Pace bowler Matthew Potts has a chance to rejoin England's cricket team for the Ashes tour after being released from the T20 matches in Ireland to play in the County Championship. Changes in England's cricket squads include resting Ben Duckett and recalling Sam Curran for the T20 games. With Jamie Overton's retirement and Chris Woakes' injury, England is considering Potts for a spot in their Ashes squad.
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Matthew Potts was released from England’s T20 squad to play in the County Championship, increasing his chances for the Ashes tour.
Potts last played a Test match for England against New Zealand in December.
Jamie Overton has retired from red-ball cricket, leaving an opening for a bowler in England's Ashes squad.
Chris Woakes is recovering from a dislocated shoulder and may not join the Ashes tour.
England's Ashes squad is expected to be announced by the end of the month, with Potts a contender for a bowling spot.
Ben Duckett is given a rest from T20 matches after a busy schedule, potentially returning for the New Zealand series leading up to the Ashes.
Sam Curran is recalled to England's T20 squad after not playing since Brendon McCullum became head coach.
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Donald Trump will attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday, marking his first visit to the event since 2015. Trump has not been to the tournament since he became president in 2016, but he will return to watch the final match in New York City.
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Donald Trump will attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday.
This will be Trump's first visit to the US Open since 2015.
Trump served as President of the United States from 2016 after winning the election.
The US Open is held in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City.
Trump met tennis star John McEnroe during his last visit to the tournament in 2015.
Trump, who was born in Queens, has visited the US Open several times in the past.
No American players will be in the men's singles final.
The final match is scheduled to start at 14:00 (19:00 BST) on Sunday.
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Lewis Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc finished first and second in the first practice session at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Hamilton's time was slightly faster than Leclerc's, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen came in fourth. The practice session saw several incidents, including drivers running off track and red flags due to gravel on the circuit.
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The Italian Grand Prix takes place at Monza from September 5-7.
Lewis Hamilton led the first practice session, despite a five-place grid penalty for the race.
Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's Ferrari teammate, finished second in practice.
Max Verstappen was fourth fastest in the session.
Several drivers, including Fernando Alonso and George Russell, ran off course, causing gravel to be spread on the track.
A red flag was issued after gravel was scattered by Isack Hadjar when he ran off the track.
George Russell's session ended with a mechanical problem that left him stuck with the rear wheels locked.
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Caitlin Clark, a player for the Indiana Fever, is out for the rest of the season due to a groin injury. Despite her efforts to recover, there is not enough time for her to safely return before the season ends. Clark, known for her impressive performances, has supported her team and has been an influential figure in women's basketball.
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Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever's season because of a groin injury.
She was injured in a game on July 15 against the Connecticut Sun and also had a bone bruise.
Clark played 13 games this season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.
She has not experienced injuries before, having never missed a game during college or her first WNBA season.
The Indiana Fever are 1 1/2 games ahead of Los Angeles in the standings with three games left.
Clark has contributed to the growth of women's basketball, with the league seeing record attendance.
Caitlin Clark was the 2024 Rookie of the Year.
The Fever face multiple player injuries this season, including Clark and other teammates.
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Scotland's women's rugby team is set to play against Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Scotland hopes to surprise with an upset against the highly-ranked Canadian team. The match takes place in Exeter, and Scotland aims to avoid facing England in the quarter-finals by winning against Canada.
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Scotland will play Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup Pool B match.
The game will be held at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Saturday, 6 September, at 12:00 BST.
Canada is ranked second in the world; Scotland is ranked sixth.
Scotland has recently defeated Wales and Fiji in the tournament.
A victory over Canada would help Scotland avoid facing England, the tournament hosts, in the quarter-finals.
Scotland's team believes they have prepared well and improved throughout the tournament.
Scotland is inspired by their recent performances and aims to deliver a strong challenge against Canada.
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two, BBC Radio Sports Extra, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app.
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The Philadelphia Eagles won their first game of the season against the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 24-20. Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' quarterback, scored two touchdowns during the game.
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The Philadelphia Eagles played against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles won the game with a score of 24-20.
Jalen Hurts is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hurts scored two touchdowns in this game.
The game marks the start of the Eagles' season.
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The Women's Super League is starting again, with Chelsea aiming for their seventh win in a row. BBC Sport pundits predict Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City will be the top three teams for the 2025-26 season. Key changes and new signings across teams, such as Chelsea's addition of Alyssa Thompson, are part of the discussions.
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Chelsea has won six Women's Super League titles in a row.
Chelsea added United States forward Alyssa Thompson to their team.
Arsenal finished 12 points behind Chelsea last season but aims to challenge them this year.
Arsenal signed Olivia Smith and Taylor Hinds to strengthen their squad.
