Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took five wickets to help England gain an advantage in the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at Headingley. By the end of day one, England had scored 112 runs for 2 wickets, trailing Pakistan’s first innings score of 171 by 59 runs.
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The match is the opening Test between England and Pakistan.
It is being played at Headingley stadium.
Ollie Robinson took five wickets during Pakistan’s innings.
Josh Tongue also took five wickets in the same innings.
England scored 112 runs for the loss of 2 wickets by the end of day one.
Pakistan scored 171 runs in their first innings.
England is currently 59 runs behind Pakistan’s total.
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Scottie Scheffler recently won the FedEx St. Jude Championship and is leading the FedEx Cup standings. He is focused on finishing the golf season well, with important tournaments coming up like the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.
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Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship, his second win this season.
He is currently first in the FedEx Cup standings with 4,873 points.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young are second and third in the standings.
The next tournament is the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri.
Scheffler won the BMW Championship last year and is a favorite to win again.
The FedEx Cup postseason ends with the Tour Championship in Atlanta from August 27-30.
The winner of the FedEx Cup gets a $10 million prize.
Scheffler aims to win the FedEx Cup in 2024 after seeing strong results this season.
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Arizona Diamondbacks player Ketel Marte is dealing with a knee injury and a personal issue. His agent said he will have an MRI to check his knee, but he is currently not playing and is on the restricted list, which means he is not getting paid right now.
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Ketel Marte is a second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Marte has a knee injury that will be examined with an MRI on August 20.
He is also managing a personal matter that is keeping him from playing.
Marte was placed on the restricted list, which means he is unpaid under Major League Baseball rules.
There was confusion about whether Marte was in Boston or Phoenix during this time.
If only injured, Marte could be placed on the injured list and still get paid, but that has not happened.
A former teammate said Marte would not miss games unless something serious is going on.
Marte’s agent expressed gratitude for the support from fans and the team and said he hopes to return soon.
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Sidney Crosby, the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team, is not planning to retire soon despite being 39 years old. He has one year left on his current contract, and his agent is working on a contract extension that may increase his salary.
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Sidney Crosby recently turned 39 years old.
He has one year remaining on his current Penguins contract.
Crosby’s agent has not yet discussed a new contract with him but plans to do so before the summer ends.
Crosby signed a two-year contract two seasons ago with a cap hit of $8.7 million per year.
A new contract could be shorter and pay more, possibly around $12 million for one year.
Crosby remains a strong scorer, with 29 goals and 74 points last season.
He has consistently scored 80 or more points each season since 2012, except for seasons affected by COVID-19 or injury.
The Penguins likely want to keep Crosby as long as he wants to play.
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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson said the team expects big improvements in 2026. He predicted that running back Saquon Barkley will return to the top form he showed in the 2024 season.
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Lane Johnson is likely playing his final NFL season in 2026.
Johnson missed seven games in 2025 due to injuries.
The Eagles’ offensive line was less effective in 2025 compared to their Super Bowl-winning season.
Johnson expects Saquon Barkley to regain his 2024 performance level.
Barkley led the league in 2024 with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.
In 2025, Barkley rushed for 1,140 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Eagles will play preseason games against the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals.
The Eagles’ regular-season opener is against the Washington Commanders on September 13.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed pitcher Nestor Cortes to a major league contract, pending a physical. Cortes is a left-handed pitcher with experience on multiple MLB teams, who had surgery on his left arm in October and is expected to help the Phillies in their bid for a playoff spot.
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Nestor Cortes was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2013 and debuted with the Baltimore Orioles.
He returned to the Yankees and had strong seasons in 2021 and 2022, including an All-Star year.
Injuries limited Cortes in 2023, but he pitched a career-high 174.1 innings that year.
The Yankees traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers, who then traded him to the San Diego Padres.
Cortes had a 6.29 ERA in eight starts with the Brewers and Padres combined in 2023.
He had surgery in October to repair a torn tendon in his left biceps.
The Phillies signed him to help as they compete for the National League wild-card spot.
His specific pitching role with the Phillies has not been decided yet.
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In the first test cricket match at Headingley, England’s bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took five wickets, helping to dismiss Pakistan for 171 runs. England’s captain Joe Root started his second term as leader with a strong bowling performance from his team, and England ended the day at 112 runs for two wickets, trailing Pakistan by 59 runs.
Key Facts
The match is the first Rothesay Test of the series, played at Headingley.
Pakistan was all out for 171 runs, with Abdullah Shafique scoring 61 runs.
Ollie Robinson took 5 wickets for 51 runs; Josh Tongue took 5 wickets for 46 runs.
England scored 112 runs for 2 wickets by the end of the day, led by Joe Root’s 37 not out.
Joe Root is returning as England captain after a four-year break.
England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam was injured and did not play.
Rain delayed play for nearly two hours during the day.
