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Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth $166 million, making it the biggest transfer of the summer. Barcola, a 23-year-old French winger, joins a Liverpool team that aims to strengthen its attack for the Premier League and Champions League seasons.
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Liverpool paid 123 million pounds ($166 million) to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG.
Barcola is a 23-year-old French international who mainly played as a substitute at PSG.
The transfer includes 106 million pounds upfront and up to 17 million pounds in possible bonuses.
Barcola previously joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 for 45 million euros ($38.5 million).
Liverpool also signed Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz last summer for large fees.
Barcola is primarily a left winger, different from Mohamed Salah who played on the right wing.
PSG praised Barcola for his contributions but has struggled in Ligue 1 since his departure.
Liverpool started their Premier League season slowly, earning draws in their first two games.
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Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders, aged 91, has completed the Appalachian Trail, becoming the oldest person to finish this 2,193-mile hiking route. He fell 71 times during his journey but kept going and finished at the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine.
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Dale Sanders is 91 years old.
He completed hiking the entire Appalachian Trail, which is 2,193 miles long.
He fell 71 times during the hike, including six serious falls.
Sanders finished at Mount Katahdin, the trail’s northern end in Maine.
His hiking record as the oldest to finish the trail was first set in 2017 at age 82.
Sanders started this latest hike on September 6 in West Virginia.
He took breaks but completed the whole trail within a year.
Sanders said he paused at the summit to pray and thank his support team.
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Lionel Messi announced he is retiring from playing soccer for the Argentina national team after nearly 20 years. He played in six World Cups, won the 2022 World Cup, and scored 125 goals for Argentina. Messi plans to keep playing for his club team, Inter Miami.
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Messi is 39 years old and announced his retirement on Instagram.
He played in six World Cups, tying the record for most appearances.
Messi won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with Argentina.
He scored 125 goals for Argentina, the most in the country’s history.
In the 2026 World Cup, Messi scored 8 goals, one less than the top scorer.
Messi wrote his retirement letter shortly after the 2026 World Cup final but delayed sharing it due to his father’s illness and passing.
His father, Jorge Messi, died on August 8 in Rosario, Argentina.
Messi will continue his soccer career with Inter Miami, where he recently scored four goals in one match.
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Pakistan cricket team has made big changes after losing the first two Test matches against England. They dropped seven players, including some who played earlier in the series, called up five new players, and replaced their head coach. The last Test will start on September 9 in Birmingham.
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Pakistan lost the first two Test matches against England by large margins.
Seven players were dropped; five of these had played in the series so far.
Five new players were added, including three who have never played Test cricket before.
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul were released from their roles.
Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke have taken over coaching duties.
The third and final Test match will be played at Edgbaston starting on September 9.
Pakistan has not won a Test series in the UK for 30 years.
The team experienced controversy during the series, including a threat to cancel the second Test due to an interview involving Imran Khan’s family.
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Lionel Messi announced that he is retiring from Argentina's national soccer team after nearly 20 years. He continues to play for his club team, Inter Miami CF.
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Messi said he is leaving Argentina’s national soccer team.
He has played for the team for nearly two decades.
The announcement was made on social media.
Messi still plays professional soccer for Inter Miami CF, a club in the United States.
His retirement applies only to the national team, not his club career.
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Lionel Messi announced that he is retiring from playing for the Argentina national soccer team. He made this decision after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
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Messi shared his retirement news in a message on Instagram.
He said he has thought a lot about this decision since the World Cup final.
Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain with a score of 2-1.
Messi is considered a soccer legend with a long career on the national team.
This retirement means he will no longer play international soccer for Argentina.
The announcement was made on August 31, 2026.
Messi’s career with Argentina included many important tournaments before this final.
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Lionel Messi announced he is retiring from playing international football, ending his career with the Argentina national team. He made this decision after helping Argentina reach the World Cup final in 2026 and reflecting on his long career and personal challenges.
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Lionel Messi is 39 years old.
He announced his retirement from international football on Instagram.
Messi helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup by beating France in a penalty shootout.
Argentina lost to Spain 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
Messi said the decision to retire was painful but the right choice for him.
He expressed that he has always given his best effort for Argentina’s team.
Messi's father passed away in August, causing him to rethink his football future.
Messi’s club contract with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer is valid until the end of 2028.
