Filip Hrgovic from Croatia won the vacant IBF world heavyweight boxing title by stopping Britain’s Moses Itauma in the ninth round in London. Itauma, who was aiming to be one of the youngest champions, was injured and taken to hospital after the fight.
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The fight was for the IBF world heavyweight title, which was empty after Oleksandr Usyk gave it up.
Hrgovic won by a stoppage in the ninth round after Itauma’s trainer stopped the fight.
Itauma led early but became tired against Hrgovic, who has a strong ability to absorb punches.
Itauma was carried out on a stretcher and taken to hospital after the fight.
Hrgovic praised Itauma’s skill but said Itauma needs more experience.
Hrgovic now wants to fight for title unification against other heavyweight champions Daniel Dubois and Agit Kabayel.
Hrgovic’s only loss was to Dubois earlier in 2024 due to cuts that stopped the fight.
The match took place at London’s O2 Arena with a supportive crowd.
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Moses Itauma, a young British heavyweight boxer, lost his first professional fight against Filip Hrgovic, who won the vacant IBF heavyweight title by stopping Itauma in the ninth round. Itauma showed talent and speed but lacked the experience and stamina needed to last the full championship match.
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Moses Itauma is 21 years old and had never gone beyond six rounds before this fight.
Filip Hrgovic, 34, is an experienced Croatian boxer and the new IBF heavyweight champion.
The fight ended in the ninth round when Itauma’s corner stopped the fight (threw in the towel).
Itauma was quicker and sharper early in the fight but got tired as the match went on.
Itauma suffered his first defeat in his 15th professional fight.
Hrgovic used his experience and stamina to outlast Itauma.
The match showed Itauma’s potential but also highlighted his lack of experience for long, tough fights.
Pre-fight mind games between the fighters included insults and a physical confrontation at the weigh-in.
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Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, is trying to regain her strong form at this year's US Open. After a great start to 2024, her recent performances have been inconsistent, and she must win to keep her world number one tennis ranking.
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Sabalenka won both the Indian Wells and Miami titles in 2024, a rare achievement called the 'Sunshine Double'.
She leads the world rankings with a 3,000-point advantage but has struggled since Miami with a 17-7 win-loss record.
Sabalenka has won four major singles titles, including two US Open and two Australian Open titles, all on hard courts.
To keep her number one ranking, Sabalenka must defend 2,000 points at the US Open, or Elena Rybakina could overtake her.
Rybakina won the Australian Open in 2024 and is close to Sabalenka in rankings but is recovering from an ankle injury.
Sabalenka has talked about working on her mental game to come back stronger after recent defeats.
Other top contenders for the US Open title include Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, both with strong recent performances.
Sabalenka's recent losses sometimes involved losing matches after having early leads, indicating mental focus challenges.
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The Tilt-A-Whirl amusement ride celebrated its 100th anniversary at the Minnesota State Fair, where it has been a popular attraction since 1926. The ride spins and dips as riders feel gravity and shifting weight, creating a fun and exciting experience for people of all ages.
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The Tilt-A-Whirl was first introduced at the Minnesota State Fair in 1926.
It was invented by Herbert Sellner, who originally tried to make a water ride with spinning boats.
The ride features brightly colored cars that spin and dip around a circular track.
The spinning is caused by seven motors and the riders’ weight shifting the cars.
Only about 1,000 Tilt-A-Whirl cars have ever been made.
The ride’s design has remained largely unchanged over the last 100 years.
It remains a favorite at fairs across the United States.
The Minnesota State Fair has had the Tilt-A-Whirl for many decades, where operators have run it for years.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong, a baseball player for the Chicago Cubs, hit three home runs in a game against the Cincinnati Reds, helping his team win 17-5. This performance supports his chances of winning the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
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Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs and drove in six runs in the game.
He had four hits and scored four times during the game.
The game took place at Wrigley Field in Chicago with 39,597 fans attending.
