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Sports news — August 2, 2026

Sports publications published on August 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

29 publications

  2. SportsHockey

    América vs. Santos Laguna: Liga MX Match Details

    América vs. Santos Laguna face off in Liga MX round 3 on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The match kicks off at 5:00 PM Mexico City time (7:00 PM ET) at the Estadio Banorte. América, currently sixth, seeks to climb the rankings, while Santos Laguna, in the relegation zone, aims for their first win. The match will be broadcast live on Channel 5, TUDN, and ViX in Mexico, with international times and channels varying.
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  3. SportsAmerican Football

    Yankees Acquire Slugger Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals

    The New York Yankees have bolstered their offense by acquiring first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals. Garcia, who leads the National League in slugging percentage, will provide much-needed power to the Yankees' lineup. In exchange, the Yankees sent four right-handed pitchers - Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Jake Bird - to the Nationals. Garcia is under team control through the end of the 2027 season.
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  4. SportsSoccer

    Jerry Jones Considers Tinting AT&T Stadium Windows

    Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has revealed that he is considering tinting the windows at AT&T Stadium to block out sunlight, a move that could help players see better during late afternoon games. This change of heart comes after FIFA installed curtains to block out the sun during World Cup matches held at the stadium this summer. Jones admitted that he is thinking about replacing the existing windows with tinted ones, a move that would have a similar effect to the curtains used during the World Cup.
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  6. SportsSoccerCricket

    Dodgers vs. Red Sox Game Preview and Broadcast Info

    The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Boston Red Sox in a Sunday night MLB game at Dodger Stadium. The game starts at 7:20 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. The Red Sox look to complete a series sweep after winning the first two games, while the Dodgers aim to bounce back. Left-hander Jake Bennett is expected to start for the Red Sox, facing off against Emmet Sheehan for the Dodgers.
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  7. SportsMiddle EastWinter Sports

    Austria Lustenau's Bundesliga Return

    Austria Lustenau made a comeback to the Austrian Bundesliga after two years, hosting SV Ried in their season opener. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Austria Lustenau scoring through Dominik Weixelbraun in the 26th minute and SV Ried equalizing through Jussef Nasrawe in the 34th minute. Despite a VAR review disallowing a Ried goal in the second half, both teams had late chances to win but ultimately had to settle for a point each.
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  10. SportsBasketball

    Boca Juniors and Newell's Draw 2-2 in Exciting Match

    Boca Juniors and Newell's played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the third round of the Clausura Tournament. Santiago Ascacibar opened the scoring for Boca, but Newell's came back with goals from Matías Cóccaro and Luca Regiardo. Alan Velasco equalized for Boca in the second half. The match was marked by a controversial moment when a handball by Lautaro Di Lollo was not penalized, despite protests from Newell's players and fans.
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  13. SportsHockey

    Eagles' Makai Lemon: Summer Work with Hurts, Injury Update, and Training Camp Role

    Makai Lemon, the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie wide receiver, has been working with quarterback Jalen Hurts during the summer to build chemistry and learn Hurts' preferences. Lemon's participation in these workouts demonstrated his eagerness to make up for lost time after recovering from a hamstring injury. Despite a quiet start in training camp, Lemon is expected to play a notable role in the offense this season. He recently updated that his hamstring injury is behind him and he is fully healthy for training camp.
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  16. SportsAmerican Football

    Red Sox's Jarren Duran in Trade Talks After Outburst, Poor Season

    Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is drawing trade interest after a mid-game outburst and struggling season. Broadcasters criticized Duran for reacting to teammate Willson Contreras not tagging up on a fly ball. Duran's frustration led to him throwing his helmet and smashing an iPad. Despite his poor .195 batting average and low OPS+, Duran's past success and two years of team control make him an intriguing trade target. The Red Sox are open to trading Duran, with the New York Mets mentioned as a potential suitor. However, a trade might not happen until the offseason.
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  18. SportsSoccerAmerican FootballCricket

    Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham Eye Atalanta's Scalvini

    Chelsea have opened talks to sign Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, with Newcastle United and Tottenham also interested. The Serie A club value the Italy international at around €40M. Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso is looking to strengthen his squad, having recently signed Danny Welbeck. Scalvini has made over 100 appearances for Atalanta and helped them win the Europa League in 2024.
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  24. SportsSoccerTennis

    Padres Split Series Against Giants

    The San Diego Padres split their four-game series against the San Francisco Giants, winning 4-1 and 6-5, while losing 7-0 and 5-3. The Padres' offense struggled in the series opener but bounced back with a dominant performance in the second game. The pitching staff was led by Walker Buehler and German Márquez, while Jake Cronenworth delivered the game-winning hit in the ninth inning of the final game.
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