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Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Real Betis in a Spanish La Liga match. Kylian Mbappé had a late penalty saved by Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, who played a key role in the upset victory.
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Real Betis won 1-0 against Real Madrid in a La Liga game at La Cartuja Stadium.
Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles saved a penalty shot from Mbappé in injury time.
The penalty was awarded after Betis defender Natan fouled Vinícius Júnior.
Valles had studied Mbappé’s penalty habits and guessed the direction correctly.
Mbappé had several scoring chances but failed to score in this match.
This was Real Madrid’s first loss with coach Jose Mourinho back in charge.
Mbappé has scored well in the season so far, including a recent hat trick.
Real Madrid will play Inter Milan in the Champions League next.
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Serena and Venus Williams played their first Grand Slam doubles match together since 2022 at the US Open. They lost a close match in the first round but received strong support from the crowd and showed great determination.
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Serena Williams is 44 years old; Venus Williams is 46 years old.
They lost their US Open doubles match in three sets: 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (10-7).
The match was against the 14th-seeded team Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint.
The sisters have won a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 doubles titles together.
This was their first doubles match together at a Grand Slam since 2022.
They last appeared on Arthur Ashe Stadium four years ago.
The crowd was very excited and supportive during the match.
Serena hinted at wanting to play singles again, while Venus said she is not thinking about retiring from doubles yet.
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Katie Taylor, a famous Irish boxer and Olympic gold winner, will have her last fight on Saturday in Dublin’s Croke Park stadium. The event is very popular, with 80,000 people expected and shows the growth of women’s boxing in Ireland.
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Katie Taylor is 40 years old and will retire after this fight.
She is a super-lightweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist.
The fight will take place at Croke Park, Ireland’s largest sports stadium.
Tickets sold out quickly, in just 17 minutes.
The event includes music performances and will be shown on national TV for free.
Taylor’s home town of Bray is excited and selling many related items like hats and flags.
Katie helped end a ban on women boxing in Ireland and helped add women’s boxing to the Olympics.
Her opponent, Flora Pili, is unbeaten and holds a world title.
This fight is the first boxing match at Croke Park since 1972.
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Ben Simmons has signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings to return to the NBA after missing the previous season due to injuries. This move also boosts his chances of playing for Australia’s national basketball team in upcoming international events.
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Ben Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings worth US$3.5 million.
He missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season to recover from back and leg injuries.
Simmons last played in April 2025 for the Los Angeles Clippers.
He hopes to join the Australian Boomers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
Before signing with the Kings, Simmons attracted interest from the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors.
Simmons was the No. 1 overall NBA draft pick in 2016 by the Philadelphia 76ers.
He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018 and earned two All-Defensive team selections.
The Sacramento Kings finished last season with a 22-60 record and have made the playoffs only once since 2006.
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Jay-Z performed his first solo headline show in the UK in over ten years at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The concert featured surprise guest appearances from Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Giggs, celebrating his 30th anniversary tour for his debut album Reasonable Doubt.
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Jay-Z played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday, the first of two London shows.
The tour commemorates 30 years since his first album, Reasonable Doubt.
Guests included Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean from the Fugees, and British rapper Giggs.
Jay-Z performed many hits like 99 Problems, Empire State of Mind, and No Church in the Wild.
British actor Sir Idris Elba opened the show by performing an Intro track.
Beyoncé celebrated her 45th birthday privately at the stadium but did not perform.
Pyrotechnics and an orchestra accompanied Jay-Z’s live performances.
Video clips from Jay-Z's early career appeared on a large LED screen during the show.
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The college football season is starting with many expected one-sided games, called blowouts. Week 1 features 18 games between top-ranked teams and others, with most matches predicted to have large point differences.
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Week 1 of college football begins around Labor Day weekend with games Thursday through Monday.
The average point difference predicted in games involving Top 25 teams is 26 points.
Seven teams are expected to win by at least four touchdowns (28 points or more).
Only two games are expected to be close, with less than a 10-point difference.
There are 48 games where smaller Championship Subdivision teams play against bigger Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams.
Some specific game predictions include Ohio State beating Ball State 56-7, Oregon beating Boise State 42-21, Notre Dame beating Wisconsin 33-10, and Texas beating Texas State 52-21.
Ohio State plans a senior day ceremony before their opener, with a former star player ringing the victory bell.
These games set the stage for the season and upcoming big matchups involving top teams.
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Michael Owen, a former England footballer, said he never tells his children he loves them but shows it through his actions. This has started a discussion about how parents express love and whether saying "I love you" is necessary for kids to feel cared for.
