Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC Women's Strawweight Championship at UFC 330 by winning a five-round fight against Gillian Robertson. After the fight, Dern said she wants to keep fighting and be ready for new challengers soon.
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Dern won by unanimous decision with judges scoring 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
She had multiple takedowns and tried to submit her opponent during the fight.
Dern defended her title nearly 10 months after winning the vacant championship in October 2023.
She defeated Virna Jandiroba to win her first UFC title at UFC 321.
Dern plans to stay active and fight again soon, not taking long breaks.
Potential future challengers include Weili Zhang and Tatiana Suarez.
Dern controlled more fight time and landed more significant strikes than Robertson.
Robertson survived all five rounds without being submitted despite Dern’s attempts.
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The Boston Red Sox placed two key players, designated hitter Masataka Yoshida and pitcher Justin Slaten, on the injured list due to injuries. The team is calling up catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper and pitcher Raymond Burgos to fill in while a few other players begin rehab assignments.
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Masataka Yoshida, 33, injured his hamstring running to second base.
Justin Slaten, 28, joined Garrett Whitlock on the injured list with elbow soreness.
Slaten was expected to be the main reliever for the eighth inning but now Tyron Guerrero and Erik Miller will take that role.
Mickey Gasper and Raymond Burgos are recalled from the minors to replace Yoshida and Slaten.
Gasper has improved his stats after being sent to Triple-A Worcester.
Burgos recently pitched six innings in two appearances to help the bullpen.
Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, and Isaiah Kiner-Falefa started rehab assignments this week.
The Red Sox hope their starting pitchers can pitch longer to help with bullpen injuries.
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The Carolina Panthers struggled in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, with their starting offense going three-and-out in all three attempts. Quarterback Bryce Young expressed frustration about the team's performance but said everyone takes responsibility and aims to improve for the next game.
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The Panthers won the NFC South division last season.
Quarterback Bryce Young played three series and had three failed offensive attempts (three-and-out).
Young completed 3 out of 5 passes for 18 yards with no touchdowns and was sacked once.
Many starters, including Young, were debuting in the preseason after missing the Hall of Fame Game.
Young had a strong previous season with 3,011 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
He also ran for 216 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns last season.
The Panthers hope to improve their offense for the next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The team wants to compete again for the division title in 2026.
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The Minnesota Vikings lost linebacker/safety Jamal Adams to injury in their preseason opener. This injury may lead the team to consider bringing back longtime veteran safety Harrison Smith, who is currently deciding whether to retire or return.
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Jamal Adams left the Vikings' preseason opener due to an injury and will be sidelined for some time.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Adams’ injury looked serious.
Harrison Smith, 37, has played 14 years for the Vikings and is debating retirement.
Smith had a strong performance in the 2025 season with notable tackles, sacks, and interceptions.
Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman supports Smith taking his time to decide about returning.
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores hopes Smith will return to provide leadership and communication.
Smith was a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2012 and has made many tackles, sacks, and interceptions over his career.
If Smith returns, it would likely be for his 15th season with the Vikings.
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New owners have made changes to some teams in The Hundred, a cricket competition in the UK. The Manchester Super Giants, after being bought by Indian businessman Sanjiv Goenka, rebranded and won the men's title, showing early success from the new ownership.
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Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG group bought a 70% stake in the Manchester Super Giants franchise.
The team changed its name, logo, and colors after the purchase.
Manchester Super Giants won the men's title at Lord’s cricket ground.
Lancashire still owns 30% of the franchise and benefits from merchandise arrangements.
Free jerseys were given to almost 30,000 fans to build the team’s brand.
Jos Buttler led the team to victory after captain Aiden Markram left mid-season.
The franchise earned £275,000 in prize money from the win.
Tom Moody, a former Australian player, was appointed director and played a key role.
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The Los Angeles Angels have claimed pitcher Trevor Martin from the Tampa Bay Rays after he was removed from their roster. Martin is a young pitcher with experience in both major and minor leagues, and the Angels hope he can add depth to their pitching staff.
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Trevor Martin is a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher from Poteau, Oklahoma.
The Los Angeles Angels claimed Martin off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Rays designated Martin for assignment a few days before the Angels claimed him.
Martin is 25 years old and has appeared in six major league games this season.
His major league stats this season include a 0-0 win-loss record, a 3.97 earned run average (ERA), and seven strikeouts in 11.1 innings.
In Triple-A (the highest minor league level), Martin had a 3-1 record, a 3.09 ERA, and 49 strikeouts in 27 games.
The Angels claimed Martin to add more pitching depth as they are out of playoff contention.
This move carries little risk for the Angels and gives Martin a chance to improve at the major league level.
