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Sports news — August 20, 2026 - Page 2

Sports publications published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

33 publications

  1. SportsBoxing

    Besiktas vs Kauno Zalgiris in UEFA Europa League Play-off

    Besiktas will host Kauno Zalgiris in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff tie on Thursday, August 20th at Besiktas Park. The Black Eagles aim to secure an advantageous score against the Lithuanian representative to continue their journey in European cups. Besiktas has completed its preparations for the match and has no fresh injury concerns. Kauno Zalgiris, meanwhile, is bracing themselves for another stern examination and has a real tussle in the battle to defend their domestic crown this season.
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  2. SportsMiddle EastBiodiversityWinter Sports

    Fire in Deliblatska Sand Pit Continues, Suspects Arrested in Croatia

    A large fire in Deliblatska sand pit, a natural reserve in Serbia, continues to burn after more than two weeks. The fire has spread, threatening wildlife and causing fear among residents. Three men and a woman are in custody in Croatia on suspicion of starting a fire in the Zadar area, which may be connected to the Deliblatska sand pit fire. Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, with Serbian aircraft assisting in the operation.
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  3. SportsBasketball

    Galatasaray's Lucas Torreira Wants to Return to Fiorentina

    Galatasaray is set to have critical meetings with Lucas Torreira regarding his future. The Uruguayan midfielder has expressed his desire to return to his former team, Fiorentina. Transfer rumors have been circulating, with some reports suggesting a principle agreement between Torreira's agent and Fiorentina. Galatasaray's management is working to clarify the situation and may discuss contract improvements with the player.
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  5. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballHockey

    Kirk Cousins Upset Over Rough Play During Raiders-Texans Joint Practice

    Kirk Cousins admitted to getting 'upset' during a joint practice between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans due to rough play, particularly when his elbow was hit. Despite his frustration, Cousins praised the Texans' defense for providing a good challenge. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak also acknowledged the Texans' defensive prowess. This incident comes amidst Cousins' previous calls for teams to ease up on physicality during NFL preseason practices.
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  7. SportsTennisEsports

    Yokohama's Koshien Run Ends in Semifinals

    Yokohama High School's baseball team lost in the semifinals of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium on the 20th. The team, led by coach Hiroshi Murata, faced Intelligent Gakugei High School and was eliminated despite having a strong batting lineup with players like Kondo Shoji, Yoshimura Yoshihiro, and Oshima Hiroki. Yokohama's ace pitcher, Shota Orii, struggled, giving up 4 runs in 2 1/3 innings.
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  8. SportsSoccerGolfOlympics

    Fernando Tatis Jr. Robs Francisco Lindor's Grand Slam, Hits Two Home Runs

    San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular leaping catch at the wall to rob New York Mets' Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in the second inning. Tatis Jr. also hit two home runs, a 452 ft. blast in the first inning and a two-run shot in the fifth, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets. The Padres remain in second place in the NL West, while the Mets are last in the NL East.
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