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Vita Vea, a key defensive player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, asked for a trade earlier this year due to contract disagreements. Recently, reports suggest he might stay with the team if they agree on a new contract that matches his market value.
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Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during training camp because of a contract dispute.
Several NFL teams showed interest in trading for Vea.
ESPN reported that Vea and the Buccaneers are now working toward a new contract.
Vea has not returned to team practices until he gets a contract extension.
His current 2026 salary is around $18 million, but he seeks a raise close to other top defensive tackles earning over $30 million a year.
Vea is a two-time Pro Bowl player and was part of the Buccaneers’ 2021 Super Bowl win.
If Vea stays, the Buccaneers retain a valuable part of their defense.
Other defensive tackles recently signed contracts worth $100 million or more, setting a market benchmark.
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LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, new players for the Philadelphia 76ers, worked out together with teammate Tyrese Maxey in Los Angeles. The 76ers have a strong team this season, including MVP Joel Embiid, and will start their season against the New York Knicks on October 20.
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LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown joined the 76ers in a trade from the Boston Celtics.
James, Brown, and Maxey trained together in a preseason workout in Los Angeles.
Their workout was led by trainer Chris Johnson.
The 76ers' projected starting lineup includes Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe.
The team is considered a top favorite to win the Eastern Conference.
The 2026-27 season will start with a game against the reigning NBA champions, the New York Knicks, on October 20.
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Jordyn Tyson, a rookie wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, will miss the first two months of the season due to a hamstring injury. Tyson has had multiple hamstring injuries in the past and could start the season on the injured reserve list.
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Jordyn Tyson is a rookie wide receiver drafted 8th overall by the New Orleans Saints.
Tyson has been a key player during the preseason training camp.
He will miss about two months of the regular season because of a hamstring injury.
This hamstring injury is Tyson's third in less than 10 months.
Hamstring injuries often return if not fully healed and properly treated.
Tyson adds another strong option for the Saints after wide receiver Chris Olave.
Other young Saints receivers like Barion Brown, Bryce Lance, and Mason Tipton may get bigger roles during Tyson’s absence.
Tyson was a standout player at Arizona State University before joining the NFL.
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The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year contract. Diggs has played for the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers but was recently released due to injuries and performance concerns.
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Trevon Diggs is a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback.
He began the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys but was placed on injured reserve due to concussion symptoms.
The Green Bay Packers claimed him off waivers, and he played two games before being released.
Diggs was the 51st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
In 2021, he led the league with 11 interceptions.
From 2020 to 2025, Diggs has 240 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 2 touchdowns.
Injuries have affected his recent performance.
Diggs joins a Seattle Seahawks secondary with other key players like Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe.
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UFC fighter Islam Makhachev has recently moved from the lightweight (155 pounds) to welterweight (170 pounds) division and won two title fights by decision. UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Makhachev is less dominant at welterweight and suggests he should give up this title and return to lightweight, where he had more finishes and dominance.
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Islam Makhachev is the current UFC welterweight champion, with two title wins at 170 pounds.
Makhachev previously fought at lightweight (155 pounds) with 15 straight wins.
At lightweight, Makhachev finished 10 of those wins by knockout, technical knockout, or submission.
At welterweight, Makhachev won his two title fights by unanimous decision, meaning all judges agreed he won.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan said Makhachev is less dominant at 170 pounds than at 155 pounds.
Rogan suggested Makhachev should relinquish the welterweight title and return to lightweight to continue finishing fights more decisively.
UFC rules require fighters to give up their current title if they switch weight classes.
Makhachev has defeated several top fighters and former champions during his lightweight career.
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers are set to play a preseason football game, with some starters, including 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, expected to participate. Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers' head coach and former 49ers coach, praised Purdy’s skills and composure on the field.
Key Facts
The 49ers and Chargers will play a preseason game on Thursday night.
Several starters, including Brock Purdy, are likely to play in this game.
Brock Purdy missed some games in 2025 due to injury.
In nine games, Purdy completed 69.4% of his passes for 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Jim Harbaugh, now Chargers head coach, complimented Purdy’s timing, decision-making, and accuracy.
Harbaugh expressed a desire to meet Purdy and shake his hand.
The 49ers start their 2026 regular season on Sept. 10 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Chargers start their 2026 season on Sept. 13 against the Arizona Cardinals.
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The Toronto Tempo introduced two new mascots, Dez and Dot, during a game against the Indiana Fever. Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Fever, was booed by the crowd, which some linked to her recent comments about transgender athletes and the Tempo’s non-binary mascot Dez.
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The Toronto Tempo played the Indiana Fever at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
The Indiana Fever won the game 101-95, their fifth win in a row.
The Tempo revealed two new mascots: Dez, a non-binary snapping turtle, and Dot, an arctic hare.
Dez uses she/they pronouns and is described as clever and calm.
Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, was booed by the crowd.
Cunningham recently spoke about transgender athletes, emphasizing protecting young girls in sports.
Cunningham said she does not hate trans people and wants to be honest and loving.
Cunningham responded to the boos by praising the crowd’s passion and energy.
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Rory McIlroy questioned how much value top players Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have added to LIV Golf, a league funded by Saudi investment. LIV Golf’s future is uncertain after losing funding, and some players have returned to the PGA Tour under penalties. Scottie Scheffler supports the return of LIV players if penalties are applied.
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Rory McIlroy doubts the contribution of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to LIV Golf.
LIV Golf recently lost funding from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Scottie Scheffler thinks some LIV players could add value to the PGA Tour but should face penalties.
Brooks Koepka was the first LIV player to return to the PGA Tour under conditions like paying $5 million to charity and no access to equity.
The PGA Tour offered similar return deals to Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Cameron Smith.
The penalties for returning LIV players have been valued by the PGA Tour at $50 million or more.
Rory McIlroy, once very critical of LIV, now suggests players need to accept a path back but is cautious about the offers.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil planned to announce the league’s future plans amid these changes.
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Nneka Ogwumike, a top WNBA player and 2016 MVP, announced she will retire after her 15th season. She has been a key player and leader in the WNBA, known for her skill and role in growing the league. Ogwumike plans to continue playing basketball outside the U.S. in a new league called Project B.
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Nneka Ogwumike was the first pick in the 2012 WNBA draft.
She won the Rookie of the Year award in 2012.
Ogwumike was the league MVP in 2016 and helped the Los Angeles Sparks win the championship that year.
She is an eight-time All-WNBA forward and has made the All-Star Game 11 times.
Ogwumike has also served as president of the players’ union.
The WNBA commissioner praised her for improving the league and her leadership.
She plans to play in Project B, a new basketball league outside the U.S.
Ogwumike is known for her competitiveness and contributions both on and off the court.
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Jalen Hurts and Drake Maye took part in a shared practice session between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Afterward, Hurts spoke about Maye’s progress and success as he prepares for his third NFL season.
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Jalen Hurts is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Drake Maye joined the joint practice representing the New England Patriots.
A.J. Brown, a wide receiver, was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots this offseason.
Hurts said Maye has already been very successful and advised him to keep improving.
Both Hurts and Maye have lost their first Super Bowl games.
Hurts won the Super Bowl in the 2024-25 season.
Maye aims to improve after losing the last title game to the Seattle Seahawks.
The Eagles and Patriots will play a preseason game on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
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The San Francisco 49ers will play their second preseason game on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said some of the starting players, including likely quarterback Brock Purdy, will play in the game.
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The 49ers did not play starters in their first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.
Coach Shanahan said that several starters will play in Thursday’s game versus the Chargers.
Shanahan has not yet told the players who will play but expects starters to get some time on the field.
Starting quarterback Brock Purdy is likely to play some during the game.
The game will start at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.
The 49ers’ final preseason game is on August 27 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The regular season begins on September 10 with a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the first stage of the Tour of Britain Women’s race, which began with a tribute to British cyclist Finlay Tarling, who died last week in a crash during a race in Portugal. Riders and officials discussed the need to improve safety measures in cycling events to prevent accidents and ensure that parents do not fear for their children’s lives when racing.
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Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women’s race in Cockermouth.
A tribute was held before the race for Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old British cyclist who died after a collision with a van during the Volta a Portugal race.
The Tour of Britain uses police and officials to control traffic with "rolling roadblocks," and some roads in the town centre were fully closed for safety.
British cyclist Hayley Simmonds has spoken out about safety concerns, recalling when riders stopped racing during the Tour of the Pyrenees in 2023 because roads were not closed to traffic.
Simmonds said safety is a shared responsibility but called for the sport’s governing body, the UCI, to set mandatory safety standards and require proof that races are safe.
The UCI expressed sadness over Tarling’s death and offered condolences but has not announced new safety measures.
Riders emphasize that no race is worth risking a rider’s life, and parents should not worry about their children not coming home from races.
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AJ Brown, who was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots, sent a positive message to Eagles fans after a joint practice. Brown said he loves Eagles fans but is focused on the present and future, not the past.
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AJ Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots earlier this offseason.
He had a tense relationship with Eagles fans during the 2025 season.
Brown played for the Eagles for four seasons and helped them win the Super Bowl LIX in 2024-25.
In the 2025 season, Brown had 78 catches, 1,003 yards, and 7 touchdowns in 15 games.
Brown is now the top wide receiver for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
The Patriots and Eagles had a joint practice where Brown spoke to Eagles fans.
Brown emphasized he cares for Eagles fans and wants to focus on the future.
The Patriots and Eagles will play a preseason game on Saturday but will not meet in the 2026 regular season.
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