Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine River, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower. The event was briefly paused when pollutants were found in the water but resumed after cleanup, as part of the European Aquatics Championships running until August 16, 2026.
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The competition takes place on the Bir-Hakeim Bridge over the Seine River in Paris.
Divers jump from a platform that is 20 meters (about 65 feet) high.
The event is part of the 2026 European Aquatics Championships.
Training was temporarily stopped due to traces of hydrocarbons detected upstream.
The French Swimming Federation treated the contaminated area, allowing the event to continue.
Paris invested in cleaning and making the Seine safer for swimming before the 2024 Olympics.
Hundreds of spectators watch the competition from the riverbanks.
Organizers acknowledge outdoor events carry risks but say these add to their appeal.
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The article looks at some of the highest-scoring and most exciting matches in the history of the English Football League (EFL) Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup. It highlights games with huge goal tallies, big comebacks, and dramatic penalty shootouts.
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The EFL Cup is known for high-scoring games and giving young players experience early in the season.
The match between Dagenham & Redbridge and Brentford in 2014 ended 6-6 before Brentford won on penalties. This is one of the joint-highest scoring ties in the cup’s history.
In 2005, Aston Villa scored 7 goals in the second half to beat Wycombe 8-3, after trailing 3-1 at halftime.
West Ham United defeated Bury 10-0 in 1983, marking one of the biggest wins in the competition’s history.
Arsenal came back from 4-0 down to beat Reading 7-5 after extra-time in 2012, another of the highest-scoring games ever.
Some early rounds of the EFL Cup feature surprising scorelines and can include long penalty shootouts.
The competition sometimes allows lower league teams to challenge top teams, leading to dramatic matches.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their seventh straight game on August 7, 2026, after the Arizona Diamondbacks won with a walk-off home run by rookie Ryan Waldschmidt. Despite struggles, the Dodgers still lead their division by 7.5 games and have strong players and recent new additions to their team.
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The Dodgers lost 4-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 7, 2026.
Ryan Waldschmidt, a rookie, hit a two-run walk-off home run off Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz.
Díaz has an 11.00 ERA (earned run average) over 11 outings this season and has struggled since returning from injury.
The Dodgers had previously been swept by the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
They lead the National League West division by 7.5 games over the Diamondbacks.
The team recently acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal in a trade and expects the return of pitcher Blake Snell soon.
Key hitters on the Dodgers include Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Kyle Tucker.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team needs to play better to overcome their current losing streak.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that NBA player Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, with prescription medications also contributing. Clarke was found dead on May 11 in California, and his death was ruled accidental.
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Brandon Clarke was a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team.
He died on May 11 and was found unresponsive in a home in California’s San Fernando Valley.
The medical examiner identified heroin and cocaine as the main causes of death.
Multiple prescription medications also contributed to his death, though specific drugs were not named.
Clarke’s death was officially ruled an accident.
He played seven NBA seasons, all with Memphis, and had averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Clarke was limited by injuries in recent years, including an Achilles tendon tear in 2023.
About six weeks before his death, he was arrested in Arkansas on drug possession and trafficking charges.
The Memphis Grizzlies honored Clarke as a valued teammate and person who impacted the community.
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Manchester City has agreed to sign Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for £1.7 million. Rulli, aged 34, has signed a two-year contract and will be the backup to Manchester City's main goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Geronimo Rulli is a 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper.
Manchester City agreed to pay £1.7 million to Marseille for Rulli.
Rulli signed a two-year deal with Manchester City.
He previously spent the 2016-17 season at Manchester City but did not play in any first-team matches.
Rulli played a key role in Villarreal’s 2021 Europa League final win by scoring a penalty and then saving one in the shootout.
He has played for several European clubs, including Real Sociedad, Montpellier, and Ajax.
Rulli has been capped 8 times for Argentina and was part of the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America-winning squads.
He will replace England goalkeeper James Trafford, who joined Leeds for up to £45 million.