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The San Diego Padres have signed pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. to a minor league contract as they try to reach the playoffs. Honeywell previously played for the Padres and other Major League Baseball (MLB) teams and hopes to return to the major leagues this season.
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Brent Honeywell Jr. is a right-handed pitcher.
He played most of the 2023 season with the Padres.
In 2023, Honeywell had 42 strikeouts and a 4.05 earned run average (ERA) in 36 games.
He has not pitched in the major leagues since playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Over his MLB career, Honeywell has played for five teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox.
His career record includes 67 strikeouts and a 4.10 ERA in 63 games.
Honeywell won a World Series championship with the Dodgers in 2024.
The Padres signed him to a minor league deal without much risk as they approach the end of the season.
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The Seattle Mariners have claimed pitcher Troy Watson off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and assigned him to their Triple-A team in Tacoma. Watson has played in minor leagues for eight seasons but has not yet made his debut in the major leagues.
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Troy Watson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners from the Detroit Tigers.
Watson was designated for assignment by the Tigers just days before being claimed.
The Mariners assigned Watson to their Triple-A team in Tacoma.
He has pitched in 21 minor-league games this season with a 4-3 record and a 2.89 earned run average (ERA).
Watson has not yet played in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
Over eight minor league seasons, he has a 27-27 win-loss record and a 3.86 ERA.
Watson was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
The Mariners hope Watson will perform well enough in Triple-A to be called up to the major league team.
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The Los Angeles Angels have added veteran pitcher Michael Fulmer to their team. Fulmer has not played in the major leagues this season but has had a career that includes being an All-Star and winning the Rookie of the Year award.
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The Angels called up pitcher Michael Fulmer to their roster.
Pitcher Sammy Peralta was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Catcher Sebastian Rivero was placed on the 60-day injured list.
Fulmer has not pitched in the MLB this season before this call-up.
In the previous season, Fulmer played for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
Fulmer won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2016.
He was an All-Star in 2017 while with the Detroit Tigers.
Over eight MLB seasons, Fulmer has a 37-50 win-loss record, a 3.95 earned run average (ERA), and 578 strikeouts.
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Cameroon won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time by beating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah Manga scored two goals and Naomi Eto scored one, leading Cameroon to victory over Malawi, who were playing in their first tournament final.
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The final match took place on August 16, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco.
Cameroon scored three goals, with two by Marie Ngah Manga and one by Naomi Eto.
Malawi was a new finalist in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Cameroon had lost their previous three finals, all against Nigeria.
Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation, attended and celebrated the win.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe were present at the match.
Malawi’s Chawinga sisters were closely marked and prevented from scoring.
Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga had a penalty appeal denied after a VAR review.
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Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson played in his first NFL preseason game during the Rams' 20-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Sean McVay praised Simpson's strong understanding of the offense and good decision-making during the game.
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Ty Simpson is a rookie quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
He made his NFL preseason debut in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Rams won the game 20-12.
Simpson played the last three quarters of the game.
He completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions.
Head coach Sean McVay said Simpson read plays well and kept the ball in play.
Simpson was picked 13th overall in the latest NFL Draft.
Simpson and Stetson Bennett IV are competing for the backup quarterback job behind starter Matthew Stafford.
Simpson said he focuses on improving himself rather than the competition for the backup position.
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Miguel Rojas, a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is unsure about when he will retire. He will decide based on whether his team wins another World Series. After retiring, he wants to help young players and eventually become a manager.
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Miguel Rojas is an infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He has considered retiring each of the last two seasons but has kept the decision open.
Rojas will stay if the Dodgers win a third straight World Series; if not, he plans to retire.
He aims to help young players and hopes to become a manager one day.
Rojas played a key role in the Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series by hitting a game-tying home run and making a crucial defensive play in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
The Dodgers re-signed him for one more year, which was expected to be his last as a player.
In the current season, he has a batting average of .286 and mostly serves as a backup shortstop.
If the Dodgers win again, they might sign him for another year as he transitions toward coaching or a front office role.
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Torey Lovullo, manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is likely required to lead the team to the playoffs to keep his job. He is in the last year of his contract, and there have been no talks about renewing it.
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Lovullo is the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team.
He must make the playoffs this season to possibly keep his job.
He is in the final year of his contract with no extension talks so far.
The team has missed the playoffs in eight of the last nine years.
Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023, their first in over 20 years.
He was named National League Manager of the Year in 2017.
General Manager Mike Hazen, a close friend of Lovullo, had prevented his firing before but may not this time.
The Diamondbacks have not won their division (NL West) since 2011.
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Cameroon won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time by beating Malawi 3-0 in the final. The match took place in Rabat, and Cameroon’s players Marie Ngah and Naomi Eto scored the goals. Malawi, making their debut in the tournament, reached the final after beating strong teams, including the defending champions Nigeria.
