Liga MX: Match Schedule for August 1
The third round of Liga MX continues on August 1 with four matches. The schedule includes matches such as Atlas vs. Mazatlán and Juárez vs. Tijuana.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Sports news — August 1, 2026
Sports publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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Everton Manager Roberto De Zerbi Comments on Richarlison's Possible Exit
Everton manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his admiration for Richarlison, stating that he likes the player and appreciates his attitude and behavior. However, De Zerbi also respects Richarlison's decision regarding his future and will support whatever he chooses.2 sourcesSee all sourcesAlliance Lima vs Alliance Atlético: Third Round of Liga 1 Clausura 2026
Alliance Lima faces Alliance Atlético in the third round of the Liga 1 Clausura 2026 tournament. The match takes place at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium (Matute) in La Victoria, Peru, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM local time. The game will be broadcast live on L1 MAX for Movistar TV, DirecTV, Claro TV, Best Cable, among other operators. Alliance Lima seeks to extend their good record at Matute, while Alliance Atlético aims to maintain their invincibility against the white and blue team in their last four official matches. The referee for the match is Michael Espinoza, with Albert Alarcón and Sergio Arana as assistants, Wilmer Villanueva as fourth official, and Milagros Arruela as VAR.15 sourcesSee all sourcesMedellín vs. Deportivo Cali: Liga BetPlay Match Details
Independiente Medellín hosts Deportivo Cali at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium on August 1, 2026, for the second round of Liga BetPlay. The match kicks off at 6:10 PM (Colombia time). Bismarks Santiago from Atlántico will referee the match, with Fernando Acuña in charge of VAR. The match will be broadcast through RCN, Win Sports+, and Win Sports on cable TV and streaming in Colombia, and through Fanatiz, fuboTV, RCN, and fubo Latino 2 in the United States.11 sourcesSee all sourcesManchester United Eyeing Francisco Conceicao from Juventus
Manchester United are in talks with Juventus to sign winger Francisco Conceicao. Juventus value Conceicao at €60M, but United could offer striker Joshua Zirkzee plus cash to lower the valuation. Conceicao is open to a move but wants to stay at Juventus until his contract ends.3 sourcesSee all sourcesExplosion at Moscow Restaurant Kills Three, Injures 17
An explosion at a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow resulted in three fatalities and 17 people in critical condition. A total of 21 people were affected. The cause of the explosion is reported to be faulty gas equipment.24 sourcesSee all sourcesExplosion at Moscow Restaurant Kills 3, Injures 20
An explosion occurred at the 'Balzi Rossi' restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring around 20. The explosion happened during a private party at the elite establishment. Emergency services and firefighters are working at the scene.50 sourcesSee all sourcesBorislav Nikolić Defeats Mark Vologdin via Unanimous Decision at UFC Belgrade
Borislav Nikolić defeated Mark Vologdin via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) in their middleweight bout at UFC Belgrade. The fight went the distance and was scored very close by the consensus team. Nikolić nearly finished Vologdin in the third round but ultimately won by decision.17 sourcesSee all sourcesMoscow Cafe Explosion Kills Three
An explosion near an outdoor café on Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow has resulted in three deaths and at least 15 injuries. The incident occurred around 20:10 local time on Saturday. Authorities have confirmed the casualties but have not specified the cause of the explosion.8 sourcesSee all sourcesSébastien Ogier Hospitalized After Severe Crash in Rally Finland
Sébastien Ogier, the nine-time World Rally Champion, was involved in a serious crash during the penultimate stage of the Rally Finland. Ogier, driving a Toyota GR Yaris, lost control and left the road at high speed, rolling over several times and ending up in the woods. Both Ogier and his co-driver, Julien Ingrassia, were able to get out of the vehicle unassisted and were taken to a medical center for examination. The incident forced the suspension of the stage and the raising of the red flag.11 sourcesSee all sourcesRennes Sign Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse
Rennes have agreed to sign Charlie Cresswell from Ligue 1 rivals Toulouse. The deal involves a loan fee of €2.5million with an obligation to buy the centre-back next summer for a fixed €22.5m, plus an additional €3m in bonuses. Toulouse will retain a 10% future sell-on clause.4 sourcesSee all sourcesReal Madrid vs Fiorentina: Watch Online, Kick-off Times, and Channels
Real Madrid faces Fiorentina in a friendly match on Saturday, August 1, at the Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria. The match will be broadcast live and free on Real Madrid TV (RM Play) via its website or app, as well as on national TDT, Movistar Plus+, and Orange TV. In the US, it will be available on fuboTV, FOX Deportes, and FOX One. Kick-off times vary by country, with the earliest being 9:00 AM PT in the US and the latest being 6:00 PM in Spain.29 sourcesSee all sourcesGilbert Urbina Knocks Out Vlasto Cepo in UFC Debut
