Katie Taylor finished her boxing career by winning a fight against France’s Flora Pili in Dublin. She kept her WBA, IBF, and WBO super-lightweight titles, added the WBC title, and became the undisputed champion for the third time.
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Katie Taylor fought her final match at Croke Park in front of 80,000 fans.
She won by unanimous decision over Flora Pili, who had never lost before.
Taylor retained three major boxing belts and won a fourth, becoming undisputed champion again.
The fight marked the return of top-level boxing to Croke Park since 1972.
Taylor began boxing when girls were not allowed in amateur competitions in Ireland.
She won Olympic gold in lightweight boxing at London 2012, the first Olympics to include women’s boxing.
Taylor’s final professional record is 26 wins and 1 loss.
She thanked her family after the fight, highlighting her father’s role in teaching her to fight.
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England has lost almost 200 tennis courts in the past three years while the number of padel courts has grown rapidly, from 382 in 2023 to over 2,200 now. Padel is becoming very popular because it is easier to learn and play, and many new players are joining, although tennis courts still outnumber padel courts by about 11 to 1.
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England lost 183 tennis courts between 2023 and now, the first decline since 2000.
Padel courts increased from 382 in 2023 to more than 2,200 recently.
As of May 2024, about one million people play padel in England, up from 860,000 in late 2023.
Padel is played on smaller courts with rules mixing tennis and squash, making it easier for beginners.
Some tennis courts have been replaced directly by padel courts, but the total tennis court loss is less than 1%.
The Lawn Tennis Association credits tennis’s stable participation to court refurbishments and youth programs.
Padel’s growth is strong mostly in northern England, with new courts built in cities like Sheffield, Leeds, and areas including North Yorkshire and Cheshire East.
Padel courts are fairly evenly spread across different income neighborhoods, while tennis courts tend to be in wealthier areas.
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Katie Taylor, an Irish boxer, retired at age 40 after a successful career with 26 wins and one loss. She won her final match at Dublin’s Croke Park in front of 83,000 fans, ending her career as a three-time and two-weight undisputed champion.
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Katie Taylor began boxing 30 years ago and had her first official fight 25 years ago.
She retired after defeating Flora Pili in her final match at Croke Park, Dublin.
Taylor finished her career with 26 wins and 1 loss.
She is a three-time and two-weight undisputed boxing champion.
Taylor was born in 1986, the youngest of four children in a boxing family.
She fought in the first legal women’s boxing match in Ireland since it had been banned.
Taylor’s performance helped add women’s boxing to the Olympic Games starting in 2012.
She won the lightweight gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, gaining national fame.
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Michigan won a close football game against Western Michigan thanks to a last-second touchdown catch after a replay review gave them a second chance. The officials ruled that one second remained on the game clock because a Western Michigan player touched the ball while out of bounds, allowing Michigan’s winning play.
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Michigan was ranked No. 16 and played Western Michigan on September 5, 2026.
The Michigan quarterback, Bryce Underwood, threw a pass that initially appeared to go out of bounds as time expired.
Replay officials reviewed the play and determined one second was left on the clock.
A Western Michigan player touched the ball while starting his jump from out of bounds, stopping the clock.
Michigan’s wide receiver JJ Buchanan caught the winning 47-yard touchdown pass on the second chance.
The final score was 13-12 in favor of Michigan.
The replay decision and explanation were confirmed by the Big Ten conference and the Mid-American Conference commissioner.
This win was in the first game for Michigan’s coach Kyle Whittingham.
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Lane Kiffin’s first game as LSU head coach ended with a 51-10 win over Clemson. LSU’s strong offense gained 644 yards, led by quarterback Sam Leavitt with 230 passing yards and three total touchdowns.
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Lane Kiffin made his debut as LSU head coach on September 5, 2026.
LSU, ranked No. 11, defeated Clemson 51-10 in a football game at Tiger Stadium.
