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PSG has not won any Ligue 1 matches so far this season, having drawn both games. They will face Monaco, who have won both their matches, in Paris on Friday.
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PSG has drawn two games and not won in Ligue 1 this season.
Monaco has won both of their first two Ligue 1 matches.
Lille currently leads Ligue 1 after winning 1-0 against Toulouse.
The match between PSG and Monaco will take place in Paris.
Other sports news includes Gaël Monfils playing his last Grand Slam match and Félix Auger-Aliassime losing in the US Open second round.
Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka reached the third round of the US Open women’s singles.
Enric Mas extended his lead in the Vuelta cycling race.
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Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval left Louisiana State University's (LSU) team because LSU signed a Russian player. She said the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine personally affected her decision.
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Kate Koval is from Ukraine and played basketball for LSU.
LSU signed a Russian player named Anna Minaeva.
Koval said her father is in the Ukrainian military defending against Russia.
She mentioned people close to her were hurt or killed in the war.
Koval feels the war makes it hard for her to stay on the same team as a Russian player.
She has two years left to play college basketball.
Koval hopes the NCAA will let her transfer to another school despite the closed transfer period.
She said she appreciated her time and relationships at LSU.
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China’s women’s basketball team will feature two very tall players, 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu and 6-foot-10 Han Xu, in the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Zhang will make her world tournament debut against the United States, the four-time defending champions, although teammate Li Yueru will miss the event due to a lost passport.
Key Facts
Zhang Ziyu is 7-foot-3 tall and 19 years old.
Han Xu is 6-foot-10 and plays for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.
Li Yueru, who plays for the Dallas Wings, cannot compete because her passport was lost in the mail.
China’s opening game in the World Cup is against the United States.
Zhang previously helped China win bronze at the Women’s Asia Cup last year.
Han Xu described Zhang as a young player who needs some rest but shows strong potential.
Zhang’s parents both played basketball, and her mother encouraged her to start the sport.
Han Xu, 26, is one of the older players and supports the younger team members.
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Colorado's freshman quarterback Julian Lewis led a winning touchdown drive with 42 seconds left, helping the Buffaloes beat Georgia Tech 14-13 in their season opener. The game featured strong plays from both teams, including a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown by Georgia Tech's Rahkeem Smith.
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Julian Lewis completed 14 of 27 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown.
Lewis threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams with 42 seconds remaining.
Micah Welch scored a 5-yard rushing touchdown for Colorado earlier in the game.
Rahkeem Smith returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown on his first touch with Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech's Aidan Birr missed a 45-yard field goal attempt that was blocked by Colorado’s Boo Carter.
Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza threw for 237 yards and was briefly injured but continued playing.
Colorado had a long 17-play, 61-yard drive that used up 9 minutes and ended with a blocked field goal by Georgia Tech.
The game was played in front of 51,913 fans at Bobby Dodd Stadium, marking a third straight sellout for Georgia Tech.
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Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has been sold to Saudi club Al-Hilal in a deal reported to be worth 60 million pounds ($81 million). Martinelli signed a four-year contract and will join former Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins at Al-Hilal, while Arsenal faces questions about squad depth after also selling Leandro Trossard.
Key Facts
Gabriel Martinelli moved from Arsenal to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
The transfer deal is reported to be worth 60 million pounds ($81 million).
Martinelli signed a four-year contract with Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal is currently tied for first place in the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, Al-Nassr.
Ollie Watkins also recently joined Al-Hilal from Aston Villa for around 51 million pounds ($69 million).
Arsenal sold Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas around the same time.
Martinelli played 53 games last season for Arsenal, scoring 11 goals, and contributed to their 2023 Premier League title win.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta indicated Martinelli would have limited playing time if he stayed, which led to the transfer.
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The girl group Katseye performed their first full UK concert at the O2 Arena with only four of their six members present, as two are on health-related breaks. Despite missing members, the band energized the audience with their music and dance, and they continue their world tour.
Key Facts
Katseye is a multinational girl group formed in 2023 through the reality show The Debut: Dream Academy.
Two members, Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, are on hiatus due to health reasons.
The concert was held at the O2 Arena in London and lasted three hours.
Katseye is the most-streamed act on YouTube UK currently.
The group is trained in the K-pop system and managed by Hybe and Geffen record labels.
Their songs include "Gnarly" and "Gabriela," which reflect diverse cultural backgrounds.
Fans showed strong enthusiasm, with many younger attendees and some wearing bindis inspired by the band’s members.
The tour, called the Wildworld tour, will continue until the end of the year.
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Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, has received a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine. He used cocaine outside of competition and accepted a reduced suspension after entering a treatment program. Kyrgios is now eligible to return to tennis.
