Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained attention during the World Cup, has joined the Chilean football club Colo-Colo. He played an important part in Cape Verde’s first World Cup, helping the team advance to the knockout round.
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Vozinha is a 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde.
He became popular on social media during the FIFA World Cup.
Cape Verde made its first World Cup appearance and advanced past the group stage.
They drew matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
Vozinha left Portuguese club Chaves to join Colo-Colo in Chile.
Colo-Colo is Chile’s most successful football club, with 34 top league titles.
Vozinha has also played in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova, and Slovakia.
He sees joining Colo-Colo as the peak of his club career.
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The American Basketball Association (ABA) was an alternative basketball league in the 1960s and 1970s that introduced many changes to basketball. Players like George Gervin and Julius “Dr J” Erving helped the ABA bring new styles and rules, and after the ABA merged with the NBA in 1976, many of these innovations became part of professional basketball.
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George Gervin started his pro basketball career in the ABA with the Virginia Squires.
Julius “Dr J” Erving mentored Gervin and helped him build confidence through extra practice games.
The ABA was seen as less prestigious than the NBA but introduced exciting features like the three-point shot and a colorful basketball.
The ABA held the first modern professional dunk contest in 1976, which Dr J won.
The ABA lasted nine years before merging with the NBA in 1976.
Only four ABA teams joined the NBA after the merger.
Many ABA players, ideas, and styles permanently influenced the NBA.
Gervin and Erving remain friends and represent the ABA’s lasting impact on basketball.
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South African swimmer Chad le Clos said his home in Cape Town was destroyed by a fire while he was competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He became the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history the day before, winning his 21st medal.
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Chad le Clos is an Olympic champion swimmer from South Africa.
His apartment in Cape Town caught fire and was destroyed on July 30.
The fire happened while he was at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Le Clos won a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay, making him the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history with 21 medals.
An elderly man and neighbor of le Clos died in the fire.
Le Clos plans to raise money through his foundation to help affected neighbors rebuild.
He has won four Olympic medals, including gold in the 200-meter butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics.
Glasgow was his fifth Commonwealth Games, and he aims to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Riders at the Tour de France Femmes had their clothing checked because of concerns that some might use padding in bras to improve their aerodynamics. The race organizer said they want to make sure no extra items are used that could change the rider's shape and give an unfair advantage.
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Some riders were suspected of using bra padding as "body fairings" to reduce air resistance and gain up to one second per kilometer.
The race organizer, ASO, requires checks of bikes and outfits before races to follow UCI rules about no extra aerodynamic aids.
UCI regulations forbid clothing or accessories that change a rider’s body shape and are not necessary for function.
If riders break the rules, they can be disqualified and fined nearly £200.
This practice has been seen before in women’s cycling, including at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Aerodynamics is important in cycling because better airflow can save riders seconds, especially in timed races against the clock.
Experts say it's difficult to police how much padding is allowed without entering a "grey area."
Research shows that adding fairings on the body can significantly reduce drag and improve speed.
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Chelsea is close to finalizing a deal to sign defender Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for around £16.3 million plus extra fees. The club has already agreed contract terms with Chavarria, who is a key target for Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso.
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Chelsea is negotiating with Rayo Vallecano to acquire defender Pep Chavarria.
The transfer fee is about £16.3 million plus additional payments.
Chelsea and Chavarria have agreed on personal contract terms.
Chavarria is a left-back and impressed manager Xabi Alonso when Alonso faced him as Real Madrid’s coach.
Chelsea’s initial £15 million offer was rejected, and Rayo once valued Chavarria at £42.8 million.
Chavarria wants to move to Chelsea, according to reports.
This signing will support Alonso’s wing-back system and strengthen the left-back position after the departure of Marc Cucurella.
Chelsea has recently signed several other players, including right-back Marco Palestra, striker Danny Welbeck, midfielder Jordan Henderson, forward Morgan Rogers, and defender Maxence Lacroix.
Chelsea plans to sell players soon, including an agreement in place to sell Trevoh Chalobah to Italian club Como 1907.
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Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open because of a wrist injury. This raises uncertainty about his ability to defend his US Open title later this month.
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Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury.
He has been injured since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in April.
Alcaraz was planning to return to competition at the Cincinnati event from August 13-23.
He missed the French Open and Wimbledon while recovering.
The Winston-Salem Open starting August 23 is his last chance to play before the US Open.
Alcaraz is currently world number two and has not confirmed if he will play in Winston-Salem.
He won the Cincinnati Open last year and then won the US Open in 2022.
The US Open tennis tournament begins on August 30.
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Arsenal is close to signing Bruno Guimaraes, the captain of Newcastle United, for a reported fee of about £80 million. Guimaraes is expected to have a medical exam soon to complete the transfer, after showing strong interest in joining Arsenal.
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Bruno Guimaraes is the captain of Newcastle United.
He joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022.
Arsenal has been negotiating with Newcastle about this transfer for some time.
The deal is nearly finished, with Guimaraes awaiting permission to leave Newcastle’s training camp to finalize it.