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Lionel Messi announced he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team after nearly 20 years. He played in six World Cups and helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Messi played for Argentina in six World Cup tournaments.
He led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.
This year, Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain.
Messi announced his retirement in a post on Instagram.
He said retiring was a painful but necessary decision.
Messi has always given his best performance to make Argentina proud.
His announcement came weeks after his father passed away.
Messi currently plays club soccer for Inter Miami in the United States.
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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team after 21 years. He played six World Cups, won the 2022 tournament, and reached the 2026 final before retiring at age 39.
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Messi started playing for Argentina in 2005 in a friendly match against Hungary.
He played six World Cups with Argentina.
Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
He led Argentina to the final in 2026, where they lost to Spain.
Messi announced his retirement on Instagram, saying it was a difficult decision.
He expressed pride in his achievements and the joy he brought to Argentina through football.
Messi’s father passed away in August, which made him doubt continuing his football career.
He currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, with a contract until 2028.
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Brazilian police searched the home of Vasco da Gama football player David Corrêa as part of an investigation into drugs and arms trafficking. Another player, Hayner Cordeiro, who plays in the second division, is also being investigated.
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Police searched the home of David Corrêa, a key player for Vasco da Gama.
The investigation involves drugs and arms trafficking crimes.
A second-division player, Hayner Cordeiro, is also under investigation.
The police operation is called “the troop,” a name linked to the criminal group under investigation.
Vasco da Gama is cooperating with the police in Espirito Santo state, where Corrêa was born.
Corrêa has played 21 matches and scored three goals in the current Brazilian league season.
The investigation aims to collect information to solve crimes and break up the criminal group.
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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from playing for Argentina's national football team. He said the decision was difficult, but he feels it is the right time to step away.
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Messi is 39 years old.
He led Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as team captain.
Messi scored 125 goals in 207 games for Argentina.
He is Argentina's top scorer and has played the most international matches for the country.
Messi said he has given all he could to the national team and now has nothing left to give.
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The Dallas Cowboys released veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling shortly after their preseason finale. Valdes-Scantling, a two-time Super Bowl champion, had limited impact in the preseason and did not make the final 53-man roster.
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The Cowboys won their preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints 27-24.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 2 catches for 31 yards in that game.
He was released by the Cowboys a few days after the game.
Valdes-Scantling entered the NFL in 2018 with the Green Bay Packers.
He won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 31-year-old signed a one-year deal with Dallas in April 2024.
Dallas has a strong group of receivers, including George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, and Jake Ferguson.
The Cowboys will start their regular season against the New York Giants on September 13.
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Alice Capsey will keep wicket for England's women's cricket team in their upcoming one-day international series against Ireland. Although she has mostly played as a batter and bowler before, Capsey has some past experience as a keeper and has been training hard for this new role.
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Alice Capsey is 22 years old and has 95 appearances for England.
She will be England's wicketkeeper for the first time in the one-day international series versus Ireland.
Capsey has only kept wicket once before in a professional 50-over game back in 2020.
She was a wicketkeeper in her junior cricket years and started keeping again in training this summer.
Capsey is the backup keeper to regular player Amy Jones but was selected to keep for this series due to team needs.
England’s coach Charlotte Edwards supports Capsey taking the wicketkeeping role.
Former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, whom Capsey admires, has been helping her improve as a keeper.
Capsey has been strengthening her legs and practicing specialized drills to prepare for wicketkeeping duties.
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Scottie Scheffler won two of the three FedEx Cup Playoff events, including the Tour Championship, to finish the season as the No. 1 golfer in the world. By winning the Tour Championship, Scheffler broke Tiger Woods’ record for the most money earned on the PGA Tour, a record that had lasted for 26 years.
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Scottie Scheffler won two playoff events and finished No. 1 in the world for the season.
He overcame a three-shot deficit in the final round of the Tour Championship to win.
Tiger Woods congratulated Scheffler on his consistent and historic season.
Scheffler had 10 top-5 finishes during the season.
Scheffler surpassed Woods’ PGA Tour money record of approximately $121 million.
The money record stood since February 2000.
Scheffler earned a $10 million prize for winning the Tour Championship.
Woods is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time.
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Linda Cohn, a retired ESPN anchor, criticized ESPN’s coverage of WNBA player Caitlin Clark after another ESPN personality, David Dennis Jr., said Clark was not one of the top four guards in the league. Dennis defended his ranking despite Clark leading in assists and ranking third in scoring in the league.
