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Tennessee Titans' Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games for PED violation linked to fertility drug
Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson was suspended six games for testing positive for a banned substance in fertility medication.
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Islam Makhachev defends UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight championship versus Ian Machado Garry on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Andrew Giuliani defends FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid stake sale backlash
Andrew Giuliani publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid criticism over a halted World Cup stake sale plan.
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WNBA addresses transgender player debate amid controversy over draft eligibility
WNBA confirms no immediate transgender eligibility issues as two former NBA players declare for 2027 draft.
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Jayden Daniels challenges LSU over No. 5 jersey and NIL rights
Jayden Daniels disputes LSU's assignment of his No. 5 jersey to D.J. Pickett and demands a halt to NIL use.
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FedEx St. Jude Championship kicks off 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs at TPC Southwind
The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship began August 13 at TPC Southwind with 69 top PGA players competing for a $20 million purse and FedEx Cup points.
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Dallas Cowboys sign Quinnen Williams to $105.9M extension through 2030
The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension through 2030.
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged during July 14 crash
Kyle Shanahan reported his Tesla was on Autopilot during his July 14 car crash in Palo Alto, causing multiple injuries in a head-on collision.
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WNBA rescinds Caitlin Clark's technical foul, averting one-game suspension
The WNBA removed Caitlin Clark's technical foul from August 8, preventing her suspension for the Indiana Fever's next game.
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Jahmyr Gibbs signs three-year extension with Detroit Lions, becoming highest-paid NFL running back
Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, making him the highest-paid running back by average annual value.
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USA Women’s Basketball names 12-player roster for 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin
USA Basketball announced its 12-player women’s roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup, featuring rookies Clark, Reese, and Bueckers alongside Olympic veterans.
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Ecuador police seize 469 kg of cocaine hidden with Erling Haaland image near Colombia border
Ecuador police seized 469 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a truck marked with Erling Haaland’s image near Tulcán on August 12, arresting two suspects.
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Ben Shelton wins second straight Canadian Open with 6-3, 7-6 victory over Brandon Nakashima
Ben Shelton defended his Canadian Open title on August 13, beating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) in an all-American final.
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NWSL to start 2027 season early with seven-week World Cup hiatus
The NWSL will open its 2027 season on February 11 in Los Angeles and pause for the Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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2026 Wyndham Championship set for August 6-9 at Sedgefield with Cameron Young favored
The 2026 Wyndham Championship will run August 6-9 in Greensboro, with defending champ Cameron Young among the top betting favorites.
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Aryna Sabalenka beats Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 in WTA Toronto second round
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 in the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto on August 4, 2026.
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Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker feared to miss 2026 season with ACL injury
Falcons second-year edge rusher Jalon Walker likely tore his ACL in practice on August 4, risking the entire 2026 season.
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Lionel Messi Donates €80,000 to Support Madrid Wildfire Reconstruction
Lionel Messi donated €80,000 to aid reconstruction in Sierra Oeste after July wildfires damaged homes and land near Madrid.
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Atlanta Falcons sign Bijan Robinson to record $75M running back extension
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson.
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Alexandra Eala wins Washington Open, first Filipina to claim WTA singles title
Alexandra Eala defeated top seed Jessica Pegula to win the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA singles crown.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in 2026 trade deadline deal
Los Angeles Dodgers traded three prospects to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Tarik Skubal on August 3, 2026.
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Rain delays Washington Open final, halts Canadian Open play on August 2
Heavy rain on August 2 suspended the Washington Open women's final and cancelled evening matches at the Canadian Open in Montreal and Toronto.
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Los Angeles Sparks trade Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury before WNBA deadline
The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury ahead of the 2026 WNBA trade deadline.
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49ers place WR Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR for PCL surgery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a right knee PCL injury.