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Newcastle United has started a new phase after coach Eddie Howe stepped down following a difficult season and transfer window. The club appointed Matthias Jaissle as the new coach, focusing on young players, data use, and a sustainable team model under UEFA financial rules.
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Eddie Howe resigned as Newcastle United's head coach after a poor pre-season and domestic season.
Matthias Jaissle, previously at Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli, became the new coach.
Newcastle is shifting strategy to target younger players mainly from Europe.
The club is using more data to improve player recruitment and team building.
Newcastle sold key players like Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and will sell Bruno Guimaraes to comply with UEFA rules.
Some target players chose other clubs instead of Newcastle this summer.
Jaissle is known for training players intensely and winning titles with a high-pressure style.
The club aims to build a team that can compete and avoid forced player sales or UEFA penalties.
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Bangladesh’s government said Shakib Al Hasan will not be allowed to play cricket again after he joined a media event with Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who was removed from power and is now a fugitive. Shakib, Bangladesh’s top cricketer, is currently in Sri Lanka and faces serious criminal charges related to a deadly crackdown on protests.
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Shakib Al Hasan joined a media event by phone in New Delhi where Sheikh Hasina spoke.
Sheikh Hasina was removed from power after a police crackdown on student protests and is now hiding in India.
Bangladesh’s Minister for Youth and Sports said Shakib will not return to cricket after his connection with Hasina.
Shakib is accused, along with others, of involvement in murder investigations linked to protests.
Shakib has played over 400 international matches and appeared in five Cricket World Cups.
He announced plans to retire in 2024 but wanted to play one last full series.
After the event, Shakib’s house was petrol-bombed.
Shakib said he is ready to return to Bangladesh to face trial and hopes to play again in the 2027 World Cup.
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Owen Dale is a professional football player who has frequently moved between clubs on loan deals, which allow players to gain more playing experience. His partner, Jessica Beaumont, shares the challenges of living a life full of sudden moves, long-distance separations, and uncertainty due to these transfers. Their story highlights the personal impact of football transfers on players' families.
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Owen Dale’s loan deals have taken him to clubs far from home, including Portsmouth, which is over 200 miles away.
Jessica Beaumont, Owen’s partner, had never been to Portsmouth before his loan move there.
The football transfer window happens twice a year and allows clubs to buy, sell, or loan players.
Loan moves are common for young players to get more playing time.
Jessica and Owen bought a house together but only stayed one night before having to move due to his loan to Portsmouth.
Jessica had to quit her job and stop her law degree studies because of the frequent moves and post-natal health issues.
Jessica experienced isolation but found support through friends in similar situations.
Owen Dale, 27, has mostly played in League One and had some time in the Championship division.
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Skye Blakely and Claire Pease tied for first place after the first day of the U.S. women’s gymnastics championships with scores of 55.600. The competition featured strong performances from other top gymnasts like Charleigh Bullock, Hezly Rivera, and Jade Carey.
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Skye Blakely returned to all-around gymnastics after recovering from a right Achilles injury.
Blakely scored second highest on balance beam and uneven bars on Friday.
Claire Pease, who won the 2025 U.S. Classic, tied with Blakely for the lead.
Charleigh Bullock, age 16, is close behind with a score of 54.400.
Hezly Rivera, defending national champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, is in fourth place despite a fall on uneven bars.
Rivera earned the highest score of the night on balance beam with 14.3.
Jade Carey, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is currently fifth in the standings.
The final round will take place on Sunday to decide the national champion.
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The New York Yankees won a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in 10 innings after a long rain delay. The Yankees scored two runs with two outs in the ninth inning and won with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
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The game was between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves.
It ended with a score of 3-2 in favor of the Yankees after 10 innings.
The game was delayed by rain and finished after midnight.
Ben Rice hit a single to tie the game with two outs in the ninth inning.
Ryan McMahon hit a sacrifice fly to win the game in the 10th inning.
Max Fried, formerly with the Braves, pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings for the Yankees.
