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UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House

UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.

Stokes confirms England coach ambitions, reveals McCullum exit 'surprise'

Ben Stokes has said he would "absolutely" love to coach England one day, as he also suggested Brendon McCullum would still be in charge of the Test team had he not announced his own international retirement weeks beforehand.

Southampton will win Championship this season - Downes

Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.

Itauma receives surprise IBF world title shot against Hrgovic

Moses Itauma will fight for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title when he faces Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29.

UEFA confirm legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino World Cup plan

UEFA confirm to Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.

Ajax sign goalkeeper Ter Stegen on loan from Barcelona

Alex Eala's 'tricky' game claims another Top 10 victim

MANILA, Philippines — Top seed Jessica Pegula is the latest player to fall to Alex Eala’s “tricky” game after the Filipino tennis star captured the 2026 Mubadala DC Open title. After a strong start with a first-set win, Pegula couldn’t…

Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Latin America Sports Daily, August 4, 2026: Palmeiras hammer Vitória 4-0 to open an eight-point Brasileirão lead, reigning champions Flamengo are held 1-1 at Internacional, and William Zepeda outpoints Lamont Roach to win the vacant WBC…

Spinners, Zafar hand Pakistan a consolation win

Sri Lanka lost all six wickets to spin, and their spinners couldn't sustain enough pressure defending 113 in Dambulla

Clarkson happy with handshake to extend contract as North set to miss finals

As speculation mounts over his future at Arden Street, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson addresses his contract situation.

Battle lines drawn as Infantino fights to hold onto power after FIFA stake sale fiasco

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