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The Los Angeles Sparks waived guard Kate Martin, making room for Aaliyah Nye, a new player the team just signed. Fans of the Sparks expressed disappointment about this decision and recent team changes, including trading a key player, Kelsey Plum.
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The Sparks waived Kate Martin to open a spot for Aaliyah Nye, who was picked up after being released by another team.
Martin was previously waived by the Golden State Valkyries before joining the Sparks.
She started with a developmental contract, then signed a standard contract with the Sparks in July before being waived again.
Fans reacted negatively on social media, saying the team’s decisions were confusing and disappointing.
The Sparks recently traded star player Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, upsetting fans further.
Kate Martin has a multi-year contract to play in Unrivaled Basketball, a league running from January to March.
Playing in Unrivaled gives Martin a chance to show her skills before WNBA free agency starts in April.
Martin now has less than a month to find a new WNBA team during the current regular season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for rookie offensive tackle Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens to add depth to their offensive line. The Chiefs also recently acquired veteran offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu and face uncertainty with starting left tackle Josh Simmons due to a back issue.
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Diego Pounds is a rookie offensive tackle who joined the Chiefs from the Baltimore Ravens.
Pounds was undrafted and played college football at North Carolina and Ole Miss.
The Chiefs gave the Ravens a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2028 for Pounds.
Pounds started many college games as a left tackle, showing experience at that position.
The Chiefs also traded for Josh Ezeudu, a veteran offensive lineman, earlier in the week.
Starting left tackle Josh Simmons has a back injury and might miss time this season.
Adding Pounds and Ezeudu gives the Chiefs more options and backup players on their offensive line.
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Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. During his speech, Federer became emotional several times as he thanked important people in his life. He celebrated his tennis achievements, including winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles and holding the world No. 1 ranking for 237 consecutive weeks.
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The induction ceremony took place at Newport’s grass horseshoe court.
Federer is the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
He was inducted alongside Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player.
Federer thanked his wife Mirka, his coach Severin Luthi, and childhood hero Stefan Edberg during his speech.
Federer won eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Opens, one French Open, and five U.S. Open titles.
He held the world No. 1 spot in ATP rankings for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
Federer’s speech lasted nearly 30 minutes and included moments where he became visibly emotional.
The ceremony included a red-carpet event and was attended by other Hall of Famers, including Billie Jean King who presented Mary Carillo.
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The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges in Florida related to an alleged kidnapping and beating case. Arnold will be on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he cannot play or practice but can be paid and attend team meetings while the legal case continues.
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Terrion Arnold is charged with eight felonies linked to an alleged abduction and assault of three men in February.
Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions in June shortly after the charges were filed.
The Seahawks signed Arnold two weeks before making the news public.
Arnold will not be allowed to play or practice but can attend meetings and receive a salary while on the exempt list.
Prosecutors say Arnold believed the victims stole $100,000 from him and called Arnold the “primary conspirator.”
Arnold denies the allegations through his defense attorney.
The Seahawks released tackle Derrick Graham to make room for Arnold on the 90-man roster.
Arnold has played in 25 NFL games since being drafted in 2024 by the Lions.
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Scottie Scheffler expressed frustration with the East Lake golf course at the Tour Championship, saying it made it hard for players to stand out because many made par on tough holes. The course’s large greens and layout led to tight scores among competitors.
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Scottie Scheffler noticed the par-3 ninth hole had very few birdies or bogeys, with most players scoring par.
The East Lake course has wide fairways and large greens that reduce the penalty for missing shots.
After 54 holes, many players had scores close to each other with little separation on the leaderboard.
Viktor Hovland led by one shot after the third round with a score of 65.
Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg compared the tournament to the PGA Championship at Aronimink, where the scoring was also tightly packed.
The course design at East Lake includes large greens and tricky pin placements near edges.
Players found it difficult to make many birdies, causing the leaderboard to stay congested.
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Viktor Hovland took the lead by one stroke at the Tour Championship after shooting a 5-under 65 in the third round. Several other players, including Ryan Gerard and Scottie Scheffler, are close behind as they prepare for the final round at East Lake.
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Viktor Hovland finished six consecutive putts from 7 feet or longer to shoot 5-under 65.
Hovland leads at 15-under 195, one shot ahead of Ryan Gerard, who had a bogey-free 66.
Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup are three shots behind Hovland at 12-under 198.
Adam Scott and Ludvig Aberg also shot 65 and are near the leaders, seeking their first wins this year.
Rory McIlroy scored a 63 and is five shots behind the leader despite two bogeys.
The winner of the tournament will earn $10 million and the FedEx Cup title.
The FedEx Cup win grants a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
Hovland previously won the FedEx Cup in 2023 by dominating the postseason events.
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William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett had a medical emergency during a football game and later died in the hospital. The game was stopped and then canceled following the incident.
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MicahJo Barnett was a junior running back at William Jewell College.
He showed seizure-like symptoms during the first quarter of a game against Fort Lewis College.
The game took place on William Jewell’s campus in Liberty, Missouri.
Paramedics took Barnett to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The game was suspended about 4.5 minutes into the first quarter and then canceled.