Crow-Armstrong had talks with Sammy Sosa, a former Chicago baseball star, before the game.
Sosa encouraged him to hit three home runs, which Crow-Armstrong accomplished.
Crow-Armstrong is competing for the NL MVP award, which Shohei Ohtani won the past two years.
Crow-Armstrong is known for his strong defense and consistent hitting this season.
His season stats include a .282 batting average, 36 home runs, 89 runs batted in (RBIs), and 32 stolen bases.
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Lionel Messi scored four goals and assisted one as Inter Miami won 7-1 against CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match. This was Messi’s first time scoring four goals in an MLS game, and Inter Miami dominated most of the match.
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Lionel Messi scored four goals and had one assist in the game.
Inter Miami beat CF Montreal with a final score of 7-1.
Messi’s goals included two scored from free kicks.
Luis Suárez scored a goal assisted by Messi.
Carlos Casimiro scored the first goal for Inter Miami.
Alexander Shaw, an 18-year-old rookie, scored his first goal of the season.
This was Inter Miami’s fifth straight win over Montreal.
Dayne St. Clair made three saves for Inter Miami’s goalkeeper, and Thomas Gillier made five saves for Montreal.
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Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona, securing the final playoff spot for the postseason. The race ended in overtime after a crash involving the leader, allowing Preece to take the victory and advance to the playoffs alongside teammate Chris Buescher.
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Ryan Preece won the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.
The race finished in overtime with a crash involving leader Zane Smith on the last lap.
Preece’s win secured the 16th and final playoff spot in NASCAR’s Cup Series postseason.
Shane van Gisbergen, who finished 27th, missed the playoffs despite winning twice this season.
Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric also secured the remaining playoff positions.
Preece had previous crashes at Daytona in 2023 and 2025 but raced to redemption this year.
The playoffs will include 16 drivers competing in a 10-race championship series.
Preece’s team, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, qualified two cars for the playoffs (Preece and Chris Buescher).
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The Los Angeles Sparks waived guard Kate Martin, making room for Aaliyah Nye, a new player the team just signed. Fans of the Sparks expressed disappointment about this decision and recent team changes, including trading a key player, Kelsey Plum.
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The Sparks waived Kate Martin to open a spot for Aaliyah Nye, who was picked up after being released by another team.
Martin was previously waived by the Golden State Valkyries before joining the Sparks.
She started with a developmental contract, then signed a standard contract with the Sparks in July before being waived again.
Fans reacted negatively on social media, saying the team’s decisions were confusing and disappointing.
The Sparks recently traded star player Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, upsetting fans further.
Kate Martin has a multi-year contract to play in Unrivaled Basketball, a league running from January to March.
Playing in Unrivaled gives Martin a chance to show her skills before WNBA free agency starts in April.
Martin now has less than a month to find a new WNBA team during the current regular season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for rookie offensive tackle Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens to add depth to their offensive line. The Chiefs also recently acquired veteran offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu and face uncertainty with starting left tackle Josh Simmons due to a back issue.
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Diego Pounds is a rookie offensive tackle who joined the Chiefs from the Baltimore Ravens.
Pounds was undrafted and played college football at North Carolina and Ole Miss.
The Chiefs gave the Ravens a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2028 for Pounds.
Pounds started many college games as a left tackle, showing experience at that position.
The Chiefs also traded for Josh Ezeudu, a veteran offensive lineman, earlier in the week.
Starting left tackle Josh Simmons has a back injury and might miss time this season.
Adding Pounds and Ezeudu gives the Chiefs more options and backup players on their offensive line.
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Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. During his speech, Federer became emotional several times as he thanked important people in his life. He celebrated his tennis achievements, including winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles and holding the world No. 1 ranking for 237 consecutive weeks.
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The induction ceremony took place at Newport’s grass horseshoe court.
Federer is the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
He was inducted alongside Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player.
Federer thanked his wife Mirka, his coach Severin Luthi, and childhood hero Stefan Edberg during his speech.
