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August 21, 2026

 

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Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle

FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final. Read More.

Jenny Simpson reveals rare heart condition caused her collapse; she will not return to running

World champion runner Jenny Simpson revealed it was a rare heart condition that threw her into cardiac arrest at a race in June and that she will not return to running. Read More.

The playbook for college sports revenue is expanding from logos and fees to entertainment districts

You've heard about the patches coming soon to a college football jersey near you. You've seen the corporate logos cropping up on football fields from South Carolina to the University of Washington. Talent fees on season tickets, league-level deals with the likes of PayPal, naming rights revenue not just for a stadium but for the playing field within the stadium. Read More.

Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice

The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice Tuesday. Read More.

 

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Rory McIlroy makes quick turnaround for 5-way share of the lead at BMW as ailing Scheffler fades

Rory McIlroy might not be as far away as he thought four days ago, playing bogey-free at Bellerive for a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead Thursday in the BMW Championship with three other U.S. Open champions and Chris Gotterup. Read More.

Angel Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream's 124-88 romp over the Sparks

Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently to make even the shortest of shots, and the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game in a 124-88 victory over the Los Angels Sparks on Thursday night. Read More.

South African cyclist S’annara Grove provisionally suspended for failed doping test

South African cyclist S’annara Grove has been provisionally suspended because of a failed doping test, the International Testing Agency said Friday. Read More.

Elena Rybakina stops playing during first set of quarterfinal vs. Iga Swiatek at Cincinnati

Elena Rybakina stopped playing during the first set of her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday night. Read More.

 
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