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Harvey Elliott, a 23-year-old midfielder at Liverpool, has been left out of the team squad recently and may leave before the transfer window closes. He spent last season on loan at Aston Villa but played very little, and now wants regular playing time to avoid losing another year of his career.
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Harvey Elliott joined Liverpool from Fulham in 2019 and has made 149 appearances for Liverpool.
He spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Aston Villa but only played nine games due to Villa's decision to avoid triggering an obligation to buy him.
Elliott’s contract with Liverpool ends next summer.
Elliott was recently excluded from Liverpool’s squad for a Premier League game, not due to injury or transfer activity.
Liverpool has not yet received any offers for Elliott.
Manager Andoni Iraola praised Elliott’s positive attitude and eagerness during pre-season.
Elliott said he wants to be "selfish" and do what is best for his career, which may mean staying or moving to another club.
Elliott was named player of the tournament when England’s Under-21s won the European Championship in 2025.
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England cricket player Brydon Carse was removed from the team for the second Test against Pakistan after he was seen in handcuffs outside a bar. The Cricket Regulator is investigating the incident, and Carse has been replaced by Sonny Baker.
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Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a bar in Derby but was not arrested or charged.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) referred the incident to the Cricket Regulator for investigation.
Carse will not play in the second Test against Pakistan while the investigation continues.
Carse was part of the England squad for the first Test, which England lost to Pakistan.
Carse recently played for Durham in a match they won against Derbyshire.
This is the third off-field disciplinary issue that caused an England player to miss a summer Test.
Previous incidents involved players Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who received warnings.
Carse was banned for three months in 2024 for historical betting offences but later returned to the England team.
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Deshaun Watson was chosen as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns for their first game of the season on September 13. He won the spot by competing with Shedeur Sanders during practice and preseason games.
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Deshaun Watson is the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns’ season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The decision was confirmed by a source but not yet announced by coach Todd Monken.
Watson competed with Shedeur Sanders by sharing playing time during the offseason and preseason.
Browns fans have often expressed displeasure with Watson during his time on the team.
Watson’s comments after a recent game loss did not influence the coach’s decision.
He has played 19 games for Cleveland since joining the team in 2022.
Watson signed a $230 million contract when he joined the Browns.
His record with the Browns is 9 wins, 10 losses, with 19 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.
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The article predicts the winners of major NFL awards for the 2026 season, highlighting players expected to excel based on their past performances and team situations. It names Joe Burrow as the likely MVP, Jahmyr Gibbs as Offensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year, and Carnell Tate as Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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Joe Burrow (QB, Cincinnati Bengals) is predicted to win MVP due to his strong offense and improved team defense.
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) is favored for Offensive Player of the Year as he becomes the team's main running back.
Myles Garrett (EDGE, Los Angeles Rams) is expected to win Defensive Player of the Year again after a record 23-sack season and joining a strong defense.
Carnell Tate (WR, Tennessee Titans) is picked as Offensive Rookie of the Year, with recent trends favoring wide receivers and quarterbacks for this award.
The article notes surprising changes in the NFL last year, such as players switching teams and unexpected playoff outcomes.
It mentions other contenders and honorable mentions for each award, showing a competitive field.
Some players highlighted for their potential include Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Ja’Marr Chase, and Aidan Hutchinson.
NFL teams’ defenses and offenses are expected to influence award outcomes significantly.
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Derek McInnes, the Rangers manager, faces a four-match ban for comments he made about a penalty decision while managing Hearts last season. He is appealing the ban, which could see him miss his first Old Firm game against Celtic.
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McInnes was given a four-match touchline ban, with one game suspended, for criticizing a late penalty given to Celtic in May.
The penalty helped Celtic win 3-2 against Motherwell and kept them close to Hearts in the title race.
Rangers argue McInnes’ comments targeted a specific decision, not the officials in general.
The appeal hearing is set for 31 August, before matches against Falkirk, Motherwell, and Celtic.
McInnes says he does not agree with the ban and believes his comments were controlled and not meant to stir conflict.
Scottish FA referee head Willie Collum supported the penalty decision, calling it a clear handball.
Referee John Beaton faced threats, leading to police monitoring his home and a teenager charged with a data protection offense.
