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Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship golf tournament in Missouri after holding off a strong challenge from Rory McIlroy. Clark finished the event 17 under par, with Patrick Cantlay in second place and McIlroy in third.
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Wyndham Clark had a five-shot lead going into the final day.
Rory McIlroy caught up to Clark with seven holes left but missed key opportunities to take the lead.
Clark ended the final round with three birdies in a row and shot a 71.
Patrick Cantlay finished second at 14 under par.
Rory McIlroy finished third at 13 under par.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre scored the best round of the day with a 65.
World number one Scottie Scheffler finished joint 12th at seven under par.
The season ends with the Tour Championship starting Thursday, featuring the top 30 players and a $40 million prize.
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Barcelona won their first La Liga game of the season by beating Elche 5-0. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scored two goals, while Anthony Gordon helped with two assists in his first game for Barcelona.
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Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opening match.
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored two goals each (a "brace").
Anthony Gordon made two assists in his debut game.
Karim Adeyemi also scored a goal in his first match for Barcelona.
Barcelona played away at Martinez Valero Stadium.
Coach Hansi Flick rested some regular starters after the World Cup.
Young player Lamine Yamal started but had a quiet game.
Goalkeeper Joan Garcia kept a clean sheet, meaning no goals were allowed.
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The England men's cricket team is facing criticism after several players were involved in late-night incidents, including fast bowler Brydon Carse being seen in handcuffs outside a nightclub. Team captain Joe Root recently removed a midnight curfew and asked players to act responsibly, but multiple incidents have happened since then.
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Brydon Carse was seen in handcuffs with police outside a nightclub in Derby but was not arrested.
Eight England cricket players have been involved in off-field incidents since last October.
Incidents include fights, players getting punched, and breaking curfews.
Joe Root, England's Test captain, removed a midnight curfew to encourage players to act like adults.
Carse was released from the first Test squad to play for Durham but remains part of the England squad for the second Test.
Carse was banned two years ago for betting violations but has since returned and taken the most Test wickets for England among current bowlers.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and cricket regulators are investigating the recent incidents.
There is frustration inside the ECB and among supporters about the players' repeated poor behavior, raising questions about discipline and leadership.
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Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, DC, marking his second victory of the season. President Donald Trump started the race by waving the green flag, and Kirkwood finished in front of the Capitol, leading most of the laps.
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The Freedom 250 race took place in downtown Washington, DC, as part of the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations.
President Donald Trump waved the green flag to officially start the race.
Kyle Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps and won the race by 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard.
Kirkwood’s teammates, Will Power and Marcus Ericsson, finished third and fourth.
Alex Palou, who was leading the series, finished 20th after several problems including penalties and a spin.
Two American drivers, David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb, were involved in a crash early in the race and had to leave.
Palou’s lead in the championship points dropped from 133 to 91 points, with three races left in the season.
After a caution caused by a crash from Scott McLaughlin, Kirkwood made a strong restart and kept his lead until the end.
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Scottie Scheffler played the BMW Championship golf tournament while having hand, foot, and mouth disease, which caused painful blisters and affected his grip. Despite his illness, he completed the event and reflected on the challenge of competing while sick.
Key Facts
Scheffler had hand, foot, and mouth disease during the BMW Championship.
The disease caused blisters and made it painful to hold the golf club.
He finished the tournament with 13 bogeys and a final round score of 2-under 68.
Scheffler recently won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots.
He was already ranked No. 1 in the FedEx Cup before the BMW Championship.
Scheffler earned a $23 million bonus from securing the top FedEx Cup spot.
He chose to continue playing despite the illness because he was performing well initially.
Scheffler said his throat was still sore but his hands felt normal by the end of the week.
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Kyle Kirkwood won the IndyCar Freedom 250 race held on the streets of Washington, D.C., finishing first ahead of Christian Lundgaard. President Donald Trump started the race, and the event was part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration.
