Celtic won 3-0 against LASK in a Champions League play-off, with Camilo Duran scoring two goals. The team showed strong attacking play and hopes to return to the top European competition after many years.
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Celtic defeated LASK with a score of 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League play-off.
Camilo Duran scored two goals, including a notable second goal.
Benjamin Nygren also contributed with goals and assists, scoring his fourth goal of the season.
The match showed Celtic's improving style and ambition in European football.
LASK, the Austrian champions, created many chances but could not score.
Celtic's defense needs improvement, but they are in a strong position going into the second leg.
This victory is significant as Celtic has won only 10 of their previous 50 European games.
Young players like Colby Donovan impressed with enthusiasm and effectiveness during the game.
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Ticket prices for the 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York have increased significantly, with resale tickets costing much more than last year. Grounds pass tickets, which allow entry to most courts except the main stadium, are selling for over $190 on resale markets, higher than other Grand Slam events.
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The U.S. Open is one of tennis' four biggest tournaments, held annually in Queens, New York.
The 2026 tournament will run from August 25 to September 13, with qualifying starting August 23.
Grounds pass resale tickets for August 30 are priced between $191 and $344, averaging $246, a slight increase from last year.
Average ticket prices to enter the tournament are about $292, up from $256 a year ago.
Grounds passes at other Grand Slam events like Roland-Garros and Wimbledon cost about $45, much less than the U.S. Open.
Tickets to the U.S. Open often sell out quickly, especially on the first day when face value is $65.
Sports economist Victor Matheson explains U.S. sports event prices are generally higher than in other countries.
The official player list for the 2026 U.S. Open will be announced on August 20.
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England cricket players Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took five wickets in the same innings during the first Test against Pakistan. They decided to split the match ball in half as a special keepsake to remember their joint achievement.
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Robinson and Tongue both took five wickets on the first day of the Test match against Pakistan.
This is the first time in 20 years two England bowlers took five wickets in the same innings.
The ground staff helped cut the cricket ball in half so both players could keep a piece.
England bowled Pakistan out for 171 runs before scoring 112 for 2 wickets by the end of the day.
Robinson recently became a father and said his family motivated his strong performance.
Robinson has taken 88 Test wickets at an average of 21.25, among the best for England seam bowlers.
This match marked the second stint as England Test captain for Joe Root, who got an ideal start.
The previous England bowlers with the same feat were Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar in 2006.
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Celtic won their first match against LASK in a Champions League play-off. Camilo Duran scored two important goals, helping Celtic gain a strong advantage.
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Celtic played a Champions League play-off match against LASK.
Camilo Duran scored two goals in the game.
Celtic achieved a comfortable win in the first leg.
This win gives Celtic a big lead going into the next match.
The article focuses on the football game and player performance.
The content is mainly for UK viewers and appeared recently.
The Champions League is a major European football competition.
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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream lost a close game to the Indiana Fever, with Reese missing a key game-winning layup. The Dream then won against the Las Vegas Aces, with Reese performing strongly despite the earlier miss.
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Angel Reese missed a crucial game-winning layup against the Indiana Fever, leading to overtime where the Fever won 95-91.
Reese said the missed shot bothered her and kept her from sleeping.
The Dream beat the Las Vegas Aces 97-82 in their next game.
Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon was ejected during the game after receiving two technical fouls.
Reese scored 21 points, had 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in the win against the Aces.
Reese is averaging a career-high 15.7 points per game in her third WNBA season.
The Atlanta Dream have a 22-13 record and are close to the fourth place in the WNBA standings.
Atlanta will next play the Los Angeles Sparks on the road.
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Camilo Duran scored two great goals for Celtic in their Champions League play-off match against Austria's LASK. His goals helped Celtic get closer to qualifying for the Champions League.
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Camilo Duran scored two goals for Celtic.
The goals came in the first leg of the Champions League play-off.
One goal was a volley into the top corner of the goal.
The other goal was a curling shot past goalkeeper Lukas Jungwirth.
Celtic is playing against Austria's LASK team.
The match result improves Celtic's chances to reach the Champions League group stage.
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Marcus Rashford said he wants to play football without people talking about him all the time. This came after a podcast discussion where former player Gary Neville mentioned him, and Jamie Carragher expressed frustration about how often Rashford's name comes up.
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Marcus Rashford debuted for Manchester United in 2016.
Rashford responded on social media to a podcast clip where Gary Neville spoke about him.
Jamie Carragher said he was tired of hearing Rashford's name constantly on podcasts.
Rashford said he wants to focus on playing without his name being mentioned every day.
Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona and won the La Liga title.
His last game for Manchester United was in December 2024.
Rashford is expected to stay at Manchester United and could play in their upcoming Premier League match against Hull.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire called Rashford a "big asset" and important for the team.
