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Sports news — August 9, 2026 - Page 2

Sports publications published on August 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

46 publications

  1. SportsTennisBoxing

    Alex Eala Faces Belinda Bencic in Canadian Open 2026 Round 16

    Alex Eala, the 25th seed, takes on top seed Belinda Bencic in the 16th round of the Canadian Open 2026. Eala is on a seven-game winning streak and comes into the match with confidence after defeating world No. 70 Caty McNally in the previous round. Bencic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, secured her spot in this round after a three-set victory over Taylor Townsend. This will be the first meeting between Eala and Bencic.
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  2. SportsAsia

    School Year 2026/2027 Dates Confirmed

    The 2026/2027 school year will start on September 7, with classes resuming progressively from September 3. The Ministry of National Education has confirmed these dates, which were set by ministerial decree No. 047.26. The restart will be staggered, with educational staff returning on September 1 and students welcomed progressively from September 3. The effective and mandatory start of classes is set for September 7 for all cycles and levels.
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  4. SportsBoxing

    Atlético Madrid Stance on Julian Alvarez Amid Barcelona Interest

    Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed the club's decision to keep Julian Alvarez, rejecting Barcelona's interest in signing the Argentine striker. Despite Alvarez's desire to leave and Barcelona's persistence, Atlético remains firm in its stance, with Simeone stating that the club is happy with Alvarez and will help him grow. Barcelona, however, is waiting for Alvarez to resolve his situation before considering a Plan B.
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  5. SportsEuropeSoccer

    Ashish Yadav Wins Silver in Javelin at World U20 Championships

    Ashish Yadav won silver in the men's javelin throw at the World U20 Athletics Championships with a best attempt of 74.09m. This is only the second medal for India in javelin throw at the World U20 Championships, following Neeraj Chopra's gold in 2016. Yadav, a 19-year-old from Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, secured the second spot in the final with his third attempt. His performance earned India a podium finish at the global junior event.
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  6. SportsEuropeBaseballBoxing

    Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid Friendly Match

    Manchester City faces Atletico Madrid in a friendly match on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea. The match is part of Manchester City's Asia tour and will be broadcast by ESPN and Disney+. City drew 1-1 with Inter in Hong Kong and beat the K-League All Stars 3-1 in Seoul. Atletico lost to Manchester United 2-1 in Stockholm and beat Getafe 4-1 at home. The match kicks off at 8:00 AM (Brasília time).
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  9. SportsBoxing

    Mexico Dominates Central American Games with Record Medals

    Mexico has won the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026 with a record-breaking total of 407 medals, including 167 golds. This is the third consecutive victory for Mexico in the event. The country broke its own record for gold medals, previously set at 145, and became the first delegation to surpass 400 medals in a single edition. Mexico's dominance was evident across various sports, with notable performances in sailing and modern pentathlon.
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  10. SportsMiddle East

    Shubman Gill Injury: Unlikely to Play Warm-up Match, Expected for First Test

    India captain Shubman Gill has suffered an injury to his right ring finger, ruling him out of the ongoing practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI in Colombo. Gill did not take the field on Day 1 and is unlikely to bat during the contest. However, the team management is optimistic that he will be available for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle starting August 15.
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  11. SportsSouth America

    Biker Suffers Concussion After Colliding with Crow at 270 km/h

    A biker in the Moscow region received a concussion after colliding with a crow while traveling at high speed. The bird hit the motorcyclist's helmet, causing it to crack and the rider to lose balance and vision temporarily. Despite the accident, the biker managed to stop safely and was later diagnosed with a mild concussion and severe ringing in the ears that lasted for several days.
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  12. SportsEurope

    World No.1 Sabalenka Upset by Alexandrova in Toronto

    Russian player Ekaterina Alexandrova caused a major upset at the WTA Toronto Masters by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a fourth-round match. Alexandrova won 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 29 minutes to reach the quarterfinals. This is Alexandrova's first win against Sabalenka in their sixth meeting. Sabalenka, who was aiming for her third consecutive US Open title, will now have to reassess her preparations. Alexandrova will face either Amanda Anisimova or Elina Svitolina in the next round.
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  17. SportsMiddle EastSoccer

    Palmeiras Qualifies for Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals

    Palmeiras secured a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals after a 3-2 aggregate win over Fortaleza. Despite losing 3-2 in the return leg, Palmeiras' 3-0 first leg victory was enough to see them through. Flaco López and Murillo scored for Palmeiras in the second leg, while Mitrello, Rodriginho, and Lucas Emanuel scored for Fortaleza. Palmeiras can now look forward to the quarterfinal stage of the competition.
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  18. SportsIsraelBasketball

    Independiente vs Platense: Martín Palermo's Debut and Key Match for Both Teams

    Independiente and Platense face off in a crucial match for both teams. Independiente, under coach Gustavo Quinteros, seeks to bounce back from a defeat against Vélez and secure a win at home to maintain their position among the leaders. Platense, meanwhile, is undergoing significant changes with the return of Martín Palermo as coach after a 4-0 loss to Talleres. The match, to be held at the Libertadores de América-Ricardo Enrique Bochini stadium, will be arbitrated by Nicolás Ramírez and televised by TNT Sports.
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  19. SportsEuropeNorth AmericaBoxingGlobal

    Boca Juniors vs. Vélez Sarsfield: Match Details and Broadcast Information

    Boca Juniors will host Vélez Sarsfield at La Bombonera on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for the fourth round of the Liga Argentina's Clausura Tournament. The match will kick off at 7:15 PM (Argentina) and can be watched on ESPN Premium and Disney+ Premium in Argentina, while for Peru and the rest of South America, it will be broadcast on Disney+ Premium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Vélez remaining undefeated at the top of Group A and Boca in sixth place.
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  20. SportsAmerican Football

    Alianza Lima vs Sport Boys: Match Preview and Broadcast Details

    Alianza Lima and Sport Boys face off in the fourth round of the Liga 1 Clausura Tournament 2026 at the National Stadium. Both teams are in good form, with Alianza Lima leading the table alongside FBC Melgar. Sport Boys, meanwhile, has six points from nine possible. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM Peru time and will be broadcast live on L1 MAX, available on various cable television operators and streaming platforms.
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  22. SportsSoccerBasketballTennis

    Independiente del Valle Defeats Liga de Quito 2-0, Ends Gustavo Álvarez's Unbeaten Streak

    Independiente del Valle dealt a blow to Liga de Quito by winning 2-0 in the Liga Pro 2026. The victory ended Gustavo Álvarez's unbeaten streak as Liga de Quito's head coach. Juan Riquelme Angulo scored in the first minute, and Ronald Briones sealed the win in added time. The striped team consolidated its lead at the top of the table with 61 points, while Liga de Quito remained in sixth place with 35 points.
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