Rangers stress that managers should be able to discuss big decisions honestly to improve football standards and trust.
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Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf season points title for the third year in a row and his team won the team championship at the season finale in Indianapolis. The future of LIV Golf is unclear as the league faces financial challenges and a change in ownership after Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund ended its investment.
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Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf season points title for the third consecutive year.
Rahm’s team also won the team championship at the final event in Indianapolis.
LIV Golf’s future in 2027 is uncertain due to financial issues and changes in investors.
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will stop funding LIV Golf after this season.
LIV Golf spent over $5 billion in five years to attract top players from other tours.
Two LIV Golf events were canceled this season, including the planned season-ending event in Michigan.
LIV’s CEO Scott O’Neil said players might become part-owners and have commercial rights restored under new plans.
The league plans new events overseas and in the U.S. but has not revealed full details or investors publicly.
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Tim Finchem, former commissioner of the PGA Tour, and his wife are donating $13 million to support a new charity program for the PGA Tour. This effort comes as the PGA Tour creates PGA Tour Charities to focus on national campaigns with local impact and maintain charity levels despite changes in tournament status.
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Tim Finchem retired as PGA Tour commissioner 10 years ago.
He and his wife are donating $13 million to start a new PGA Tour charity strategy.
The PGA Tour Charities will focus on health, youth, access, and service campaigns.
The Tour Championship has a $40 million prize, with $10 million to the winner.
The PGA Tour has raised over $4.4 billion for charity since 1938.
PGA Tour Charities aims to connect tournaments on larger campaigns to increase resources and visibility.
Lucas Glover, a tour player and board member, is helping guide the charity efforts.
The PGA Tour created a for-profit branch in 2024 but keeps charity efforts under the nonprofit part of the organization.
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Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, was removed from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky after a verbal disagreement with player Natasha Cloud. The incident happened late in the third quarter while Kanter Freedom was sitting near the court wearing a shirt with a message about the definition of "woman."
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Enes Kanter Freedom attended a WNBA game as a spectator.
The teams playing were the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky.
Kanter Freedom wore a shirt that said, “Woman: noun. adult human female.”
Natasha Cloud, a Chicago Sky player, approached Kanter Freedom during the game.
A verbal altercation occurred between Kanter Freedom and Cloud.
As a result, Kanter Freedom was ejected from the game.
The incident took place late in the third quarter.
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Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever after a verbal disagreement with player Natasha Cloud. The incident happened during a timeout, and security escorted Kanter Freedom out of the arena.
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Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, was ejected from a WNBA game on August 24, 2026.
The argument began when Natasha Cloud, a Chicago Sky player, pointed and shouted at Kanter Freedom, who was sitting courtside.
Kanter Freedom was wearing a T-shirt saying "WOMAN noun. Adult human female."
He had recently announced plans to enter the next WNBA Draft, citing the league’s rules about transgender women players.
Security and players intervened before Kanter Freedom was escorted out.
Kanter Freedom posted on social media that he was kicked out for supporting women.
Natasha Cloud responded online by affirming support for transgender people.
The Indiana Fever won the game 113-90.
WNBA rules state that only players who are women are eligible to play; no transgender athletes currently compete in the league.
This event is part of ongoing debates and protests about transgender policies in the WNBA.
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Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is currently leading the American League in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, positioning him for a rare baseball achievement called the Triple Crown. However, players from the AL East division, especially from Tampa Bay and New York, are close behind and could challenge his lead as the season ends.
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Yordan Alvarez leads the American League with a .320 batting average, 36 home runs, and 90 RBIs.
Winning the Triple Crown means leading the league in all three categories: batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
The last player to win the Triple Crown was Miguel Cabrera in 2012.
Alvarez faces competition mainly from AL East players like Tampa Bay’s Chandler Simpson, Yandy Díaz, and Junior Caminero, and New York’s Ben Rice.
Junior Caminero is just one home run behind Alvarez with 35, while Ben Rice has 34 home runs.
Alvarez has been intentionally walked 28 times this season, more than any other player, showing how much opponents respect his hitting ability.
Pete Alonso of Baltimore and Junior Caminero are also close competitors in RBIs.
Alvarez has broken the Houston franchise record for intentional walks in a season, previously held by Jeff Bagwell.