Federer won eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Opens, one French Open, and five U.S. Open titles.
He held the world No. 1 spot in ATP rankings for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
Federer’s speech lasted nearly 30 minutes and included moments where he became visibly emotional.
The ceremony included a red-carpet event and was attended by other Hall of Famers, including Billie Jean King who presented Mary Carillo.
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Scottie Scheffler expressed frustration with the East Lake golf course at the Tour Championship, saying it made it hard for players to stand out because many made par on tough holes. The course’s large greens and layout led to tight scores among competitors.
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Scottie Scheffler noticed the par-3 ninth hole had very few birdies or bogeys, with most players scoring par.
The East Lake course has wide fairways and large greens that reduce the penalty for missing shots.
After 54 holes, many players had scores close to each other with little separation on the leaderboard.
Viktor Hovland led by one shot after the third round with a score of 65.
Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg compared the tournament to the PGA Championship at Aronimink, where the scoring was also tightly packed.
The course design at East Lake includes large greens and tricky pin placements near edges.
Players found it difficult to make many birdies, causing the leaderboard to stay congested.
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The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges in Florida related to an alleged kidnapping and beating case. Arnold will be on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he cannot play or practice but can be paid and attend team meetings while the legal case continues.
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Terrion Arnold is charged with eight felonies linked to an alleged abduction and assault of three men in February.
Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions in June shortly after the charges were filed.
The Seahawks signed Arnold two weeks before making the news public.
Arnold will not be allowed to play or practice but can attend meetings and receive a salary while on the exempt list.
Prosecutors say Arnold believed the victims stole $100,000 from him and called Arnold the “primary conspirator.”
Arnold denies the allegations through his defense attorney.
The Seahawks released tackle Derrick Graham to make room for Arnold on the 90-man roster.
Arnold has played in 25 NFL games since being drafted in 2024 by the Lions.
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Viktor Hovland took the lead by one stroke at the Tour Championship after shooting a 5-under 65 in the third round. Several other players, including Ryan Gerard and Scottie Scheffler, are close behind as they prepare for the final round at East Lake.
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Viktor Hovland finished six consecutive putts from 7 feet or longer to shoot 5-under 65.
Hovland leads at 15-under 195, one shot ahead of Ryan Gerard, who had a bogey-free 66.
Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup are three shots behind Hovland at 12-under 198.
Adam Scott and Ludvig Aberg also shot 65 and are near the leaders, seeking their first wins this year.
Rory McIlroy scored a 63 and is five shots behind the leader despite two bogeys.
The winner of the tournament will earn $10 million and the FedEx Cup title.
The FedEx Cup win grants a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
Hovland previously won the FedEx Cup in 2023 by dominating the postseason events.
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William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett had a medical emergency during a football game and later died in the hospital. The game was stopped and then canceled following the incident.
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MicahJo Barnett was a junior running back at William Jewell College.
He showed seizure-like symptoms during the first quarter of a game against Fort Lewis College.
The game took place on William Jewell’s campus in Liberty, Missouri.
Paramedics took Barnett to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The game was suspended about 4.5 minutes into the first quarter and then canceled.
Barnett had scored a one-yard touchdown before the medical emergency.
The school planned a vigil to honor Barnett and support his family and community.
Barnett was also an academic all-conference honoree and was beginning his third season with the team.
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Filip Hrgovic won the vacant IBF heavyweight world boxing title by stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round in London. Hrgovic became the first Croatian heavyweight champion after Itauma’s team stopped the fight as he was being overwhelmed.
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The fight took place on August 29, 2026, in London.
Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the IBF heavyweight title.
Moses Itauma, 21 years old, suffered his first professional loss in this fight.
Hrgovic is 34 years old and improved his record to 22 wins and 1 loss.
Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a heavyweight boxing champion.
Itauma had never gone beyond six rounds in his previous 14 fights and tired late in this match.