LSU gained 644 total yards, while Clemson managed only 54 yards.
Quarterback Sam Leavitt ran for 113 yards, passed for 230 yards, and scored three touchdowns.
LSU’s defense contributed with an interception returned for a touchdown by Jordan Ross.
The game had a lightning delay before kickoff and was played in front of nearly 102,000 fans.
Clemson’s offense struggled, and their coach replaced the starting quarterback during the second quarter.
LSU committed two players formerly with NFL teams but did not add them to the current roster.
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Several top tennis players were unexpectedly defeated early in the 2026 US Open men's singles tournament. Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli, both top seeds, lost their matches, while Alexander Zverev, the top seed, advanced to the last 16.
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Taylor Fritz, the 9th seed and 2024 US Open finalist, lost after leading by two sets against Francisco Cerundolo.
Flavio Cobolli, the 5th seed, was beaten by Alexander Blockx in four sets.
Alexander Zverev, the number one seed and French Open champion, won his match in straight sets to reach the last 16.
Six of the top 10 seeds in the men's draw were eliminated in the first week.
Novak Djokovic, the 4th seed, was upset in the first round by Mariano Navone.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 3rd seed, was defeated in the second round.
With several top players out, American players Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Alex Michelsen, and Learner Tien remain.
Zverev may reach the final without facing another top-10 player since many high seeds have lost.
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Players from the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies tilted their caps during a game as a form of protest after umpire Doug Eddings told Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat. The incident led to an argument and the ejection of Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.
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Umpire Doug Eddings asked Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted hat during a game.
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol argued with Eddings and was ejected from the game.
The next day, many Cardinals players and some Rockies players wore their caps tilted during warmups and the game.
Rincon accepted an apology from Eddings after they spoke on the field.
Marmol said Eddings’ request was an unnecessary use of authority.
Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore said the team stays united and supports each other.
The game took place on September 5, 2026, in Denver.
Rincon made his major league debut the day before the incident.
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Michigan won a close college football game against Western Michigan with a last-second 47-yard touchdown catch. The winning play happened after officials reviewed the clock and gave Michigan extra time for a second chance at a Hail Mary pass.
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Michigan was ranked No. 16 and played Western Michigan on September 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JJ Buchanan as time expired.
Officials initially thought the game ended with a Western Michigan victory, but a review showed there was one second left on the clock.
Western Michigan players had already started celebrating when the officials overturned the call.
Michigan was heavily favored to win by 27 1/2 points but only won by one point, 13-12.
Western Michigan scored four field goals and forced three turnovers, including a late fumble by Michigan's quarterback.
Michigan’s head coach is Kyle Whittingham, and Western Michigan’s head coach is Lance Taylor.
Western Michigan's president said they would look into whether the controversial call can be reviewed again.
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Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 with a last-second 47-yard touchdown catch on a Hail Mary pass. The game-winning play happened after officials reviewed the clock and found one second left, giving Michigan a second chance to throw the pass.
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Michigan was ranked No. 16 and was favored to win by 27.5 points.
Western Michigan believed they had won when the first Hail Mary pass went out of bounds as time expired.
Officials reviewed and ruled there was still one second left on the clock.
Bryce Underwood threw a second Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan, who caught it for the winning touchdown.
Western Michigan had scored four field goals and forced three turnovers during the game.
Western Michigan led for the first time in the fourth quarter and nearly pulled off a major upset.
Western Michigan has never beaten a top 20 team in major college football since the team started playing in 1962.
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham made his debut game as coach during this match.
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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against LSU. The SEC claims LSU is trying to recruit former professional football players to join college football, which they consider improper.
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The SEC is a major college sports conference in the United States.
LSU (Louisiana State University) is a member of the SEC.
The SEC is suing LSU over recruitment practices.
The lawsuit accuses LSU of trying to bring former NFL players into college football.
The SEC calls this recruitment effort "deliberate."
The issue raises questions about eligibility rules in college football.
