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Scott Jamieson won the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Scotland, ending a 14-year wait for his second title on the DP World Tour. He finished two shots ahead of the runner-up, Matthew Jordan, with a final score of 11 under par.
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Scott Jamieson won the Nexo Championship by shooting a final round of 67.
This victory marks his second DP World Tour title; his first was in 2012.
Jamieson finished the tournament at 11 under par, two shots ahead of Matthew Jordan.
Andy Sullivan came in third with a score of 7 under par.
The event took place at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Defending champion Grant Forrest had a difficult final round, finishing 10 over par.
Other Scottish players Euan Walker and Connor Syme tied for 10th place at 4 under par.
Jamieson expressed relief and happiness after breaking his long title drought.
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Six soccer associations from Nordic countries said they no longer trust FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. They joined other soccer groups in calling for an investigation into FIFA’s recent plans to involve private investors in World Cup profits.
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The six Nordic associations are from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands.
They issued a joint statement expressing concern about FIFA’s governance and decision-making.
They support UEFA, the main European soccer group, and its measures against FIFA’s recent plans.
The Nordic groups want FIFA to guarantee that no private owners will control its competitions or governance.
Infantino proposed selling future World Cup profits to private investors, which caused backlash.
Other soccer organizations like the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have also criticized FIFA’s plans.
The Nordic associations support calls for an independent investigation into FIFA’s recent proposals.
They want FIFA to review its governance to ensure it follows rules about independence, transparency, and accountability set in 2016.
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Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, beating Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes after a chaotic race that included a crash by Max Verstappen. The race had strategic pit stops and a late virtual safety car that affected the final positions.
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Max Verstappen crashed early on a wet track, causing a red flag to stop the race.
At the restart, Kimi Antonelli took the lead from Lando Norris.
Norris used tire strategy over two pit stops to regain and keep the lead to win.
Lewis Hamilton was leading briefly but was passed by Norris after pit stops.
George Russell was ordered to let Antonelli pass into second place but held off Hamilton to finish third.
Fernando Alonso earned Aston Martin-Honda their first points since Monaco by finishing ninth.
The race showed strong team tactics, some controversy over team orders, and progress from Aston Martin.
This event was the first Formula 1 race after the summer break.
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England cricket player Brydon Carse is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after a reported incident at a nightclub in Derby. Videos show Carse in handcuffs with police officers, and the ECB is currently looking into the situation.
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Brydon Carse is a bowler for the England cricket team.
The incident reportedly happened at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday night.
Videos on social media show Carse being handcuffed and escorted by four police officers.
Carse was accompanied by teammate Matthew Potts.
The ECB has confirmed they are aware of the incident and are investigating it.
Carse is part of England’s squad for the upcoming second Test match against Pakistan.
The ECB said they will provide more information when they can.
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Erling Haaland, the Manchester City soccer player, cut his long hair into a short buzz cut before the new English Premier League season. His new hairstyle gained attention on social media and was noticed ahead of the team's match against Bournemouth.
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Haaland is a striker for Manchester City in the English Premier League.
He was known for his long hair, which made him easy to recognize.
He changed to a buzz cut hairstyle before the 2026-2027 season started.
The haircut went viral on social media on the day of the opening game.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked about the haircut in a video on Haaland’s YouTube channel.
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commented on Haaland’s new look.
Haaland wore a cap arriving for the Bournemouth match but showed the new haircut during warm-up.
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Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha broke the men's half marathon world record in Buenos Aires with a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds. He improved on the previous record by 29 seconds, regaining the title from Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo.
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Yomif Kejelcha set the new half marathon record in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
His time was 56 minutes 51 seconds.
He previously held the half marathon record at 57 minutes 30 seconds.
Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda had the record with 57 minutes 20 seconds since March.
Kejelcha’s new time beats Kiplimo’s by 29 seconds.
Kejelcha also holds the world record in the men's 10,000m road race.
Earlier this year, Kejelcha ran a marathon in under two hours in official conditions, finishing second at the London Marathon.
Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe won that marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds.
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Chelsea Football Club has experienced a difficult period recently, including a series of low league finishes and frequent changes in managers. The club is preparing for the 2026-27 Premier League season without playing in European competitions, with new manager Xabi Alonso expected to use a 3-4-3 formation.
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Chelsea last won the English top league in 1955 and has won multiple cups since then.
The club struggled through relegation threats in the 1980s but later returned to winning trophies under owner Roman Abramovich.
Abramovich sold the club in 2022, leading to instability and turmoil on the field.
Chelsea's league finishes in recent seasons were 12th, 6th, 4th, and 10th, marking their worst run since 1996.
The club has had seven permanent managers since their last Champions League win in 2021, showing frequent changes.
Previous manager Enzo Maresca’s tactics were rigid and predictability led to poor results.
New manager Xabi Alonso is likely to use the 3-4-3 formation, which was successful for Chelsea in the past.
Player Cole Palmer showed strong form two seasons ago but has struggled recently during the club’s difficult seasons.
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Tarik Skubal, a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, overcame a tough first inning to strike out 11 batters and secure his first win with the team. The Dodgers won 4-3 against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22, 2026.
