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Australia won the second Test cricket match against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs, leveling the series 1-1. Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match, helping Australia bounce back after losing the first Test.
Key Facts
The match took place at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
Australia scored 210 runs in their only innings, with Cameron Green scoring 67.
Bangladesh scored 64 runs in their first innings and 95 runs in their second innings.
Mitchell Starc took 6 wickets for 12 runs in the first innings and 4 wickets for 39 runs in the second innings.
Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins also contributed with 3 wickets each in the second innings.
Starc was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
Starc now ranks 10th on the all-time Test wicket list with 445 wickets.
Australia will next play a three-match Test series against South Africa in October.
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Serena Williams will play mixed doubles at the US Open with Carlos Alcaraz after receiving a wild card from the US Tennis Association. The mixed doubles tournament starts Tuesday, with the winning team sharing $1 million, and several top players are competing in this revamped event.
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz received a wild card to play mixed doubles at the US Open.
This is Williams’s first US Open appearance since 2022.
Alcaraz, ranked number two in men's tennis, will also defend his singles title at the tournament.
The mixed doubles tournament was changed last year to a shorter, two-day event with 16 teams.
The winning mixed doubles team will share a $1 million prize.
Williams will not play singles at the US Open, and the women’s singles wild card was given to Sofia Kenin.
Some players withdrew due to injuries, leading to new team formations, including Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz.
Other notable mixed doubles teams include Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, and Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud.
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Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match to help Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay. The win allowed Australia to level the two-match series after Bangladesh had won the first Test.
Key Facts
Mitchell Starc took 6 wickets for 12 runs in Bangladesh’s first innings and 4 wickets for 39 runs in the second innings.
Australia won the second Test in just two days by an innings and 51 runs.
Bangladesh scored 64 runs in their first innings and 95 runs in their second innings.
Australia scored 210 runs in their only innings, with Cameron Green scoring 67 runs.
Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam took 7 wickets for 48 runs, the best by a Bangladeshi bowler in an away Test.
Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, took 3 wickets in the second innings.
Nathan Lyon, an Australian spin bowler, also took 3 wickets in the second innings.
The series ended in a 1-1 draw after Bangladesh’s surprise win in the first Test at Darwin.
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Liverpool will start the 2026-27 football season without Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino for the first time since 2015. New players Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike are expected to help fill the gap left by Salah’s departure as the team aims to compete strongly this season.
Key Facts
Mohamed Salah has scored more goals on the Premier League’s first matchday than any other Liverpool player.
Salah, Mane, and Firmino together scored 488 goals for Liverpool between 2015 and 2026.
Salah left Liverpool to play for Trabzonspor in the Turkish league.
Liverpool signed Isak, Wirtz, and Ekitike last summer for a total of £320 million.
Ekitike is recovering from an Achilles injury and may return mid-season.
Liverpool is looking to sign new attacking players, including Bradley Barcola from PSG and others.
Young player Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer and may play on the right wing.
Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk said the team needs a strong squad to compete in all competitions.
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Jessica Pegula won a hard-fought match against defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach the Cincinnati Masters final, where she will face Coco Gauff. On the men’s side, Frances Tiafoe won his semifinal to face Arthur Fils in the final.
Key Facts
Jessica Pegula beat Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in a match lasting nearly three hours.
Pegula will play Coco Gauff in the Cincinnati Masters women’s final.
Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1 to reach the final.
Frances Tiafoe won his men’s semifinal against Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 6-3.
Arthur Fils won his semifinal against Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 and will face Tiafoe in the men’s final.
Matches faced delays and interruptions because of rain and lightning.
Conditions during matches were windy and challenging for the players.
Iga Swiatek was the defending champion and recently won a title in Toronto last week.
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The Sydney Marathon released a medal for runners that mistakenly shows a German stadium instead of Sydney's stadium. Organizers and others responded to the error with humor, and runners will still receive the medal as it is.
Key Facts
The medal for the Sydney Marathon shows Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
The mistake was spotted after the medal design was shared on social media.
Sydney landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are correctly shown on the medal.
The Munich stadium has diamond-shaped cushions, while Sydney's stadium has a flatter, bronze-finned facade.
Organizers said this was an “unfortunate error” but called the medal unique and funny.
Munich's Allianz Arena account on Instagram also joked about the mix-up.
A First Nations artist designed the other side of the medal, but was not involved with the stadium side.
Around 40,000 runners will participate in the Sydney Marathon on 30 August, with record interest and fundraising.
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JJ Bleday of the Cincinnati Reds hit for the cycle during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting a double, triple, single, and home run in his first four at-bats. This was the eighth time in Reds’ history a player hit for the cycle, and Bleday set a new personal season home run record with his 21st home run.
Key Facts
JJ Bleday played left field for the Cincinnati Reds.
He hit for the cycle, meaning he got a double, triple, single, and home run in one game.
Bleday’s hits came in this order: double (1st inning), triple (3rd inning), single (4th inning), and a home run (6th inning).