The debate shows tension between professional and college sports programs.
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Irish boxer Katie Taylor won her final professional fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, becoming the undisputed light-welterweight champion. Taylor retired with 26 wins in 27 fights and is praised as one of the best in women's boxing.
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Katie Taylor won her last fight by points against Flora Pili.
The match took place at Croke Park in Dublin with over 80,000 fans attending.
Taylor holds an Olympic gold medal and three undisputed titles in two weight classes.
She retired with a record of 26 wins and 1 loss.
Other top fighters, including Caroline Dubois and Claressa Shields, praised Taylor’s career.
Former champions like Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew praised her impact and unique connection with fans.
Taylor ended the fight with a strong display of fast punch combinations.
The event featured a performance by the band Westlife before the main fight.
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Rep. Angie Craig from Minnesota has expressed interest in becoming the next commissioner of the WNBA after the current commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, announced her retirement. Craig shared her interest publicly on the social media platform X.
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Cathy Engelbert, the current WNBA commissioner, will retire soon.
The WNBA is gaining popularity and has faced some recent controversies.
Rep. Angie Craig announced her availability to become the next WNBA commissioner.
Craig posted about this on X, a social media platform.
Angie Craig is a Democratic representative from Minnesota.
She recently lost the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor to Peggy Flanagan.
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Jeremiah Smith had a big game for Ohio State, catching two touchdown passes and gaining 151 yards in the first half against Ball State. His strong performance is part of his effort to win the Heisman Trophy, and he did not play in the second half as Ohio State prepares for a tough game against Texas.
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Jeremiah Smith is a junior wide receiver for Ohio State.
He caught eight passes for 151 yards and scored two touchdowns in the first half against Ball State.
Smith posed for the Heisman Trophy celebration after his second touchdown.
He is one of few players since 2015 to have at least two games with 150+ yards and two touchdowns in one half.
Smith did not play in the second half to rest for the upcoming game against Texas.
Ohio State won the game against Ball State with a score of 56-3.
Quarterback Julian Sayin connected well with Smith, showing improved teamwork.
Ohio State’s coach, Ryan Day, emphasized Smith’s importance in the game plan for future matches.
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Oregon, ranked No. 2, won their season opener against Boise State with a score of 34-27. Oregon’s quarterback Dante Moore threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns, helping the team overcome a slow start and secure the win late in the fourth quarter.
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Dante Moore threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns for Oregon.
Oregon scored a key touchdown on a 62-yard pass from Dakorien Moore with about 8 minutes left.
Oregon has won 16 straight season openers at its home stadium, Autzen Stadium.
Oregon has 39 straight home wins against teams not in their conference, the longest in the country.
Boise State’s quarterback Maddux Madsen threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
Boise State scored first with a 13-yard touchdown pass on their opening drive.
Both teams had tough moments, including turnovers and back-and-forth scoring.
Oregon pulled ahead and maintained the lead after the third quarter to win the game.
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Zheng Qinwen won a tough US Open third-round match after being 5-0 and match point down in the final set, beating Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6, 7-5. Zheng has recovered from elbow surgery last year and is the first qualifier to reach the women’s fourth round at the US Open since Emma Raducanu in 2021.
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Zheng Qinwen won against Madison Keys despite being behind 5-0 and facing match point in the third set.
The final score was 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 in favor of Zheng.
Zheng had elbow surgery in July 2025 and was out for nine months due to injury.
Her ranking dropped to 160, so she had to play qualifying rounds to enter the main tournament.
Zheng is 23 years old and an Olympic gold medalist in tennis.
She is the first qualifier woman since 2021 to reach the US Open fourth round.
Zheng struggled emotionally with her comeback but now feels she is regaining her form.
During the match, she stayed calm even when a baby cried loudly in the crowd.
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Manchester United spent less money on new players this summer compared to rivals like Manchester City and Chelsea. Despite this, head coach Michael Carrick believes the team can still compete for major trophies by building the right group of players and working within financial limits.