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Kyle Kirkwood led most of the race, finishing 3.09 seconds before second place.
President Donald Trump gave the green flag to start the race.
The race took place near the U.S. Capitol in downtown Washington, D.C.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser acted as the grand marshal for the event.
Kirkwood’s teammates, Will Power and Marcus Ericsson, finished third and fourth.
Championship leader Alex Palou finished 20th after problems during pit stops and a spin.
The race featured early crashes, causing some drivers to exit early.
Kirkwood’s win was his second victory in the IndyCar season.
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Newcastle United played a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at St James' Park in a match full of late drama. Manager Matthias Jaissle expressed pride in his team despite conceding a late penalty that allowed Liverpool to equalize.
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Newcastle was leading 2-1 until Liverpool was awarded a penalty late in the game, which they scored to make it 2-2.
The penalty decision was considered "soft" by Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle.
Newcastle fans and players were energized, showing strong spirit and intensity during the match.
The game paid tribute to Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan, with his family and former players present.
Newcastle has lost several key players and its former head coach Eddie Howe in the past year.
The club's new signings are all young players under 24 who have not played in the Premier League before.
Jaissle is a new manager with no prior experience in the English top flight.
Newcastle’s captain Dan Burn believes the team performs best when feeling like underdogs or "us against the world."
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Race cars drove through the streets of Washington, DC, for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a new event created by President Donald Trump to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The race took place on a 1.7-mile track near famous landmarks and featured 25 IndyCar drivers competing in a 250-mile event.
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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is a street race in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump created the race by executive order.
The track is 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) long with seven turns.
The route passed by the Washington Monument, US Capitol, National Gallery of Art, and National Air and Space Museum.
IndyCar drivers reached speeds up to 298 km/h (185 mph) during practice.
Spain’s Alex Palou earned the pole position with a qualifying lap of 56.899 seconds.
The race covered 147 laps and a total distance of 400 kilometers (250 miles).
Up to 100,000 people were expected to attend the event.
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Liverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle at St James' Park after a late penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai. Newcastle's manager Andoni Iraola said his team deserved the point and never gave up, but Liverpool still showed some weaknesses.
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Liverpool scored a penalty in the 99th minute to tie the game 2-2 with Newcastle.
Newcastle's manager Andoni Iraola praised his team's effort and said they deserved at least a draw.
Liverpool has not lost on the opening weekend since the 2012-13 season.
Newcastle's new players Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, both expensive signings, did not perform strongly.
Cody Gakpo was Liverpool’s best player in the match, scoring one goal.
Liverpool may sign more attacking players before the transfer window closes.
Victor Munoz made his Liverpool debut and won the late penalty.
Newcastle’s Andoni Iraola wants his wingers to play on both sides but struggles persist until more players arrive.
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Lando Norris, a Formula 1 driver for McLaren, won the Dutch Grand Prix but says his car is still not good enough to compete for the championship. Although McLaren improved their car’s speed on fast corners, it struggles on slow corners and long straight tracks, making it hard to challenge the top drivers consistently.
Key Facts
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, his second consecutive win this season.
Norris moved up to fourth place in the drivers' standings after this race.
McLaren’s car is very strong in high-speed corners but weak in slow-speed corners.
Norris believes the car is not good enough to fight for the championship over the full season.
The current leader in the championship is Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes.
Tracks like Monza and Azerbaijan, with long straights, do not suit McLaren’s car due to high drag.
Norris has improved his driving skills and car understanding compared to last year.
McLaren has made major upgrades to their car that helped achieve recent wins.
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Liverpool and Newcastle played a Premier League football match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Liverpool's Szoboszlai scored a penalty in stoppage time, preventing Newcastle from winning their opening game.
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The match was between Newcastle United and Liverpool.
It took place at Newcastle's home stadium, St James' Park.
Newcastle was close to winning the game.
