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Sports news — August 22, 2026 - Page 2

Sports publications published on August 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.

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  2. SportsAmerican FootballBoxing

    Serena Williams & Carlos Alcaraz Team Up for US Open Mixed Doubles

    Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have been paired up for the US Open 2026 mixed doubles event. The duo received a wildcard entry and will compete from August 25-26. This marks Williams' return to tennis after a four-year retirement and Alcaraz's comeback following a four-month injury hiatus. Other notable pairings include Novak Djokovic with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek with Casper Ruud.
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  3. SportsMotorsportsSports BusinessRegional

    IndyCar Race in Washington D.C.: Freedom 250 Grand Prix

    The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race, will take place in Washington D.C. on Sunday, August 23. The race will cover a 1.7-mile street course around the National Mall, featuring seven turns and 147 laps. The event is expected to draw around 140,000 spectators each day and will be broadcast nationally on Fox. Free tickets have sold out. The race may be completed in wet conditions due to expected rain. The event has sparked concerns about traffic, security, and potential damage to artworks from vibrations. President Trump will make a lap in his limousine during the event.
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  4. SportsIsraelCricket

    Hull City vs Manchester United: Premier League Opener

    Hull City, newly promoted to the Premier League, faces Manchester United in their first match of the season. The game, played at Hull City's MKM Stadium, ended in a 2-0 victory for Hull City. The Tigers scored both goals from set pieces, surprising Manchester United who dominated possession but failed to score. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford made his comeback but couldn't help his team secure a win.
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  7. SportsTennis

    C.J. Stroud's Contract Status and Preseason Performance

    C.J. Stroud, quarterback for the Houston Texans, is set to play in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite the Texans picking up his fifth-year option, there's uncertainty about his long-term future with the team. Stroud is expected to play 20-25 snaps, and his performance will be closely watched, especially after a rough ending to the 2025 season. The Texans and Stroud are in discussions for a contract extension, but they are not close to an agreement. Stroud's camp is reportedly seeking $70 million annually, while the Texans are offering around $55 million. Stroud's first preseason game saw him lead the Texans to a touchdown, completing 4 of 6 passes for 27 yards.
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  15. SportsCricketSports Business

    Alex Lanier Makes History at World Badminton Championships

    Alex Lanier, a 21-year-old French badminton player, has made history at the World Championships. He easily defeated Thai opponent Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in the second round and went on to become the first Frenchman to reach the quarterfinals in men's singles. Lanier then qualified for the semifinals, ensuring France's first-ever medal in men's singles. He will play for a place in the final on Saturday.
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  17. SportsBoxing

    Inter Milan vs Monza: Serie A Opener

    Inter Milan, the defending Serie A champions, kick off their title defense against newly promoted Monza at the San Siro. Both teams have new managers: Cristian Chivu for Inter and Ivan Juric for Monza. Inter is favored to win, having finished last season unbeaten in their last 12 matches and with a strong record against Juric-managed sides. Monza, meanwhile, has struggled away from home and has a profligate attack under Juric's system. The match will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN and can be watched via the DAZN app or streamed on various devices.
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  19. SportsHockey

    Stuttgart's Pejčinović Scores Hat-trick in DFB-Pokal Win Over Hansa Rostock

    VfB Stuttgart's new signing Dzenan Pejčinović marked his full debut with a hat-trick as Sebastian Hoeneß' side secured a 4-0 DFB-Pokal victory over FC Hansa Rostock. The 21-year-old striker, who joined from VfL Wolfsburg for €25 million, opened the scoring in the 18th minute and added further goals in the 37th and 82nd minutes. Tiago Tomas also got on the scoresheet in the 74th minute. Stuttgart dominated the game, with 71% possession in the first half and twice as many passes as Rostock. The game was briefly interrupted in the second half due to pyrotechnics from the home fans.
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  20. SportsEuropeSoftwareHockey

    Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich: Supercup Showdown

    Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich face off in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, with both teams eager to start the season with a title. Dortmund has bolstered its squad with young talents like Konstantinos Karetsas and Joey Veerman, while Bayern has added depth with signings like Nathael Brown and Ismael Saibari. The game will be the last high-level test for both teams before the Bundesliga kicks off, and it will also be the first opportunity for some new signings to prove themselves.
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    Aaron-Wooi Yik Reaches World Badminton Championships Final

    Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the world number four men's doubles pair from Malaysia, reached the final of the 2026 Badminton World Championships in New Delhi after defeating the Korean pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the semifinals. They had earlier won the world title in 2022 and added a bronze medal in 2023. However, they lost to the Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang in the final, settling for a silver medal.
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