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Tarik Skubal gave up 3 runs in the first inning but then pitched strongly.
He struck out 11 batters, nearly matching his season best.
This was Skubal’s first win since joining the Dodgers in a trade from the Detroit Tigers.
The Dodgers’ manager, Dave Roberts, praised Skubal’s physical strength and performance.
Skubal allowed only 5 hits and 1 walk in seven innings.
He threw pitches reaching up to 100 mph in the final innings.
Skubal has been learning from his Dodgers teammates and feels confident with his pitching.
The Dodgers are two-time defending World Series champions.
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Rain began falling before the start of the Dutch Grand Prix, making the race likely to be the first wet race under new Formula 1 rules in 2026. Lando Norris qualified in first place and will try to win from pole position, with Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli close behind.
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Rain fell before the race start, causing drivers to use wet or intermediate tires.
Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole position in qualifying.
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli qualified second and third.
Rain arrived too late to affect Saturday’s sprint race, which Russell won.
Norris struggled in the sprint race, finishing third after starting second.
Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with a 53-point advantage over Russell.
Lewis Hamilton had a difficult weekend, finishing seventh in the sprint and qualifying fifth for the main race.
The Dutch Grand Prix track is known for being hard to overtake on, making rain conditions significant.
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Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, cut his long blonde hair into a buzzcut to start the new Premier League season. He shared the change on social media and received mixed but mostly positive reactions from teammates and former players.
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Haaland had long blonde hair, which he has had since his time at Borussia Dortmund.
He posted a video showing his haircut process and joking about his past hairstyles.
Haaland’s new haircut is a buzzcut, a very short military-style haircut.
Team-mates Jack Grealish and former manager Pep Guardiola said they liked the new look.
Former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic had advised Haaland not to cut his hair, saying his hair was his strength.
Ibrahimovic was surprised and joked about Haaland cutting it anyway, even threatening to block him.
Haaland’s team, managed by Enzo Maresca, plays Bournemouth next in the Premier League.
Haaland hopes the new hairstyle will bring him more success in scoring goals.
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Good Good, a golf content brand, apologized and removed an advert showing a woman being pushed to the ground after reaching for a golf club. The ad, made for the golf company Callaway, received criticism for appearing to make light of violence against women.
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Good Good is a golf content creator with over 2 million YouTube subscribers.
The controversial advert showed co-founder Garrett Clark pushing professional golfer Alexis Miestowski to the ground.
Good Good apologized and removed the advert, saying it does not reflect their values.
Callaway, the golf club maker, expressed disappointment but supports working with Good Good on inclusivity.
Good Good started in 2020 and makes golf videos featuring competitions and branded content.
The PGA Tour sponsors the Good Good Championship, a tournament to be held in Texas.
The PGA Tour condemned the video and emphasized its commitment to respect and inclusivity in golf.
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Manchester City has agreed to buy 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for about £86 million. The young midfielder, who played for Morocco at the World Cup, is expected to join Manchester City's team soon.
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Manchester City and Lille have agreed on a deal worth 100 million euros (£86 million) for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Bouaddi is 18 years old and plays as a midfielder.
He represented Morocco at the World Cup.
The deal is described as being "in principle," meaning details are mostly settled.
Bouaddi will join Manchester City's team, coached by Enzo Maresca.
Manchester City sold midfielders Rodri and Tijani Reinders recently.
Strengthening the central midfield area is a priority for Manchester City this season.
The club is also interested in Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez but has not finalized a deal for him yet.
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho spoke out against the bullying of player Vinicius Junior by opponents and fans. After Real Madrid won their La Liga season opener 2-1 against Espanyol, Mourinho said Vinicius is not perfect but should not be bullied.
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Real Madrid won 2-1 against Espanyol in their first La Liga game of the season.
Vinicius Junior played a key role in important attacks during the match.
Coach Jose Mourinho condemned the bullying of Vinicius by other players and fans.
Mourinho said Vinicius “is no saint,” meaning he’s not perfect.
Mourinho’s comments show support for Vinicius despite the criticism he faces.
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Organisers of the Sydney Marathon revealed that the race medals had a mistake showing a German stadium instead of a Sydney landmark. Despite the error, the medals will still be given to finishers at the event on August 30, involving about 40,000 runners.
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The Sydney Marathon medals mistakenly feature the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.
The mistake was noticed when the medals were unveiled earlier this week and became a popular topic on social media.
About 40,000 runners are expected to compete on August 30, making it the biggest Sydney Marathon yet.
The race starts at the site celebrating the 2000 Sydney Olympics marathon and passes famous landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Organisers confirmed that these medals with the error will still be awarded to finishers.
The medal’s front and lanyard art were created by First Nations artist Ambrose Killian, but he was not involved with the back side design where the error is.
Last year’s winners set course records, highlighting the race’s competitive history.
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says Vinicius Jr needs to control his emotions better during games because opponents often try to provoke him. Mourinho pointed out that Vinicius Jr faces frequent abuse and bullying on the field, and he advised the player to be careful with his actions to avoid penalties.