Tyler Mahle pitched 6 scoreless innings in his first game for the Braves.
Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit home runs for the Braves during the game.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks won 4-3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 7, 2026, with a walk-off two-run home run by rookie Ryan Waldschmidt. This loss marked the Dodgers’ seventh straight defeat of the season.
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Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to win the game for the Diamondbacks.
The home run came off Dodgers' closer Edwin Diaz, who has allowed 11 runs in nine innings this season.
The Dodgers had taken a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning before the Diamondbacks rallied.
Arizona pitcher Merrill Kelly nearly pitched a no-hitter through six innings but left due to leg cramps.
Nolan Arenado hit a solo home run in the second inning to give the Diamondbacks an early lead.
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki gave up two runs over six innings with five strikeouts.
The Dodgers have now lost seven games in a row, their longest losing streak of the season.
The next game will feature pitchers Brandon Pfaadt for the Diamondbacks and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers.
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Norway’s football federation has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down. They also reported three matters to FIFA’s ethics committee, including a decision to cancel a suspension for US player Balogun and an issue related to President Donald Trump receiving a FIFA peace prize.
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Norway’s football federation wants FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign.
The federation referred three issues to FIFA’s ethics committee for review.
One issue involves overturning a suspension of US striker Balogun.
Another issue concerns President Donald Trump being awarded a FIFA peace prize.
FIFA is the global organization that manages international football (soccer).
The Norway football federation represents Norway’s national football interests.
Gianni Infantino has been the FIFA president since 2016.
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A.J. Brown recently joined the New England Patriots and has quickly become a key player in their training camp. He has had intense practice sessions with teammate Christian Gonzalez and is building a promising connection with quarterback Drake Maye.
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A.J. Brown joined the New England Patriots in a major trade.
Brown and cornerback Christian Gonzalez had a heated moment during a one-on-one drill but later showed mutual respect.
Their competitive moments during practice could help both players improve.
Brown is working closely with quarterback Drake Maye during team drills.
They have successfully executed plays like back-shoulder fades and red-zone catches.
Brown is seen as the kind of strong, physical receiver the Patriots have needed.
His presence could help Maye develop faster as a young quarterback.
The Patriots' training camp is still ongoing before official games begin.
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The Boston Red Sox have been winning many games since July 1, outscoring their opponents by a large margin. On Friday, pitcher Payton Tolle had his best game with 14 strikeouts, and Raymond Burgos helped finish the game strong, leading to another big win.
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The Red Sox have a record of 27 wins and 4 losses since July 1.
They have scored 179 runs while allowing 88 runs in that time.
Payton Tolle struck out 14 batters in six innings, allowing only two hits.
Raymond Burgos pitched three strong innings to save the game.
The bullpen was thin because it was used heavily in a previous game against the Chicago White Sox.
Three players from the lower part of the batting order—Anthony Seigler, Jake Rogers, and Andruw Monasterio—had multiple hits in the game.
The team has scored 10 or more runs in three of the last four games.
The Red Sox have been performing unexpectedly well this summer.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he will not post family photos or personal details online again, valuing his privacy. He said he made one exception to clear up false stories about his family but prefers to keep his personal life private.
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Aaron Rodgers posted family photos recently to show he is close with his parents and siblings.
Rodgers credited his wife, Brittni, for encouraging him to reconnect with his family.
He dislikes the public guessing and rumors about his private life.
Rodgers said he will only post on this topic once more to end false stories.
He is known for keeping his personal life private and rarely shares details with reporters.
Rodgers does not mind people doubting his wife’s existence or thinking his photos were staged.
He plans to retire after the 2026 NFL season.
Rodgers wants to live a private life with his family after football.
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Beau Hossler took the lead at the Wyndham Championship with a final birdie, but he must win to make the PGA Tour postseason. Several players, including Keegan Bradley and Jordan Spieth, made the cut, while others like Jason Day missed advancing to the playoffs.
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Beau Hossler scored 3-under 67 on Friday, leading the Wyndham Championship at 12-under total.
