19 Illegal Immigrants Caught in Turkey
19 illegal immigrants from Ethiopia were apprehended in a minibus in Edirne, Turkey. The driver of the vehicle was detained.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Sports news — August 23, 2026 - Page 3
Sports publications published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 8.
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Barcelona Denies Goncalo Inacio Transfer Links
Barcelona has dismissed reports suggesting they are in talks to sign Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio. The Catalan club is reportedly looking for defensive reinforcements following Ronald Araujo's departure but has denied any advanced negotiations with Inacio. Meanwhile, Milan has also been linked with the Portuguese international, who was left out of Sporting's squad against Alverca, fueling transfer speculation.5 sourcesSee all sources
PSV Secures Convincing Home Win Against FC Groningen
PSV secured a convincing home win against FC Groningen on Sunday, with the team coached by Peter Bosz going behind early but then dominating the game to win 5-1. Ruben van Bommel stood out for PSV, providing assists for four of the five goals and receiving a standing ovation from the fans. PSV's defense also saw debuts from Filip Kostic and Lutsharel Geertruida, who were both well-received by the fans. Peter Bosz was pleased with PSV's performance and noted that the team is improving with each week.7 sourcesSee all sourcesMassive Traffic Accident on MKAD Injures Six, One Airlifted
A severe traffic accident involving multiple vehicles occurred on the 42nd kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD). Six people were injured, including a child. One victim was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter. The accident involved a taxi, an SUV, and a passenger car, with one car being thrown into the guardrail. Traffic was heavily congested in the area, and drivers were advised to choose detour routes.22 sourcesSee all sources
Big Business of SA Schoolboy Rugby
The booming talent pipeline and unprecedented investment in junior rugby in South Africa come with troublesome aspects, including high costs and potential exploitation of players.3 sourcesSee all sources
ECB Investigates Brydon Carse Nightclub Incident
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is investigating after videos surfaced online showing England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs. The incident occurred outside a Derby nightclub and involved several police officers.8 sourcesSee all sourcesFC Barcelona vs Elche CF: LaLiga Matchday 2
FC Barcelona visits Elche CF in the second round of LaLiga EA Sports 2026-27. The match takes place on Sunday, August 23, at the Martínez Valero Stadium and starts at 9:30 PM Spain time (CEST). Fans can watch the game live on Movistar Plus+ in Spain, ESPN and Disney+ Premium in South America, and SKY Sports in Mexico and Central America. In the US, the match will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, fuboTV, and ESPN App.24 sourcesSee all sources
Browns Sign Derek Barnett to $5.5M Contract
The Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent defensive end Derek Barnett to a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Barnett, 30, has been a solid rotational edge rusher throughout his career, recording 34 sacks and 216 total tackles in nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans. He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2018 and has 12.5 sacks over the past two seasons with the Texans. The Browns are signing Barnett following the season-ending injury to Alex Wright and after missing out on other edge rusher options like Jadeveon Clowney and Za'Darius Smith.3 sourcesSee all sources
Max Verstappen Crash Halts Dutch Grand Prix
Formula One Dutch Grand Prix was interrupted on the first lap due to a heavy crash involving Max Verstappen (Red Bull). Verstappen lost control of his car in the final corner, hitting the wall and causing significant damage. The incident resulted in a red flag, with no other drivers involved in the crash. The race resumed after repairs to the barriers. This was Verstappen's final home race before the F1 Grand Prix leaves the calendar.11 sourcesSee all sources
Israeli Teenagers Arrested for Assaulting Palestinian Amputee in West Bank
Israeli police arrested two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, for assaulting a Palestinian amputee with a stick in the Hebron area of the West Bank. The 16-year-old attacker was imprisoned, while his accomplice was placed under house arrest. The victim, Said al Omur, lost his leg last year due to a shooting by an Israeli settler. Police seized their vehicle, which was being driven without a license.5 sourcesSee all sourcesEstudiantes Travels to Face Sarmiento in the Clausura Tournament
Estudiantes de La Plata will visit Sarmiento in Junín for the sixth date of the Clausura Tournament. The match will take place at the Eva Perón stadium, with Nicolás Lamolina as the referee and television coverage by TNT Sports. After two consecutive defeats in the local scene, El Pincha started its recovery with a 1-1 draw against Universidad Católica de Chile and deepened the improvement with two important victories: a 4-0 thrashing of Gimnasia in the classic of La Plata and a 3-0 thrashing of the Catholic in San Carlos de Apoquindo to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The Green began the championship in need of points and has added 9 out of 15 possible to dream of permanence in the First Division and aspire to the Sudamericana 2027.6 sourcesSee all sourcesAlizé Cornet Criticizes US Open Mixed Doubles Format
