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Pat Cummins (centre) of Australia walks from the field after being dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz (second left) of Bangladesh during play on day four of the first cricket Test in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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Bangladesh seal landmark Test victory

DARWIN, Australia (AP): Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test yesterday, securing their first win on Australian soil and only their second triumph over…
Spain’s Rodri poses with the tournament’s best player award at the end of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
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AP source: Barcelona set to sign Rodri

AP: Rodri, Spain’s World Cup-winning captain, appears to be heading back to Spain after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s transfer. The clubs have agreed to a…
Cameroon’s Marie Ngah celebrates after scoring her team’s third goal against Malawi during the Women’s AFCON 2026 final match, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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Cameroon Women rule Africa

RABAT, Morocco (AP): Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations yesterday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the…
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy after his team won the FA Community Shield final match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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Gunners make early statement in Cardiff

AP: Enzo Maresca endured a nightmare start to his Manchester City tenure as Arsenal struck inside 24 seconds and powered to a commanding 3-0 victory in the Community Shield yesterday. The annual…
Ajax’s Mika Godts (left) duels for the ball with Besiktas’ Jonas Svensson during the Europa League match between Ajax and Besiktas, at the Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 26, 2024.
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PSG sign exciting new winger

PARIS (AP): Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their attack even further by signing left winger Mika Godts from Dutch club Ajax on a five-year deal. PSG announced the…
Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala (centre) leaves the pitch due to an injury during a pre-season match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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No update on Musiala

MUNICH (AP): Bayern Munich were still yet to provide an update yesterday on the condition of Jamal Musiala, who collapsed the previous day during a friendly against Leipzig. The 23‑year‑old midfielder…
Blaise Bicknell.
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Bicknell expects strong start against tough Australian

Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is confident of making a strong start when he faces Australia’s Max Purcell in the opening round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger…
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Jamaica defeat St Kitts and Nevis 4-0 at CFU Under-14 Boys series

Jamaica this morning defeated St Kitts and Nevis 4-0 in their CFU Under-14 Boys Challenge Series match, moving to the top of Group C. The game was played at Cap Cana Sports City in the Dominican…
Jamaica opens their account account against Colombia in the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship at Stadium East earlier tonight.
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Jamaica run rampant in Pan Am Lacrosse opener

Jamaica opened their account in the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship in dominant fashion after thumping Colombia 22-2 in Group A action at Stadium East earlier tonight. Hunting a…