Hossler must win the tournament to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Keegan Bradley was at No. 72 in FedEx Cup standings but made the cut with a 3-under 67.
Jordan Spieth made the cut at No. 55 and is already qualified for the postseason.
Jason Day missed the cut at No. 75, ending his streak of 18 straight playoff appearances.
The cut line is at 3-under, with the top 65 and ties advancing to the weekend.
Jackson Koivun, a recent pro, made the cut and is at No. 70 in the FedEx Cup.
Other players like Mac Meissner just missed the cut by one shot after a double bogey on the last hole.
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During a Green Bay Packers practice, cornerback Keisean Nixon was outplayed by rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, who quickly got past him and caught a pass near the sideline. Packers fans reacted strongly on social media, expressing doubt about Nixon’s performance and future on the team.
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Matthew Golden, a 2025 first-round pick, beat Keisean Nixon in a practice drill by getting past him and catching a pass.
The video of the play received more than 64,000 views and over 1,200 likes in less than two hours on X (formerly Twitter).
Many Packers fans criticized Nixon’s performance and questioned whether he should remain the team’s top cornerback.
Last season, Nixon allowed 50 catches on 82 passes thrown his way, giving up 570 yards and 7 touchdowns, the most on the Packers.
Nixon had a 105.2 passer rating against him while playing 603 coverage snaps, the second most on the team.
The Packers added a rookie second-round cornerback, Brandon Cisse, but Nixon and Carrington Valentine are still expected to be the top two cornerbacks next season.
Fans’ comments included calls for cutting Nixon or demanding he take a pay cut due to his coverage issues.
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The Boston Red Sox announced that Adley Rutschman will start a rehab assignment with their Triple-A team, Worcester, as he recovers from left wrist discomfort. This will be his first game action since July 18, with plans for him to catch five innings and have at least two at-bats.
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Adley Rutschman was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.
He has been recovering from discomfort in his left wrist.
Rutschman will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Worcester team on Saturday.
He is expected to catch five innings and have at least two at-bats in his first game back.
The Red Sox offense has been strong recently, scoring six runs per game over an 18-3 stretch since July 17.
Current catchers Connor Wong and Jake Rogers have below-average offensive performance.
Rutschman has a batting line of .251 average, .331 on-base percentage, .433 slugging percentage, and an OPS+ of 115 this season.
Adding Rutschman back will strengthen the lineup and improve the defense behind the plate.
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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is recovering from a knee injury and has been improving during training camp. Coach John Harbaugh said Nabers showed his best performance yet and expects him to return to regular practice and possibly be ready for the season opener.
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Malik Nabers tore his ACL and damaged his meniscus in Week 4 of last season.
Nabers avoided starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
He has been doing individual drills and gradually improving his movement.
On Friday, he performed better than before, showing confidence and sharper movements.
Coach John Harbaugh praised Nabers' progress and expects him to return to full practice soon.
Rehab focuses on preparing Nabers for football’s unpredictable movements in controlled settings.
The Giants finished training camp and will start preseason games in mid-August.
Nabers’ availability for the regular season opener on September 13 is still unclear but promising.
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Alyssa Thomas, a key player for the Connecticut Sun basketball team for 11 years, had her No. 25 jersey retired as a tribute to her contributions. The team honored her in a ceremony before a game, recognizing her as the franchise’s leader in many statistics and a central figure during her time with the Sun.
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Alyssa Thomas played for the Connecticut Sun from 2014 to 2024.
The Sun retired her No. 25 jersey to honor her impact on the team.
She helped the Sun reach two WNBA Finals and six straight playoff semifinals.
Thomas is the team’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, games played, minutes, and assists.
She was known as "the engine" for her hard work and key role on the team.
Thomas left Connecticut after the 2024 season to join the Phoenix Mercury.
The Sun are moving to Houston next year and have been honoring former great players and coaches.
Teammates and fans showed strong support during the ceremony, including wearing No. 25 shirts.
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