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Michael Owen said in a podcast he never says "I love you" to his children.
He believes his actions show his love more than words.
Some parents agree, others think saying the words is very important.
Experts say children need to feel safe, valued, and emotionally secure, through words and/or actions.
Educational psychologist Dr Patricia Britto says hearing "I love you" is not the only way kids feel loved; actions matter a lot too.
Parenting expert Aaron Dale explains words and actions should work together to show love.
Owen mentioned he is "getting softer" but still does not say those words aloud.
Discussion touches on how gender, culture, and generations influence how fathers show love.
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The NFL has asked prediction market companies Kalshi and Polymarket to stop offering certain types of sports bets that can be unfairly influenced by individuals. The NFL is concerned these bets may not be reliable or fair.
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The NFL is making a formal demand to Kalshi and Polymarket.
These companies run prediction markets where people can bet on sports outcomes.
The NFL wants them to stop offering bets that are considered risky or questionable.
The risky bets can be strongly affected by a single person's actions.
The NFL's concern is about maintaining fair play and integrity in sports betting.
The issue highlights problems with certain types of bets in prediction markets.
Kalshi and Polymarket are platforms that allow betting on event outcomes beyond traditional sportsbooks.
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A judge allowed Louisiana State University (LSU) to add two former NFL players to its football team roster. The Southeastern Conference (SEC), which oversees college sports in the region, said they intend to appeal the judge’s decision.
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A judge ruled that LSU can include two players who previously played in the NFL on its college football team.
The players had only brief careers in the NFL before joining LSU.
The Southeastern Conference, which LSU is part of, disagrees with the ruling.
The SEC plans to file an appeal to try to reverse the judge’s decision.
The situation involves questions about eligibility rules for college sports teams.
The news was discussed by sports journalist Ross Dellenger on CBS News.
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Beau Greaves became the first woman to win a match on the European Tour in darts by defeating Daryl Gurney 6-4 at the Czech Open. She has achieved several milestones in darts, including being the first woman to win a PDC ranking title and the first to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour.
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Beau Greaves is 22 years old and from Doncaster.
She won her European Tour match against Daryl Gurney with a score of 6-4.
Greaves lost narrowly (5-6) to Rob Cross in her European Tour debut in Hungary.
She made a comeback in the match, winning three legs in a row with high-quality finishes (14, 13, and 11 darts).
She is the first woman to win a match in the European Tour’s 15-year history.
Greaves became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by beating Michael Smith in April.
She recorded the first nine-dart finish by a woman on the PDC ProTour earlier this year.
Greaves also won the Women’s World Matchplay tournament for the third time in July.
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Liverpool won 2-0 against Ipswich Town in a Premier League match, thanks to two early goals by striker Alexander Isak. Cody Gakpo played very well, helping Liverpool secure their first league win of the season under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Alexander Isak scored two goals in the first nine minutes, leading Liverpool to victory.
This was Liverpool’s first Premier League win of the season.
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola recorded his first win since replacing Arne Slot.
Ipswich Town is a newly promoted team and had lost 5-0 to Manchester United earlier.
Isak was Liverpool’s record British transfer last summer and had a difficult first season.
Isak’s recent playing style with Liverpool involves running behind defenders and using speed.
Cody Gakpo assisted Isak’s goals and performed strongly in the match.
Bradley Barcola made his debut for Liverpool, showing impressive speed in 26 minutes on the field.
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Federal investigators are examining if Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, broke any laws related to how he raised and reported his money when buying the team. Sports analyst Pablo Torre is sharing new information about this investigation.
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Mark Walter is the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Federal officials are investigating how Walter raised funds to buy the Dodgers.
The investigation focuses on whether Walter correctly disclosed the source of his money.
Walter won a bidding war to own the Dodgers.
NBA legend Magic Johnson is also connected to the situation.
Pablo Torre is reporting details about the financial questions surrounding Walter.
William Brangham is discussing these developments with Torre.
The inquiry involves potential legal issues around the Dodgers’ ownership financing.
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The World Stone Skimming Championships take place on the small Scottish island of Easdale, attracting competitors from over 30 countries. Contestants throw flat stones across water, aiming for the longest distance while following strict rules about stone size and origin.
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The championships are held annually on Easdale, an island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.
More than 400 contestants from over 30 nations are competing, including participants from New Zealand and Canada.
Stones must come from Easdale, be less than 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter, and pass through the “Ring of Truth” to prove they are natural.
Last year, some contestants were disqualified for sanding their stones to improve performance.
A geologist named Luisa Hendry will inspect stones this year to prevent cheating.
