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Moses Itauma, a 21-year-old British boxer, will fight Filip Hrgovic from Croatia for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title at London's O2 Arena. Itauma has won all 14 of his professional fights, while Hrgovic has a record of 20 wins and one loss. Several former boxing champions predict Itauma will win the fight.
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The fight is for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
Moses Itauma is 21 years old and has a perfect professional record of 14 wins, 12 by knockout.
Filip Hrgovic is 34 years old, an Olympic bronze medallist, with 20 wins and one loss.
The fight takes place at the O2 Arena in London.
Itauma could become the youngest heavyweight world champion since Mike Tyson in 1986.
Former champions like Prince Naseem Hamed, Carl Frampton, Tony Bellew, and Anthony Crolla favor Itauma to win.
The fight is expected to be challenging, with opinions that Hrgovic is tough and experienced.
Live radio and text commentary will be available through BBC platforms during the event.
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Britain's Arthur Fery reached his first ATP Tour final at the Winston-Salem Open after his opponent, James Duckworth, retired due to injury. Fery will play Ignacio Buse in the final on Saturday in North Carolina.
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Arthur Fery is 24 years old and ranked 33rd in the world, a career high.
Fery took the lead 6-4, 2-1 when Duckworth stopped playing after a medical timeout.
Fery is the first British player to reach the final of this ATP 250 event.
He reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in July and recently became British number one, ahead of Cameron Norrie.
Ignacio Buse, 22 years old and ranked 36th, will be Fery's opponent in the final.
Buse won an ATP 500 event in Hamburg in May this year.
Fery will compete next at the US Open, where he will face Italian player Lorenzo Musetti in the first round.
Eight weeks before Wimbledon, Fery was ranked outside the top 100.
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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the team plans to keep running back Josh Jacobs while he faces two misdemeanor charges related to an incident with his girlfriend. The charges were filed three months after the event, and the NFL is monitoring the situation.
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Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property from an incident three months ago.
The Brown County District Attorney’s office filed the charges.
Jacobs was arrested on May 26 and released from jail the next day.
Coach Matt LaFleur expects Jacobs to remain on the Packers’ roster.
Jacobs’ lawyers stated the charges do not include domestic violence and said the case will be handled in court.
The NFL is aware of the charges and is monitoring the case.
Jacobs rushed for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, following a strong 2024 season with 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Other running backs on the Packers’ roster include MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., and Chris Brooks.
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Edmundo Sosa hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3. The Phillies made a comeback late in the game after the Angels’ closer struggled.
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Edmundo Sosa hit his first grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning.
The Phillies won the game 5-3 against the Angels on August 28, 2026, in Anaheim, California.
Before Sosa’s hit, Wade Meckler made a big catch to stop a potential three-run homer by Bryson Stott.
The Phillies loaded the bases after J.T. Realmuto drew a walk.
Jonathan Bowlan pitched the ninth inning and earned the save for Philadelphia.
Bryce Harper extended his on-base streak to 30 games with a bunt single.
The Angels lost their fifth straight game due to poor pitching in the final innings.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter recovered well after a shaky start, allowing only one run over six innings.
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Frank Lampard, now Coventry City manager, says his coaching style is influenced by former managers Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, combining Mourinho’s strictness and Ancelotti’s calmness. Lampard has guided Coventry back to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years and believes in balancing discipline with understanding when managing players.
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Frank Lampard is Coventry City’s manager and has been in that role for eight years.
He played under Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, winning the Premier League and FA Cup with both.
Lampard describes Mourinho as confident and strict, while Ancelotti is calm and trusting.
He tries to blend these two styles in his own management approach.
Lampard led Coventry to win the Championship in the 2024–25 season with 95 points.
He cautions against trying too hard to prove doubters wrong, focusing instead on understanding players’ situations.
Lampard’s previous management stints include Derby, Chelsea, and Everton, with mixed success.
Returning Coventry to the Premier League is one of Lampard’s biggest achievements as a manager.
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Bill Doba, who was the head coach and longtime defensive coordinator for Washington State University’s football team, died at age 85. He coached the team to several wins, including three Apple Cup victories, and was recognized as Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 2003.
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Bill Doba was born in 1940 in South Bend, Indiana, and played college football before a hip injury ended his career.
He started coaching high school football in Indiana before moving to college coaching roles in Indiana, Purdue, and The Citadel.
Doba joined Washington State University in 1989 as linebackers coach and later became defensive coordinator and assistant head coach.
The 1994 Washington State defense, called the "Palouse Posse," ranked second nationally in total defense.
Doba became Washington State’s head coach in 2002 and led the team to a 10-3 record and a Holiday Bowl win in his first season.
He coached the Cougars for five seasons with an overall record of 30-29.
Doba won three Apple Cup games against Washington, the only coach in the team’s history with a winning record in that rivalry.
He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and passed away in 2023 at the age of 85.
