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Stellenbosch sign fourth Kaizer Chiefs player as squad rebuild continues

Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the signing of a third player from Kaizer Chiefs in the last two days, with young defender Gopolang Taunyana making the move to the Cape Winelands.

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FIFA President Infantino to hold crisis meeting in Morocco as fallout continues

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off ⁠commercial rights to the World Cup.

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Cape Verde's Vozinha always believed he was a 'big club' player after Colo-Colo move

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Tuesday he ⁠always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at ‌the World Cup earned him a move to ‌Chilean side Colo-Colo.

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Melbourne United sign point guard with recent NBA experience

Melbourne United veteran Joe Ingles will be reunited with a former Orlando Magic teammate in NBL26 after the club snagged the services of Cole Anthony this week.

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Clara Tauson suffers early exit in Toronto which could prove very expensive

Danish tennis player Clara Tauson lost her opening match at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, Wednesday morning CET. 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova from the Czech Republic won 6-3, 6-4.

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How a move for Giorgio Scalvini would impact Man Utd's other transfer plans

Manchester United have begun revisiting a potential move for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, an intriguing development that could alter the direction of their rebuild.

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MTN8 records: Most goals, a hat-trick hero, clean-sheets and biggest victory

The MTN8 is back this weekend with four quarter-finals as Orlando Pirates chase an unprecedented fifth title in a row and sixth in the last seven years, having dominated the competition of late.

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Inside the Julian Alvarez transfer saga as Barcelona talks reach pivotal stage

Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is reaching what many around the negotiations believe could be the defining moment of the transfer saga.

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Champions League qualifying: Levski produce late heroics as Union, Bodo draw in thriller

Tuesday and Wednesday saw the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round begin with some late goals and a couple of head-turning results across Europe.

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Tarik Skubal gets six strike outs in Los Angeles Dodgers debut

Tarik Skubal was on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, making his first start for the two-time defending World Series holders.

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Ever seen a run-out like this?! Indian captain accidentally ties game by kicking ball

Scenes beyond the bizarre unfolded at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday night when an IPL middle-order batter forced a Super Over with a seemingly accidental run-out.

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📰 American-football

Dallas Cowboys' Princeton Fant out for 2026 NFL season with ACL injury

Princeton Fant of the Dallas Cowboys has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, and partially tore his MCL, meaning he will miss the upcoming NFL season.

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Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood on injury list for the first time

James Wood of the Washington Nationals, a player who never misses his teams' matches, was listed on the 10-day injury list on Tuesday due to a left oblique strain.

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Darnell Wright secures huge contract extension with Chicago Bears

Right tackle Darnell Wright has signed a contract extension with the Chicago Bears, which will make him the highest-paid tackles in the NFL.

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Tasmania's new WNBL team complete squad with 'potential WNBA All-Star'

A 21-year-old tipped to one day be a WNBA All-Star will light up the 2026/27 WNBL after committing to join its newest expansion franchise.

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Carlos Alcaraz to miss Cincinnati Masters as wrist injury keeps Spaniard out

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury that has sidelined him since April, organizers said Tuesday.

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Zay Flowers signs four-year, $140M extension with Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year $140 million extension with wide receiver Zay Flowers, with the two-time Pro Bowler guaranteed $108 million.

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Ivory Coast qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals after getting past Tanzania

Ivory Coast, already virtually through to the knockout stages, secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania on the final day of the group stage. Reynald Pedros’s players have Nsira Ouedraogo to thank, as she scored the opening goal and then won the penalty that led to the second. In the quarter-finals, the Ivorians will face Algeria on Saturday.

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Kgatlana the hero as South Africa squeeze into Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

South Africa squeezed into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca on Tuesday, but they face the daunting prospect of hosts Morocco in the last eight.

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Trabzonspor announce they are in transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah

Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor said on Tuesday they have begun transfer negotiations with ⁠Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Joao Fonseca clash as Alex De Minaur wins at Montreal Masters

Alex de Minaur blew through the opening set but needed some good luck in the second to emerge with a 6-2, 7-6 (6) opening win over James Duckworth on Tuesday at the ATP Montreal Masters.

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Punished for dominance: How Skubal to the Dodgers sealed baseball's labor fate

On the first night of August, the Athletics hosted the Detroit Tigers. It was a perfect Saturday for baseball—hot, sunny, with a gentle southwest breeze drifting through the ballpark. Detroit struck first, plating two runs in the opening inning. As the home team fell behind, the crowd grew louder, prompting the A's to rally back. The fans thought they were witnessing the night's biggest drama. They had no idea what was coming.

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Bodo/Glimt keep hopes alive of another Champions League adventure in six-goal thriller

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) third round qualifier, as the Norwegian side extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions.

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Sparta Prague produce second-half comeback to claim first-leg win against Lyon

A goal and assist from Matej Rynes saw Sparta Prague recover from a goal down to claim an impressive 2-1 win over Lyon in this UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round first leg, securing the Czech giants a first-ever H2H victory at the seventh attempt.