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Cameroon won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 2026.
The final score was Cameroon 3, Malawi 0.
Marie Ngah scored two goals and Naomi Eto scored one in the final.
Cameroon had lost three previous finals to Nigeria without scoring.
Malawi was ranked 153rd in the world and was playing in the tournament for the first time.
Malawi reached the final by defeating Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Algeria.
The tournament was held in Morocco for the third time in a row.
Cameroon, Malawi, Algeria, and Morocco qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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Two managers in Major League Baseball’s American League, Dan Wilson of the Seattle Mariners and Joe Espada of the Houston Astros, may be fired if their teams do not make the playoffs. The Astros are currently in a strong position to qualify, while the Mariners face more challenges to secure a playoff spot.
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Dan Wilson manages the Seattle Mariners, and Joe Espada manages the Houston Astros.
Both managers could lose their jobs if their teams miss the postseason.
The Houston Astros lead the American League West division with a 63-61 record.
The Astros hold a two-game lead over the Texas Rangers, who are second in the division.
The Mariners are three games behind in the American League Wild Card race.
Five teams, including the Mariners, are competing for the final Wild Card spot.
Upcoming games against the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers are important for the Mariners’ playoff chances.
If the Astros make the playoffs, they will likely face the Texas Rangers in the Wild Card Series.
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Sebastien Pocognoli is the new head coach of the Scotland men's football team, following Steve Clarke's seven-year term. Pocognoli will aim to maintain or improve Scotland’s recent success while introducing a more aggressive and possession-focused style of play. He will also work to refresh the team with younger players as Scotland prepare for upcoming international tournaments.
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Sebastien Pocognoli, a 39-year-old Belgian, signed an initial two-year contract to coach Scotland’s men’s team.
He was previously a player and coach in Belgium, winning a league title with Union Saint-Gilloise in 2024-25.
Pocognoli was sacked as Monaco boss in June after eight months.
Steve Clarke led Scotland for seven years, helping the team qualify for several major tournaments like the European Championships and the World Cup.
The Scottish FA expects Pocognoli to keep or improve on this success and bring a more aggressive, exciting playing style.
Pocognoli plans for his team to be strong in controlling the ball and pressing opponents.
He has experience coaching youth teams, which fits Scotland’s need to integrate younger players into the squad.
Some young Scottish players, like Ben Gannon-Doak and Findlay Curtis, already have international experience and could see increased roles.
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Barcelona and Manchester City have agreed on a transfer deal for Rodri, Spain’s World Cup-winning captain and midfielder, worth 76.5 million euros ($88.5 million). Rodri, who currently plays for Manchester City, will likely return to Spain after helping his country win the World Cup and earning the tournament’s best player award.
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Barcelona and Manchester City agreed on a deal for Rodri’s transfer valued at 76.5 million euros ($88.5 million).
Rodri is Spain’s World Cup-winning captain and was named the best player at the tournament.
He joined Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2019.
Rodri scored the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League final and won the Ballon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best player, in 2024.
He helped Spain win the European Championship before the recent World Cup.
Rodri had one year left on his Manchester City contract.
Rodri is recovering from minor back surgery and did not play in Manchester City’s recent 3-0 loss to Arsenal.
Manchester City’s midfield has been weakened recently, with Bernardo Silva also leaving for Real Madrid this summer.
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British athlete Amy Hunt won a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Her latest win was in the mixed 4x100 meters relay, adding to her earlier victories in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the women's 4x100 meters relay.
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Amy Hunt won four gold medals at one European Championships, a new record.
She won individual golds in the 100 meters and 200 meters races.
She also won gold in the women’s 4x100 meters relay.
Her fourth gold came from the mixed 4x100 meters relay event.
Britain’s mixed relay team finished in 39.97 seconds.
Germany finished second and Spain third in the mixed 4x100 meters relay.
The championships took place at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England.
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The Manchester Super Giants won the men's Hundred cricket final by beating the Trent Rockets by five wickets at Lord's. Tim Seifert scored a strong 72 runs, and Liam Dawson hit the winning six to finish the game with two balls to spare.
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The final score was Super Giants 162-5 in 98 balls, beating the Rockets' 158-8 in 100 balls.
Tim Seifert scored 72 runs off 38 balls with seven sixes and four fours.
Liam Dawson hit the final six needed to win with two balls remaining.
Mohammad Amir took three wickets for the Super Giants late in the game.
Trent Rockets finished top of the group but lost the final and missed out on winning both men's and women's titles.
The Super Giants were previously named the Originals and had lost two finals before this win.
The match took place at Lord's cricket ground, with 27,416 people watching.
Seifert was the tournament’s second highest run-scorer, making 394 runs at an average near 50.
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