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Manchester United spent about £148 million on new players this summer.
Manchester City spent a club-record £458 million, and Chelsea and Tottenham also spent over £300 million.
United’s most expensive new player is Carlos Baleba, potentially costing £70 million.
Head coach Michael Carrick says success depends on team balance, not just money.
Fans question if the club’s debt limits spending; total borrowings are £1.29 billion.
United’s management says they can manage debt, build a new stadium, and still compete.
United finished third last season and have improved their squad with recent signings and young players.
Fans continue to protest the Glazer family, who own the club and hold significant debt.
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Katie Taylor retired from professional boxing after winning her final fight at Croke Park in Dublin. She beat Flora Pili by points to add the WBC light-welterweight title to her existing belts and ended her career with 26 wins and one loss.
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Katie Taylor is a three-time undisputed world champion boxer and an Olympic gold medalist.
She won her last fight against Flora Pili by unanimous decision with scores of 110-90, 110-90, and 98-91.
The fight took place at Croke Park, Dublin, in front of 80,000 fans.
Taylor added the vacant WBC light-welterweight title to her WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.
This event had one of the largest boxing crowds since World War II worldwide.
Most fans attending the fight were first-time boxing spectators.
Irish pop group Westlife performed to celebrate Taylor’s career.
Taylor began her professional career in 2016 and is regarded as a pioneer for women’s professional boxing.
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Zheng Qinwen of China won a surprising and intense tennis match against Madison Keys from the United States at the 2026 U.S. Open. Other top U.S. players like Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova also lost their matches on the same day.
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Zheng Qinwen beat Madison Keys in the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open in New York.
Zheng won after a strong comeback, taking the last seven games to win 1-6, 7-6, 7-5.
Madison Keys had a match point but could not finish the match and showed visible frustration.
Zheng Qinwen is an Olympic gold medalist and reached a career-high ranking of No. 4, but is currently ranked No. 121 after recovering from elbow surgery.
Taylor Fritz, ranked No. 9, lost to Francisco Cerundolo despite having a two-set lead.
Amanda Anisimova, seeded No. 10, was defeated by Anastasia Potapova and also knocked out of the tournament.
Six of the top 10 men's seeds, including Flavio Cobolli, were eliminated by this stage in the tournament.
The tournament is seeing unexpected results with several high-ranked players exiting early.
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Ohio State’s football team won 56-3 against Ball State as they got ready for their next game against Texas. Jeremiah Smith caught two impressive touchdown passes, and quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
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Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 in a college football game on September 5, 2026.
Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdown passes and had 151 receiving yards in the first half.
Julian Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
Sayin also scored his first rushing touchdown during the game.
Ohio State scored touchdowns on eight of their last 11 possessions.
Ball State scored their only points with a 54-yard field goal late in the second quarter.
Ohio State’s running game improved in the second half with long touchdown runs by Bo Jackson and Ja’Kobi Jackson.
Coach Ryan Day said the team spent little time celebrating because of the important game coming next against Texas.
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin wants to recruit and play former NFL players for the college football team, but this has caused a dispute with the Southeastern Conference (SEC). A Louisiana judge issued a temporary order against the NCAA, allowing the players to be eligible, but LSU fans and others worry about possible punishments and long-term effects on the program.
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Lane Kiffin, LSU football coach, recruited two former NFL players to join the LSU team.
The SEC is suing LSU in federal court because the conference rules do not allow former NFL players to return and play college football.
A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA supporting LSU’s eligibility claim.
Fans and media in Louisiana are concerned about potential punishments for LSU, such as suspensions or being removed from the SEC.
The SEC is a major college sports conference that LSU helped found in the 1930s.
Some coaches, like Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, oppose former NFL players returning to college games.
The debate about former NFL players playing college football is drawing more attention than the games themselves this week.
The situation could have long-term effects on LSU’s football program and its traditions.
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