Gilbert Urbina secured a stunning upset victory over Vlasto Cepo at UFC Belgrade, knocking him out in just 1 minute and 1 second of the first round. The fight was characterized by its wild nature, with Urbina overwhelming Cepo with his strikes and ground and pound, leading to the referee stopping the bout.5 sourcesSee all sourcesRomina Hinojosa Makes History as First Mexican in Tour de France Femmes
Romina Hinojosa, a 23-year-old cyclist from Tampico, Mexico, has made history by becoming the first Mexican woman to participate in the Tour de France Femmes. She will compete in the 2026 edition of the tour as part of the Intermarché-Lotto Ladies team. Hinojosa debuted in the fifth edition of the event, with the Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes winning the first stage and wearing the yellow jersey of leadership.7 sourcesSee all sourcesDiamonds Disaster: Australia Misses Gold Medal Match After Loss to Jamaica
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, suffered a historic defeat to Jamaica in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games, resulting in them missing the gold medal match for the first time.10 sourcesSee all sourcesAlex Eala Defeats Elina Svitolina, Advances to DC Open Semifinals
Alex Eala has beaten world No. 10 Elina Svitolina twice in two months, reaching the semifinals of the Mubadala DC Open. This is Eala's third semifinal of 2026 and sixth top 10 win of the year. She will face Naomi Osaka in the next round.10 sourcesSee all sourcesNoah Gugnon Submits Milos Janicic in UFC Debut
Noah Gugnon (10-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made a successful UFC debut by submitting Milos Janicic (19-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) via rear-naked choke in the first round at UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade, Serbia. Gugnon, a French lightweight, opened the main card by silencing the Serbian crowd, who were supporting Janicic. The fight lasted just 1 minute and 21 seconds. Gugnon, 25, expressed his desire to fight frequently and make a career in the UFC.8 sourcesSee all sourcesWWE SummerSlam 2026 Preview: Rhodes vs Punk, Lesnar vs Femi
WWE SummerSlam 2026 is set for Saturday, featuring two highly anticipated matches. In the main event, Cody Rhodes takes on CM Punk, while Brock Lesnar faces off against Oba Femi. Fans and experts alike are eagerly awaiting these showdowns, with predictions varying on who will emerge victorious.10 sourcesSee all sourcesChiefs Rookie WR Cyrus Allen Injured in Practice
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen was injured during Saturday's practice, colliding with cornerback Kaiir Elam while serving as a punt-team gunner. Allen was carted off the field with an apparent left knee injury. Head coach Andy Reid had praised Allen's play earlier in the week, noting that quarterback Patrick Mahomes trusts him. The extent of Allen's injury is still unknown, but the Chiefs are hoping it's not serious.11 sourcesSee all sourcesFIFA Abandons World Cup Privatization Plan
After facing widespread criticism and opposition from major football confederations and clubs, FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell shares of its commercial rights to private investors. The plan, which aimed to raise funds by selling a minority stake in the World Cup and other tournaments, was met with strong resistance from UEFA, Concacaf, and other football bodies. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the withdrawal of the plan, stating that it was not 'selling football' and that the decision was made to respect the concerns of the football community.2,995 sourcesSee all sourcesTofiq Musayev Wins by TKO at UFC Belgrade
Tofiq Musayev secured a victory over Ludovit Klein via Technical Knockout (TKO) in the second round at UFC Belgrade. The fight was part of the preliminary card and was streamed on TNT Sports via HBO Max.16 sourcesSee all sourcesMets' World Series Drought Hits 40 Years
The New York Mets' 40-year World Series drought has reached an agonizing milestone, putting pressure on General Manager David Stearns to deliver results for owner Steve Cohen.2 sourcesSee all sourcesSteelers Sign Veteran Safety Rayshawn Jenkins
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins to a one-year deal following a successful workout. Jenkins, a 10-year NFL veteran, played for the Cleveland Browns last season, intercepting one pass and registering 45 tackles across 17 games. He has also played for the Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers are thin at the safety position, and Jenkins is expected to provide depth and leadership to Patrick Graham's defense.5 sourcesSee all sources49ers' Pearsall Undergoes Season-Ending PCL Surgery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the 2026 NFL season after undergoing surgery for a PCL injury. General Manager John Lynch confirmed the news, stating that Pearsall will be placed on season-ending injured reserve. The injury, which dates back to last season, has been nagging Pearsall, leading to swelling in his knee during training camp. After consulting with doctors, Pearsall and the team decided that returning this year was too risky. Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery and return for the 2027 season.16 sourcesSee all sources