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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a verbal argument with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. The incident happened during the third quarter of a game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, with Kanter Freedom supporting women’s sports and Cloud defending transgender inclusion.
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Enes Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside when he had a verbal argument with Natasha Cloud during a WNBA game.
Kanter Freedom stood up and moved toward the court, leading to his ejection by a game official.
The Chicago Sky lost to the Indiana Fever with a score of 113-90.
Kanter Freedom wore a shirt saying “WOMAN noun. Adult human female,” signaling support for women’s sports.
Natasha Cloud posted a message supporting transgender people on social media after the game.
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh said Cloud is valued for protecting others and asked fans to focus on basketball instead of distractions.
The WNBA currently has no public policy on transgender player participation but states only women are eligible to play.
Kanter Freedom and former NBA player Royce White have publicly said they identify as women and might enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.
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During a Dutch league match between SC Cambuur and Feyenoord, fireworks were thrown by visiting Feyenoord fans, causing burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries to some Cambuur supporters. The game was paused for about 20 minutes but continued, and Feyenoord won 5-2.
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The match took place in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, in the Friesland province.
Feyenoord fans lit many red flares and threw fireworks toward Cambuur supporters.
Five Cambuur fans were injured with burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries.
One flare exploded close to Feyenoord's goalkeeper, who narrowly avoided injury.
SC Cambuur condemned the fireworks and said they would work with authorities to identify those responsible.
Leeuwarden's mayor promised an investigation into the incident.
The Dutch football association is reviewing its rules on how to handle such disorder during games.
Despite the injuries and pause, the match continued, and Feyenoord remained unbeaten in the season.
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South Africa's rugby team has made changes for their next match against New Zealand after their loss in the first game. New coach Dave Rennie's All Blacks beat South Africa 33-16 in Johannesburg, leading to South Africa dropping Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the bench and recalling Handre Pollard. New Zealand may bring back Richie Mo'unga, a former key player, as they aim to lead the series 2-0.
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South Africa lost the first match of the series to New Zealand with a score of 33-16.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is moved to the bench due to poor performance in the first game.
Handre Pollard, a 32-year-old and two-time Rugby World Cup winner, returns to play fly-half for South Africa.
Injuries to South African players Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams have led to Ethan Hooker and Cobus Reinach joining the starting team.
Siya Kolisi may return after a hamstring injury, with Paul de Villiers as backup.
Deon Fourie, 39, might play his first game since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.
New Zealand’s Richie Mo’unga, previously ineligible due to playing in Japan, is making a potential comeback.
Mo’unga will play at fly-half in an upcoming game against the Johannesburg Lions, showing readiness to return to international rugby.
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During a Dutch Eredivisie football match between SC Cambuur and Feyenoord, fans were injured by fireworks thrown by visiting supporters. The game was briefly stopped, and both clubs along with local authorities condemned the unsafe behavior and promised investigations.
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SC Cambuur reported that fans suffered burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries from fireworks during the match.
The incident happened at the Kooi Stadion when Feyenoord supporters lit flares and threw fireworks.
Play was paused for about 10 minutes in the first half due to the fireworks.
Five supporters were confirmed injured in the incident.
Feyenoord apologized, called the event unacceptable, and said they will review camera footage to find those responsible.
SC Cambuur will work with authorities to ensure punishment for those involved.
The Dutch football association said it will review its safety protocols after this and similar past incidents.
Local officials also condemned the fireworks and promised a full investigation.
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Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, was removed from a WNBA game after a confrontation with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. The incident happened near the end of the third quarter, and security escorted Kanter out before the game continued.
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The incident occurred during the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on August 23, 2026.
Kanter was sitting courtside wearing a shirt with a message about the definition of "woman."
Natasha Cloud approached Kanter, yelled, and pointed at him, leading to the confrontation.
Security and players separated Kanter and Cloud, and Kanter was ejected from the arena.
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh supported Cloud’s actions to protect the team.
The WNBA has ongoing discussions about transgender women playing in the league.
Kanter and another former NBA player have declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, identifying as women.
Cloud later posted a statement supporting transgender people on social media.
