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The 20 Premier League football clubs spent over €4 billion on player transfers this summer, setting a new record for spending. Manchester City spent more than €500 million alone, breaking the record for the most money spent by a single club in one transfer window.
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Premier League clubs collectively spent more than €4 billion in the summer transfer market of 2026.
Manchester City spent over €500 million on new players, the highest for one club in a single summer.
The spending by Premier League clubs is nearly as much as all 18 Ligue 1 (French league) clubs combined, which spent €605 million.
Lionel Messi recently announced his retirement from the Argentina national team.
Bayern Munich advanced comfortably to the round of 32 in the German Cup.
In tennis, Daniil Medvedev and Arthur Rinderknech moved on to the third round of the US Open.
In cycling, British rider Matthew Brennan won his third stage at the 2026 Vuelta a España.
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Women’s boxing champions, including Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, honored Katie Taylor as she prepares to retire after her upcoming fight against Flora Pili. They praised her impact on the sport and her successful career.
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Katie Taylor is set to retire from boxing after her next fight with Flora Pili.
Leading women boxers, Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, paid tribute to Taylor.
Taylor has had a significant and celebrated career in women’s boxing.
The article highlights moments that defined her boxing journey.
The tribute shows the respect and admiration Taylor earned from fellow athletes.
Her retirement marks the end of an important era in women’s boxing.
The article was published 9 hours ago and is focused on sports news.
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Michael Zheng, a 22-year-old American tennis player and Columbia University student, won his first US Open match on Wednesday. He defeated Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in straight sets and advanced in the tournament, moving into the top 100 in the world rankings for the first time.
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Michael Zheng grew up training at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
He won his US Open debut match 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 against world No. 63 Fabian Marozsan.
Zheng is a two-time NCAA singles champion and the first Columbia player since 1906 to win that title.
He started playing in Grand Slam main draws in 2024, including the Australian Open and French Open.
Zheng beat British No. 1 Cameron Norrie in Wimbledon and has steadily improved his professional ranking.
Before this US Open match, Zheng was ranked 107th and moved to No. 96 after his win.
Breaking into the top 100 is seen as a key milestone to earn a living playing professional tennis.
Zheng graduated from Columbia University with a degree in psychology while rising in his tennis career.
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Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, won his second-round tennis match against Jaime Faria despite losing the first set. Alcaraz is making a comeback after a wrist injury and showed strong physical condition by winning in four sets.
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Carlos Alcaraz lost the first set 4-6 but won the next three sets 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
He is the second seed and a two-time US Open winner.
Alcaraz is returning to competition after a wrist injury that kept him out since mid-April.
He fought off two break points early in the second set, helping turn the match around.
Alcaraz said he is hitting normally again and not holding back due to injury.
His next opponent is Wu Yibing from China, ranked 113th in the world.
Other American players, including Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton, also won their matches.
Rafael Nadal was defeated early by a lower-ranked Chinese player.
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Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since early July because of pain in his knee and biceps. His team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, is unsure if he will pitch again this season. The manager says Ohtani feels good but they need to see more before deciding his next steps.
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Ohtani last pitched on July 3 and missed games due to left knee and right biceps pain.
He threw a 20-pitch bullpen session recently but was removed from a possible start two days later.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani feels physically good according to the player and trainers.
The team wants to see another bullpen session before deciding if Ohtani will pitch again.
Ohtani's record before resting was 8 wins, 2 losses, with a 1.79 earned run average (ERA) in 14 starts.
The Dodgers have ruled out Ohtani playing in the outfield this season.
If Ohtani pitches only as a reliever or comes in as a designated hitter, it could affect the use of the designated hitter rule.
The team has no set timeline for when Ohtani will return or stop pitching this season.
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Aryna Sabalenka won her US Open second-round match quickly by beating Polina Iatcenko in 53 minutes. Despite the easy win, Sabalenka showed some frustration during her post-match interview and aims to win her third US Open title in a row.
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Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion and world number one.
She defeated Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes.
Sabalenka wants to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.
She faced a tough season with some recent losses, unlike her strong start earlier this year.
Sabalenka got upset with a reporter’s question about partying before the tournament.
Iatcenko, ranked 160th, played nervously but gained experience and prize money.
Sabalenka will play Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round.
If Elena Rybakina reaches the semifinals, she will claim the top world ranking from Sabalenka, even if Sabalenka wins the tournament.
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Jordan Chiles announced she will try to compete in her third Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. She has won medals before and recently returned to UCLA as a student coach while preparing for the comeback.
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Jordan Chiles plans to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
She has won a gold medal in 2024 (team) and a silver medal in 2021 (team).
Chiles won an individual bronze in 2024 on floor exercise, but it was later taken away after a score dispute.
She has appealed the medal decision and is waiting for the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule.
Chiles competed at UCLA, winning multiple NCAA titles and earning 19 perfect-10 scores.