The transfer fee is reported to be around £80 million.
Guimaraes is 28 years old and a Brazilian midfielder.
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta sees Guimaraes as a top choice for central midfield.
Guimaraes has appeared 48 times for the Brazilian national team.
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Marcus Rashford, who was on loan to Barcelona during the 2025-26 season, is expected to return to Manchester United for the 2026-27 season. Despite Barcelona not activating their option to buy him, Rashford remains under contract with Manchester United until 2028 and could rejoin their training camp soon.
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Rashford was loaned to Barcelona for the 2025-26 season.
He scored 11 goals and made 14 assists for Barcelona last season.
Barcelona chose not to pay £26 million to keep Rashford permanently.
Rashford’s contract with Manchester United runs until 2028.
His weekly salary at United is £325,000, making him the club’s top-paid player.
Manchester United’s transfer activity has slowed recently but they signed Youri Tielemans for £35 million in July.
Rashford may participate in United’s upcoming training camp in Ireland next week.
Rashford can play in multiple attacking positions, influencing United’s plans for signing new players.
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Turkish football club Trabzonspor has started talks to sign Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, who recently left Liverpool. Salah is expected to arrive in Istanbul for medical checks soon and may sign a contract with Trabzonspor shortly after.
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Trabzonspor announced they began negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah, who is currently a free agent.
Club chairman Ertugrul Dogan said Salah might arrive in Istanbul for medical tests and then travel to Trabzon to finalize the contract.
Salah left Liverpool this summer after nine years, scoring 257 goals in 442 matches.
During the 2024-25 Premier League season, Salah scored 29 goals and made 18 assists, setting records and winning several awards.
Last season, Salah’s performance declined, leading to less playtime and a disagreement with Liverpool’s manager.
Salah started his European career at Basel in 2012, later played for Chelsea, Fiorentina, and Roma before joining Liverpool.
Trabzonspor finished third in Turkey’s top league last season and will compete in the Europa League playoffs.
Salah was close to joining Istanbul club Besiktas, but talks ended due to financial and image-rights disagreements.
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Freddie Woodward, a former British Olympic diver, shared that he struggled with addiction to online pornography from a young age, which affected his mental health and diving career. After years of trying, he overcame his addiction last year and now advocates for honest education on porn addiction.
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Freddie Woodward competed for Team GB in diving at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
He started watching online pornography regularly around age 12.
At the height of his addiction, he sometimes viewed porn multiple times a day.
His porn use increased as his diving career progressed, affecting his mental health.
He also shared nude photos with strangers online, which were later leaked, causing personal distress.
Woodward struggled with this addiction for about six years before quitting last year.
He wants better education about porn addiction that is honest, not shameful.
After retiring, he travels and makes social media videos with his girlfriend, Chika Izumi, a former Japanese national swimmer.
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Liverpool is interested in signing Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for around £100 million. Barcola is a 23-year-old French winger who has won multiple trophies with PSG and played for France at the World Cup. Liverpool has already spent more than £100 million on two players recently and are looking to strengthen their attack after Mohamed Salah left the club.
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Liverpool could pay about £100 million to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain.
PSG wants around £145 million for Barcola.
Liverpool previously spent over £100 million on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
Barcola helped PSG win the Champions League twice and has multiple domestic trophies.
He played for France in the recent World Cup, scoring three goals.
Barcola is a left winger but has striker-like attacking skills.
Liverpool needs new attacking players after Mohamed Salah left at the end of last season.
Barcola’s playing style is similar to former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
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Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 to Sparta Prague in the first match of the third qualifying round for the Champions League. The second match will be played on August 11 in Lyon, and Lyon needs a good result to advance.
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Lyon lost the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League against Sparta Prague.
The match ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of Sparta Prague.
The second leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon’s home stadium.
Lyon’s captain, Corentin Tolisso, was seen being comforted by manager Paulo Fonseca after the game.
A comeback is needed by Lyon in the second match to progress in the Champions League.
This is an important early stage of the Champions League tournament.
The article also briefly mentions other sports news, including Hervé Renard returning to coach Ivory Coast and cycling and tennis updates.
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George Lombard Jr. hit a home run in his first major league game for the New York Yankees, helping the team win 2-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals. At 21 years old, Lombard made history as the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his debut and played strong defense during the game.
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George Lombard Jr. was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and debuted for the Yankees on August 4, 2026.
He hit a two-run home run off pitcher Hunter Dobbins in the fifth inning.
The home run gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead, which was the final score.
Lombard is the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his major league debut.
He is the 14th player in Yankees history to hit a home run in his first game.
At 21 years and 63 days old, Lombard is the sixth-youngest Yankee to debut since 1985.
He made two important double plays on defense during the game.
His father, George Lombard Sr., is a former major league player and current bench coach for the Detroit Tigers.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and pop star Madison Beer showed affection publicly during Chargers training camp. The couple recently announced their engagement and have been seen together at several events and in social media posts.
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Justin Herbert is the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers football team.
Madison Beer is a pop singer.
Herbert and Beer announced their engagement recently, receiving 6.5 million likes on Instagram.
