How the 'world champion persona' didn't come overnight for Matt Hauser
Matt Hauser won in Hamburg, one of his three World Triathlon Championship Series wins in 2026. (Getty Images: picture alliance/Philipp Szyza)
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Vancouver Rise FC’s Jessika Cowart (3) controls the ball during a NSL match against Toronto AFC in Burnaby, British Columbia, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
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Audit into lagoon precinct warned of blow-outs before plans revealed
Plans for a 2000-square-metre lagoon next to the Olympic canoe slalom facility south-east of Brisbane have been released, but the council in charge has refused to say whether key recommendations of an audit into the project have been followed.
· Julius Dennis
MLB proposes limiting free agent signings to a few weeks in December and then from February on
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred attends the Little League Classic baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
· Ronald Blum
Brazil's Alison dos Santos breaks men's 400-meter hurdles world record
Brazil’s Alison dos Santos celebrates winning the men’s 400-meter hurdles, setting a new world record, at the Diamond League athletics meeting, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)
A basketball court shelters displaced families in Lebanon, in photos
A displaced girl looks trough the door of her makeshift room that set on a basketball court inside a public school turned into a shelter for people whose villages in southern Lebanon were destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
· Hussein Malla
Familiar matchups await final four U.S., international teams in Little League Baseball World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Ohio’s Walker Osborne and Japan’s Shinnosuke Ijima tossed complete games in the Little League Baseball World Series quarterfinals on Thursday to lift their teams into Saturday’s United States and international championships, respectively.
· Owen Cameros
Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich
Werro's push for the world record stretched out the field in Zurich
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Uefa raises stakes with criminal complaint in battle to unseat Infantino | Matt Hughes
Uefa has begun a legal process against the embattled Fifa president but it will still be an uphill struggle to remove him
· Matthughes
The Wallabies’ scrum has found its bite. Argentina will reveal just how sharp it is
The Wallabies’ 1984 unbeaten Grand Slam tour remains renowned for the brilliance of the running rugby spearheaded by playmaker Mark Ella, but it was a pushover scrum try against a ferocious Welsh pack in Cardiff that helped redefine Australian rugby’s reputation.
· Jonathan Drennan
Bills vs. Steelers prediction: ‘Thursday Night Football’ NFL preseason picks, best bets
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· Erich Richter
Colts activate top receiver Alec Pierce from physically unable to perform list after ankle surgery
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) runs a route as Houston Texans safety K’Von Wallace (38) defends during an NFL football game Jan. 4, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz to face Safiullin on return as Sabalenka gets tricky draw
Alcaraz back in action after four-month injury layoff
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Abbas dusts himself down to dominate England – and close in on the honours board | Simon Burnton
Fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency
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Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez
Martinez won the Europa League with Villa and reached the World Cup final with Argentina last season
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Mohammad Abbas pegs back England as improved Pakistan make their mark at Lord’s
Seamer grabs four wickets to leave Test finely balanced
· Ali Martin
Callaway drops Good Good Golf after viral ad backlash
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· Matt Ehalt
Packers sign veteran tight end Jonnu Smith
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
NBC to carry second year of Shaun White's Snow League halfpipe circuit
China’s Eileen Gu competes during the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Feb. 22, 2026, in Livigno, Italy. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
El bicampeón Paris Saint-Germain se las verá contra Man City y Barcelona en la Champions League
El capitán Marquinhos y Achraf Hakimi del Paris Saint-Germain levantan el trofeo durante las celebraciones tras ganar la Supercopa de la UEFA tras vencer a Aston Villa, el miércoles 12 de agosto de 2026, en Salzburgo, Austria. (AP Foto/Darko Bandic)
· Graham Dunbar
Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG
Manchester United will host Bayern Munich
· Nick Ames
Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
Watch the moment Cox is dismissed by Salman Agha's 'unbelievable' catch
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Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG in Champions League
The 2026-27 Champions League final will be held at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid
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WNBA star Brink launches withering attack on Kanter Freedom over anti-trans stunt
LA star brands stunts as attempts to ‘stay relevant’
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UEFA planning criminal claim against FIFA boss over World Cup proposal
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced a backlash over his plans to privatise the football world cup. (Reuters: Luisa Gonzalez)
Champions League 2026-27 league phase draw: Arsenal to play Real Madrid, Manchester City face PSG and Barça – live
Uefa draw starts at 5pm BST (6pm CET)
· Johnashdown
Tadej Pogacar battles back from scare on descent to win stage six of Vuelta a España
Slovenian leader recovers after misjudging corner
· Agence France-Presse
Tadej Pogacar holds off Enric Mas and a near crash to seal third stage win of 2026 Vuelta a Espana | The National
There seems to be no stopping the Tadej Pogacar machine after the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider made it three stage wins in six days at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana.
