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Algeria names World Cup squad with Nabil Bentaleb recalled after 12 years away
Algeria announced its 2026 World Cup squad including midfielder Nabil Bentaleb's recall and key attackers returning from injury.
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Alabama Jury Awards $9.25 Million to Kai Spears in Defamation Case Against New York Times
An Alabama federal jury awarded former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million after ruling The New York Times defamed him in a false 2023 report.
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Tyson Fury doubts Anthony Joshua fight amid venue and money disputes
Tyson Fury said the anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua looks unlikely due to disagreements over venue and financial demands.
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Jose Mourinho holds first Real Madrid press conference ahead of LaLiga opener
Jose Mourinho spoke on August 21, 2026, outlining his vision and injury updates before Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener against Espanyol.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. ends 55-game home run drought with solo shot for Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the 2026 MLB season May 30 at Nationals Park, ending a 55-game drought.
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IndyCar holds inaugural Freedom 250 street race in Washington, D.C.
IndyCar staged its first Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 20 in downtown Washington, D.C., around the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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USMNT Faces Senegal in World Cup Friendly at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium
The US men's national soccer team played Senegal in a World Cup tune-up friendly on May 31, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Shedeur Sanders Breaks Tom Brady's NFLPA Licensing Income Record in Rookie Season
Shedeur Sanders earned $17.7 million in NFLPA licensing income during his 2025 rookie season, surpassing Tom Brady's previous record.
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American Zachary Svajda reaches French Open third round with viral TikTok post
Unseeded 23-year-old Zachary Svajda defeated 25th seed Francisco Cerundolo to advance to the 2023 French Open third round at Roland Garros.
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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami to miss 4 to 6 weeks with hamstring strain
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami will be sidelined 4 to 6 weeks after suffering a right hamstring strain on May 29.
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Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights to meet in 2026 Stanley Cup Final
Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will face off in the Stanley Cup Final starting June 2 in a best-of-seven series.
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Flavio Cobolli beats Learner Tien in straight sets at French Open
Italian Flavio Cobolli defeated American Learner Tien 6-2 6-2 6-3 at the French Open to reach the fourth round, ending Tien's six-match winning streak.
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Carlos Alcaraz to return at 2026 US Open after four-month wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury.
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Amanda Anisimova Drinks Red Bull, Not Beer, During Cincinnati Open Match
Amanda Anisimova drank a Red Bull energy drink, not beer, during her August 17 Cincinnati Open match as commentators initially speculated otherwise.
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Sepp Kuss wins stage 19 of Giro d'Italia as Jonas Vingegaard extends lead
Sepp Kuss won the 151 km mountainous stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia on May 29, while Jonas Vingegaard kept a 4-minute lead overall.
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Angela Hill, first Black female UFC headliner, readies for Macau strawweight bout
Angela Hill, the first African American woman signed to the UFC, will fight Xiong Jingnan in Macau on August 22.
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Connecticut Sun waive Hailey Van Lith after nine games to activate Leïla Lacan
Connecticut Sun waived guard Hailey Van Lith on August 17 to make room for rookie Leïla Lacan.
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Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire Challenges Texas to Week 1 Football Game After Sarkisian Comments
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire challenged Texas to schedule a Week 1 football game following disparaging remarks by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.
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Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy differ on Vikings QB competition and relationship
Veteran Kyler Murray and rookie J.J. McCarthy are competing for the Minnesota Vikings starting QB job, offering contrasting views on their working relationship.
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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from Parkinson’s complications
Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN and launched the first 24-hour sports cable network, died aged 93 on August 18, 2026.
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SEC adopts 9-game conference schedule amid frustration over stalled CFP expansion
The SEC moved to a 9-game conference football schedule starting this fall, sparking coach frustration as the College Football Playoff remains at 12 teams.
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Jeanie Buss Opposes Sale of Remaining Lakers Stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes her siblings’ sale of the family’s remaining 17.8% stake to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
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Ohio State Tops 2026 Preseason AP College Football Rankings
Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in the 2026 preseason AP Top 25 with 40 first-place votes out of 69 ballots.
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NBA finds no evidence Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard in salary cap probe
The NBA reported no proof that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard to bypass salary cap rules after an 11-month investigation.