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Fenway Sports Group sells 30% stake in Liverpool FC to consortium including Jeff Bezos
Fenway Sports Group agreed to sell 30% of Liverpool Football Club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos.
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Argentina sets July 15 as National Football Teams Day after 2026 World Cup semifinal win over England
Argentina's Football Association named July 15 National Football Teams Day to honor the 2026 World Cup semifinal victory over England.
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Jack Draper loses first-round match at Cincinnati Open amid injury woes
Jack Draper lost to Martin Landaluce 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on August 13, 2026.
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Paris Saint-Germain agree €50 million deal for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres
Paris Saint-Germain have reached a deal to sign Spain international Ferran Torres from Barcelona for around €50 million.
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Afghan women's football team reunites in New Zealand after FIFA ruling
The Afghan women's national football team gathered in New Zealand in August 2026 for their first reunion abroad since Taliban banned them in 2021.
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Demi Vollering wins stage five as Marlen Reusser keeps Tour de France Femmes lead
Demi Vollering won stage five of the Tour de France Femmes while Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds.
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Sigrid Haugset wins stage 3, takes overall lead at Tour de France Femmes
Norwegian cyclist Sigrid Haugset won stage three and claimed the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes.
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Sophie Woods breaks record crossing Alps ultramarathon in 29 days
New Zealander Sophie Woods completed the 2,000km ultramarathon across the Alps in a record 29 days, beating the previous 35-day mark.
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Lorena Wiebes wins first two stages, keeps yellow jersey at 2026 Tour de France Femmes
Lorena Wiebes won the opening two stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes and maintains the overall lead after stage two.
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17-Year-Old Brian Madjo Scores for Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup Debut Against PSG
Brian Madjo scored the equaliser in Aston Villa’s 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2026.
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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid returns with 2-2 preseason draw against Fiorentina
Jose Mourinho's first match back as Real Madrid coach ended in a 2-2 preseason draw with Fiorentina in Austria.
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Josh Kerr wins men’s mile gold at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Josh Kerr won the men’s mile gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on August 1.
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Arsenal expects further signings ahead of Premier League title defense
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said more reinforcements are expected before the summer transfer window closes.
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Fenerbahce sign Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli on one-year deal
Fenerbahce signed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli on a one-year contract with an option for another season.
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Xavi Hernandez named Netherlands head coach, first foreign manager since 1978
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national football team on a four-year deal.
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Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons with 209 career triple-doubles
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, ending an 18-season career marked by historic triple-double records and multiple accolades.
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Stephen Fleming named England Test coach; Joe Root returns as captain
Stephen Fleming will lead England men’s Test cricket as head coach on a four-year deal, with Joe Root reinstated as captain.
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Paris Saint-Germain retains UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg on August 12 to retain the UEFA Super Cup.
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Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national football team at age 34
Neymar announced his retirement from the Brazil national team after Santos' July 28 win, ending a 130-cap international career.
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Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy's wife shot; released from ICU and improving
Mia Bieniemy, wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot by their son and is now out of ICU and recovering.
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Liverpool finalizing bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola amid fee talks
Liverpool are preparing an official offer for PSG winger Bradley Barcola after agreeing personal terms with the player.
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Justin Greaves sets Test record with five consecutive wicket maiden overs vs Pakistan
Justin Greaves took five wickets in five consecutive maiden overs on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Trinidad.
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Chelsea set to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck on two-year deal
Chelsea are finalising a transfer for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old granted permission for a medical at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea sign Spanish left-back Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano on five-year deal
Chelsea have signed 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract until 2031.