His home run gave the Reds an 8-2 lead over the Diamondbacks.
This was the eighth cycle in Cincinnati Reds history since 1890.
Bleday is the first Reds player to hit for the cycle since Elly De La Cruz did it in June 2023.
Bleday’s 21 home runs this season surpassed his previous career high of 20 in 2024 with the Athletics.
There have been three other cycles in Major League Baseball this year before Bleday’s.
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The Sydney Marathon will give runners a medal featuring city landmarks, but it mistakenly shows a stadium from Munich, Germany, instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Organizers admitted the error, called it unfortunate, and said they appreciate the good-natured response from participants.
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The Sydney Marathon medal was meant to show famous Sydney landmarks runners see on the course.
Instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, the medal shows the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
The marathon route passes Sydney’s Allianz Stadium at Moore Park, which looks different from the image on the medal.
Organizers called the mistake “an unfortunate error” but are focusing on the event happening on August 30.
About 35,000 runners from over 120 countries took part in the Sydney Marathon in 2025, its first year as a World Marathon major.
The medal’s other side features a design by First Nations artist Ambrose Killian, representing the marathon course and global major marathons.
The Munich stadium team responded humorously to the medal mistake on social media.
Medal design errors have happened before at other major sporting events, including the Edinburgh Marathon and Winter Olympics.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson called the booing from his own fans during a recent preseason loss "disrespectful" and "personal." Watson, who has struggled with injuries, a suspension, and low performance since joining the Browns, faced criticism from fans but remains uncertain if he can regain their support.
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Deshaun Watson was booed by Browns fans during a 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Watson threw a poor game with 5 completions for 36 yards and one interception.
He replaced Shedeur Sanders, who is competing with him for the starting quarterback job.
The Browns acquired Watson in 2022 with a trade involving three first-round draft picks.
Watson signed a $230 million fully guaranteed contract with Cleveland but has faced injuries and an NFL suspension.
Fans once cheered when Watson suffered a serious Achilles injury in 2024, which he found hurtful.
Watson has thrown 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over four seasons with the Browns.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the decision to acquire Watson a “big swing and miss.”
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The Buffalo Bills are supporting their defensive tackle Ed Oliver after the accidental death of his 2-year-old son. Oliver has been grieving during training camp, and teammates, coaches, and the team’s management have expressed their condolences and respect for his privacy.
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Ed Oliver’s 2-year-old son died after being found unresponsive in a pool in Harris County, Texas, on June 28.
The drowning incident is under investigation by local authorities.
Oliver has asked for privacy and prayers as he mourns.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen and coach Joe Brady have publicly expressed support for Oliver.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane called the loss an unthinkable tragedy for any parent.
Oliver has been with the Buffalo Bills since 2019 and was present during training camp and preseason games.
The team found out about the tragedy only recently, and they are standing by Oliver during this difficult time.
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During a recent preseason game, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was booed by some fans. Watson said the boos were personal and not related to his performance. The team’s head coach has not yet decided on the starting quarterback for the regular season.
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Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders both played in the Browns’ recent preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
The Browns lost the game 31-7.
Watson was booed by fans during the game, which he described as "disrespectful" and personal.
Watson said some fans had previously cheered when he got injured on the same field.
In the game, Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, making a stronger impression.
Head coach Todd Monken has not named a starting quarterback yet but is expected to decide after the next preseason game.
The Browns will play their regular-season opener on September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Good Good Golf posted a video ad showing a man pushing a woman to the ground over a golf driver. After people criticized the video for showing violence against women, both Good Good Golf and Callaway deleted the video and apologized. The PGA Tour also spoke out against the video and said it does not reflect their values.
Key Facts
Good Good Golf sponsored a new PGA Tour event this fall.
The deleted video showed Garrett Clark pushing Alexis Miestowski and telling her not to touch his new golf driver.
Good Good Golf and Callaway Golf both apologized and removed the video.
Good Good Golf is a major golf content creator with male and female players.
Callaway Golf started partnering with Good Good Golf in 2023.
The PGA Tour supports inclusivity and does not condone violence.
The Good Good Championship will take place in November in Austin, Texas.
The PGA Tour is working with content creators to promote a welcoming environment in golf.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was injured on the opening kickoff of a preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 22, 2026. He was taken off the field in an ambulance but showed movement in all limbs and was taken to a hospital for further tests.
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Ja’Quinden Jackson was injured during the opening kickoff in a preseason NFL game.
The game was played in Foxborough, Massachusetts, between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Jackson was motionless on the field before medical staff arrived.
He was put on a stretcher and taken off in an ambulance.
Eagles announced Jackson had strength and movement in all his limbs.
He was taken to a hospital for more evaluation.
Players from both teams showed concern and gathered near him during the injury.