She recently returned to UCLA as a student coach.
Other U.S. gymnasts, like Suni Lee and Jade Carey, have also announced comebacks.
Simone Biles has not yet said if she will compete again.
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British tennis player Katie Boulter lost to Karolina Muchova in the second round of the US Open, winning only one game in a 58-minute match. Francesca Jones won her first-round match after a rain delay, while Jan Choinski lost in the first round.
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Katie Boulter lost 6-1, 6-0 to Czech player Karolina Muchova in the US Open second round.
The match was moved to the Louis Armstrong Stadium due to heavy rain.
Boulter served eight double faults and no aces, winning 33% of first-serve points.
She made 22 unforced errors compared to Muchova’s 9, and Muchova hit 14 winners.
Francesca Jones won her first-round match against Magda Linette after a rain delay.
Jones won the deciding third set to advance to round two.
Jan Choinski lost his first-round match against Botic van de Zandschulp.
Boulter has won only two Grand Slam matches this year and is ranked world number 62.
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Manchester City spent a record £458 million to rebuild their midfield and overhaul the squad this summer under new manager Enzo Maresca. They bought key players including Enzo Fernandez for £125 million, Elliot Anderson for £116 million, and Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86 million, replacing departing stars and reshaping the team that won the 2023 Champions League.
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Manchester City spent a total of £458 million on new midfield players this summer, setting a Premier League record for summer spending.
The main new signings are Enzo Fernandez (£125m), Elliot Anderson (£116m), and Ayyoub Bouaddi (£86m).
Several important midfielders left the club, including captain Bernardo Silva and Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.
Only four players remain from the 2023 Champions League final winning squad.
The club’s strategy included a one-out, one-in policy to replace players who left.
Despite the big spending, questions remain about how the new midfielders will work together and whether they have enough backup for striker Erling Haaland.
Since January, Manchester City have spent £542 million but recouped £334 million by selling players, resulting in a net spend of £208 million in 2026.
The team has started the new Premier League season with two wins, showing early signs of strength.
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Celtic signed five new players in one day to strengthen their team before the Europa League registration deadline. The new players include Joel van den Berg, Jordan Lotomba, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, and Landon Emenalo.
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Celtic signed Dutch midfielder Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year contract.
Swiss right-back Jordan Lotomba joined on loan from Feyenoord until the end of the season.
Former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone joined Celtic on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Teenagers Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo joined Celtic on loan from Chelsea.
The Scottish transfer window closes Thursday, but players needed to be registered by Wednesday to play in European competitions.
Johnstone’s arrival follows Kasper Schmeichel’s retirement due to injury in February 2026.
Manager Martin O'Neill praised the new signings for their quality and expected contributions.
Mheuka has a strong youth record at Chelsea, scoring 18 goals in 19 games for their Under-21 team last season.
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Amazon Prime Video will stream local games for six NHL teams this season, including the Carolina Hurricanes. This new deal covers live games, pre-game, and post-game shows as part of a multiyear agreement with the NHL.
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Amazon Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming platform for six NHL teams: Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota, and St. Louis.
The deal includes streaming live games, plus pre-game and post-game coverage.
The agreement is part of a multiyear contract announced by the NHL.
Prime Video aims to make it easier for fans to watch their favorite teams locally.
The NHL will produce some games for Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota, and St. Louis.
Amazon also agreed to stream national NHL games in Canada in English and French.
NHL executives see this partnership as a way to reach more fans and improve regional viewing.
This expands on Prime Video’s growing role as a major sports streaming platform.
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The NBA fined the LA Clippers $30 million and took away five future draft picks for breaking salary rules when signing Kawhi Leonard. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for a year, and Leonard was fined $700,000 for their roles in the violations.
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The LA Clippers were fined $30 million by the NBA for salary rule violations.
The team will lose five first-round draft picks between 2029 and 2033.
Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for 12 months.
Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 by the NBA.
The Clippers’ president of business operations, Gillian Zucker, is suspended for one year without pay.
The NBA investigation found a pattern of misconduct and salary-cap violations by the Clippers.
Leonard said he accepts responsibility and regrets the distraction caused.
The NBA will monitor the Clippers’ operations for the next five years to ensure compliance.
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Tyson Fury called Anthony Joshua a "coward" amid delays in agreeing on their heavyweight boxing match. Joshua’s team wants the fight in the UK, while organizers prefer the US, causing contract disagreements and uncertainty about the fight date.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are negotiating a major heavyweight boxing match.
Joshua and his promoter have signed a contract to fight in the United Kingdom.
Organizers want the fight to take place in the United States.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, said they would need to renegotiate if the fight moves outside the UK.
Fury has agreed to fight at every suggested location without conditions.
Fury accused Joshua of avoiding the fight and not genuinely wanting to face him.
Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed Fury is fully signed up for the fight.
Fury used social media to publicly challenge Joshua to sign the contract.
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The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers for breaking salary rules while trying to sign player Kawhi Leonard. The team lost five first-round draft picks, was fined $30 million, and had key leaders suspended for their part in the violation.
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The Clippers broke salary cap rules during the effort to sign Kawhi Leonard.
The team will not have a first-round draft pick from 2029 to 2033.
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million.
Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for one year.
Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, and Gillian Zucker, president of business operations, were also suspended.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said these rules are important to keep fair competition among teams and players.
The NBA called the violations serious and punished the Clippers accordingly.
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The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for breaking salary cap rules through an off-court sponsorship deal. The Clippers lost future draft picks, their owner Steve Ballmer was suspended and fined, and Leonard also faced a fine.
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The Clippers will lose five first-round draft picks from 2029 to 2033.
The team already does not have picks in 2027 and 2028 due to past trades.
Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended for one year from all NBA activities.
The Clippers were fined $30 million by the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard must pay a fine of $700,000.
Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors, but the trade was delayed because of the investigation.
Leonard accepted responsibility for mistakes made by people close to him.
The NBA said Ballmer tried to help Leonard get extra income to avoid salary cap limits.
An independent law firm conducted the investigation that led to these penalties.
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Tara Davis-Woodhall, the 27-year-old American Olympic long jump champion, survived a serious car crash that gave her a severe concussion. She is working with medical staff to recover but may not be able to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
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Tara Davis-Woodhall won long jump gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the World Championships in Tokyo.
She was in a head-on collision last week while going to training.
Both cars were driving about 20 mph and were damaged beyond repair.
Davis-Woodhall suffered a severe concussion but no life-threatening injuries.
She has not been able to train since the accident.
The World Athletics Ultimate Championships start on 11 September in Budapest.
The event features top athletes from Olympic, world, and Diamond League competitions.
The winner can earn a prize of £111,000.
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The U.S. government and the NBA are looking into Daktronics, a company that makes video displays and scoreboards, because of a controversy involving the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. The Clippers are accused of bypassing salary limits to sign player Kawhi Leonard.
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Daktronics is a company that manufactures video displays and scoreboards.
The Los Angeles Clippers, an NBA team, are involved in a salary cap scandal.
The scandal concerns how the Clippers signed star player Kawhi Leonard.
The NBA and the federal government are both investigating this situation.
Daktronics’s chief financial officer, Howard Atkins, confirmed they received investigation requests during a recent earnings call.
The salary cap is a limit on how much teams can spend on player salaries in the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard is a well-known professional basketball player.
This case combines sports, business, and legal issues.
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Professional hockey players Evander Kane, Kurtis Gabriel, and Patrick Marleau are involved in an online dispute after comments and text messages were shared publicly. Kane responded on social media, promising to reveal his side with facts, following Gabriel’s critical remarks about Kane’s behavior and professionalism.
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Evander Kane is a Canadian hockey player, recently with the Vancouver Canucks, currently a free agent.
Kurtis Gabriel is a retired Canadian NHL player who made critical comments about Kane in a podcast.
Gabriel accused Kane of often being late, dressing casually at meetings, and being a bully.
Kane posted on social media that he would share his version of events with facts and evidence.
A message allegedly from Patrick Marleau’s wife claimed Marleau has strong dislike for Kane.
Kane has had previous controversies, including gambling issues and a suspension for allegedly using a fake COVID-19 vaccine card.
Patrick Marleau is a retired NHL player, known for playing the most regular-season games in league history.
Kane’s last contract ended after the 2025-26 NHL season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
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The U.S. women's basketball team has limited practice time before the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup starts in Berlin. Despite having several new players and fewer preparatory games than before, the team aims to quickly develop chemistry to defend their title and win a fifth straight gold medal.
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The Women’s Basketball World Cup begins Friday in Berlin, Germany.
The U.S. team will play China in their first game.
This is the first time the dozen players gathered together as a full team.
Half of the U.S. roster are playing in their first World Cup.
The tournament format changed: 16 teams compete, and each team plays only 3 preliminary games (down from 5 games in 2022).
The team has more rest time between games than in previous tournaments.
Veteran player Chelsea Gray said they know each other’s games well because they play against each other daily in the WNBA.
Coach Kara Lawson focuses on clear instructions to help the team learn quickly despite limited practice time.
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American players performed very well during the early rounds of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The news highlights the success of American athletes in this important sports event.
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The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament held annually.
American tennis players have dominated the early matches this year.
The article provides highlights from the tournament.
The U.S. Open attracts top players from around the world.
Success at the U.S. Open is seen as a big achievement in tennis.
The tournament is followed by many sports fans globally.
Coverage was provided by ABC News reporter Sophie Flay.
The focus is on the strong performance of American competitors so far.
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