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Azzi Fudd, the Dallas Wings’ top player picked in the 2026 WNBA draft, will have surgery on her right knee and miss the rest of the season. She has been out for five games due to soreness and will have the operation in Connecticut next week.
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Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
She has been sidelined for the past five games because of soreness in her right knee.
Fudd will have arthroscopic surgery, which is a minimally invasive procedure, on her knee in Connecticut.
Before the injury, Fudd averaged 13.1 points per game over 30 games.
She played for the University of Connecticut (UConn) and won a national championship with teammate Paige Bueckers.
Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Wings the previous year.
The Dallas Wings have a record of 3 wins and 8 losses after a six-game winning streak.
The Wings aim to make the playoffs for the first time since 2023 and will play against the Indiana Fever next.
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Keenan Allen signed with the Indianapolis Colts before his 14th NFL season. He rejoined Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who coached him earlier as an assistant in San Diego/Los Angeles.
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Keenan Allen officially joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2026.
He previously played under Shane Steichen for seven seasons in San Diego/Los Angeles.
Allen said Steichen’s understanding of football influenced his choice to join the Colts.
In 2025, Allen played for the Chicago Bears, recording 81 catches, 777 yards, and four touchdowns.
The Colts’ receiving group now includes Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and tight end Tyler Warren.
The Colts’ 2026 season starts on September 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Allen is entering his 14th NFL season as a veteran wide receiver.
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The Baltimore Ravens face a setback as their starting center Danny Pinter was injured during practice, possibly seriously. This follows their earlier loss of former center Tyler Linderbaum, and may force the team to rely on backup Ethan Pocic, who is still recovering from a major injury.
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Danny Pinter, the Ravens’ starting center, was injured during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings.
The injury appears to involve Pinter’s knee, but the exact severity is unknown.
Pinter was expected to replace Tyler Linderbaum, a three-time Pro Bowl center who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ethan Pocic is the next option at center but is still recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered last season.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter hopes Pocic can increase his playing time by the second week of preseason.
Pinter was drafted in 2020 by the Indianapolis Colts and joined the Ravens this offseason.
Pinter missed the 2023 season due to a broken ankle but had been mostly healthy before that.
Pinter played college football at Ball State and was recognized as a top player in his conference in 2019.
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The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year contract to strengthen their defense. In 2026, the Seahawks will play the Washington Commanders, where Trevon’s brother, Stefon Diggs, also plays, creating a notable matchup between the two brothers in their home area.
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Trevon Diggs signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
The Seahawks want to replace former Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen.
Trevon’s brother, Stefon Diggs, signed with the Washington Commanders earlier in August.
The Seahawks will face the Commanders in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season in Landover, Maryland.
Trevon and Stefon Diggs grew up near each other in the DMV area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia).
Trevon has struggled with injuries in recent years, playing only 22 games in the last three seasons.
Stefon is 32 years old and still productive but nearing the later part of his career.
The Week 3 game in 2026 will be a special occasion where the brothers play against each other near their hometown.
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The Cleveland Browns are deciding between two quarterbacks, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, for the starting position in the next NFL season. Sanders remains calm about the competition and will start the second preseason game, while Watson has struggled with injuries and less playtime recently.
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The Browns have two quarterbacks competing: Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
Sanders will start the second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
Sanders showed mixed performance last season with 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Sanders is 24 years old and seen as having potential to improve.
Watson hasn’t played a regular-season game since October 2024 due to two Achilles tendon injuries.
Watson only started 19 games for the Browns between 2022 and 2024.
Watson signed a five-year, $230 million guaranteed contract in March 2022.
The Browns' new head coach Todd Monken might start the season with Watson because of his contract and experience.
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Mason Rudolph is preparing for the 2026 NFL season as a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers behind Aaron Rodgers. He expressed admiration for the way the team is developing its young quarterbacks, Will Howard and Drew Allar, under coach Mike McCarthy.
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Mason Rudolph has been a backup quarterback for the Steelers for several years.
In 2026, Rudolph is behind Aaron Rodgers on the depth chart.
Young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar are also on the Steelers roster.
Rudolph said he feels "jealous" of the system used to develop these young players.
Coach Mike McCarthy has created a structure to help train quarterbacks.
Rudolph, Howard, and Allar all played in the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Packers.
Only Howard and Allar are expected to play in the upcoming preseason game against the Jets.
The next preseason game will start at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday.
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An NFL writer identified four head coaches who face strong pressure to improve their teams before the 2026 season starts. These coaches are Dan Quinn, Todd Bowles, Aaron Glenn, and Zac Taylor, each leading teams with recent struggles or high expectations.
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Dan Quinn's Washington Commanders went from a strong 12-5 season to a 5-12 record with the worst defense in the NFL in 2025.
Washington has made big changes in coaching staff, adding new offensive and defensive coordinators.
Todd Bowles led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to three straight division titles but missed the playoffs after a poor finish in 2025.