The game resumed a few minutes after Jackson was taken away.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he felt hurt and disrespected by some fans booing him during a preseason game after his poor performance. Watson also recalled when fans cheered as he got injured in a previous game, which he found upsetting. He is still competing for the starting quarterback job and is trying to move past the criticism.
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Deshaun Watson was booed by some Cleveland Browns fans during a 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and threw one interception in the game.
He came off the bench after Shedeur Sanders started; both are competing for the season’s starting quarterback job.
Browns coach Todd Monken has not yet decided who will start the season opener on September 13 in Jacksonville.
Watson tore his Achilles tendon in October 2024 in a game where some fans cheered his injury.
Since joining the Browns four years ago in a trade, Watson has started only 19 games due to injuries and an NFL suspension in 2022.
Watson has a $230 million contract with the Browns.
He said the boos felt personal and disrespectful, and he is unsure if he can win back some fans.
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Wyndham Clark built a large lead at the BMW Championship golf tournament by playing very well during the third round at Bellerive. He overcame a tough start to finish five shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay.
Key Facts
Wyndham Clark had no bogeys for the first two rounds but made a double bogey on the first hole of the third round.
After his double bogey, Clark recovered quickly with five birdies in eight holes.
Clark finished the third round with a score of 65, putting him five shots ahead.
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay both scored 65 and 66 respectively and were tied for second place.
Clark holds a similar big lead as he did earlier this year at the U.S. Open, which he won.
Patrick Cantlay needs a high finish to move into the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings to advance.
Gary Woodland scored 70 and is six shots behind Clark but remains in the tournament.
The tournament is moving toward its final round, with Clark leading and others trying to catch up.
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Arthur Fils won against Flavio Cobolli in the Cincinnati Open semi-final to reach his first Masters 1000 final. Fils showed strong athleticism and skill, overcoming past injuries and improving his game after a long recovery period.
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Arthur Fils defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open final.
This is Fils’s first Masters 1000 final.
He is 22 years old and ranked No. 11 after this win.
Fils has recovered from a stress fracture in his back that sidelined him for nine months.
He also faced a hip injury this year, which affected his preparation.
Fils has won four of his last six matches against top 10 players.
He won his fourth title at the Barcelona Open this year.
Fils remains positive despite challenges and has improved his forehand and serve techniques.
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Kamari Ramsey, a rookie player for the Houston Texans, had a strong start in his first NFL preseason game. He successfully defended against passes, did not allow any catches while covering receivers, and made key plays including a pass breakup and an interception.
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Kamari Ramsey was chosen by the Texans in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
In his first preseason game, he played 14 coverage snaps without allowing a reception.
He caused a pass breakup and made an interception during the game.
His performance earned a 94.8 grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF), making him the top rookie graded that week.
Ramsey’s coverage grade was 94.7, a big reason for his high overall score.
Analysts included him among rookies to watch after the preseason opener.
This game was his first experience playing in the NFL preseason.
While promising, more games are needed to see how he will perform in the regular season.
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Matthew Hibner, a rookie tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, had a strong start in his first NFL preseason game. He caught five passes for 61 yards on just 12 routes, showing efficient performance that earned him a high player grade.
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Matthew Hibner plays tight end for the Baltimore Ravens.
In his preseason debut, he ran 12 routes and caught five passes.
He gained 61 yards from these five catches.
Hibner averaged 5.08 yards per route run, showing efficiency.
He received a 92.6 player grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
This grade was the highest among offensive rookies in the preseason's first week.
Hibner was the 133rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Experts named him a player to watch after his preseason performance.
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Promoter Eddie Hearn says the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is officially agreed and will happen. Despite Fury saying the fight might not take place, Hearn insists the contract is signed and no one can cancel it without breaking the agreement.
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Eddie Hearn is the promoter for Anthony Joshua.
Tyson Fury had expressed doubts that the fight would happen.
Hearn confirms the contract for the fight is signed and waiting for a date.
Both fighters have contracts with the Saudi organizer Sela, who wants the fight in the U.S.
Hearn and Joshua prefer to hold the fight in the United Kingdom.
New York’s Madison Square Garden is Sela’s favored venue to attract U.S. viewers.
The fight will be broadcast on Netflix.
The only way the fight won’t happen is if someone breaks the contract.
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Ryan Preece, a NASCAR driver from Connecticut, is close to qualifying for the final 16 drivers in the NASCAR Chase championship. He is using his local New England racing experience and support from his family-owned team to try to secure the last spot in the competition.
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Ryan Preece races for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
He is currently 50 points behind Shane van Gisbergen for the final Chase playoff spot.
The Chase is a 10-race playoff that ends the NASCAR season.
Preece has been competing in local New England minor league races with his family’s team.
His team includes longtime local crew members with nicknames from his youth.
Preece has a strong history racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, known as “The Magic Mile.”
Ford cars, including Preece’s, have been very successful recently at New Hampshire.
The race track and the local fans are meaningful for Preece as he grew up racing in New England.
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