Swiss striker Breel Embolo has signed for Atlanta United, the Major League Soccer club announced Sunday, in a deal reportedly worth $18 million.
Scott Jamieson ended his 14-year wait for a European tour title on Sunday and then promptly found himself taking a phone call from Donald Trump.
Enzo Maresca made a dramatic start to Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola era with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, while Andoni Iraola escaped with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle in his first game as Liverpool boss.
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Culture
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 Premier League loss away to Brighton on Sunday.
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Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City playmaker inspired a dramatic 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up another victory in the pole vault at the Diamond League meet in Silesia on Sunday.
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Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off.
August 23, 2026
Sports
A high-speed crash for the local hero, thrilling overtakes between legends of the sport, and a unique party atmosphere: the dramatic last edition of the Dutch Grand Prix lived up to the hype.
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World 100m champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden roared to victories at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, as Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis wrapped up another dominant pole vault display.
Matthew Brennan emerged triumphant from a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage two victory while overall favourite Tadej Pogacar retained the red jersey on Sunday.
Volkswagen's CEO warned Sunday the company was in a "more than critical" state ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff where he will defend the company's savings plans.
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up victory at the Diamond League meet in Silesia on Sunday.
August 23, 2026
Sports
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after he was reportedly involved in an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed.
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Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.
Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.
With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.
August 22, 2026
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- Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start
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- Mo'unga returns for All Blacks against Johannesburg Lions
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