Barcelona signs Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
Barcelona’s Rodri poses with his jersey during his official presentation at a soccer press conference in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal
Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth in the region of £65m.
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Venus Williams gets a US Open singles wild card at 46
Venus Williams reacts during her straight sets defeat by Kamilla Rakhimova during the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Penn State fraternity pledges allegedly bagged cocaine for drug ring
The Nittany Lion logo taken before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Delaware, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears to be gradually eroding following his controversial proposal to privatize the World Cup, an initiative that ultimately failed to move forward. Now, Israel has also withdrawn its support for the powerful figure in world soccer, one year before a new election for the…
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No. 18 Penn State ready for fresh start under Matt Campbell
Former Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, now head coach at Penn State, looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Nov. 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Returning captain Joe Root has already led in 65 Tests, an England record
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New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris, AP source says
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) stands for the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 21, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
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New details, video ‘straight from perpetrator’s phone’ revealed in insane golf cheating scandal
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Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Fifa shouldn't be selling stake in World Cup - Masters
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Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal after World Cup disappointment
Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.
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Eala exits Cincinnati, falls to Anisimova
FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala bowed out of the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open after falling to world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova of the United States, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, in the third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Tuesday noon in Manila.
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The 2026 preseason AP All-America college football team
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs past Mississippi State linebacker Tyler Lockhart (11) and safety Hunter Washington (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
North grabs 3-pt lead in JPGT
TEAM North showed its class, resolve and championship mettle right from the opening tee, overcoming the so-called homecourt advantage to seize a commanding 7 1/2-4 1/2 lead over Team South in the Four-ball format at the start of the ICTSI North vs South Elite Junior PGT Championship at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Cou…
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PlayTime Esports Conquers Games of the Future 2026
PLAYTIME Esports has captured the Games of the Future 2026 Dota 2 Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating China’s Yakult Brothers in a commanding 3–0 Grand Final sweep to claim the tournament title and its $350,000 first-place prize.
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Kai Sotto joins Gilas for FIBA WC Qualifiers
GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone can’t help but feel “extremely happy” upon seeing young big man Kai Sotto finally join the national team practice on Monday at the San Miguel Corp. practice facility in C5, Pasig.
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Texas puts 4 players on preseason AP All-America team; 14 of the 27 first-team picks are from SEC
Texas linebacker Colin Simmons (1) goes to tackle Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
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Sporting Kansas City signs Brazilian forward Andre Luiz in club-record transfer deal from Greek club
Leverkusen’s Alex Grimaldo holds Olympiacos’ Andre Luiz during a Champions League playoff soccer match between Olympiacos and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Piraeus port near Athens, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)
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Juventus completes loan signing of Tottenham goalie Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario plays in the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, File)
Infantino ally insists Fifa president still has backing of most football associations
Mosengo-Omba says Fifa’s congress backs Infantino
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Padres coach detained by ICE during routine work trip, family seeks answers
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Tarling death shows risks of smaller races - Vaughters
Fin Tarling (left) was killed on Friday, while Jonathan Vaughters (right) says such incidents are preventable
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Agha to captain Pakistan against England after Babar ruled out
Pakistan’s head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, left, and Babar Azam, right, attend a nets session in Leeds, England, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 ahead of the in the first Men’s Rothesay Test Match between England and Pakistan starting Wednesday. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)
Pressure mounts on school board member to resign over false claim coach called son racial slur
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Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan moved to hospital over health concerns
Family members of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have repeatedly raised concerns about his health deteriorating in hospital. (Reuters: Akhtar Soomro)
No. 14 USC has everything in place for Lincoln Riley to chase Trojans' first CFP berth
Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) takes a selfie with fans after an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Nov. 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
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Patrick Vieira takes over as Senegal coach
Genoa’s coach Patrick Vieira reacts during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Genoa at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Purdue looking to snap Big Ten losing streak, get back on track in 2026
Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne (15) looks to throw against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Nov. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
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Real Madrid unveils José Mourinho in private ceremony
Real Madrid’s head coach Jose Mourinho reacts prior to the friendly soccer match between Ferencvaros TC and Real Madrid in the Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Boglarka Bodnar/MTI via AP)
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This Date in Baseball - Ty Cobb, 34, gets his 3,000th career hit, youngest player to reach milestone
1909 — The Philadelphia Phillies were rained out for the 10th consecutive day, a major league record.
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Alexandra Eala, Yu Zidi all aboard as Japan’s Asian Games preparations enter ‘final stages’
Filipino tennis star, Chinese swimming sensation and Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make waves with a cruise ship in Nagoya
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Alexandra Eala, Yu Zidi all aboard as Japan’s Asian Games preparations enter ‘final stages’
Filipino tennis star, Chinese swimming sensation and Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make waves with a cruise ship in Nagoya
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Notre Dame football odds, picks, predictions: Fighting Irish will reach championship heights
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Despite Infantino’s own goal, football's finances need a revamp | The National
For Gianni Infantino the next six months will be a tense period of campaigning as he tries to rebuild his fractured support before next March’s Fifa presidential vote that will decide if he remains at the pinnacle of elite sports administration.
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Why Sheffield United are in the High Court and what it could mean
Sheffield United started the Championship season with a 0-0 home draw against Birmingham
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Iranian clubs drawn with Qatar and UAE rivals at neutral sites in Asian Champions League
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Iranian clubs were drawn against Qatari and United Arab Emirates opponents in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday despite the ongoing conflict in the region.
Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
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Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
Alex Albon made his debut in Formula 1 with Toro Rosso in 2019
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Brace yourselves: The finals won’t be a consideration for Swans
If the Swans followed the standard script for AFL clubs on the eve of finals, they would be pushing for a two-match ban for the players who have caused such embarrassment to the club, the game and themselves.
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Buss trying to block her siblings' sale of family stake in Lakers
Jeanie Buss became the first female controlling owner to guide a team to an NBA championship in 2020
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WNBA says security was wrong to tell fans to cover shirts about trans athletes at Fever-Dream game
Two fans were wearing shirts with XX-XY message
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PGA Tour postseason heads to St. Louis and LIV Golf wraps up season in Indiana
Scottie Scheffler holds the winning trophy after the final round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root has won a record 27 Tests as England captain but has also suffered a record 27 defeats
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Amanda Anisimova’s mystery drink baffles tennis announcers: ‘I’ve never seen that’
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'Anger' and 'guilt': Smith, Hird unpack Swans scandal
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Zion Suzuki: From Asian Cup racism to World Cup star and Premier League history man
Goalkeeper poised to complete Aston Villa transfer and become first Japanese No 1 to play in English top flight
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Zion Suzuki: From Asian Cup racism to World Cup star and Premier League history man
Goalkeeper poised to complete Aston Villa transfer and become first Japanese No 1 to play in English top flight
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AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, front center, and Norway’s Football Federation president Lise Klavenessin, front second right, the stands ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Texas setting up for Arch Manning to have his moment
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for a receiver during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan, Dec. 31, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
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Heisman, Biletnikoff and more: Six projected college football award winners for 2026
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr prepares to throw a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Navy, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
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