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Sports news — August 8, 2026

Sports publications published on August 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

27 publications

  1. SportsNorth AmericaIsraelTennisWinter Sports

    Kyle Shanahan to Coach 49ers' Preseason Opener After Car Accident Recovery

    San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suffered a car accident on July 14, has announced he plans to coach the team's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on August 13. Shanahan, who had been limited during training camp due to injuries including a concussion, a broken nose, three ribs, and a hand, expects to be fully recovered in time for the game. He had initially stepped back from coaching duties to focus on his health and recovery.
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  3. SportsHockey

    Yoshimar Yotún's Altercation with Jairo Concha and Diego Enríquez in Universitario vs. Sporting Cristal

    Yoshimar Yotún, captain of Sporting Cristal, had two heated altercations during the match against Universitario de Deportes. In the 29th minute, he fouled Jairo Concha and grabbed him by the neck, leading to a yellow card. Later, he argued with goalkeeper Diego Enríquez after Gianluca Lapadula's goal. Both incidents were intervened by referee Sebastián Lozano. Yotún later downplayed the incidents, stating he maintains a good relationship with both players.
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  5. SportsSoccerAmerican FootballBaseball

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns to Toronto Blue Jays Lineup After Injury

    After missing three games with right hamstring tightness, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Guerrero, an All-Star this season, will start at first base and bat third. The Blue Jays, despite a disappointing 2026 campaign, remain in the AL Wild Card hunt and will face a challenging schedule after their series against the Phillies.
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  7. SportsHockey

    Eagles to Keep 'Tush Push' in Offense

    Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion confirmed that the team's signature short-yardage play, the 'Tush Push', will remain in the offense for the 2026 season. Mannion, who was hired to bring new ideas and improve the Eagles' offense, stated that the play has been extremely effective and will continue to be a part of the team's strategy. The 'Tush Push' involves quarterback Jalen Hurts lining up behind center with teammates ready to push him forward for short gains. Despite some regression in 2025, Mannion believes in the play's potential and plans to 'lean into' it.
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  8. SportsSoccer

    Aaron McKenna vs Etinosa Oliha for IBF Middleweight Title

    Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha will headline Zuffa Boxing 10 at Dublin's 3Arena, fighting for the vacant IBF middleweight title. The event takes place on Saturday, with a start time of 2 pm ET. McKenna and Oliha have been on a collision course for this bout, with the winner filling the vacancy left by Janibek Alimkhanuly. The main card also features Callum Walsh vs Tyler Denny and Joe Ward vs Artjom Kasparian.
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  11. SportsBasketball

    Jorge Martín Wins Silverstone Sprint Race, Extends MotoGP Lead

    Jorge Martín (Aprilia) won the sprint race at the British GP in Silverstone, leading from start to finish. This is his third 'sprint' win of the season, strengthening his lead in the championship. Martín set a new circuit record in qualifying and dominated the race, finishing 1.5 seconds ahead of Ai Ogura (Aprilia) and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) completing an Aprilia podium. Marc Márquez (Ducati) struggled with tire issues, finishing ninth.
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  12. SportsMiddle EastSoccerBasketball

    Pitso Mosimane Appointed as New Bafana Bafana Coach

    Pitso Mosimane is set to return as Bafana Bafana head coach, following the approval of his appointment by SAFA's National Executive Committee. Mosimane, who previously coached the South African national team from 2010 to 2012, brings a wealth of experience and success from his time at Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly. His appointment comes after Hugo Broos' departure and will aim to maintain the momentum created during Broos' era.
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  19. SportsPacific

    Mexico Breaks Gold Medal Record at Central American Games 2026

    Mexico set a new record for gold medals at the Central American Games 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Mexican delegation won 164 gold medals, surpassing its previous record of 145 golds set in San Salvador 2023. This achievement was driven by strong performances in swimming, diving, taekwondo, and other sports. Mexico also led the overall medal table with 395 medals (164 gold, 120 silver, 111 bronze).
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  24. SportsIsraelSoccer

    Chelsea Green's Injury Threatens WWE Women's Championship Reign

    Chelsea Green, who won the Interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam 2026, has suffered an injury that puts her title reign in jeopardy. Green won the championship in a five-woman ladder match, defeating Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Lash Legend. However, her celebration was short-lived as she was injured on SmackDown, leading to discussions about potential replacements for the title.
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