Former tennis player Alizé Cornet has criticized the US Open's mixed doubles format, which features singles stars like Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. Cornet, who is now a consultant on RMC, argues that this format disadvantages doubles specialists and turns the event into a 'money grab'. The new format has been controversial since its introduction last year, with some praising the star-studded lineup while others, like Cornet, question its sporting integrity.5 sourcesSee all sources
Kevin Keegan Remembered: Newcastle and Liverpool Pay Tribute to Football Legend
The Premier League season opener between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC was marked by emotional tributes to the late Kevin Keegan. The legendary player and manager, who passed away in July after a battle with cancer, was honored by both clubs and their fans. Tributes included special jerseys, banners, a minute's applause, and heartfelt messages from former teammates and family members. Keegan, known as 'King Kev,' was revered for his playing achievements at Liverpool and his leadership at Newcastle, where he inspired the 'Entertainers' era.14 sourcesSee all sources
Espanyol Coach Criticizes Refereeing After Loss to Real Madrid
Espanyol coach Manolo Gonzalez criticized the refereeing after his team's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, stating that he didn't trust the referee and made early substitutions due to yellow cards. He also pointed out a double standard in the application of rules between big clubs and their opponents. Despite the loss, Gonzalez praised his team's performance and highlighted their defensive work.4 sourcesSee all sources
Salah Scores First Goals for Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah scored his first goals for Trabzonspor in a 2-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir. The Egyptian star scored twice, with his first goal coming in the 8th minute and the second in the 48th. Salah also had two goals disallowed and received a yellow card for simulation.30 sourcesSee all sources
Houston Police Use Uber Car in Chase
Houston Police officers used an Uber car to pursue a suspect who fled on foot after allegedly threatening a woman and her children with a gun. The Uber driver, Anthony Baines, was caught off guard when the officers briefly used his vehicle for the chase.7 sourcesSee all sources
Christopher Nkunku Returns to RB Leipzig
Christopher Nkunku is set to leave AC Milan and return to RB Leipzig. The French footballer has agreed to the move and a loan deal with an option to buy is expected to be finalized within the next few days. Leipzig is pushing for his return, with talks between the clubs in their final stages.13 sourcesSee all sources
Russians Dominate European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The Russian team won the medal count at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, taking first place with 10 gold, 12 silver, and 6 bronze medals. They excelled in both men's and women's events, including juniors. The competitions were held in Zagreb.12 sourcesSee all sources
Woman Fined €30,000 for Tying Cat to Wall and Killing It
A 63-year-old woman was arrested and fined €30,000 for tying a cat to a wall and causing its death in Zakynthos, Greece. The woman was taken to the Zakynthos Prosecutor's Office, and the incident has led to stricter animal cruelty laws.5 sourcesSee all sources
Independence Scores Two Goals Against Sepahan
Independence scored two goals against Sepahan. The first goal was scored by Yasir, and the second goal was scored by Qoli Zadeh. The final score was 2-0 in favor of Independence.4 sourcesSee all sourcesEnes Kanter Freedom Attends Fever-Sky Game Amid WNBA Transgender Controversy
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom plans to attend the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky WNBA game in Chicago. This comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the league's transgender athlete policy.3 sourcesSee all sourcesAlabama High School Football Team Ends 11-Year Losing Streak
An Alabama high school football team, Columbia High School, ended its 11-year losing streak on Saturday night, marking its first win since 2015. The team had suffered 101 straight losses, the longest in the nation. The victory came against Greensboro and has garnered national attention.5 sourcesSee all sources
Aston Villa in Talks to Sign Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez
Aston Villa have initiated talks with Club Brugge to sign their defender Joel Ordonez as a replacement for Ezri Konsa. The 22-year-old Ecuador international is among Villa's options, with Southampton rejecting their bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Ordonez has earned 20 caps for Ecuador and played in the 2026 World Cup. He has also featured in the Champions League, completing 94% of his passes and making 53 clearances last season.17 sourcesSee all sources
India Open 2028 Moved to Guwahati
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced that the 2028 India Open Super 750 tournament will be held in Guwahati instead of the originally planned venue. The decision was made due to a clash in dates with heightened security protocols in the national capital for Republic Day.4 sourcesSee all sources