Manchester City, under new manager Andree Jeglertz, aims for a title challenge and Champions League return.
Manchester United added players like Julia Zigiotti and Fridolina Rolfo but lost Grace Clinton.
London City Lionesses, a newly-promoted team, made significant signings like Grace Geyoro.
Everton has new ownership and plans to play at Goodison Park this season.
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Raheem Sterling, the English football player, is currently not playing for Chelsea despite having a contract worth £30 million remaining. Chelsea and Sterling have not reached an agreement on how to end his contract, and Sterling has not been part of the first team since a change in the club's management.
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Raheem Sterling was a key player in England's run to the Euro 2020 final.
He moved from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2022 with a £325,000-per-week contract.
Chelsea's management changes have affected Sterling's position in the team.
Sterling has not played for Chelsea since the new manager Enzo Maresca took over.
There is a £30 million balance left on Sterling's contract with Chelsea.
Currently, Sterling is in Chelsea's 'bomb squad,' a group of players not in the main team.
Finding a new club for Sterling has been difficult due to financial and personal reasons.
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Defender John Stones has left the England football team because of an injury. England will play World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Serbia without him.
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John Stones, a defender, pulled out of the England squad due to injury.
Stones is 31 years old and had a "muscular issue" that got worse.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said he didn't want to risk Stones' health.
Stones played in all three of Manchester City's Premier League matches this season.
Other defenders available for England are Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, Ezri Konsa, and Jarell Quansah.
England's upcoming matches are against Andorra on Saturday and Serbia on Tuesday.
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Jacob Bethell, a young cricket player, recently performed well at Lord's, despite criticisms and pressure from previous games. England's cricket team is facing challenges in finding the right team balance, especially with bowling options. There are also concerns about how England handles young talent and limited experience in 50-over cricket.
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Jacob Bethell scored 58 runs off 40 balls at Lord's during a game against South Africa.
Bethell faced criticism for his performances in earlier games and during The Hundred tournament.
Bethell was unexpectedly chosen as captain for a T20 tour, raising questions about his leadership experience.
England's cricket team struggles with finding an all-rounder, impacting their team balance.
Recent games showed weaknesses in England's bowling, especially with part-time bowlers like Bethell and Jacks conceding many runs.
Fast bowler Sonny Baker was dropped after an expensive debut, despite initial selection.
England's team has little experience in 50-over cricket, focusing mostly on T20 matches.
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Alessia Russo, an England striker, has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Since joining Arsenal in 2023, she has scored 36 goals and helped the team win the Champions League. Russo has been recognized for her performance by being nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or and included in prestigious teams of the year.
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Alessia Russo is an England striker who plays for Arsenal.
She joined Arsenal from Manchester United in 2023.
Russo has scored 36 goals in 72 games with Arsenal.
She helped Arsenal win the Champions League in May.
Russo scored for England in the Euro 2025 final, helping them defend their title.
Last season, she scored 12 goals in 21 Women's Super League games, earning the Golden Boot.
Russo was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
She was named in the teams of the year by both the Professional Footballers' Association and the Uefa Champions League.
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Former boxing champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather plan to have an exhibition fight next year. The event will be organized by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, but many details like the date and place are not yet decided.
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Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are both former world boxing champions.
The fight will be an exhibition match, meaning it's more for entertainment and not part of professional competition records.
The organization behind the event is CSI Sports/Fight Sports.
Tyson is 59 years old and returns to fighting after a controversial loss to Jake Paul.
Mayweather, who is 48 years old, retired undefeated with a 50-0 professional record.
Mayweather's last exhibition match was against John Gotti III.
Exhibition fights usually do not declare formal winners or impact fighters' official records.
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London City Lionesses have signed French football player Grace Geyoro for a world record fee of £1.4 million from Paris St-Germain. This transfer is the most expensive in women's football history, surpassing a deal made the previous month.
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London City Lionesses signed Grace Geyoro, a French player.
The signing fee is £1.4 million, the highest ever in women's football.
Geyoro was transferred from Paris St-Germain.
This fee surpasses the £1.1 million spent by Orlando Pride for a player in August.
The team is owned by Michele Kang, an American.
Geyoro is the 16th player London City has signed this summer.
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A 16-year-old named Gilberto Mora has become a prominent figure in Mexican football. He holds records as the youngest player to make significant achievements in both the national team and Mexico’s top football league. Mora is expected to play a central role in Mexico's future international tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup.
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Gilberto Mora is 16 years old and recently competed in the Concacaf Gold Cup final with Mexico.
He became the youngest player in Liga MX history to achieve an assist and score a goal.
Mora debuted for the Mexican national team at 15 years and 308 days old.
