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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.
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Raiders edge Knights in tight Indigenous Round clash
Canberra Raiders defeated Newcastle Knights in an NRL match featuring tries from both sides, with Raiders mounting a second-half comeback in cold Canberra conditions during Indigenous Round.
Fan Patch Restores 100+ GTA Trilogy Fixes, Lost San Andreas Dialogue
SilentPatch releases its largest update in 13 years, restoring over 100 bugs and previously unheard voice lines across GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas through community collaboration.
Kashmir's First: Schoolteacher's Son Makes Historic India Test Debut
Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer selected for India's Test team, overcoming regional infrastructure limitations and inspiring millions in a conflict-affected region.
Kashmir's first: Auqib Nabi breaks through to India Test cricket
Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer selected for India's Test team, overcoming regional infrastructure limitations and decades of limited sporting opportunities to achieve the milestone.
FIFA Defends Infantino Against UEFA-Era Allegations
FIFA has issued a defense of President Gianni Infantino against allegations stemming from his previous tenure at UEFA, signaling organizational support amid scrutiny.
FIFA defends Infantino amid investment collapse and fresh allegations
FIFA warned of a 'concerted effort' to undermine President Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts following a failed World Cup investment plan and fresh allegations from his UEFA tenure.
Trump receives ovation at LIV Golf event hosted at his New Jersey club
President Trump received cheers while attending LIV Golf's New York event at his Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, marking the third tournament hosted at one of his properties.
WNBA faces discipline dilemma after Carrington's 'White privilege' post
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media after her ejection for a flagrant foul, creating a disciplinary dilemma for the WNBA and players' union over how to respond.
Jaissle opens Newcastle tenure with measured win, eyes long rebuild ahead
New Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle won his first pre-season friendly 2-1 against Valencia, but emphasized restraint and continued development over celebration, signaling a measured approach to rebuilding the squad.
FIFA condena 'esforço coordenado' para enfraquecer Infantino em meio a crises
A FIFA condenou esforços coordenados para enfraquecer o presidente Infantino, que enfrenta pedidos de renúncia e acusações de pagamento a amante na Uefa, além de críticas sobre plano de venda de direitos da Copa do Mundo.
Fifa defends Infantino amid pressure over personal allegations and governance row
Fifa strongly defends president Gianni Infantino against what it calls a coordinated campaign to undermine him, following allegations and pressure from European football bodies over a failed commercial proposal.
Jorge Messi, Father and Agent of Lionel Messi, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of soccer legend Lionel Messi, has died at age 68. Lionel Messi traveled to Rosario, Argentina to attend his father's final farewell.
Carrington ejected for flagrant foul, posts 'White privilege' after Cunningham incident
Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham and posted 'white privilege' on social media, escalating ongoing tensions between the players.
Five NFL Legends Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, recognizing their exceptional careers and contributions to professional football.
Jorge Messi, Lionel's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of football icon Lionel Messi, has died at age 68. He was instrumental in managing his son's career and negotiations throughout his playing years.
Tielemans impresses in brief Man Utd debut against PSG
Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans made an encouraging 26-minute debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with PSG, showing promising chemistry with Bruno Fernandes and justifying the club's summer transfer activity.
NFL Legend Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia Diagnosis at Hall of Fame Induction
Hall of Famer Roger Craig disclosed his vascular dementia diagnosis during his induction speech, attributing it partly to concussions sustained during his NFL career with the 49ers.
Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia Diagnosis at Hall of Fame Induction
Pro Football Hall of Famer Roger Craig publicly disclosed his vascular dementia diagnosis during his induction speech, bringing attention to the neurological condition affecting former athletes.
Garcia welcomes old friend Alonso's Chelsea to Malaysia, hopes Liverpool finishes ahead
Luis Garcia, CEO of Malaysian club JDT, will face his former Liverpool teammate Xabi Alonso when Chelsea visit for a pre-season friendly, with Garcia jokingly hoping Chelsea finish second to Liverpool.
Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent Jorge dies at 68
Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of football legend Lionel Messi, has died at 68 following a prolonged illness. He was instrumental in his son's career from youth through becoming arguably the greatest player of all time.
Suprema Corte de Cayman liquida 'holding ostentação' de Vorcaro
A Titan Capital, holding de luxo do ex-banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, foi liquidada pela Suprema Corte das Ilhas Cayman após investigações que apontam esquema de esvaziamento patrimonial e lavagem de dinheiro do Banco Master.
CBP apreende quase US$ 4 milhões em produtos falsificados em Houston
A Proteção Alfandegária e de Fronteiras dos EUA apreendeu quase US$ 4 milhões em mercadorias falsificadas no Aeroporto de Houston, incluindo roupas Nike, bolsas Louis Vuitton e sistemas Jaguar Land Rover, originários principalmente da China.
Jorge Messi, father of football icon Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, father of football legend Lionel Messi, has died at age 68 in Argentina. He was a significant figure in his son's career and personal life.