It was a tough fight where both exchanged punches, but Hrgovic’s strong chin helped him prevail.
Hrgovic wants to unify the heavyweight titles by fighting other champions like Daniel Dubois and Agit Kabayel.
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Novak Djokovic feels well prepared for the US Open as he aims for his 25th grand slam title, despite a recent loss and physical challenges. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina has recovered from a foot injury and is ready to compete, with a chance to become the world No. 1 in women’s tennis.
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Djokovic played only one tournament after Wimbledon before the US Open and lost in the first round in Cincinnati.
He used the time after that loss to train and get ready physically and mentally for the US Open.
Djokovic has reached the semifinals or better in six of the last seven grand slam events.
Two top rivals, Jannik Sinner (injured) and Carlos Alcaraz (returning from wrist injury), are not at full strength, making the men’s draw more open.
Djokovic is 39 years old and managing ongoing physical issues as he competes.
Elena Rybakina retired from the Cincinnati Open due to a foot injury but has declared herself healthy for the US Open.
Rybakina is currently No.1 in live rankings but can be overtaken if she does not reach the semifinals and other players win the tournament.
She plans to focus on staying healthy and playing one match at a time, without stressing about rankings or outcomes.
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Filip Hrgovic won a heavyweight world-title boxing match against Moses Itauma in London. Although Itauma started strong and knocked Hrgovic down in the second round, Hrgovic recovered and overwhelmed Itauma by the ninth round, leading to Itauma’s team stopping the fight.
Key Facts
The fight took place at the O2 Arena in London.
Moses Itauma, 21 years old, controlled most of the early fight and scored a knockdown in the second round.
Filip Hrgovic, from Croatia, stayed strong throughout and applied pressure in the ninth round.
Itauma’s corner stopped the fight when he was barely able to stand.
Itauma needed medical help and left the arena on a stretcher.
The fight was for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
Victory would have made Itauma the second-youngest world heavyweight champion ever.
Hrgovic is an Olympic bronze medalist and had only lost once before as a professional.
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William Jewell College football player Micah Jo Barnett died after a medical emergency during a game against Fort Lewis College. Barnett scored a touchdown shortly before the game was stopped, and he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Micah Jo Barnett was a junior running back for William Jewell College in Missouri.
He experienced a medical emergency about 20 minutes into the game.
Barnett scored a touchdown before the play was stopped.
He was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he died.
The college posted a message mourning Barnett and offered counseling support.
A vigil was scheduled to honor Barnett and his family.
Barnett was entering his third season and had notable high school and college football achievements.
The game was the season opener for William Jewell College.
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Chantelle Cameron won a close boxing match against Mikaela Mayer to become the unified light middleweight champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. The fight took place in Birmingham, and Cameron won by unanimous decision after a competitive bout.
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Chantelle Cameron beat Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94.
Cameron now holds three major light middleweight titles: WBA, WBC, and WBO.
Mayer disagreed with the decision and suggested a rematch, claiming Cameron had home advantage.
Cameron is undefeated since losing to Katie Taylor in 2023, with 23 wins in 24 fights.
The fight was held at BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham with a partly filled crowd.
Cameron used aggressive pressure to win, while Mayer was stronger early but tired by round six.
The event marked the fifth anniversary of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), a company promoting women’s boxing.
MVP co-founder Jake Paul attended the fight but did not participate.
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MicahJo Barnett, a football player for William Jewell College, died after a medical emergency during a game against Fort Lewis College. The college shared the news on social media and planned a vigil to honor him.
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MicahJo Barnett was a running back on the William Jewell College football team.
He experienced a medical emergency during the season opener game.
The game was against Fort Lewis College and took place in Liberty, Missouri.
Barnett died on the same day, Saturday.
William Jewell College announced his death on X (formerly Twitter).
The school expressed sympathy for Barnett’s family, teammates, friends, and coaches.
A vigil was scheduled on campus to honor Barnett and support his family.
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