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'Wonderful run!' GB's Newnham fights back for 400m hurdles silver

Great Britain's Emily Newnham runs a personal best to seal an excellent silver in the women's 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, having recently earned the same medal in the Commonwealth Games.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978

Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

ESPN

Chiefs' Kelce: I can still 'play at a high level'

Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he believes he can perform at a higher level in what could be his final NFL season, adding that he also wants to be more "accountable" as a leader in the locker room.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf

Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men's 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

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ESPN

Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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Jets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing

Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.

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Rodgers on Lambeau return: 'Has to be an invite'

Aaron Rodgers says he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be played in Green Bay and discussed the possibility of a post-retirement return to be honored at Lambeau Field.

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Asher-Smith and Hunt winners as GB trio reach 200m final

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt win their semi-finals, while Success Eduan's time is quick enough to see all three sprinters into the 200m finals.

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Solar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures

Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.

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GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke

Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

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ESPN

Rory sure he'll keep PGA Tour status with 14 starts

Rory McIlroy said he's confident he'll reach a compromise with the PGA Tour to fulfill his minimum qualification of 15 events to maintain his dual membership.

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Ireland's Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold

Ireland's Ellen Walshe beats British 16-year-old Amalie Smith to win gold in the 400m individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

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Evans wins breaststroke gold in British record time

Angharad Evans wins gold in the 100m breaststroke in a British and championship-record time at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

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ESPN

Tua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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Perfect Perry stars as Phoenix beat MI London to avoid finishing bottom

Ellyse Perry hits an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a comfortable five-wicket win against MI London - a victory which sees Phoenix avoid finishing bottom of the table, at the expense of their opponents.

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Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland

Afghanistan seal series victory over Ireland with a game to spare at Stormont thanks to their record tally in the one-day format.

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GB dressage team qualify for LA28 Olympics

The Great Britain dressage team secure qualification for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles by winning silver at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

sports  Aug 12, 2026

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Johnson wants Bears to break NFL scoring record

Ben Johnson has bigger goals than winning the Super Bowl this season, saying he wants the Bears to be "the highest-scoring offense ever."

sports  Aug 12, 2026