The Buccaneers lost key players Mike Evans and Lavonte David, and Baker Mayfield is in his last contract year.
Aaron Glenn is entering his second season coaching the New York Jets but must improve after a 3-14 record last season.
The Jets have strengthened their defense, which is Glenn’s main area of focus.
Zac Taylor is starting his eighth season with the Cincinnati Bengals and aims to end a three-year playoff absence.
Taylor’s Bengals have improved their defense, increasing hopes for success.
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The Cleveland Browns currently have several players not practicing due to injuries, including Quinshon Judkins, who missed practice after a physical training session. It is unclear what injury Judkins has, but the team hopes it is not serious because he suffered a major ankle injury last season.
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Quinshon Judkins did not practice on August 19.
Several other Browns players, like Carson Schwesinger and Cedric Tillman, are also not practicing.
Judkins may have been injured during a tough practice session that led to practice being stopped.
He previously missed two games last season due to a dislocated ankle and broken fibula.
Judkins had been practicing without reported injuries before this absence.
The Browns hope Judkins’ current issue is minor and he will recover soon.
If Judkins remains sidelined, players like Dylan Sampson and Raheim Sanders will get more playing time with the first team.
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The New York Jets’ veteran quarterback, Geno Smith, is dealing with an ankle injury and may miss the next preseason game. Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik played in Smith’s place during the preseason opener and performed well, showing promise to the Jets’ coaching staff.
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Geno Smith missed the Jets’ preseason opener due to a sore left ankle.
Smith is listed as day-to-day but still practices with heavy taping on his ankle.
Coach Aaron Glenn suggested Smith might sit out the next preseason game as a precaution.
Cade Klubnik started in Smith’s place during the preseason opener and completed 5 of 7 passes for 56 yards.
Klubnik led the Jets’ first two scoring drives in that game.
Klubnik performed well again in practice, completing several passes in red-zone drills.
Smith is still expected to start in Week 1, but his past season showed a decline with many interceptions.
Coach Glenn said Klubnik is improving every time he practices and can learn from his mistakes.
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Houston Texans receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the entire season because he tore his ACL. The injury happened during practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the team is still evaluating his condition.
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Jayden Higgins tore his ACL, a knee injury that usually requires a long recovery.
The injury happened during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders in Houston.
The Texans have not officially confirmed how serious the injury is.
Higgins is expected to miss the whole 2026 NFL season.
He was a second-round draft pick in 2025.
In his rookie year, Higgins caught 41 passes for 525 yards and six touchdowns.
He was expected to play alongside top receiver Nico Collins.
The Texans’ offense is led by quarterback C.J. Stroud.
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The Seattle Seahawks are in talks to sign cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year contract. Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowler, was recently released by the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers and would add depth to the Seahawks’ defense.
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Trevon Diggs, 27, is a cornerback who has made the Pro Bowl twice.
Diggs played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025 but was waived late in the season.
He briefly joined the Green Bay Packers before their playoff game.
Diggs led the NFL in interceptions in 2021 and earned All-Pro honors that year.
His performance declined after two major knee surgeries and a concussion in 2025.
The Seahawks recently signed cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges and will be on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list.
Seahawks lost cornerback Riq Woolen to free agency and have injury concerns with safety Nick Emannwori.
Seattle’s defense was among the best in the NFL in 2025, allowing the fewest points per game.
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Joe Root returned as England's Test cricket captain and led the team to dismiss Pakistan for 171 runs on the first day of the match at Headingley. Root worked closely with teammate Harry Brook and focused on managing the bowlers while making small changes from the previous captain's style.
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Joe Root began his second term as England’s Test captain during the match against Pakistan.
England dismissed Pakistan for a total of 171 runs on day one.
Root won the toss and saw Ollie Robinson take a wicket with the first ball of the match.
Harry Brook, also from Yorkshire, was a close collaborator with Root on the field.
Root positioned himself at mid-off to better guide the bowlers and communicate with them.
Unlike former captain Ben Stokes, Root took a quieter approach to captaincy, giving bowlers like Ollie Robinson space to make decisions.
Root praised teamwork and adjustments during the match to control Pakistan’s batting.
Young bowlers Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue formed the pace attack.
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Angel Reese, a key player for the Atlanta Dream basketball team, is having a standout season in the WNBA. She is close to setting a new record for the most double-doubles (games with double digits in two statistical categories) in a single WNBA season.
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Angel Reese plays for the Atlanta Dream, who have a 22-13 record this season.
Reese recently scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win against the Las Vegas Aces.
She has 24 double-doubles this season, the third most in WNBA history for a single season.
Reese holds the second and third highest single-season double-double totals historically in the league.
She is just five games away from breaking the WNBA record for the most double-doubles in a season.
Reese has a double-double in 70% of her games this year.
She is averaging 15.7 points, 12 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game this season.
This is Reese’s first year with the Atlanta Dream after a trade from the Chicago Sky.
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