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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) drew 2-2 with Rennes in their opening Ligue 1 match. Ferran Torres, a new PSG player, came on after halftime and helped the team secure the draw.
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PSG played against Rennes in the first Ligue 1 game of the season.
The final score was 2-2.
Ferran Torres joined PSG recently and scored or assisted after coming on in the second half.
Lille and Monaco won their first games in the Ligue 1 season.
Arthur Fils won the Cincinnati Masters 1000 in badminton, marking a historic moment for France.
The French basketball team defeated Serbia in a friendly match.
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix in Formula 1 racing.
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England’s cricket board is looking into a reported police incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse outside a nightclub in Derby. Carse remains part of the England test squad preparing for a match against Pakistan, and no final decision about his participation has been made.
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Brydon Carse, an England fast bowler, was reportedly involved in a nightclub incident in Derby.
Videos on social media show Carse in handcuffs being taken away by police officers.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is investigating the reported incident.
Carse plays for Durham and was recently part of a County Championship win over Derbyshire.
He is currently named in the England test squad for the upcoming match against Pakistan.
The ECB has not removed Carse from the squad or given a final update on the situation.
Earlier in the year, England cricket dealt with a similar nightclub incident involving players Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Ben Stokes later returned to the team before retiring from test cricket.
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Coco Gauff won the Cincinnati Open tennis title, her first tournament victory of the season and her fourth WTA 1000 title. A year ago, she struggled with her serve and confidence, but after hiring an expert to change her serving technique, she improved significantly and played strongly in Cincinnati.
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Coco Gauff won the Cincinnati Open by beating the third seed, Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4.
This is Gauff’s first title of the 2026 season and her fourth WTA 1000 title in her career.
One year ago, Gauff had many issues with her serve, including many double faults and unforced errors.
After a loss to Jasmine Paolini in Cincinnati last year, she hired Gavin MacMillan, a biomechanics expert, to help redesign her serve.
Gauff started this serve change just before the 2025 US Open and faced public pressure while making the change.
Despite struggles and emotional moments last year, she now serves confidently, sometimes hitting first serves over 120 mph.
This year, Gauff has reached five WTA 1000 semi-finals and three finals before winning Cincinnati.
She tends to win many close matches but played more smoothly and quickly in the Cincinnati tournament.
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The San Francisco 49ers have traded running back Zamir White to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for linebacker Deion Jones. The trade helps the 49ers add linebacker depth and gives the Saints more options at running back after an injury to Alvin Kamara.
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The 49ers acquired linebacker Deion Jones from the Saints in exchange for running back Zamir White.
The trade happened a week before NFL teams must reduce their rosters from 90 to 53 players for the season start.
Deion Jones is 31 years old and played mostly on special teams in Tampa Bay the past two seasons.
Jones previously played six seasons with Atlanta and made the Pro Bowl in 2017.
The 49ers have some linebacker starters but need backups due to injuries to Nick Martin and Jalen Graham.
The Saints needed a running back after Alvin Kamara suffered a knee injury and could miss about a month.
Zamir White had 14 carries for 30 yards in two preseason games but was behind other running backs like Christian McCaffrey.
White spent his first four seasons in Las Vegas before joining the 49ers.
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Coco Gauff won her second Cincinnati Open women's title by beating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4. In the men's final, Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first Masters 1000 title.
Key Facts
Gauff defeated Pegula in the Cincinnati Open women's final, marking the first all-American final there in 56 years.
Pegula had defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals.
Gauff started strong with a 5-0 lead in the first set and won five of six break points.
The head-to-head matches between Gauff and Pegula are now tied at 5 wins each.
Arthur Fils became the youngest French player to win a Masters 1000 title.
Fils and Tiafoe's match was the first Masters 1000 final between two Black male players.
This is Fils’ first Masters 1000 championship and second French Masters 1000 win in Cincinnati history.
Frances Tiafoe lost his second Cincinnati final and was seeking to be the first American male winner there since 2006.
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Diego Maradona’s soccer ball from the 1986 World Cup sold for $3.35 million. Maradona famously scored a goal with his hand, calling it the ‘Hand of God,’ and later scored another goal considered the ‘Goal of the Century.’
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The ball is from the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England.
Maradona scored a goal using his hand, which was not seen by the referees.
He named that goal the ‘Hand of God.’
Four minutes after that goal, Maradona scored another goal by dribbling past five players.
This second goal is called the ‘Goal of the Century.’
Argentina won the match 2-1 against England.
Argentina went on to win the 1986 World Cup championship.
The ball used in that match sold for $3.35 million at auction.
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Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a heated argument with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom had been protesting comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports by wearing a T-shirt supporting the definition of “woman” as an adult human female.
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Enes Kanter Freedom declared for the 2027 WNBA draft following comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Kanter Freedom attended the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game wearing a T-shirt stating: “WOMAN noun: adult human female.”
He was removed from the game in the third quarter after a verbal argument and confrontation with Natasha Cloud.
Security escorted Kanter Freedom out before the game ended.
Natasha Cloud did not speak to the media after the game but met with team and league security.