Barnett had scored a one-yard touchdown before the medical emergency.
The school planned a vigil to honor Barnett and support his family and community.
Barnett was also an academic all-conference honoree and was beginning his third season with the team.
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Filip Hrgovic won the vacant IBF heavyweight world boxing title by stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round in London. Hrgovic became the first Croatian heavyweight champion after Itauma’s team stopped the fight as he was being overwhelmed.
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The fight took place on August 29, 2026, in London.
Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the IBF heavyweight title.
Moses Itauma, 21 years old, suffered his first professional loss in this fight.
Hrgovic is 34 years old and improved his record to 22 wins and 1 loss.
Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a heavyweight boxing champion.
Itauma had never gone beyond six rounds in his previous 14 fights and tired late in this match.
It was a tough fight where both exchanged punches, but Hrgovic’s strong chin helped him prevail.
Hrgovic wants to unify the heavyweight titles by fighting other champions like Daniel Dubois and Agit Kabayel.
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Novak Djokovic feels well prepared for the US Open as he aims for his 25th grand slam title, despite a recent loss and physical challenges. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina has recovered from a foot injury and is ready to compete, with a chance to become the world No. 1 in women’s tennis.
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Djokovic played only one tournament after Wimbledon before the US Open and lost in the first round in Cincinnati.
He used the time after that loss to train and get ready physically and mentally for the US Open.
Djokovic has reached the semifinals or better in six of the last seven grand slam events.
Two top rivals, Jannik Sinner (injured) and Carlos Alcaraz (returning from wrist injury), are not at full strength, making the men’s draw more open.
Djokovic is 39 years old and managing ongoing physical issues as he competes.
Elena Rybakina retired from the Cincinnati Open due to a foot injury but has declared herself healthy for the US Open.
Rybakina is currently No.1 in live rankings but can be overtaken if she does not reach the semifinals and other players win the tournament.
She plans to focus on staying healthy and playing one match at a time, without stressing about rankings or outcomes.
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Filip Hrgovic won a heavyweight world-title boxing match against Moses Itauma in London. Although Itauma started strong and knocked Hrgovic down in the second round, Hrgovic recovered and overwhelmed Itauma by the ninth round, leading to Itauma’s team stopping the fight.
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The fight took place at the O2 Arena in London.
Moses Itauma, 21 years old, controlled most of the early fight and scored a knockdown in the second round.
Filip Hrgovic, from Croatia, stayed strong throughout and applied pressure in the ninth round.
Itauma’s corner stopped the fight when he was barely able to stand.
Itauma needed medical help and left the arena on a stretcher.
The fight was for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
Victory would have made Itauma the second-youngest world heavyweight champion ever.
Hrgovic is an Olympic bronze medalist and had only lost once before as a professional.
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William Jewell College football player Micah Jo Barnett died after a medical emergency during a game against Fort Lewis College. Barnett scored a touchdown shortly before the game was stopped, and he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Micah Jo Barnett was a junior running back for William Jewell College in Missouri.
He experienced a medical emergency about 20 minutes into the game.
Barnett scored a touchdown before the play was stopped.
He was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he died.
The college posted a message mourning Barnett and offered counseling support.
A vigil was scheduled to honor Barnett and his family.
Barnett was entering his third season and had notable high school and college football achievements.
The game was the season opener for William Jewell College.
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Chantelle Cameron won a close boxing match against Mikaela Mayer to become the unified light middleweight champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. The fight took place in Birmingham, and Cameron won by unanimous decision after a competitive bout.
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Chantelle Cameron beat Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94.
Cameron now holds three major light middleweight titles: WBA, WBC, and WBO.
Mayer disagreed with the decision and suggested a rematch, claiming Cameron had home advantage.
Cameron is undefeated since losing to Katie Taylor in 2023, with 23 wins in 24 fights.
The fight was held at BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham with a partly filled crowd.
Cameron used aggressive pressure to win, while Mayer was stronger early but tired by round six.
The event marked the fifth anniversary of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), a company promoting women’s boxing.
MVP co-founder Jake Paul attended the fight but did not participate.
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MicahJo Barnett, a football player for William Jewell College, died after a medical emergency during a game against Fort Lewis College. The college shared the news on social media and planned a vigil to honor him.
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MicahJo Barnett was a running back on the William Jewell College football team.
He experienced a medical emergency during the season opener game.
The game was against Fort Lewis College and took place in Liberty, Missouri.
Barnett died on the same day, Saturday.
William Jewell College announced his death on X (formerly Twitter).
The school expressed sympathy for Barnett’s family, teammates, friends, and coaches.
A vigil was scheduled on campus to honor Barnett and support his family.
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President Donald Trump will serve as the honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah Country Club near Chicago in September. This will be his second year attending the event in this role, which traditionally involves the head of state of the host country.
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The Presidents Cup is a team golf event with international players from countries outside Europe.
It started in 1994 as an alternative to the Ryder Cup, which features European players.
The honorary chairman role is typically given to the head of state of the host country.
President Trump attended the Ryder Cup in 2023 and the Presidents Cup in 2017 and 2024 in similar roles.
