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Bordeaux relegation stands after French federation rejects appeal over financial case
The former Ligue 1 club remains barred from national competition and now faces life in the sixth tier after a failed push for reinstatement.
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MLS teams to return en masse to the U.S. Open Cup in 2027 after years of reduced participation
All 27 U.S.-based Major League Soccer clubs will enter the 2027 U.S. Open Cup, restoring full league participation for the first time since 2023 and changing how MLS fits into the competition calendar.
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MLS Will Send All U.S.-Based Clubs Back Into the U.S. Open Cup in 2027
Major League Soccer says all 27 United States-based clubs will enter the 2027 U.S. Open Cup, restoring full league participation for the first time since 2023.
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NBA strips Clippers of five first-round picks after Kawhi Leonard investigation
The NBA said on the event date of 2026-09-02 that Los Angeles violated salary cap circumvention rules in its 2022 signing of Kawhi Leonard, triggering major fines, suspensions and the loss of draft assets.
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Kroenke reaches deal to buy the Los Angeles Angels
The agreement would add baseball’s Angels to a portfolio that already spans the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and Premier League, pending MLB approval.
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Stan Kroenke agrees to buy Los Angeles Angels, ending Arte Moreno's 23-year run
The sale would move the Angels into a portfolio already spanning the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and English soccer, but it still needs regulatory and league approval before closing.
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Lionel Messi retires from international football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi says his time with Argentina is over, ending a national-team career that brought a World Cup, two Copa America titles and 125 goals.
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Messi bows out as Argentina's record scorer and cap leader
The Inter Miami forward leaves with 207 caps, 125 goals and a contract in the United States through 2028, while younger players are expected to take over.
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Messi ends Argentina career after World Cup final loss and family death
The 39-year-old said the decision hurt him deeply and that the death of his father, Jorge, made him more convinced it was time to step away.
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Netherlands tops home row as World Rowing Championships close in Amsterdam
Ireland left the 2026 World Rowing Championships with two silver medals on the final day, while the Netherlands ended the regatta as the top team on home water.
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Netherlands top World Rowing Championships medal table after home wins in Amsterdam
Victories in the men’s eight and mixed double sculls lifted the host nation to four golds and 10 medals overall at the 2026 World Rowing Championships.
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Federer and Carillo headline star-studded Tennis Hall of Fame weekend
The Newport ceremony drew heavy crowds, sold-out events and a long guest list as the Hall of Fame expanded its induction format around two marquee honorees.
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Cale Makar signs record NHL extension as Colorado locks in its star defender
The Avalanche gave the two-time Norris Trophy winner an eight-year extension worth a reported $20.4 million annual average value, setting a new NHL benchmark.
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NFL to end standalone Pro Bowl event while retaining player honors
The league will recognize 88 players without alternates and replace its all-star games with an in-person celebration in Los Angeles.
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Chicago Sky Ban Enes Kanter Freedom After Courtside Confrontation
Team owner Michael Alter said the former NBA player would not be permitted at Wintrust Arena following an exchange with guard Natasha Cloud.
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Enes Kanter Freedom removed from Fever-Sky game after confrontation
Security escorted the former NBA centre from Wintrust Arena after Chicago guard Natasha Cloud approached him late in the third quarter.
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Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar Freedom 250 on Washington street circuit
The Andretti Global driver took victory in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix around the National Mall, ahead of Christian Lundgaard and Will Power.
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Jeff Gordon wins as Freedom 250 racing weekend opens in Washington
Reports dated 22 August 2026 documented jeff Gordon wins as Freedom 250 racing weekend opens in Washington, marking a significant sports development.
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Johor Darul Ta'zim Claims Top-Flight Unbeaten Record With 109th Match
The Malaysian champions opened their title defense by beating Kuching City 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium and surpassing the previous 108-match benchmark.
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Kaiserslautern advance after German Cup disorder leaves 85 needing care
Police said 35 officers were among those hurt during crowd disorder that interrupted Mannheim’s match against Kaiserslautern for about half an hour.
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NFL fines Cowboys and Saints $500,000 each after joint-practice fights
Dallas plans to appeal the league penalty and discipline involved players after repeated altercations at the teams’ Oxnard workout.
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Sydney Swans Suspend Five Players as Hotel Inquiry Continues
The AFL club said the season-ending sanctions addressed breaches of team standards and were independent of a police investigation into an alleged Melbourne incident.
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Canada Women Win Flag Football World Title as Both Teams Qualify for 2028
A 27–20 victory over the United States secured the women’s championship, while Canada’s men beat Mexico to book their Olympic place.
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Douglass Takes Back Sprint Record During Pan Pacific Heats
A 23.49-second swim in Los Angeles returned the women’s 50-metre freestyle benchmark to the American after an eight-week exchange with teammate Gretchen Walsh.
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