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NBA fines LA Clippers $30M, strips 5 draft picks for salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard
The NBA fined the LA Clippers $30 million, took five future first-round picks, and suspended top executives over Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention.
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Rival driver rescues Ollie Millroy from burning car in Shanghai China GT race crash
Dutch driver Loek Hartog rescued British racer Ollie Millroy from a burning Ferrari after a crash during the China GT race in Shanghai on September 5, 2026.
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Tommy Paul to reach US Open quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
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China beats Czech Republic 74-70 in overtime to revive Women's Basketball World Cup hopes
China edged the Czech Republic 74-70 in overtime on September 6 at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
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Turkish Broadcaster Drops Commentator for Confusing Iran and New Zealand in World Cup Match
Turkish state broadcaster TRT removed commentator Murat Ekrem Çimen after he mixed up Iran and New Zealand during a World Cup group match.
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Gauff, Osaka, Zheng, and Alcaraz Advance to US Open Round of 16
Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Zheng Qinwen, and Carlos Alcaraz won third round matches at the 2026 US Open to reach the round of 16.
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Former Wolves striker Rafa Mir sentenced to 8.5 years for sexual assault in Valencia
Rafa Mir, former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker, received 8.5 years for sexual assault in Valencia in a case from 2024.
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Shohei Ohtani misses second straight start for Dodgers due to injuries
Shohei Ohtani missed his second consecutive start for the Dodgers due to right biceps and left knee discomfort, with no set return date.
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Zhan Haoqing and Maya Joint upset Venus and Serena Williams at 2026 US Open
Taiwanese Zhan Haoqing and Australian Maya Joint beat Venus and Serena Williams in a three-set US Open women's doubles first round match on September 4.
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Ben Simmons signs one-year $3.5M contract with Sacramento Kings to return to NBA
Ben Simmons has signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings after missing the 2025-26 season due to injuries.
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US beats China 94-61 in FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opener in Berlin
The United States defeated China 94-61 in their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group D opener on September 4 in Berlin, with China’s Zhang Ziyu standing out despite the loss.
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Chinese basketball star Li Yueru misses 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup due to lost passport
Chinese center Li Yueru will miss the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup after her passport was lost in the U.S. mail.
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Chinese AI Models Forecast Spain as Favorite to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Chinese AI platforms predict Spain to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup while other models favor France and Argentina.
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Premier League clubs break transfer spending record again with £3.46 billion in summer 2026
English Premier League clubs spent a record £3.46 billion in the 2026 summer transfer window, surpassing last year’s total for the second consecutive year.
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Alexander Zverev survives nearly five-hour US Open first-round battle with Lorenzo Sonego
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a nearly five-hour five-set match to reach the US Open second round.
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World Cup trophy’s gold value rises 157% since 2022 to $713,000
The FIFA World Cup trophy’s pure gold bullion value surged 157% since 2022 to about $713,000 in 2026.
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Chinese Referee Ma Ning Becomes Viral Symbol at 2026 World Cup After China Misses Out
Chinese referee Ma Ning has gained widespread fan support as a symbolic Chinese figure at the 2026 World Cup after China failed to qualify.
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Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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Japanese organisers say no accommodation for extra Asian Games participants beyond 15,000
Nagoya Asian Games organisers confirm no housing for about 2,000 additional athletes and officials as delegation size rises to 17,000
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Asian Games organizers seek to reduce participants after registrations top 17,000
Organizers of the 2026 Asian Games are discussing reducing participant numbers after registrations exceeded 17,000, above the 15,000 target.
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Stuart Fairchild Records First 2026 MLB Hit and RBI for Guardians Against Yankees
Stuart Fairchild hit his first MLB hit and RBI of 2026 on June 5 against Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón, driving in Cleveland’s only run in a 2-1 loss.
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North Korea to send about 100 athletes to 2026 Asian Games in Japan
North Korea will send around 100 athletes to compete in 14 sports at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan from September 19 to October 4.
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Chinese robot Tiangong Ultra sets 8.86-second 100m sprint record in Beijing
China's humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra ran 100 metres in 8.86 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games, beating the human world record.
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for $3.35 million at US auction
The football used by Diego Maradona to score the ‘Hand of God’ goal sold for $3.35 million at a US auction in August 2026.