Key Facts
Kyrgios tested positive for a cocaine metabolite from a sample taken during the Mallorca Open in June.
He admitted to using cocaine at a nightclub in Magaluf before his tournament match.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency accepted his explanation that the drug use was outside of competition.
He faced a possible three-month ban but received only a one-month ban after entering treatment.
The ban ended on September 3, 2024, and Kyrgios lost €6,570 in prize money.
Kyrgios has struggled with injuries, mental health, and controversies in recent years.
He has won seven ATP singles titles and reached the Wimbledon final in 2022.
Cocaine is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency as a stimulant and substance of abuse.
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Mark Sanchez, a former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst, has filed a motion to plead guilty in a legal case involving a stabbing outside an Indianapolis hotel in October 2025. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incident with a truck driver and the court must approve his guilty plea.
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Mark Sanchez was stabbed outside a hotel in Indianapolis in October 2025 during an altercation with a truck driver.
He faces felony battery and several misdemeanor charges, including unlawful entry and public intoxication.
Sanchez filed a motion to plead guilty and for a sentencing hearing in Marion County Superior Court.
The stabbing happened after Sanchez allegedly entered the truck without permission and blocked the driver, Perry Tole.
Tole sprayed Sanchez with pepper spray and then stabbed him in self-defense.
Sanchez was hospitalized with wounds to his upper right torso.
The incident led to a civil lawsuit and Sanchez was fired by Fox Sports.
The case trial was delayed multiple times and now talks between both sides suggest a possible agreement to settle.
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Michael Lombardi has resigned as the general manager of the University of North Carolina (UNC) football team after being on paid leave during a school investigation. The university is continuing the investigation but has not shared details publicly.
Key Facts
Michael Lombardi was the general manager of UNC football and was hired by head coach Bill Belichick.
Lombardi took paid administrative leave while the school investigated a complaint.
The investigation involves a human resources complaint from a former employee.
UNC has not disclosed specific details and restricts employees and athletes from discussing the matter.
Lombardi resigned to help the team focus on the 2026 football season.
He had signed a three-year contract paying $1.5 million annually, the highest for a college football GM in 2025.
Bill Belichick is in his second season coaching UNC after a long NFL career.
UNC plans to continue its investigation and will consider further actions if needed.
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Beno Obano, an England rugby player, will pause his international career by moving from Bath to the French club Pau after the next season. Although England prefers players based in domestic clubs, Obano is expected to remain available for the national team, unlike some others who moved abroad earlier.
Key Facts
Beno Obano is a 31-year-old loose-head prop in rugby union.
He has played five times for England, most recently in July against South Africa.
Obano agreed to join Pau, a French Top 14 rugby team, after the upcoming season.
England’s coach prefers to select players who play in England, but Obano is still likely to be picked for the national team.
Other English players like Jack Willis, Kyle Sinckler, and Billy Vunipola already play for French clubs.
Younger players in England, such as Fin Baxter and Bevan Rodd, also compete for Obano’s position.
Bath will need to adjust their front row as they lost players including Thomas du Toit and now Obano.
Previous players who moved abroad, like Tom Willis, were not selected for England until the World Cup cycle changed.
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A court decision is expected soon about whether former professional football players can come back to college campuses to play football again. This legal case involves the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Louisiana State University (LSU), and it could change college football and the way college sports are managed.
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The SEC is involved in a legal case with LSU related to college football players.
The case concerns former professional players returning to play college football.
A judge will decide this issue just before the college football season begins.
The outcome may affect college football rules and eligibility nationwide.
It could also impact the governance, or management, of all college sports.
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The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers for breaking salary rules related to player Kawhi Leonard. The team’s owner was suspended, their draft picks were taken away, and they were fined $30 million.
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The Clippers were found guilty of going around the NBA salary cap rules.
The team owner was suspended by the NBA.
The Clippers lost some of their future draft picks as a penalty.
The NBA fined the team $30 million, one of its largest fines ever.
The punishment relates to the signing of star player Kawhi Leonard.
These penalties show the league’s strict enforcement of salary rules.
David Aldridge of The Athletic discussed the issue with William Brangham.
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The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers with a large fine and other penalties for breaking salary cap rules involving player Kawhi Leonard. The team’s owner was suspended, draft picks were taken away, and the Clippers had to pay $30 million.
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The Los Angeles Clippers were fined $30 million by the NBA.
The fine is one of the largest the NBA has ever given to a team.
The Clippers were found to have broken salary cap rules related to Kawhi Leonard.
The team’s owner was suspended by the league.
The Clippers lost some future draft picks as a penalty.
The NBA aims to keep salary rules fair for all teams.
This news was discussed by William Brangham with David Aldridge from The Athletic.
