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Manchester United coach Michael Carrick.
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Carrick calls for calm

HULL, England (AP): Michael Carrick had a message for critics rushing to judge Manchester United after their disappointing defeat in the opening round of the Premier League: Relax. “I played here for…
AP England’s Josh Tongue (right) celebrates bowling Pakistan’s Shan Masood on day three of the first Test match in Leeds, England, on Friday, August 21.
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England thrash Pakistan at Headingley

LEEDS, England (AP): England wrapped up an innings victory over Pakistan inside three days in the first Test on Friday, making a strong start to the post-Bazball era under returning captain Joe Root.…
AP Mitchell Starc of Australia appeals unsuccessfully for a wicket during play on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia, on Friday.
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Starc, Islam’s six-wicket hauls highlight Australia-Bangladesh day one

MACKAY, Australia (AP): Mitchell Starc removed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the first ball of the match, and the veteran Australian fast bowler went on to take six wickets in the first innings…
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Bournemouth in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thomps
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Maresca enjoys ‘perfect day’ as Man City rallies late for win, Brighton routs Villa

Manchester City marked Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game in charge with a stirring late rally, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to grab a 2-1 victory at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. …
Jamaica men’s Lacrosse team face Haudenosaunuee in the bronze medal fixture at Stadium East in St Andrew, Jamaica on Sunday August 23, 2026.
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Jamaica finish fourth at Pan Am Lacrosse Championship

Jamaica missed out on a medal at the Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship after they were defeated 16-9 by Haudenosaunee earlier this morning in the bronze medal match at Stadium East. The…
Jamaica Under-14 players celebrate scoring against Aruba during their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenger Series in the Dominican Republic yesterday.
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Young Reggae Boyz suffer 4-0 loss to Haiti at CFU Under-14 final

Jamaica’s Under-14 Reggae Boyz were defeated 4-0 by Haiti in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Challenge Series final in the Dominican Republic today. Jamaica, who were the defending…
AP England’s Ezri Konsa (centre) controls the ball between Panama’s Jose Fajardo (left) and Panama’s Cristian Martinez during the World Cup Group L football match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27
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Arsenal signs England defender Konsa

LONDON (AP): Arsenal bolstered their already strong defence by signing England international Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on Friday, hours before beginning their bid to retain the Premier League title.…
Zolani Tete
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Former world champion boxer killed in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP): Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said on Friday. Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s…
AP Joao Pedro of Chelsea (centre) runs for the ball near Lloyd Kelly of Juventus (left) during a pre-season friendly football match for the Hong Kong Football Festival in Hong Kong on Wednesday, August 5.
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Pedro signs new deal at Chelsea, takes on club’s ‘cursed’ No. 9

LONDON (AP): Brazil striker João Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 and also taken on the Premier League club’s number-nine jersey, a shirt in which many attackers have struggled.…