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US Open Prize Fund Hits Record $108m as Players End Protest Threat

The US Open has announced a record $108m prize pool and a $2m player welfare commitment, prompting leading players to end protest threats. All four grand slams will establish a joint Player Advisory Council, marking a breakthrough in an 18-month dispute.

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England Begin New Root-Led Era Against Pakistan at Headingley

England began a new era under captain Joe Root against Pakistan at Headingley on 19 August 2026, with interim coach Marcus Trescothick in charge and Pakistan missing injured captain Babar Azam.

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Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Cocaine Metabolite Found in Doping Sample

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis since 4 August 2026 after a Mallorca Open sample tested positive for a cocaine metabolite, with the ITIA confirming no appeal has yet been filed.

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BBC Adds Frank, Keane, Young and Alderweireld to Match of the Day for New Season

Thomas Frank, Toby Alderweireld, Robbie Keane and Ashley Young join Match of the Day as the broadcaster launches four new YouTube shows and expands digital football coverage for 2026-27.

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NI Goalkeeper Jackie Burns Plots Career Beyond Football After Burnley Move

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns has joined newly promoted Burnley on a multi-year deal, while already planning a future in player-care roles once her playing career ends.

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Kieffer Moore Vows to Stay Fit After Fast Start for Wrexham

Kieffer Moore's third-minute strike gave Wrexham an early lead against Cardiff City before a late Rubin Colwill free-kick forced a 1-1 draw. The Wales forward says he has changed his summer preparation to avoid a repeat of last season's injury problems.

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Sydney Swans Suspend Five AFL Players for Rest of Season Amid Police Probe

Sydney Swans stars Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner are among five players banned for the rest of the AFL season after a hotel incident in Melbourne now under police investigation.

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England and Pakistan Open Fractious Test Series at Headingley Amid Babar Injury Blow

England and Pakistan open a fractious three-Test series at Headingley on 19 August 2026, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam sidelined by a hand injury and Salman Ali Agha stepping in as skipper.

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Ten Years After Oval Glory, Pakistan Face England Short on Firepower

Ten years after their famous Oval win, Pakistan arrive in England depleted, with captain Babar Azam ruled out of the first Test after a hand injury ahead of the Headingley opener on 19 August 2026.

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Venus Williams, 46, Awarded US Open Singles Wild Card

Venus Williams, 46, has received a US Open singles wild card despite a winless 2026 season, with one women's wild-card spot still open as Serena's status for New York remains unclear.

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Root Returns as England Captain, Vows to Build on Stokes-McCullum Legacy

Joe Root returns as England Test captain against Pakistan at Headingley, pledging continuity rather than change, as Pakistan face their own selection issues after Babar Azam's hand injury rules him out of the opener.

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O'Neill Plays Down Chances of New Celtic Signings Before LASK Clash

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill plays down the prospect of fresh signings before Wednesday's Champions League play-off opener against LASK, while backing Reo Hatate to fight for his place.

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