Fredrick's Brentford promotion leaves Premier League future unclear
Benjamin Fredrick has been promoted and handed a new Brentford contract, but his No. 48 shirt and limited senior exposure leave his next step uncertain.
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Lionel Messi fined after clash in Major League Soccer draw
Lionel Messi has received an undisclosed MLS fine for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s heated 2-2 draw.
Yacare will play in Super Rugby Americas 2027 after survival doubts
Paraguay’s Yacare will remain in Super Rugby Americas for 2027, ending fears of a collapse and bringing plans for more home fixtures.
Tusker face Gor Mahia in FKF Super Cup test ahead of new season
Tusker meet FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia in Sunday’s Super Cup at Nyayo Stadium as both clubs begin preparations for the new season.
US$5 000 Inyathi tournament to feature football and netball teams
A US$5 000 tournament in Inyathi on Sunday will bring together football and netball teams from healthcare, prisons and youth groups.
Angulo, Xhaka and Meunier earn 7s in 2-1 Premier League loss
Nilson Angulo, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Meunier were Sunderland’s top-rated players after their 2-1 Premier League defeat by Ipswich Town.
German Cup: Kaiserslautern beat Waldhof 1-0 after fan violence
Kaiserslautern defeated Waldhof Mannheim 1-0 in extra time to reach the next German Cup round after violence injured about 100 people.
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Boxing remembers three deaths in a tragic nine-day sequence
Boxing lost Prichard Colón, Hayden Panettiere and Zolani Tete within nine days, with the three lives ending in very different circumstances.
1957 boxing remembered: Patterson beats Rademacher by sixth-round KO
Floyd Patterson retained the world heavyweight title with a sixth-round knockout of Pete Rademacher, who made his professional debut in Seattle.
Gatti vs Robinson I remembered from August 22, 1998
Arturo Gatti and Ivan Robinson produced a fierce early exchange at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on August 22, 1998.
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Michael Chiesa says Islam Makhachev belongs on MMA Mount Rushmore
Michael Chiesa says Islam Makhachev belongs among MMA’s all-time greats, alongside Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre and Daniel Cormier.
UFC Sacramento weigh-ins set 13-bout card for August 22 event
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues made weight for the UFC Sacramento main event, with 13 bouts scheduled at Golden 1 Center.
LFA 239 card featured Mecate-Exposito catchweight main event
Chris Mecate and Manuel Exposito headlined LFA 239 at 150 pounds, with the event held at Ventura County Event Center on August 21, 2026.
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All Blacks make late change before Springboks Test at Ellis Park
Anton Segner has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ opening Test against South Africa after developing a swollen ankle.
Mallett says Sacha can do everything ahead of All Blacks Test
Nick Mallett has endorsed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s selection at flyhalf for South Africa’s first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Stormers coach praises 22 conversion after 50-26 Currie Cup win
Tom Dawson-Squibb praised the Stormers’ patience and improved conversion inside the 22 after their 50-26 Currie Cup win over the Bulls XV.
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Silesia Diamond League 2026: Richardson faces Jefferson-Wooden
Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Julien Alfred headline the women's 100m at the Silesia Diamond League on August 22-23.
Tebogo explains 19.87-second secret after Diamond League win in Lausanne
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo says his Lausanne Diamond League win in 19.87 seconds was built around testing his speed through the first 150m.
Aleia Hobbs handed six-month anti-doping ban over IV infusion
Olympic silver medallist Aleia Hobbs has been suspended for six months after exceeding the permitted IV infusion limit during an out-of-competition test.