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Linda Cohn retired from ESPN on June 30 after a long career.
In July, ESPN’s David Dennis Jr. said Caitlin Clark was not a top four guard in the WNBA.
Dennis named Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, and Kelsey Plum as guards ahead of Clark.
Cohn reposted Dennis’s comments with a caption suggesting amusement.
Dennis maintained his stance after returning from vacation, still ranking Clark fourth.
Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA with 8.4 assists per game.
Clark is third in scoring behind A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell.
Social media has widely shared Dennis’s comments about Clark.
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WNBA player Kelsey Plum announced she will not play for Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup or for the Phoenix Mercury for the rest of the season. She made this decision to focus on recovering her health fully after consulting with doctors, family, and her team.
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Kelsey Plum confirmed she will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup and the rest of the WNBA season.
She made this decision to focus on getting her body back to 100%.
Plum consulted with family, doctors, coaches, and team officials before deciding.
She will not play for the Phoenix Mercury this season, ending hopes of a playoff return.
Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren emphasized the importance of Plum’s long-term health.
Plum was traded to the Mercury earlier this month from the Los Angeles Sparks.
In April, Plum signed a one-year contract with the Sparks worth nearly $1 million.
Plum previously played for the Las Vegas Aces, helping them win WNBA titles in 2022 and 2023.
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Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the 2026 US Open, marking his earliest exit from a major tournament since 2006. On day two, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play their matches against lower-ranked opponents as the tournament continues at Flushing Meadows.
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Novak Djokovic was defeated in the first round of the 2026 US Open, his earliest grand slam exit in 20 years.
Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 and defending US Open champion, is set to play Camila Osorio.
Sabalenka has previously beaten Osorio twice, including at Wimbledon in 2021, and won the US Open in 2024.
Sabalenka has struggled recently, losing early in the Cincinnati Open and not reaching a final since March.
Carlos Alcaraz will play Roman Safiullin, ranked No. 99 in the world.
Matches are taking place on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the Grandstand court.
There are two weeks remaining in the US Open tournament held at Flushing Meadows in New York.
Venus Williams ended her US Open run after a very late match start, marking a record latest finish.
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Aaron Donald, a top NFL defensive player, retired in March 2024 but has now signed a one-year contract worth up to $30 million to return to the Los Angeles Rams. His wife, Erica Donald, supported his decision and shared a lighthearted message about his comeback on social media.
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Aaron Donald retired from the NFL in March 2024.
He agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams that can pay up to $30 million including bonuses.
The contract includes $20 million guaranteed and playoff incentives.
Donald prepared for 14 weeks before deciding to return.
The Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett influenced discussions about Donald’s comeback.
Aaron Donald is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, last winning in 2020.
His wife, Erica Donald, publicly supported his return with a joking post on social media.
The announcement followed about three months after fans and his wife expressed hope for his return.
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Two key players, A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, will not play for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup due to health and recovery reasons. Their spots have been filled by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as Team USA prepares to compete without these All-Stars.
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A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup for health-related reasons.
Plum will also miss the rest of the WNBA season to recover from a lower leg injury.
Wilson is resting to recover from a heavy playing schedule before the WNBA playoffs.
Plum’s team, the Phoenix Mercury, is out of playoff contention; Wilson’s team, the Las Vegas Aces, is in third place and heading to the postseason.
Washington Mystics players Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will replace Wilson and Plum on Team USA.
Citron will make her national team debut at the tournament in Germany.
Wilson was the MVP at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is considered a top player.
Team USA still has strong players like Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston on the roster.
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Newcastle United is close to signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo, a 21-year-old forward from Lille, in a deal worth up to £55 million. Fernandez-Pardo was removed from Lille’s main squad recently, and Newcastle aims to complete the transfer before the transfer window closes.
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Newcastle United is finalizing a deal to buy Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille.
The deal could be worth up to £55 million.
Fernandez-Pardo is a 21-year-old forward from Belgium.
He was left out of Lille’s squad for a recent match and trained separately.
Newcastle wants to add Fernandez-Pardo as another attacker after signing seven new players this summer.
Fernandez-Pardo ranks highly in key football statistics for young players in Europe’s top leagues.
He can play in several attacking positions.
Newcastle’s manager and sporting director are working carefully to make the right decisions before the transfer window closes.
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