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Shiyazh Pete is the first Navajo player to sign a contract in the NFL. After a game, he spoke to his team in the locker room, and his speech became very popular online.
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Shiyazh Pete is a rookie offensive lineman in professional football.
He is the first player from the Navajo Nation to join the NFL.
Pete was invited by his coach to speak to the team after a game.
His speech quickly spread and gained millions of views online.
Reporter Amna Nawaz interviewed Pete about his story and journey to the NFL.
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Shiyazh Pete is the first Navajo player to sign an NFL contract. After a game, he gave a speech to his team in the locker room that became very popular online. Reporter Amna Nawaz interviewed Pete about his life and experience.
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Shiyazh Pete is a rookie offensive lineman in professional football.
He is the first player from the Navajo Nation to sign an NFL contract.
Pete spoke to his team in the locker room after a game.
His speech was shared widely on the internet and gained millions of views.
Amna Nawaz conducted an interview with Pete about his journey to the NFL.
Most football players become well-known for their play, but Pete gained attention for his words.
The article highlights Pete’s inspiring story and connection to the Navajo community.
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Top tennis players are competing at the US Open to improve their rankings and chances of winning the tournament. Commentator Jeff Darlington discussed the strong performance of Taylor Fritz, the title hopes of Coco Gauff, and the progress of Alexander Zverev.
Key Facts
The US Open is a major tennis tournament where top players compete.
Taylor Fritz started the tournament with strong matches.
Coco Gauff is seen as a contender to win the US Open title.
Alexander Zverev is also advancing in the tournament.
Jeff Darlington provided analysis and updates on these players.
The article focuses on the current status of the competition.
The US Open attracts attention from tennis fans worldwide.
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The Khosla family has completed the purchase of the Seattle Seahawks, the current Super Bowl champions, for $9.612 billion. The sale was approved by NFL owners and follows the wishes of the late previous owner, Paul Allen.
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The Khosla family officially bought the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion.
NFL owners approved the sale about a week before the purchase was finalized.
Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, will be the team’s chair.
Neeru Khosla will be the controlling owner and president of the team’s charitable foundation.
Neal Khosla will be the vice chair of the Seahawks.
The family includes several co-owners such as Mark Stevens and Penny Pritzker.
The sale followed the wishes of the late Paul Allen, who previously owned the team.
The Khosla family had to give up ownership in the San Francisco 49ers to complete this deal.
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Third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime lost unexpectedly in the second round of the US Open to Karen Khachanov, a player who was not seeded. Auger-Aliassime said he felt dizzy and unwell during the match, which affected his performance.
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Felix Auger-Aliassime is ranked third in the men's singles at the US Open.
He lost in four sets: 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to unseeded Karen Khachanov from Russia.
Auger-Aliassime reported feeling dizziness and seeing spots during the match.
The match took place in warm conditions, with temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F).
Lorenzo Musetti, the 13th seed, also lost early, struggling with the heat.
Novak Djokovic, the fourth seed and 24-time Grand Slam winner, was eliminated in the first round.
Auger-Aliassime had reached the quarter-finals in Wimbledon and French Open earlier in the year.
Khachanov expressed concern for Auger-Aliassime’s health and wished him a speedy recovery.
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Liverpool will play Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on Friday, September 4, at Portman Road. Liverpool’s new signing Bradley Barcola joined from Paris Saint-Germain and may play in this match. Liverpool’s coach Andoni Iraola is happy with the team and its new players.
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The match will take place on Friday, September 4, at 8pm UK time at Portman Road in Ipswich.
Bradley Barcola, a 24-year-old French forward, joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcola is Liverpool’s second-most expensive signing at about 124 million pounds ($167 million).
Liverpool’s coach is Andoni Iraola, who started after Arne Slot was sacked.
Iraola said Barcola has the right attitude and may play if ready after training.
Other attackers in Liverpool’s team include Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz.
Ipswich Town has some injured players including Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor.
Liverpool has a 62% chance of winning the game, according to Opta statistics.
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British tennis player Harriet Dart lost in the second round of the US Open against Marie Bouzkova with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Dart had trouble due to feeling unwell and the hot weather in New York, affecting her performance.
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Harriet Dart is ranked 131st in the world.
She lost 6-2, 6-2 to 25th seed Marie Bouzkova from the Czech Republic.
The match was played in temperatures around 30°C (86°F).
Dart struggled with her serve, making eight double faults and hitting less than half of her first serves.
She used ice towels and cold-air hoses during breaks to cool down.
Dart said she was feeling "under the weather" and not used to moving from hot outdoor heat to cold air conditioning inside.
Following Dart's loss, Fran Jones is the only British player left in the singles draws.
Other British players like Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie were also eliminated early in the tournament.
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