They were seen together showing affection at Chargers training camp on August 4.
The couple first sparked dating rumors in August last year when Herbert visited Beer on a set.
Herbert appeared in Beer's music video "Lovergirl" in May.
Herbert has been playing in the NFL since 2020 and is entering his seventh season.
The Chargers will start their new NFL season on September 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, aiming to end a seven-year playoff win drought.
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The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) plans to start its 2027 season on February 11, about a month earlier than usual, to fit around the FIFA Women's World Cup. This change allows the league to complete all its games despite a seven-week break during the World Cup and considers scheduling around the Super Bowl.
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The 2027 NWSL season will begin on February 11 instead of March.
The league will pause for seven weeks in June and July for the Women’s World Cup.
The NWSL schedule must consider Super Bowl XLI on February 14, held near one team’s stadium.
This early start means the offseason between 2026 and 2027 will be only six weeks, the shortest ever for the league.
The league needs to include a mandatory off week in June due to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
The schedule for 2027 is still being finalized and should be released by December.
Similar scheduling adjustments will be needed in 2028 because of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The NWSL is working closely with teams, stadiums, and Major League Soccer to create the schedule.
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Kyle Tucker, a former Chicago Cubs player now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, returned to play at Wrigley Field where he faced boos from Cubs fans. During the game, he had two close incidents that could have caused head injuries but appeared fine and continued playing, finishing with a multi-hit game including a home run.
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Kyle Tucker used to play for the Chicago Cubs but joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason.
Cubs fans booed Tucker during his return to Wrigley Field.
Tucker hit a home run and made a good catch in the outfield during the game.
He collided hard with an advertisement on the right field wall and was hit on the helmet by a throw from Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya.
Tucker looked okay after the incidents and stayed in the game.
He recorded multiple hits in the game and included a solo home run.
This season, Tucker is batting .240 with nine home runs and 51 runs batted in (RBIs).
His current performance is below his previous standard when he was a four-time All-Star and won defensive and hitting awards.
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A.J. Haulcy, a rookie safety for the Indianapolis Colts, is performing well and getting significant playing time due to an injury to Hunter Wohler. Coaches praise Haulcy for his good instincts, positioning, and smart play as he adjusts to the NFL.
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A.J. Haulcy was drafted in the third round from LSU.
He replaced Hunter Wohler after Wohler got a hamstring injury.
Haulcy is playing mostly with the first-team defense.
Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said Haulcy has made no mental errors so far.
Head coach Shane Steichen called Haulcy a "ballhawk" with good instincts.
In college, Haulcy had 10 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, and 203 tackles.
Haulcy still needs more development to become a regular starter.
Playing with the top defensive players helps Haulcy grow as a professional.
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Jo Adell was traded from the Los Angeles Angels to the Cleveland Guardians just before the MLB trade deadline. Adell, who has never played in a playoff game, joined a team competing for the AL Central division title and made a strong debut with the Guardians.
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Jo Adell played seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels without appearing in a playoff game.
He was traded to the Cleveland Guardians on August 3 in exchange for catching prospect Jacob Cozart.
The Guardians are currently 3.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central race.
Adell expressed excitement to join a team with playoff hopes and a passionate fan base.
He made his Guardians debut on Tuesday, starting in right field and batting second.
In his first game with Cleveland, Adell got two hits, including a double, and scored one run.
The Guardians lost that game 6-2 to the New York Mets at Progressive Field.
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Jerry Hopkins, a linebacker who played in the early years of the American Football League, died on July 27 at the age of 85. He played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Oakland Raiders before retiring and later ran a business in Texas.
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Jerry Hopkins was born on January 24, 1941, in Chalk Bluff, Texas.
He was a top high school football player, earning all-state honors and a state co-championship with Mart High School.
Hopkins played college football at Texas A&M, where he was a team captain and earned conference honors.
He was drafted in 1963 by the Houston Oilers but was released before playing a regular season game.
Hopkins played 49 games with the Denver Broncos from 1963 to 1966 and was a key defensive player.
In 1967, he played 13 games for the Miami Dolphins and finished his career in 1968 with the Oakland Raiders.
After football, Hopkins owned and ran an oil company in Texas.
He is survived by his wife, two children, one grandchild, and one sister.
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Tony Romo is facing pressure to leave his broadcasting job at CBS after his arrest for suspected drunk driving. CBS is considering Houston Texans player J.J. Watt and former NFL player Greg Olsen as his possible replacements.
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Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence (drunk driving).
CBS named J.J. Watt as a temporary replacement for Romo on their top broadcast team.
Greg Olsen, a former NFL tight end and current Fox commentator, is also being considered for the CBS job.
Olsen was previously the top analyst at Fox but was demoted after Fox signed Tom Brady to a big contract.
Olsen’s salary dropped from about $10 million to $3 million a year after the Brady deal.
CBS pays Romo $18 million per year as one of the highest-paid sports broadcasters.
CBS still owes Romo $72 million over four years under his current contract.
CBS may try to end Romo’s contract early if they have a valid reason.
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