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Angel Reese, a player for the Atlanta Dream, made WNBA history by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,500 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 250 assists. However, she received her eighth technical foul of the season during a game against the Portland Fire, which will likely cause her to miss the next game unless the foul is overturned.
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Angel Reese scored 16 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and made 6 assists in the game against the Portland Fire.
She is the fastest player in WNBA history to achieve 1,500 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 250 assists.
Reese tied the record for the most double-doubles in a single WNBA season with 28, with five games left in the season.
Reese received her eighth technical foul of the season in the fourth quarter.
An automatic one-game suspension comes with receiving eight technical fouls in a season.
The foul was given after Reese shoved Portland Fire guard Carla Leite during a play.
Atlanta Dream’s coach plans to appeal the technical foul, believing it was not deserved.
If the appeal fails, Reese will miss the next game against the Minnesota Lynx.
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Larry Christenson, a former pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, died at age 72 while on a fishing trip in Washington state. He played 11 seasons with the Phillies and helped them win their first World Series championship in 1980.
Key Facts
Larry Christenson was a right-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies his entire 11-year career.
He was born in Everett, Washington, and went to Marysville High School.
The Phillies picked him third overall in the 1972 MLB draft.
He made his major league debut at 19 in 1973 with a complete-game win.
Christenson had his best years between 1975-1978, including a 19-6 record in 1977.
He played in the playoffs multiple times and was on the 1980 team that won the World Series.
An injury and elbow surgery ended his career by age 29.
After baseball, he stayed in the Philadelphia area, worked in business, and supported charity work connected to the Phillies.
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The Baltimore Ravens have new coaches and a big contract extension for receiver Zay Flowers after missing the playoffs last season. ESPN analyst Donte Whitner said quarterback Lamar Jackson might want to leave the team if he has another tough season, even though his contract runs through 2027.
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The Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh and hired Jesse Minter as the new head coach.
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken left; Declan Doyle is the new offensive coordinator.
Receiver Zay Flowers signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with $108 million guaranteed.
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ quarterback, is under contract through 2027.
Jackson is a two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) who reached the AFC championship once but did not make the Super Bowl.
Analyst Donte Whitner said Jackson might want to leave Baltimore if the team misses the playoffs again or if he gets injured.
The Ravens’ season success depends on Jackson’s performance and how the new offensive coordinator handles play-calling.
The team hopes to reach the Super Bowl this year with stronger leadership and a good defense.
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The Minnesota Vikings are uncertain about quarterback JJ McCarthy's future with the team after signing Kyler Murray as their starter. McCarthy is dealing with a minor ankle issue and may not play in the preseason finale, while his role on the team remains unclear amid trade speculation.
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JJ McCarthy was the Vikings' starting quarterback last season, playing 10 games with a 6-4 record.
He missed five games due to a high ankle sprain and has a lingering ankle issue.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray, who won the starting quarterback job.
McCarthy threw for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and was sacked 27 times last season.
It is unclear if McCarthy will be the second or third quarterback behind Murray and Carson Wentz.
NFL insiders report no current trade requests or deals involving McCarthy.
McCarthy is entering the third year of his four-year rookie contract.
The Vikings do not see McCarthy’s ankle issue as a long-term problem.
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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points to help the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 111-91. This win extended their record for most games this season with both players scoring 30 or more points.
Key Facts
The Indiana Fever won 111-91 over the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA game on August 28, 2026.
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points.
This was the fourth game this season where both players scored at least 30 points, setting a WNBA single-season record for a duo.
Clark also had 12 assists in the game, marking her fifth game this year with at least 30 points and 10 assists.
Mitchell achieved her 24th straight game scoring 20 or more points.
Indiana Fever have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Fever are taking a break for three weeks to play in the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin.
Connecticut Sun have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
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With the NFL preseason ending soon, teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players by Sunday. Four quarterbacks—Tua Tagovailoa, Dillon Gabriel, J.J. McCarthy, and Anthony Richardson—are attracting trade interest as teams finalize their starting quarterbacks for the regular season.
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NFL teams must cut their rosters to 53 players by Sunday before the regular season starts.
Most teams have chosen their Week 1 starting quarterbacks by this time in August.
Quarterbacks not securing a starting role may be traded before the season begins.
Atlanta Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa is one QB drawing trade interest but has had a weak training camp.
Indianapolis Colts’ Anthony Richardson requested a trade earlier but no team has offered a suitable deal.
Minnesota Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy may seek a trade after the Vikings named Kyler Murray the starter.
Cleveland Browns’ Dillon Gabriel impressed in the preseason and could be traded despite Deshaun Watson being the starter.
Colts’ general manager Chris Ballard refuses to trade Richardson without fair compensation.
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Several former University of Utah football players accused head coach Kyle Whittingham of pressuring them to play before their injuries healed. Whittingham is now Michigan’s head coach, and Michigan’s spokesperson said medical decisions at Utah were made by the medical team, not the coaches.