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LIV Golf, a new golf league started in 2022 as an alternative to the PGA Tour, has faced financial problems after losing Saudi Arabian funding but continues to plan for the future. Bryson DeChambeau, a top player who joined LIV Golf, said he is proud of what the league has done despite some difficulties and believes the league has potential moving forward.
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LIV Golf launched in 2022 as an alternative to the PGA Tour.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund stopped supporting LIV Golf financially in April 2024.
The final event of LIV Golf’s 2026 season took place in Indianapolis after another scheduled event was canceled.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said new investors will support the league for the next season.
Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time major winner, joined LIV Golf four years ago and supports the league’s future.
Jon Rahm won the league’s individual championship for a third time in a row.
American rookie Michael La Sasso won the most recent event, becoming the youngest LIV Golf winner at 22 years old.
Rory McIlroy said it could be hard for players to return to the PGA Tour after playing in LIV Golf.
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The China-based team AG.AL won the Esports World Cup after seven weeks of competition in Paris, taking home a $7 million prize. The event was moved from Riyadh to Paris due to safety concerns about tensions in the Middle East and was attended by major figures such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
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AG.AL, a China-based team, won the Esports World Cup held in Paris.
The tournament prize was $7 million (about £5.1 million).
The event was originally planned for Riyadh but was moved because of safety worries around US-Iran tensions.
The tournament featured popular video games like Call of Duty, League of Legends, Trackmania, and Street Fighter 6.
French player Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc secured the winning point in Trackmania.
A 15-year-old Chilean player, Jaime "Craime" Bustos, became the youngest-ever champion by winning in Street Fighter 6.
The tournament attracted 2,000 players from 100 countries and reportedly reached 850 million viewers.
The Esports Foundation, supported by the Saudi government, runs the event, which faces criticism over Saudi Arabia’s involvement linked to attempts to improve its international image.
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Atletico Madrid drew 2-2 with Villarreal after Giuliano Simeone scored late in the game. Fans booed Atletico’s striker Julian Alvarez during and after the match because of transfer rumors linking him to other clubs.
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Giuliano Simeone scored a late goal to secure a 2-2 draw for Atletico Madrid against Villarreal.
Villarreal took the lead through a penalty after Atletico was down to 10 men due to a red card.
Fans booed Julian Alvarez during warm-up, when he entered the game, and after the match.
Alvarez had talked about leaving Atletico to fulfill a dream, with Barcelona and Arsenal linked to him.
Atletico’s manager Diego Simeone said the club advised Alvarez to avoid going near fans after the game.
Simeone considers Alvarez an important player and plans to include him in the team despite the criticism.
Barcelona’s coach declined to comment on transfer interest in Alvarez.
Alvarez is still regaining fitness after his post-World Cup break.
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At the Silesia Diamond League athletics meet, Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the men’s and women’s 100m races, respectively. Other highlights included strong performances in the pole vault, hurdles, hammer throw, and middle-distance running events by top international athletes.
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Oblique Seville from Jamaica won the men’s 100m in 9.83 seconds, setting a meet record.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women’s 100m in 10.78 seconds, beating Olympic champion Julien Alfred.
Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis won the pole vault with a height of 6.20 meters despite three failed attempts.
Alison Dos Santos won the 400m hurdles in 46.43 seconds, the sixth-fastest time ever.
Ethan Strand (USA) won the 1500m race with a time of 3:30.77.
Canadian athletes Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers won their hammer throw events with throws over 77 meters.
Marileidy Paulino from the Dominican Republic won the women’s 400m in 48.87 seconds.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi (Botswana) set or matched meet records in the high jump and 400m race respectively.
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Kimi Antonelli said McLaren’s car is now faster than Mercedes in Formula One after the Dutch Grand Prix. McLaren’s driver Lando Norris won the race, with Antonelli and Mercedes’ George Russell finishing second and third.
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McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix from pole position.
Kimi Antonelli said Mercedes are no longer the fastest team on the track.
Norris and Antonelli both finished ahead of Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Mercedes scored more points than McLaren and Ferrari over the weekend but may be losing pace.
Norris said Mercedes have better slow-speed performance, while McLaren is stronger at high speed.
Mercedes is limited by budget rules on how fast they can improve their car this season.
McLaren believes Mercedes will bring car upgrades soon to catch up.
Antonelli will face a grid penalty for an engine change at his home race.
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