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Sports news — August 1, 2026 - Page 18

Sports publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 18 of 29.

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  1. SportsOil & Gas

    Mets' Clay Holmes Expected to be Traded at MLB Deadline

    The New York Mets are expected to trade right-hander Clay Holmes at the MLB trade deadline. Holmes, who can opt out of his contract after the season, has drawn interest from multiple teams after a solid rehab start. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa predicts the Mets will trade Holmes to the Chicago White Sox, who are in need of a starter and currently lead the American League Central. Holmes has been effective this season, posting a 2.39 ERA in nine starts before suffering a fractured right fibula in May.
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  3. SportsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastTennis

    Sri Lankan Rumesh Pathirage Wins Commonwealth Gold in Javelin

    Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, beating rivals Neeraj Chopra of India and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan. The 23-year-old set a new championship record with a throw of 92.62 meters, becoming the world's best and Asia's second-best thrower in history. Despite falling short of the Asian record by 35 centimeters, Pathirage's achievement further cemented the dominance of South Asian athletes in the javelin event.
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  5. SportsUnited KingdomBaseball

    Giants Open to Paying Part of Robbie Ray's Salary in Trade

    The San Francisco Giants are willing to cover part of starting pitcher Robbie Ray's remaining salary in a trade, as they look to move him ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Ray, who is having a solid season with a 3.16 ERA and 1.7 bWAR, is in the final year of his contract and is known to be available. The Giants are open to eating money on his contract to acquire better prospects in a trade.
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  7. SportsHockey

    Primoz Roglic Hit by Car, Out of Two Races, Hopes for Vuelta Start

    Four-time Vuelta winner Primoz Roglic suffered a setback in his preparation for the Spain cycling tour. The Slovenian announced via social media that he had been hit by a car during training, leaving him with a large bruise on his thigh. Due to the injury, he will miss the Clasica San Sebastian and the Burgos tour. However, Roglic remains optimistic about starting in the Vuelta, which begins on August 22.
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  9. SportsTennis

    Miami Secures 5-Star CB A’mir Sears

    Miami Hurricanes have landed a significant recruit with 5-star cornerback A’mir Sears committing to the team. Sears, who reclassified from the 2028 class, is considered one of the top athletes in the nation. He chose Miami over other top programs like LSU, Michigan, and Texas A&M. Sears joins a class that already includes four other 5-star recruits, making it one of the strongest in the country. The Hurricanes are now ranked No. 3 nationally in recruiting.
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  11. SportsMiddle East

    Fluminense's Injury Crisis: Key Defenders Out Against Vasco

    Fluminense is facing a defensive crisis ahead of their Copa do Brasil clash against Vasco da Gama. Key defenders Thiago Silva and Freytes are out due to injuries sustained in the match against Bahia. Millán is also sidelined with a muscle injury. Coach Zubeldía attributes the high number of injuries to the short preparation time and aggressive transition game. The team has had six different player absences since the return of the Brasileirão.
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  12. SportsBoxingOlympics

    Boca Juniors vs O'Higgins: Copa Sudamericana Playoff

    Boca Juniors faces O'Higgins in Chile for the Copa Sudamericana playoff, aiming to secure a place in the round of 16. The Argentine team won the first leg 1-0 at home but suffered a 3-0 defeat in their local tournament. O'Higgins, meanwhile, lost 2-0 in their domestic league after resting most of their starting team. The match will take place on July 30 at 21:30 local time (23:30 GMT) at the El Teniente stadium in Rancagua. The referee will be Wilmar Roldán from Colombia.
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  13. SportsBasketball

    Real Madrid Signs Carlos Espí from Levante

    Real Madrid has completed the signing of Carlos Espí from Levante for €25 million, activating the player's release clause. The 21-year-old striker was previously close to joining Brighton but chose Real Madrid as his dream move. Espí scored 13 goals in 27 appearances for Levante last season. His signing comes as a replacement for Gonzalo García, who is joining Fulham. Espí's father revealed that José Mourinho greeted them warmly at Valdebebas and expressed his excitement about the player's role in the team.
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  15. SportsBoxing

    Hockey Legend Evgeni Malkin Turns 40

    On July 31, 2023, Evgeni Malkin, one of the greatest hockey players of his generation, celebrated his 40th birthday. Born in Magnitogorsk, Russia, Malkin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004 and went on to win three Stanley Cups (2009, 2016, 2017) with the team. He was also named MVP of the playoffs and won the Conn Smythe Trophy, in addition to being a two-time regular season top scorer and recipient of the Art Ross Trophy.
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  16. SportsTennis

    Oțelul Galați Holds Dinamo to a Draw at Home

    Oțelul Galați drew 1-1 with Dinamo in the third round of Superliga, extending their unbeaten streak in the league. The match, played at the Danube shore stadium, was broadcast live by GSP.ro and televised by DigiSport 1 & PrimaSport 1. Stjepan Tomas, coach of Oțelul, expressed satisfaction with his team's reaction in the second half. Dinamo opened the scoring through Alberto Soro in the 42nd minute, but Oțelul equalized in the 66th minute through Patrick. Both teams had opportunities to win the game, but had to settle for a point each.
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  18. SportsBaseball

    Drake Maye and A.J. Brown Connection Shines in Patriots Training Camp

    New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver A.J. Brown have been impressing in training camp, particularly in the red zone. Maye has been sharp, completing 15 of 16 passes in the last two practices, with Brown catching eight of those. The duo connected four times on Friday, including a 40-yard pass where Brown beat cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Maye's confidence and accuracy have been notable, while Brown's versatility and physicality have stood out. The Patriots' offense has been clicking, giving the defense a tough time since the pads came on.
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  20. SportsHockey

    Boston Red Sox to Trade Outfielder Jarren Duran

    The Boston Red Sox are reportedly willing to trade outfielder Jarren Duran ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 3. Duran, who won the All-Star Game MVP in 2024, has struggled this season, batting .195 with a .595 OPS. Despite his struggles, he has 13 home runs and 54 RBIs. The Red Sox, who are in playoff contention after a 16-game winning streak, are looking to make a big move at the deadline and could use Duran as trade bait.
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  21. SportsAmerican Football

    Sean Strickland Hints at Rematch with Khamzat Chimaev

    UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has hinted at a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev as his next fight, despite Chimaev's loss via split decision at UFC 328 in May. Strickland, who is still recovering from a shoulder injury sustained during fight week, has been targeted by Chimaev's trash talk since their first meeting. While Nassourdine Imavov is also in contention for a title shot, Strickland's willingness to silence Chimaev's 'running mouth' suggests a rematch is likely.
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