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Sports news — August 1, 2026 - Page 14

Sports publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 14 of 29.

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  1. SportsMiddle East

    Kaizer Chiefs' New Signings and Departures

    Kaizer Chiefs have signed four new players: Khanyisa Mayo, Adolf Mtasingwa, Thabo Moloisane, and Renaldo Leaner. Mayo has joined permanently from CR Belouizdad, while Mtasingwa brings experience from Scandinavia. Moloisane adds PSL know-how and Leaner bolsters Chiefs' goalkeeping options. The team is also set to sign Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch. Meanwhile, Given Msimango and Thabo Cele are likely to leave the club, with Msimango potentially moving to Stellenbosch as part of a deal for Phili.
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  3. SportsMiddle East

    Liverpool's Joe Gomez to Miss Start of Premier League Season Due to Injury

    Liverpool defender Joe Gomez will miss the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season due to a muscle injury sustained during a pre-season friendly against Sunderland. The injury is expected to keep him out for several weeks, raising concerns about Liverpool's defensive depth as they prepare for the new season under manager Andoni Iraola. Gomez's injury history has been plagued by setbacks, adding to the worry among Liverpool fans.
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  5. SportsCricket

    Claire Taylor: Cricket Legend and Wisden's First Female Cricketer of the Year

    Claire Taylor, a 50-year-old former English cricketer, reflects on her illustrious career. Despite leaving a lucrative job at Procter & Gamble, she became a trailblazer in women's cricket. She was the first woman to be named Wisden's Cricketer of the Year and remains the highest scorer in an ODI at Lord's. Taylor's determination and skill helped England win both the ODI and T20 World Cups in 2009.
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  10. SportsSouth AmericaUnited KingdomBaseball

    Twins Acquire Dean Kremer From Orioles

    The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes. Kremer, 30, has struggled this season with a 6.50 ERA but has a solid track record as a reliable starter. Reyes, 18, is a highly-rated prospect with significant power potential. The Twins are looking to bolster their pitching staff and make a playoff push.
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  12. SportsHockey

    Jojo Suffers Second Consecutive Defeat, Challenges Ramadan to Rematch

    National Muay Thai champion Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, also known as Jojo, suffered his second consecutive defeat after losing to Ramadan Ondash via 'split decision' at ONE Championship held at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok. Jojo, 19, had previously lost to Shimon Yoshinari at ONE Samurai in April. Despite the defeat, Jojo challenged Ramadan to a rematch, which Ramadan accepted. Jojo raised concerns about the enforcement of rules, questioning why Ramadan was not penalized for spitting out his mouthguard multiple times during the fight.
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  13. SportsMiddle EastUnited KingdomAmerican Football

    LASK Kicks Off New Season with Dominant 3:0 Win Against GAK

    Defending champion LASK started their new football Bundesliga season with a convincing 3:0 home win against GAK. Samuel Adeniran scored twice (20', 29'/penalty) before halftime, with Christoph Lang adding the final goal in the 79th minute. LASK coach Dietmar Kühbauer fielded only one new player in midfielder Robert Ljubicic, while GAK had four debutants, including former LASK fan favorite Peter Michorl and goalkeeper Cican Stankovic, who made his league comeback after five years. Adeniran opened the scoring with a header in the 20th minute, and Stankovic saved a penalty in the 77th minute. LASK won their third consecutive match against GAK.
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  24. SportsSoccerBasketballAmerican FootballBaseball

    AC Milan Lead Race for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri

    AC Milan have made contact over a move for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, with RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Everton also interested. Arsenal are open to a permanent transfer and would listen to offers for the record-breaking academy product. Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the situation. Arsenal are considering keeping Nwaneri, sending him out on loan, or selling him for at least €35M, with any permanent deal potentially including a buy-back clause.
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