Szoboszlai scored a penalty for Liverpool in added time after the regular 90 minutes.
The penalty allowed Liverpool to earn a point by tying the game 2-2.
The match was part of the Premier League season.
This was Newcastle’s opening game of the season.
The news was recently published.
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Sacramento State University is moving its football team up to the highest college football level, called the FBS, a year earlier than planned. Alonzo Carter, the new football coach and former MC Hammer dancer, is leading the team through this quick change and preparing players for tougher competition.
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Sacramento State’s football team will join the Mid-American Conference as an FBS team starting in 2026.
The move to the FBS level was expected in 2027 but was moved up a year unexpectedly.
Coach Alonzo Carter was hired about two months before the announcement and must quickly prepare the team.
Carter was once a backup dancer and choreographer for rapper MC Hammer before his long coaching career.
Sacramento State won three Big Sky Conference titles and made the playoffs four times between 2019 and 2023.
The team has many new players this season, with only a few returning starters.
The school provides about $7 million in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) funding to support players.
The team plays in a 22,000-seat stadium and hopes to build a new one soon.
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The San Francisco 49ers have removed tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, signaling his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Both Kittle and running back Christian McCaffrey have returned to practice ahead of the team’s trip to Australia for their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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George Kittle was taken off the PUP list after recovering from a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered in January.
The 49ers plan to leave for Australia on September 2 for their Week 1 game on September 11.
Kittle hopes to participate fully in practice before the trip to determine if he can play in the season opener.
Christian McCaffrey has returned to practice after missing two weeks due to muscle tightness.
McCaffrey played extensively last season but has struggled with injuries following high usage in previous seasons.
Defensive end Nick Bosa remains out of practice with knee soreness but is expected to be ready for Week 1.
Kittle is a key player for the 49ers, known both for catching passes and blocking in the running game.
The 49ers are optimistic about their key players being healthy for the start of the season.
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North Dakota State University’s football team, the Bison, has moved up to the highest level of college football, called the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), after dominating the lower levels for many years. They won 10 national championships in the lower division before facing tougher competition last year, which pushed them to make the jump to FBS this season.
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North Dakota State won 10 national championships in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) over 14 years.
The Bison faced a rare loss last year to Illinois State in the FCS playoffs despite being undefeated before that game.
The loss made the team and athletic director decide to move up to the FBS for stronger competition.
North Dakota State’s first FBS game is against Jacksonville State at their home stadium in Fargo, North Dakota.
They will join the Mountain West Conference and play their first conference game at Air Force on September 12.
Sacramento State is another program moving up to the FBS in the same season.
The Bison have a history of success starting from lower NCAA divisions, winning multiple championships in Division II before moving to FCS in 2004.
The team has a strong fan base and looks forward to testing themselves against better teams at the FBS level.
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British cyclist Matt Brennan won the second stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a major cycling race, on his first attempt in a Grand Tour. Tadej Pogacar, the favorite and overall leader, kept the red jersey after finishing third in the stage.
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Matt Brennan, 21 years old, won stage two of the Vuelta a Espana, a 214km race from Monaco to Manosque.
This was Brennan’s first Grand Tour race, and he rides for Team Visma-Lease a Bike.
Tadej Pogacar, the leader and overall favorite, finished third in the stage and remains in first place overall.
Brennan’s teammate Wout van Aert, who was in contention for the win, was caught before the finish.
Brennan moved up to third place in the overall standings, 10 seconds behind Pogacar.
British rider Ethan Hayter was part of an early breakaway but ended up 13th overall after the stage.
Josh Tarling, another British racer, finished 125th in stage two, eight days after his brother’s tragic death.
The next stage will have a mountain finish in the French Pyrenees near the Spanish border.
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James Cook, the NFL’s top runner last year, signed a four-year deal with the Buffalo Bills worth $46 million, which is lower than recent running back contracts. Despite being underpaid compared to other players, Cook is focused on helping the Bills win their first Super Bowl.
