Barcelona hosts Athletic Club in La Liga on August 27, aiming for consecutive victories after a dominant 5-0 opener. The match comes amid Barcelona's ongoing pursuit of striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti reveals his 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Neymar's inclusion uncertain despite widespread support from teammates and football figures.
Lionel Messi is expected to lead Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being nearly 39, while Neymar's participation for Brazil remains uncertain due to ongoing injury concerns, though both players are provisionally included in their respective squads.
Armed groups in Colombia have rapidly adopted weaponized drones, with attacks surging from 1 in 2023 to 333 in 2025, killing civilians and destabilizing the country as state forces struggle to respond.
Carlo Ancelotti will announce Brazil's 26-player World Cup 2026 roster Monday evening, with Neymar's inclusion remaining the primary question mark after his absence since October 2023.
Wayne Rooney says Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's final match for publicly criticizing manager Arne Slot, calling the winger's conduct 'selfish' despite his legendary nine-year tenure at the club.
An American has contracted Ebola in the DRC as a deadly outbreak spreads across the region. The US is implementing entry restrictions while Africa CDC warns the Bundibugyo strain is more violent than previous variants with no approved vaccines.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals behind strong performances from Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen.
Luan Peres, a Santos player, was transported by ambulance during a match but is conscious and in good condition. The incident occurred during a controversial game against Coritiba.
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong engaged in a profanity-laden confrontation with a heckling White Sox fan during Sunday's Crosstown Classic, defending his response as reciprocal trash talk.
English golfer Aaron Rai claimed his first major championship at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, marking one of the biggest long-shot victories in major golf in two decades.
Flamengo striker Pedro scored a late equalizer against Athletico (1-1) in front of watching coach Carlo Ancelotti, sparking fan demands for his Brazil national team call-up.
A Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Toulouse was abandoned after hooded ultras breached security and stormed the pitch at the 22-minute mark, forcing players to flee and prompting riot police intervention.
Flamengo drew 1-1 with Athletico in Brazilian league play, with striker Pedro scoring to impress watching coach Carlo Ancelotti and keep World Cup selection hopes alive despite goalkeeper Rossi's continued defensive errors.
Flamengo drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR in a match observed by coach Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Copa selections. Pedro scored a late equalizer to prevent Palmeiras from extending their league lead.
Ceará defeated Fortaleza 2-1 in a Serie B match, extending its unbeaten streak against the rival to 15 games and climbing to 9th place in the standings.
Neymar dodges questions about playing in Santos' remaining matches before the World Cup squad announcement, while coach Cuca predicts his absence due to a shin injury.
Antoine Griezmann delivered an emotional farewell at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, thanking coach Simeone and apologizing for not recognizing the club's affection earlier during his departure.
Englishman Aaron Rai, ranked 44th globally, surged past elite competitors to win the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink with a final-round 65, finishing nine-under overall for a three-shot victory.
Aaron Rai became the first English-born player in over a century to win the PGA Championship, closing with a 5-under 65 at Aronimink Golf Club to finish 9-under 271, winning by three shots.
Roki Sasaki delivered a breakout performance with 7 innings and zero walks as the Dodgers swept the Angels 15-2, with Shohei Ohtani contributing 5 RBIs including an unconventional home run.
Botafogo defender Alexander Barboza was sold to Palmeiras for $4M to cover player salaries, with the club unable to guarantee security or a winning project in contract negotiations.
Botafogo coach Franclim Carvalho revealed that midfielder Danilo communicated he wasn't mentally prepared to play against Corinthians, leading to his exclusion despite being registered for the match.
The WNBA corrected its stat sheet to award Caitlin Clark two omitted assists, making her the first player in league history to record multiple 30+ point, 10+ assist games.
Neymar comments on his chances of being selected for the 2026 World Cup as coach Carlo Ancelotti prepares to announce Brazil's 26-player squad, with the star player expressing confidence in accepting the decision.
