennis tournament is underway, featuring many exciting matches on day four. Top players like Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, and Stefanos Tsitsipas are competing, with some matches expected to be very close and important for their careers.
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The US Open 2026 is currently in progress, and day four includes many significant matches.
Daniil Medvedev, a former champion, commented on the competition among top players.
Jessica Pegula is aiming to become world number one and win her first major title; she faces Sofia Kenin, a former top player.
Brandon Nakashima, who recently reached the semifinals in Cincinnati and beat some top players, is playing Alex Michelsen.
Other notable players competing include Ben Shelton, Hubie Hurkacz, Marta Kostyuk, Sloane Stephens, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Karolina Muchová, and Andrey Rublev.
Several players are returning to form or advancing, such as Emma Navarro, Iva Jovic, and Rafael Jodar.
The event is busy with many matches spread throughout the day, with action continuing the next day.
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The English Premier League set a new record for summer transfer spending in 2026, with clubs spending a total of £3.46 billion ($4.67 billion). Manchester City led the spending with big signings like Enzo Fernandez, while other clubs such as Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham also made costly purchases to strengthen their squads.
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Premier League clubs spent a record £3.46 billion ($4.67 billion) in the 2026 summer transfer window.
£475 million ($640.1 million) was spent on the final day of the transfer window alone, breaking last year’s deadline day record.
Manchester City spent £458 million ($618.2 million), the most of any club, including £125 million ($168.7 million) for midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
Enzo Fernandez became the first player transferred twice for over £100 million ($134.7 million) each time.
Liverpool spent £123 million ($166 million) to sign forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea spent £349 million ($471.1 million) to support new manager Xabi Alonso’s squad.
Tottenham spent £303 million ($409 million), including a record signing of Sandro Tonali for up to £100 million ($134.9 million).
Some high-profile transfers failed to happen, including Julian Alvarez to Barcelona and moves for players Folarin Balogun and Lamine Camara.
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Several well-known football players are currently free agents after the recent transfer window closed. These players, including Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema, and Jadon Sancho, have left their previous clubs and are available to sign with new teams.
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Paul Pogba, 33, had his contract with Monaco ended early after injuries and limited play following a doping ban.
Karim Benzema, 38, ended his contract with Saudi club Al-Hilal shortly after joining, partly due to new signings at the club.
Riyad Mahrez, 35, left Al Ahli and is reportedly close to joining another Saudi team, Al-Shabab.
Raheem Sterling, 31, was released by Feyenoord after a short time and will face court for a driving charge.
Philippe Coutinho, 34, left Vasco da Gama, has not retired yet, and may move to the MLS (Major League Soccer).
Jadon Sancho, 26, is a free agent after several loans from Manchester United and might return to Borussia Dortmund.
Dani Carvajal, 34, left Real Madrid after 13 years and has been training independently with another free agent.
Jamie Vardy, 39, left Cremonese after the club was relegated and is linked with moves to several English clubs.
David Alaba, 34, left Real Madrid and has attracted interest but has not signed with a new team yet.
Sergio Ramos, 40, also recently became a free agent following his time at Monterrey.
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