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James Cook won the NFL rushing title last season.
He signed a $46 million contract over four years with the Buffalo Bills last year.
New top running back contracts this year include Jahmyr Gibbs at $67.5 million over three years and Bijan Robinson at $66.75 million over three years.
Running backs generally earn less than many wide receivers in the NFL.
Drake London, a wide receiver, makes $13 million more annually than Bijan Robinson despite fewer yards.
The Buffalo Bills have won a playoff game in each of the past six seasons but have not reached the Super Bowl.
After a playoff loss, Bills coach Sean McDermott was replaced by offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
James Cook emphasizes focusing on daily improvement and working towards the team’s goal of a Super Bowl win.
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Marc Guehi played as a holding midfielder for Manchester City in his first Premier League game under manager Enzo Maresca. Guehi scored a late goal to help City come back from behind and win against Bournemouth, proving that Maresca’s unusual team choice worked well.
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Enzo Maresca is the new manager of Manchester City.
Guehi, normally a defender, was played in a midfield role.
Guehi scored a crucial goal with a header late in the game.
Manchester City won the match against Bournemouth with a comeback.
Maresca believes Guehi’s midfield position could be a long-term solution.
Mateo Kovacic, a midfielder, started on the bench.
Manchester City recently agreed to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, for £86 million.
Bouaddi is expected to help replace Rodri, who left for Barcelona.
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Scottish climber Laura Baillie has completed a challenge to climb all 1,072 highest peaks across the UK and Ireland. She is now part of a small group of people who have reached every summit on this list, including various mountain categories in Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland.
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Laura Baillie climbed all 1,072 summits required by the Scottish Mountaineering Club challenge.
The challenge covers peaks called Munros, Munro Tops, Corbetts, Grahams, Donalds, and Furths.
Munros are Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet, and Furths are similar peaks outside Scotland in England, Wales, and Ireland.
Laura finished with a final climb of Carn na h-Easgainn so family and friends could join her.
About 100 people have completed this full set of climbs.
Laura is one of the youngest women to complete this challenge.
The climbs involved many hours, remote terrain, and difficult weather conditions.
Laura balances this challenge with her job as a property manager in Glasgow.
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Newcastle United and Liverpool football clubs honored Kevin Keegan, a former player and manager who recently died from cancer. Fans, players, and Keegan’s family attended the Premier League season opener at St James’ Park, where several tributes were made to remember his impact on football.
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Kevin Keegan was 75 years old when he passed away last month after battling cancer.
Keegan played for both Newcastle United and Liverpool and later managed Newcastle from 1992 to 1997.
His family was present at the match between Newcastle and Liverpool at St James’ Park.
Former players from Keegan’s time as manager, including Alan Shearer and Peter Beardsley, attended the event.
During warm-up, players from both teams wore Keegan’s number 7 on their shirts.
A mosaic made from over 500 shirts was displayed on the pitch’s center circle.
A tribute video played on the big screen, and fans unveiled a large stadium display honoring Keegan.
Supporters and players joined in a minute of applause while chanting "one Kevin Keegan."
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Manchester City won 2-1 against Bournemouth in the Premier League, scoring two late goals in the final minutes. This match was the first home game for their new head coach, Enzo Maresca.
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Manchester City scored twice after the 84th minute to come from behind and win 2-1.
Josko Gvardiol scored the winning goal during stoppage time after a video review overturned an offside call.
Marc Guehi scored the equalizer for Bournemouth with a header from a corner kick.
Enzo Maresca is Manchester City’s new head coach, previously an assistant to Pep Guardiola.
City fans greeted Maresca with a large banner reading “Welcome back Enzo.”
Maresca’s first competitive game was a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield last weekend.
Substitute Rayan Cherki assisted both late goals to help Manchester City win.
A moment of silence was held before the game to honor Kevin Keegan, a former player and manager who recently passed away.
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