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Six former Utah football players from 2020 to 2024 made injury-related accusations against Whittingham.
Van Fillinger said he was forced to play despite a broken tibia because Whittingham would not allow a redshirt year.
Fillinger claims he was told he would be kicked off the team if he did not play.
A Michigan spokesperson said Whittingham and his coaches did not make medical decisions at Utah.
University of Utah officials said student health and safety are their top priorities.
The Utah athletic department said they follow all guidelines and review their policies regularly.
Jaylon Glover, another former player, said the coaches pressured players to return quickly, sometimes against training staff advice.
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Tarik Skubal pitched six strong innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first game against his former team, the Detroit Tigers, helping the Dodgers win 2-1. Freddie Freeman hit the winning single in the seventh inning, and the Dodgers' bullpen kept the Tigers from scoring late in the game.
Key Facts
Tarik Skubal allowed one run on four hits and struck out seven batters in six innings.
Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Dodgers earlier in August 2026.
Fans at Comerica Park mostly cheered Skubal, with some boos as well.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-out single in the seventh inning that scored the go-ahead run.
The Dodgers' relief pitchers, including Evan Phillips and Tanner Scott, pitched scoreless innings to secure the win.
The Tigers scored one run in the fifth inning with doubles and a triple, but the Dodgers responded quickly.
Skubal was drafted by the Tigers in 2018 and played for them until the recent trade.
The next game features Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell against Tigers pitcher Keider Montero.
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Amy and Jamie Shinneman are a husband and wife who run marathons together. Amy has a rare muscle disease, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They want to finish all eight World Marathon Majors and inspire others with disabilities.
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Amy and Jamie Shinneman are married and run marathons as a team.
Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare type of muscular dystrophy that affects muscles.
Jamie pushes Amy in a racing wheelchair during marathons.
They plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia.
Their goal is to complete all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors, a series of major international marathons.
They hope their story encourages people with disabilities to pursue big goals.
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NFL draft expert Todd McShay ranks Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning as the fifth-best quarterback prospect for the 2027 draft. McShay places Dante Moore from Oregon and LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina above Manning, highlighting stiff competition among young quarterbacks.
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Arch Manning is the quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.
Todd McShay ranks Manning fifth among 2027 quarterback prospects.
Dante Moore from Oregon is McShay's top-ranked quarterback for 2027.
LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina is ranked close to Moore by McShay.
CJ Carr and Sam Leavitt are also considered potential top quarterbacks.
Manning has a talented wide receiver, Cam Coleman, on his team.
McShay believes Manning could improve but currently faces strong competition.
The rankings are based on current performance and potential for the upcoming college football season.
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Aaron Donald, a star defensive player for the Los Angeles Rams, has not yet decided if he will return to play this NFL season after retiring. The Rams’ regular season starts on September 10, but Donald has until December 8 to officially rejoin the team.
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Aaron Donald is a defensive tackle who has retired but may unretire to play for the Rams again.
He tried out for the team earlier this month but has not made a final decision.
Rams coach Sean McVay said Donald’s return is still uncertain.
The Rams’ first game is on September 10 in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers.
Donald must return by December 8, the NFL’s deadline for retired players to come back.
Donald has been selected for the Pro Bowl 10 times and won Defensive Player of the Year three times.
He last played in 2023, a year after winning the Super Bowl with the Rams.
The Rams are seen as strong contenders to win the Super Bowl in 2027.
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The Hillsborough County Commission approved the construction of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays near Hillsborough College in Tampa. Before construction can start, four key steps need to be completed, and the stadium is expected to open for the 2029 MLB season.
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The Hillsborough County Commission approved the stadium plan on August 28.
The Tampa City Council approved its financial part of the deal by a 4-3 vote the day before.
Four things must happen before building begins: bond validation (30-90 days), starting a temporary Hillsborough College campus, finalizing stadium design, and completing a community benefits agreement.
The stadium project is estimated to cost $2.3 billion.
The Rays will invest about $1.37 billion and cover any extra costs.
Hillsborough County will pay $796 million, and Tampa city will pay $80 million.
The county will own the stadium, and the Rays will pay $4 million a year in rent over 35 years.
The new stadium aims to secure the Rays’ long-term future and eliminate past relocation rumors.
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The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Cale Makar to an eight-year contract worth $163.2 million, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The deal lasts through the 2034-35 season and shows the team’s confidence in Makar’s skill and leadership.
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Cale Makar’s new contract is worth $163.2 million over eight years.
His average annual salary is $20.4 million, the highest ever in the NHL.
Makar is 27 years old and a top defenseman in hockey.
He won the NHL Rookie of the Year award in 2020.
Makar won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for best defenseman in 2022 and 2025.
He helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022 and was the playoffs’ Most Valuable Player.
The contract extends Makar’s time with the Avalanche through the 2034-35 season.
Avalanche management and Makar both expressed excitement and commitment to the team and fans.
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