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Sports news — August 22, 2026

Sports publications published on August 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

54 publications

  3. SportsMiddle EastHockey

    Santa Fe vs. América de Cali: Liga BetPlay Match Preview

    Independiente Santa Fe and América de Cali face off in the Liga BetPlay's sixth date at Bogotá's El Campín stadium on August 22, 2026. The game kicks off at 6:10 PM (COL) and will be broadcast on Win + Fútbol and the Win Play app. Alejandro Moncada from Antioquia will referee the match, with Santanderan Ricardo García as the VAR. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent games, with Santa Fe drawing against River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana and América defeating Atlético Nacional in the Liga BetPlay. The last time they met, Santa Fe won 4-0.
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  4. SportsMiddle East

    Cruz Azul vs Atlas: Liga MX Matchday 5 Live Broadcast Details

    Cruz Azul, the reigning Liga MX champion, hosts Atlas FC at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Saturday, August 23, 2026, for Matchday 5 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament. The match kicks off at 9:00 PM local time (11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT) and will be broadcast on Canal 5 Televisa and TUDN in Mexico, with streaming options available on ViX and Layvtime. In the United States, fans can watch on TUDN USA, Univision, and ViX.
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  6. SportsNorth AmericaCollege

    Texas Dismisses Linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith for Conduct Detrimental to Team

    Texas Longhorns football program has dismissed junior linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith due to conduct detrimental to the team, as confirmed by head coach Steve Sarkisian. Smith, who had played in 29 games over two seasons, recorded 76 total tackles and three interceptions. His departure creates depth concerns at linebacker, but Sarkisian noted the team's frequent use of nickel formations. Smith's practice participation had been inconsistent recently.
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  9. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballBaseball

    Aston Villa Signs Suzuki and Ruggeri in €55M Double Deal

    Aston Villa has bolstered its squad with the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma and left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid in a combined €55M deal. Suzuki, a Japanese international, joins for €35M, while Ruggeri moves for €20M. Both players have signed five-year contracts and could make their debuts this weekend against Brighton.
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  11. SportsMiddle East

    Tyler Reddick Wins Pole at New Hampshire

    Tyler Reddick secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, edging Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds. Reddick's lap of 29.054 seconds (131.094 mph) was the fastest in qualifying. This is Reddick's fourth pole of the season and his first since April at Kansas Speedway. Reddick had a poor practice session but rebounded with a strong qualifying performance. William Byron, Denny Hamlin, and Shane van Gisbergen rounded out the top five qualifiers.
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  12. SportsEuropeBoxing

    Sturm Graz vs Austria Lustenau: A Tale of Inequality

    Austria Lustenau faces a daunting challenge against Sturm Graz, their ultimate bogey side. In nine previous visits to Graz, Lustenau has never picked up a point. The vast difference between the two teams was evident in the recent transfer of defender Jeyland Mitchell, with Sturm Graz receiving a record €8 million from RC Strasbourg, more than Lustenau's entire budget. Despite being the clear underdog, Lustenau gained confidence with their first win last time, making the impossible possible. The match ended in a 1:1 draw.
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  13. SportsMiddle East

    Garden Ring Closure for Big Running Festival

    On Sunday, August 23, the Garden Ring in Moscow will be partially closed for the 'Big Running Festival'. The event includes races of 5 and 10 km, starting at 09:00 and 14:00 respectively. Traffic restrictions will be in place from early Sunday morning until the end of the race, with parking prohibited on all closed sections. The festival will also affect access to certain locations like Gorky Park and some metro stations.
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  17. SportsSoccerRegional

    Real Madrid vs Espanyol: Kickoff, TV & Streaming

    Real Madrid makes its debut in La Liga 2026-27 with a match against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on DIRECTV Sports (DSports) in South American countries like Peru, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. In Spain, DAZN will broadcast the match via cable and streaming. In Mexico, Sky Sports will have the broadcasting rights. The match starts at 16:30 hours in Buenos Aires; 21:00 of the peninsular time (20:00 in the Canary Islands).
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  19. SportsMiddle EastHardware

    India's Women's Hockey World Cup Hopes Dim After Loss to Netherlands

    India lost 0-2 to the Netherlands in their second-round match of the Women's Hockey World Cup, putting their hopes of reaching the semi-finals in jeopardy. They will face Australia next, needing a win to keep their hopes alive. The defeat leaves India with a tough task in their final second-round match. The Indian women's team showed resilience but struggled to convert opportunities against the defending champions.
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  20. SportsSoccerSports Business

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns from Concussion, Blue Jays Update

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup on Saturday after clearing concussion protocol. Guerrero, who has struggled offensively this season, will play first base. The Blue Jays activated Guerrero from the 7-day injured list, and in a corresponding move, optioned fan-favorite utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo. Schneider was recalled just a day prior for the series against the New York Yankees. Guerrero's return is a boost for the Blue Jays, who are in the thick of the AL Wild Card race.
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  23. SportsTennis

    Joe Burrow Urges Bengals to Win Now

    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is pushing for urgency and intensity ahead of the 2026 season, stating he's 'tired of saying next year' and wants to 'manifest' a Super Bowl win. Burrow, who has experienced injuries and close calls in previous seasons, feels this is the year for the Bengals to make a playoff run. The team has bolstered its defense with additions like Dexter Lawrence and is looking to improve its consistency on offense. Burrow's determination is fueled by his desire to win a championship before his contract expires in 2029.
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