He moved to Tijuana at age six and joined their youth football program at 10.
Mora is known for his maturity, calmness on the field, and ability to interact well with teammates.
He speaks English well and has been educated in bilingual schools.
Mora is anticipated to be an important player for Mexico's national team in upcoming international competitions.
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The Philadelphia Eagles won their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 24-20. Jalen Carter, an Eagles player, was ejected for spitting on the Cowboys' quarterback during the game, which also faced a weather delay due to lightning.
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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in their season opener.
Jalen Carter of the Eagles was ejected for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.
The game experienced a 65-minute delay because of lightning.
Eagles player Ben VanSumeren sustained an injury during the game.
The Eagles committed nine penalties, resulting in a loss of 110 yards.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 19 of 23 passes and scored two touchdowns.
The game concluded with no additional points after the weather delay ended.
The incident between Carter and Prescott occurred shortly after the game began.
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Scotland's men's national football team has not qualified for a World Cup since 1998. Despite efforts to develop young talent and improve the team's performance, they have not been able to reach the necessary level to compete internationally. The article explores the reasons behind this, including comparisons with similarly ranked nations and efforts made by the Scottish Football Association.
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Scotland's men's team last qualified for a World Cup in 1998.
Since then, 61 countries have qualified for the World Cup, including 25 from Europe.
Scotland's world rankings have consistently been lower than other European teams that qualified.
When Scotland had a chance in 2002, they ranked 50th globally, the lowest among potential qualifying teams.
Steve Clarke became head coach in 2019 and led Scotland to two European Championships.
The Scottish FA has performance schools to cultivate young football talent, introduced in 2012.
Only one player from the latest Euros squad, Billy Gilmour, graduated from these performance schools.
Several Scottish clubs have partnerships with schools to develop young players.
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Lionel Messi scored two goals in Argentina's 3-0 win against Venezuela in what is expected to be his last home World Cup qualifier. The event was seen as a farewell to Messi, but he hasn't announced when he will retire completely. Argentina remains on top of the South American qualifying standings, while Venezuela still hopes to reach the World Cup through playoffs.
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Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Venezuela.
This match is expected to be Messi's last home World Cup qualifier for Argentina.
Messi has not revealed plans for his retirement from soccer.
Argentina is already qualified for the World Cup and leads the South American standings with 38 points.
Venezuela is in seventh place with 18 points and aims to qualify through an intercontinental playoff.
Messi's goals brought his total to 36 in South American World Cup qualifiers, making him the top scorer.
Lautaro Martinez also scored a goal for Argentina in the 76th minute.
Messi stated he would play in the World Cup only if he remains physically fit.
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Amanda Anisimova defeated Naomi Osaka at the US Open to reach her first final there, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka came from behind to beat Jessica Pegula and aims to defend her title.
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Amanda Anisimova beat Naomi Osaka in the US Open semifinals.
The match scores were 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3.
This is Anisimova's first US Open final appearance.
Anisimova will play Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
This will be Sabalenka's third straight appearance in the US Open final.
Sabalenka is aiming to be the first player to win consecutive US Open titles since Serena Williams.
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The article discusses an interview with Lucy Bronze, England's most decorated female footballer. She shares her journey in football, including playing with a fractured leg and her experience of being rejected by England when she was younger. The interview covers her career milestones and the growth of women's football in England.
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Lucy Bronze is England's most successful female footballer with 140 international appearances.
She has won the European Championship twice with the England team, known as the Lionesses.
Bronze has played in seven major international tournaments.
At club level, she has won five Champions League titles and four Women's Super League titles.
Lucy Bronze played the Euro 2025 tournament with a fractured leg.
She was initially rejected by England when she was younger but later progressed to the national team.
Her career has grown alongside the rise in popularity of women's football in England.
Lucy Bronze attributes some of her early football success to support from her family and local coaches.
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Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top-ranked women's tennis player, and Nick Kyrgios, an Australian player, are discussing a possible exhibition match similar to past "Battle of the Sexes" events. The match does not yet have a set date or location, but it is organized by their shared agent. Sabalenka looks forward to the event and aims to win against Kyrgios.
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Aryna Sabalenka is ranked number one in the world and has won three major singles titles.
Nick Kyrgios, from Australia, currently ranks 651st in the world due to a long break from injury.
Their agent, Stuart Duguid, is organizing the proposed exhibition match.
A date and venue for the match have not been set.
Sabalenka and Kyrgios share excitement about the match and believe it will be entertaining.
The match idea is inspired by past "Battle of the Sexes" events in tennis history.
Sabalenka recently reached the final of the US Open.
Past famous "Battle of the Sexes" matches include those featuring Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973.
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