US Open 2026 Mixed Doubles: Sabalenka, Djokovic and Williams Headline Field
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headline a star-studded field for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, running August 24–26 in New York.
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Mourinho Wins Real Madrid Return With Late Goal Against Espanyol
José Mourinho began his second stint as Real Madrid manager with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol on Saturday, August 22, 2026, secured by a late debut goal from substitute Carlos Espí.
Man City Must Find New Rodri After £65m Barcelona Transfer Says Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca acknowledges the club must try to find the new Rodri after the Spain captain completed a move to Barcelona for a fee in the region of £65m.
Steelers Shut Out by Jets in Preseason Loss as Will Howard Struggles
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the New York Jets, 17-0, on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium.
Quevin Castro: Ex-West Brom Midfielder Dies After Collapsing During Match
Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, August 22.
Jose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid for Espanyol Clash With New Signings
José Mourinho begins his second managerial tenure at Real Madrid on Saturday, August 22, 2026, visiting RCDE Stadium to face RCD Espanyol in a delayed second-round La Liga fixture.
Dave Portnoy Praises Pizza Hut Temporarily Rebranding as Hut
Pizza Hut is dropping the word Pizza from its exterior signs and digital branding across a 25-week football season promotion tied to the 2026 NFL season.
Gianni Infantino defies Concacaf request to skip youth tournament in DR
Fifa president Gianni Infantino ignored a formal request from Concacaf chief Victor Montagliani to skip a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend…
Springboks and All Blacks Kick Off Historic Rugby Tour at Ellis Park
The top two men’s rugby union teams in the world are set to collide as South Africa and New Zealand kick off their high-profile encounters billed as part of the Rugby’s Greatest…
Marcus Rashford praised by Michael Carrick ahead of Man Utd opener
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has praised Marcus Rashford’s sharp return to training following the forward’s season-long loan at Barcelona, as the team prepares for…
Max Verstappen Edges Lewis Hamilton to Take Dutch GP Pole Position
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix by a narrow 0.038-second margin over Lewis Hamilton at Zandvoort.
George Russell Wins Dutch GP Sprint From Pole for Mercedes
Mercedes driver George Russell secured a victory from pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday, August 22, 2026, leading all 24 laps at Circuit Zandvoort.