The 2024 Presidents Cup will be held September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club in Chicago.
Other U.S. presidents, like Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Gerald Ford, have also participated in past Presidents Cup events.
Brian Rolapp, the PGA Tour Commissioner, invited President Trump to be honorary chairman.
The Presidents Cup aims to bring together world leaders and promote international unity through golf.
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The No. 14 USC football team won their 2026 season opener against San Jose State with a score of 42-26. USC's quarterback Jayden Maiava played well, throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and running for another score. Despite missing some key players, USC showed strong new talent, while San Jose State made a late scoring effort.
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USC defeated San Jose State 42-26 in their first game of the 2026 college football season.
Jayden Maiava, USC's quarterback, completed 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, plus one rushing touchdown.
Wide receiver Trent Mosley caught seven passes for 118 yards and one touchdown in his USC debut.
New USC players Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Riley Wormley, and Shahn Alston scored touchdowns in the game.
USC built a 35-3 lead before San Jose State scored three late touchdowns with backup defenders on the field.
San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver passed for 234 yards and three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, plus a rushing touchdown.
USC missed key injured players such as defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and receivers Tanook Hines and Terrell Anderson.
Freshman USC QB Jonas Williams played in the fourth quarter, throwing for 55 yards and one interception.
San Jose State will play Eastern Michigan on September 4.
USC will host Fresno State on September 4.
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MicahJo Barnett, a football player at William Jewell College in Missouri, died after a medical emergency during the team's first game of the season. The game was postponed, and both William Jewell College and Fort Lewis College expressed support for Barnett’s family and teammates.
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MicahJo Barnett was a junior running back at William Jewell College and studied business administration.
He experienced a medical emergency on the sideline during the season opener against Fort Lewis College.
Barnett died on the day of the game, which led to the postponement of the match.
Fort Lewis College offered condolences and support to its players and staff.
Barnett was from Liberty, Missouri, the same town where William Jewell College is located.
In high school, Barnett helped his team win a state championship.
He started five games for William Jewell College in the 2025 season before being injured.
William Jewell College planned a vigil at 8 p.m. on the day of his death.
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Shohei Ohtani, a key player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will not pitch as planned due to health issues with his left knee and right bicep. The Dodgers are unsure if he will be fully healthy before the season ends and are deciding whether to let him pitch again or not.
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Ohtani was expected to pitch in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers but did not feel fully healthy after his bullpen session.
His next scheduled start against the St. Louis Cardinals has also been canceled.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani has injuries in his left knee and right bicep.
Roberts is uncertain if Ohtani will be 100% healthy before the end of the season.
The team will decide on Ohtani’s pitching status after returning to Los Angeles.
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 against the San Diego Padres.
Despite not pitching, Ohtani will continue playing as a designated hitter in the lineup.
Tyler Glasnow is set to start in place of Ohtani on Sunday.
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Arthur Fery lost to Ignacio Buse in the final of the Winston-Salem Open tennis tournament. Despite the loss, Fery will become the top-ranked British male player and will compete at the upcoming US Open.
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Arthur Fery lost 6-3, 6-2 to Ignacio Buse in the Winston-Salem Open final.
Fery reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in July and was previously ranked outside the top 100.
Fery will rise to number 33 in the world rankings, becoming the British number one player.
Ignacio Buse, aged 22, became the youngest winner of the Winston-Salem Open.
Buse won his second career title, having previously won in Hamburg in May.
Fery will play his first US Open match against Lorenzo Musetti, the 13th seed from Italy.
Nine British players are entered in the US Open main draws this year.
Some British players, including Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, are not competing due to injury.
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Stanford's football team will play their season opener against Hawaii without their starting left tackle, Niki Prongos, due to an injury. Hawaii will also miss a key player, wide receiver Pofele Ashlock, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
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Stanford left tackle Niki Prongos is injured and will miss the first game against Hawaii.
Prongos transferred from UCLA and has been a consistent starter for Stanford.
Prongos helped Stanford running backs win ACC Running Back of the Week honors.
Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson threw for 444 yards in a recent comeback win, the third highest in Stanford history.
Hawaii's star wide receiver Pofele Ashlock will miss the game due to a knee injury.
Ashlock was a top player in the Mountain West Conference, known for many catches, especially on third downs.
Stanford and Hawaii will play their season opener at Stanford Stadium at 7 pm ET.
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Newcastle United won 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League match. Newcastle’s new coach Matthias Jaissle is optimistic but cautious about the team’s future after this first league win.
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Newcastle United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a recent Premier League game.
Tottenham midfielder Sandro Tonali played against his former club but saw his new team lose.
Newcastle spent about £100 million on new players, including midfielder Nico Gonzalez, defender Amar Dedic, and goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek.
Newcastle’s coach Matthias Jaissle won his first Premier League match since taking over 30 days ago.
Many new Newcastle players are young, all aged 24 or under.
Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek made important saves during the match.
Newcastle kept a clean sheet (allowed no goals) for the first time this season.
Jaissle praised the team’s commitment and belief in their defensive effort.
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