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Jose Mourinho is the coach of Real Madrid and spoke about Vinicius Jr’s behavior on the field.
Vinicius Jr received a yellow card after arguing with a player during a match against Espanyol.
Mourinho says opponents try to bully Vinicius Jr to get a reaction from him during matches.
Vinicius Jr has faced abuse and bullying throughout his time at Real Madrid.
Mourinho warned Vinicius Jr to control his emotions and be careful when celebrating goals.
Mourinho mentioned that bullying still exists against Vinicius Jr, despite wider anti-bullying efforts.
The coach spoke with Vinicius Jr at halftime to advise him on staying calm to avoid trouble.
This was Mourinho’s first competitive match since returning to coach Real Madrid for a second spell.
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said that Vinicius Junior was treated harshly and unfairly by opponents and fans during their recent 2-1 win against Espanyol. Mourinho called this rough treatment a repeated problem and urged Vinicius to stay calm despite the provocation.
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Real Madrid won 2-1 against Espanyol in their opening La Liga match.
Vinicius Junior was fouled multiple times early in the game, but no red card was given to the Espanyol player, Alex Calatrava.
Calatrava scored Espanyol’s equalizing goal after Real Madrid had taken the lead.
Carlo Espinoza scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the 90th minute.
Mourinho said opponents and fans often bully Vinicius during matches.
Mourinho advised Vinicius to control his emotions and be careful celebrating goals.
The article referenced past incidents of abuse and disciplinary actions related to Vinicius.
Mourinho previously faced criticism for defending a player who was suspended for discriminatory behavior toward Vinicius.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold, who left Liverpool for Real Madrid 14 months ago, says the negative reactions from Liverpool fans still hurt him. He misses being part of the England national team but is determined to work hard and return to international football.
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Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool and joined Real Madrid last summer.
He continues to receive abuse from some Liverpool fans for his departure.
He says the booing and disappointment from fans is understandable but still painful due to his long commitment to Liverpool.
He watches every Liverpool game and feels the club will always have a special place in his heart.
Alexander-Arnold missed being selected for England’s World Cup squad and felt very disappointed.
Despite online abuse, he does not let it affect his personal interactions with Liverpool supporters.
He played in 35 of Real Madrid’s 62 matches last season.
He wants to use his disappointment as motivation to return to the England team.
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Teofimo Lopez won the WBA 'Super' welterweight world title by beating Rolando Romero at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lopez said he does not want to fight Jack Catterall next but prefers to face the winner of Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn or unify titles with Liam Paro.
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Teofimo Lopez became a three-weight world champion by winning the WBA 'Super' welterweight title.
He won by majority decision against Rolando Romero, with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and one judge scoring a draw.
Lopez suffered a cut above his right eye and was hit hard before the fifth round ended.
Lopez lost his WBO light-welterweight title to Shakur Stevenson in January and this was his comeback fight.
Jack Catterall, holding the WBA 'Regular' belt, is next in line to fight Lopez but Lopez declined to call him out.
Lopez wants to fight either the winner of Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn or IBF champion Liam Paro.
Romero lost for the third time in 20 fights and has asked for a rematch.
Lopez has 23 wins in 25 fights and has won 13 of those by knockout.
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Teófimo López won a 12-round fight against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero to claim the WBA welterweight boxing title, making him a champion in three different weight classes. The fight took place in Las Vegas and was decided by a majority decision from the judges.
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López won by majority decision with two judges scoring in his favor and one scoring a draw.
The fight was held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Romero was defending his welterweight title for the first time after winning it 15 months ago.
López previously held world titles in lightweight and junior welterweight divisions.
López landed 124 punches during the fight, including a career-high 62 jabs, compared to Romero’s 73 punches.
Romero caused a cut above López’s right eye and hurt him in the fifth round, but López recovered quickly.
López used footwork and jab techniques to control much of the fight and limit Romero’s offensive success.
López bounced back from a loss seven months earlier, calling the defeat a learning experience and expressing readiness for future challenges.
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Manchester City’s ownership group, City Football Group (CFG), is set to sell the player Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur for a £75 million fee plus potential add-ons, marking a record sale for the club. Savinho, who was signed by CFG’s French club Troyes and played on loan at other CFG clubs before joining Manchester City’s first team, has now generated a large profit from his transfer despite mixed playing success at City.
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Savinho was signed by CFG’s club Troyes in 2022 from Atletico Mineiro but never played for Troyes.
He spent loan spells at Dutch club PSV and CFG-owned Spanish club Girona, where he performed well.
Girona qualified for the Champions League for the first time with his help, scoring 9 goals and 8 assists.
Manchester City bought Savinho from Troyes in 2024 for £30.8 million.
Savinho played two seasons at Manchester City with 2 goals and 12 assists in the Premier League.
City agreed to sell Savinho to Tottenham for £75 million plus £10 million in add-ons.
This sale represents a large profit for CFG and shows how their multi-club ownership model works in player development and trading.
CFG managing director Brian Marwood said the goal is to develop players to reach Manchester City or become valuable assets for the group.
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