WNBA rules currently state that only women are eligible to play, but it is unclear how this applies to transgender athletes.
WNBA team presidents recently met to discuss transgender athlete eligibility, with an official statement expected before the next season.
Sky coach Tyler Marsh supported Cloud’s passion and leadership on the team.
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Virginia Tech’s football coach James Franklin is open to adding former NFL players to his team for the upcoming college football season. Some players who signed with NFL teams but want more playing time may return to college teams before the official roster deadline.
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Recent court rulings have made some 2022 athletes eligible to switch from the NFL back to college football.
Some NFL players want to be released early so they can join college teams instead of staying on NFL practice squads.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin supports using all opportunities to build a competitive team, including adding former NFL players.
Changes in academic calendars at some schools help new players join mid-season.
Other college coaches, like North Carolina’s Bill Belichick, are also interested in adding ex-NFL players.
The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 players is August 30.
This situation is causing college and NFL teams to adjust quickly before the season starts.
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Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer in the world, played in the BMW Championship while suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease. Despite the painful condition, especially blisters on his hands, he finished tied for 12th and earned over $426,000.
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Scottie Scheffler currently ranks number one in golf worldwide.
He battled hand, foot, and mouth disease during the BMW Championship tournament in St. Louis.
The disease caused blisters on his hands, feet, and in his mouth, making it hard to grip his golf club.
Scheffler started the tournament with a score of 2-over 72 but improved in later rounds, scoring 65, 68, and 68.
He finished tied for 12th place and earned $426,250 from the event.
Scheffler chose to continue playing despite the illness, which affected his practice time.
He will rest before the Tour Championship, the final event in the FedExCup Playoffs.
The Tour Championship will include other top golfers like Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark.
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Two former UCLA basketball players, Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark, will play together again this season at LSU. Both were part of a lawsuit to get a fifth year of college eligibility, and Dent had previously planned to retire from basketball but decided to join LSU's team.
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Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark played together for one season at UCLA.
They helped UCLA reach the Big Ten tournament semifinals and the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Both players filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to allow a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026-27 season.
Skyy Clark committed to LSU on August 12.
Donovan Dent announced on social media that he is joining LSU.
Dent had planned to retire from basketball after the NCAA Tournament and work as a youth trainer in New Mexico.
Dent did not receive an invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine.
LSU’s head coach Will Wade is returning to coach the team, having previously coached from 2017 to 2022.
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Caitlin Clark scored 37 points and helped the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 113-90 in a WNBA game on August 23, 2026. Clark made eight three-point shots and had 10 assists, leading the Fever to a strong win even without their injured center Aliyah Boston.
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Caitlin Clark scored 37 points and had 10 assists.
Clark made a career-high eight three-point shots, setting a team record.
Kelsey Mitchell also scored 30 points for the Indiana Fever.
The Fever beat the Chicago Sky 113-90 in Chicago.
The Chicago Sky were eliminated from the playoff race with this loss.
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston missed the game due to a right leg injury.
The Fever used a strong run in the third quarter to widen their lead.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected during the game after a confrontation.
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he will not try to replace FIFA president Gianni Infantino. However, Ceferin warned Infantino that he must quit or face a leadership challenge at the next FIFA election in March. Infantino is under pressure after his plan to bring private investors into FIFA tournaments was abandoned.
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Aleksander Ceferin is the president of UEFA, the European soccer organization.
Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA, the world governing body for soccer.
Infantino proposed a plan to allow private investors in FIFA competitions, but the plan was dropped amid criticism.
UEFA and other regional football groups have accused Infantino of breaking trust.
Ceferin said he loves working at UEFA and is not interested in becoming FIFA president.
Ceferin predicted Infantino will need to step down or face a challenger in the FIFA presidential race in March 2027.
Possible challengers include Victor Montagliani (CONCACAF president) and Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa (AFC president).
Infantino has lost support from parts of the football community, including fans, players, and coaches.
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Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ running back, missed a recent practice as part of a planned approach to manage his workload and avoid injury. McCaffrey said he feels good and fresh, and the 49ers are cautious because of his injury history.
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McCaffrey missed 13 games in 2024 due to multiple injuries.
The 49ers finished 6-11 in 2024 and missed the playoffs.
In the last full season, McCaffrey gained 2,126 yards and scored 17 touchdowns.
The team is carefully managing McCaffrey’s practice schedule to keep him healthy.
Rookie Kaelon Black is expected to be McCaffrey’s main backup.
Other running backs mentioned include Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo, who is recovering from injury.
The 49ers signed veterans Khalil Herbert and Zamir White for extra depth in training camp.
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UFC CEO Dana White criticized Ian Machado Garry for being too polite and not aggressive enough in his recent title fight loss to Islam Makhachev. White said Garry had a rare chance to win a championship but did not fully use it, though he acknowledged Garry is a skilled fighter with a strong record.
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Ian Machado Garry lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, where Makhachev defended his welterweight title.
Dana White said Garry was "too nice" and should have been more aggressive to finish the fight.
White clarified he did not expect Garry to "annihilate" Makhachev but wanted him to try harder in the final round.