The contest began in 1983 and has been held every year since 1997 except during the Covid pandemic.
The event includes men, women, and under-16 participants, with efforts to increase inclusivity.
Contestants get three attempts to skim stones, and the longest total distance wins. The defending champion is Jonathan Jennings from Kentucky.
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London City Lionesses won their first game of the Women's Super League season, beating Manchester United 2-1 at home. They played well together, showing strong team effort and skill, while Manchester United struggled, especially in the first half.
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London City Lionesses won 2-1 against Manchester United in the Women's Super League opener.
The match was played at Hayes Lane with 5,402 fans attending.
Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, made her debut and played well in midfield.
London City dominated the first half and showed strong teamwork and individual skill.
Delphine Cascarino, an international player for London City, expressed confidence about the team’s chances this season.
Manchester United had no shots in the first half and showed low confidence.
London City’s coach, Eder Maestre, praised the team’s performance and their ability to align their efforts.
Several new players joined London City, including former Manchester United players, with some still adjusting.
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Real Betis won 1-0 against Real Madrid, ending Madrid's perfect start to the La Liga season. Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty that could have tied the game.
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Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 at La Cartuja stadium.
Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Betis near the end of the game.
Real Madrid had won their first three matches under manager Jose Mourinho this season.
Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles saved a penalty from Mbappe in stoppage time.
Vinicius Junior hit the post and had a goal disallowed for offside during the game.
Mbappe’s penalty was awarded after a foul on Vinicius Junior.
The win puts Betis level with Real Madrid on nine points from four matches.
Both teams prepare for their Champions League matches following this game.
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The United Soccer League (USL) and its players' group agreed on a new contract deal lasting until 2030. The agreement raises player salaries and introduces year-long contracts for players in two USL leagues, including a new top-level league starting in 2028.
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The new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covers the USL Championship and the upcoming USL Premier league.
USL Championship players’ minimum salary will rise to $42,000 in 2026 from $31,000 now, increasing each year.
The USL Premier league, set to start in 2028, will have a minimum salary of $67,500 with annual raises.
For the first time in lower-level US soccer, 12-month player contracts are introduced, replacing shorter agreements.
The deal enhances player healthcare, safety standards, and introduces prize money for competition.
USL currently manages almost all professional lower-division soccer leagues in the US.
The CBA follows previous agreements for other USL leagues, with ongoing talks for the third-division League One.
The USL Premier league will operate alongside MLS and plans to use promotion and relegation, allowing teams to move between divisions based on performance.
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Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match because she noticed a strong smell of cannabis near the court. Despite this, she won the match and moved into the fourth round of the tournament.
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Aryna Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion.
During her match, she told the umpire that someone was smoking cannabis because the smell was very strong.
Cannabis is legal in New York, and the smell can often be noticed around the tennis courts.
Sabalenka won her match 6-3, 6-4 and reached the round of 16 without losing a set.
She served 10 aces and did not face any break points in the match.
Sabalenka will lose her No. 1 world ranking unless she wins the US Open again and Elena Rybakina loses early.
Sabalenka had a tense exchange with a reporter who questioned her about how she spent her time before the tournament.
She will face Taylor Townsend in the next round, another top player and local favorite.
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Amy Hunt ran her best time of the season in the 200 meters at the Diamond League final in Brussels, finishing third. She was close to the winner, Julien Alfred, and plans to compete in more events soon.
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Amy Hunt ran 22.16 seconds in the 200m race, her season's best and close to her lifetime best.
She finished third, behind Julien Alfred (21.79 seconds) and Kayla White (22.00 seconds).
Hunt won four gold medals at the European Championships last month.
She also plans to run the 100m race at the event and at the upcoming Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
Hunt's training includes long 400m runs with short recovery times to handle busy competition schedules.
Other British athletes had mixed results: Matt Hudson-Smith finished 5th in the 400m, and Jake Hayward was 8th in the 1500m.
Norwegian pole vaulter Armand Duplantis did not compete due to leg tightness, and Noah Lyles ended his season early because of injury.
Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi won his fourth straight Diamond League title in the 800m race.
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Alexander Isak scored two goals within the first ten minutes, helping Liverpool win their first game of the season by beating Ipswich 2-0. The match was played at Ipswich's home stadium.
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Alexander Isak scored two goals early in the game.
Liverpool won the match 2-0 against Ipswich Town.
This was Liverpool’s first win of the current season.
The goals came in the opening ten minutes of the match.
The game took place at Ipswich Town’s home ground.
The match is part of the Premier League, England’s top football league.
Ipswich Town did not score any goals in this game.
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