· The National
Return of Bachmeier, Martin should make No. 14 BYU contenders in Big 12 again
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball against Georgia Tech during the first half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Dec. 27, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski, File)
· John Coon
FSU opens with New Mexico State in crossroads season for coach Mike Norvell
Total offense: 327.9 yards per game (115th in FBS)
ALiN Move Half Marathon slated on Sept. 27
MANDAUE CITY — Cebu’s running community will hit the road again on Sept. 27, 2026 for the inaugural ALiN Move Half Marathon at Robinsons Galleria Cebu in Cebu City, with organizers hoping to attract more than 3,000 participants.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher
Defending champions Arsenal made an impressive start to the season against newly promoted Coventry but face a tougher test against Aston Villa on Monday.
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Mbappe’s hat-trick lifts Real Madrid past Real Sociedad
MADRID — Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad, 4-1, in La Liga in Jose Mourinho’s first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club’s coach.
· Agence France-Presse
Uefa targets Infantino with criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan
Uefa pursues legal action against the Fifa president in Switzerland for alleged financial misconduct in the collapsed investment scheme
· Associated Press
Uefa targets Infantino with criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan
Uefa pursues legal action against the Fifa president in Switzerland for alleged financial misconduct in the collapsed investment scheme
· Associated Press
Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
Leon Goretzka played for Bochum and Schalke in Germany before moving to Bayern Munich in 2018
· Bbcsport
Uefa preparing criminal case against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell off plan | The National
Uefa is preparing to launch criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over his botched attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
· The National
Spurs still paying price for a punishing World Cup and pre-season trip to Australia
Too many players are off the pace and although Tottenham brushed aside Charlton, Newcastle will be a tougher challenge
· Davidhytner
UEFA prepares criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
Monaco: UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
· Graham Dunbar
AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership
The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses
· Martin Pegan
Another departure from Man City as Marmoush joins big-spending Tottenham on loan
Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the preseason friendly soccer match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Steve Douglas
Aston Villa in turmoil after big-name departures as Arsenal arrives in Premier League
Aston Villa’s head coach Unai Emery stands during the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, Wednesday, Aug.12, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
· Steve Douglas
Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino and Fifa
Uefa is pursuing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino over the now scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and its other competitions to private investors.
· Bbcsport
Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan
Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
· Bbcsport
‘Grand slams are the engine to make a living’: Mackenzie McDonald on why players still compete when injured
American talks life on the professional circuit and those making sacrifices for a pay cheque, often compromising physical and mental welfare
· Matthughes
Arsenal only likely exit for Alvarez as striker skips training
Julian Alvarez reached the World Cup final with Argentina this summer
· Bbcsport
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gives update on league status of 49ers owner Jed York
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· Zain Khan
This Date in Baseball - Eric Gagne set a major league record with his 44th straight save this season
1918 - Tris Speaker was suspended for the rest of the season because of his assault on umpire Tom Connolly following a dispute at home plate in Philadelphia.
Today in Sports - Tiger Woods, 18, becomes youngest winner ever of the U.S. Amateur Championship
1886 — Richard Sears beats R. Livingston Beeckman 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to win his sixth straight U.S. national tennis championship.
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