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Sports news — August 21, 2026 - Page 2

Sports publications published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

38 publications

  6. SportsMiddle EastAmerican FootballWinter Sports

    Four Killed in Post-Soccer Match Shooting in Mexico

    Four young men were killed by gunshots following an amateur soccer match in Mexico. The incident occurred in the state of Guanajuato, with the victims being chased and shot at two different locations. The motive remains unknown, but drug cartel activity is prevalent in the area. Three others were injured. This is the second such incident in Guanajuato this year.
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  8. SportsTennis

    Cienciano Advances to Copa Sudamericana Quarter-finals After Defeating Botafogo

    Cienciano secured a historic qualification to the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana after a 6-1 win over Botafogo in the first leg and a subsequent victory in the return match. The Cusco team, led by Horacio Melgarejo, has returned to the top eight in the tournament after 23 years, with their last appearance being in 2003 when they won the title. Cienciano will now face Montevideo City Torque in the quarter-finals.
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  10. SportsArrestWar

    23 Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Online Gambling in Myanmar

    On August 20, local residents reported online gambling activities in temporary shelters in Jedet Town and Wai Pong Village, southern Shan State, Myanmar. Military police and security forces conducted search operations, arresting 23 Chinese nationals suspected of illegally operating online gambling businesses. A large number of devices and tools used for online gambling were also seized. The suspects have been handed over to judicial authorities, and the case is still under investigation. Local police urge residents to enhance their awareness and cooperate in cracking down on illegal gambling activities.
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  11. SportsNorth AmericaSoccerBaseball

    Steelers' Mike McCarthy Updates Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey's Injury Status

    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy provided an injury update on cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey during a press conference. Both players have been making progress in their recovery from injuries that landed them on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp. Ramsey suffered a knee injury during offseason minicamp, while Porter Jr. has been dealing with a back injury. McCarthy did not express long-term concern about either player's availability for the upcoming season.
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