Makhachev won by unanimous decision and agreed with White’s critique.
Garry has 17 wins and 2 losses in 19 MMA fights, making him a top-ranked welterweight fighter.
UFC’s Meta rankings currently place Garry second among welterweight fighters, behind Carlos Prates.
Garry defeated Carlos Prates in April 2025, which could support a future title shot opportunity.
White did not rule out future championship fights for Garry but noted his failure to seize this rare chance.
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Three Boston Red Sox players—Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa—are completing their rehabilitation and may soon return to play for the major league team. The Red Sox interim manager, Chad Tracy, said they are still assessing these players' progress and have not decided if any will be activated for upcoming games.
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Roman Anthony has played four rehab games at Double-A level as a designated hitter and left fielder.
Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have played six and four rehab games respectively at Triple-A level.
All three players were injured for a significant time and are working on regaining game readiness.
The team will reassess the players’ status during the minor league off day.
None of the three players will travel with the major league team to South Florida on the next trip.
A decision will be made about activating any of them to rejoin the Red Sox or returning them to minor league games.
The team is also considering roster changes once these players return to the main squad.
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Kyle Schwarber hit a walkoff home run to help the Philadelphia Phillies win 6-4 against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 23. This was the Phillies’ first walkoff home run in nearly three years and ended a long scoring drought in their final at-bats.
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Schwarber's home run came in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Phillies a 6-4 victory.
It was the Phillies’ first walkoff home run since May 4, 2010, a drought lasting over three years.
The team was losing 4-0 with two outs and a very low chance (0.4%) of winning before their comeback.
Phillies rallied with four straight hits and a walk in the ninth inning to tie the game before Schwarber’s home run.
Schwarber’s home run was his 39th of the 2026 MLB season, leading the league.
Only four MLB teams have hit more home runs than the Phillies during this period, but none of theirs ended games.
The Phillies had very few hits before the ninth inning, showing a big late-game effort.
The win recalls a similar comeback against the Cardinals during the 2022 postseason.
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Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky after a confrontation with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. The incident happened during the third quarter, and security removed Kanter Freedom from the area.
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Enes Kanter Freedom wore a shirt that said “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” while sitting courtside.
Natasha Cloud confronted Kanter Freedom in the third quarter by yelling and pointing at him.
Security and several players separated Kanter Freedom and Cloud before Kanter was ejected.
The Chicago Sky lost the game 113-90 to the Indiana Fever.
Cloud met with team and league security after the game but did not talk to the media.
The WNBA has ongoing discussions about transgender women participating in the league, but no transgender players have played in the WNBA yet.
Kanter Freedom and another former NBA player, Royce White, have said they identify as women and declared eligibility for the WNBA draft.
Chicago coach Tyler Marsh supported Cloud’s actions as protecting the team and players.
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Deshaun Watson was booed by Cleveland Browns fans after a poor performance in a preseason game. Watson said the fans had previously cheered when he got injured, which hurt him personally. Browns coach Todd Monken said Watson was speaking from emotion and it won’t affect the team’s choice for starting quarterback.
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Deshaun Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and threw an interception in a preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Fans booed Watson after his poor performance.
Watson said fans cheered when he tore his Achilles tendon, an injury that made him miss most of the 2024 season and all of 2025.
Watson called the fans’ reaction disrespectful and said it was personal, not about his performance.
Browns head coach Todd Monken said Watson was venting out of hurt and it doesn’t show who he really is.
Monken said Watson’s comments won’t affect the decision about the starting quarterback for Week 1.
Backup QB Shedeur Sanders had a better game with 9 of 11 passes completed, 74 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
The Browns have not decided which quarterback will start their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on outfielder Andy Pages, who fractured his left hand after being hit by a pitch. Pages had minor surgery but is expected to return to play in about four weeks, in time for the postseason.
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Andy Pages fractured the fifth metacarpal bone in his left hand after being hit by a 100.2 mph pitch.
The injury happened during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pages stayed in the game briefly before leaving in the fifth inning.
He underwent minor surgery where a compression screw was inserted to help healing.
Manager Dave Roberts said the surgery should not delay Pages’ return to the team.
Pages is expected to miss about four weeks but should be back for the playoffs.
While Pages recovers, the Dodgers called up Alek Thomas from Triple-A to play in center field.
Alek Thomas has played two games for the Dodgers with two RBIs so far.
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The Washington Nationals have added pitcher Matt Waldron to their team by claiming him off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Waldron struggled earlier this season but will now have a new chance to play for the Nationals while another pitcher, Connelly Early, moved to the injured list.
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Matt Waldron is a right-handed pitcher who was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.
Waldron was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays but was designated for assignment a few days before the claim.
He has played 14 games this season for the San Diego Padres and Blue Jays.
This season, Waldron’s record is 1 win and 2 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.54 and 31 strikeouts.
Over his MLB career, Waldron has played 50 games across four seasons with a 9-17 record and a 5.29 ERA.
The Nationals placed pitcher Connelly Early on the 60-day injured list.
Adding Waldron gives the Nationals more pitching depth and MLB experience.
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