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Sports news — August 29, 2026 - Page 2

Sports publications published on August 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

46 publications

  1. SportsAmerican FootballTennis

    North Carolina vs. TCU: College Football Kickoff in Dublin

    Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels face off against the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. The game is a rematch of last year's season opener, which TCU won 48-14. Both teams have new quarterbacks and key players, with UNC looking to avenge last year's loss and TCU aiming to start the season strong. The game is expected to be closely contested, with TCU favored by 9 points.
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  3. SportsEuropeHockey

    Barcelona's Strong Defensive Start Under Flick

    Barcelona has started the La Liga season with two consecutive clean sheets under Hansi Flick, a feat not achieved since the 2023-24 season. This defensive solidity is a result of Flick's tactical adjustments, including the use of Eric Garcia at right-back, the versatility of Xavi Espart, and the reliability of the center-back pairing of Andreas Christensen and Gerard Martín. The team's defensive performance has been praised by journalists Gabriel Sanz and Victor Martinez, with Sanz highlighting that Barcelona is the only team in La Liga yet to concede a goal alongside Real Betis. Flick's changes have paid off, with Barcelona finding answers to their defensive questions and showing great promise in the early stages of the season.
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  6. SportsMiddle EastGrid

    Persian Gulf Oil Exports Recover to 15-16 Million Barrels Per Day

    Oil exports through the Persian Gulf have recovered to 15-16 million barrels per day, according to Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs analysts. This is roughly two-thirds of the pre-war level. The increase is attributed to a rise in the number of passages through the Strait of Hormuz. However, oil prices have dropped to around $89 due to tankers hiding and resorting to ship-to-ship transfers to avoid disruptions.
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  7. SportsEuropeHockey

    Botafogo-PB Aims to Secure First Place in Serie C

    Botafogo-PB, already qualified for the access playoff, travels to Aracaju to face Itabaiana in the 19th round of the Brazilian Serie C Championship. Despite their qualification, coach Marcelo Fernandes guarantees he will field the best possible team to secure victory and potentially finish the first phase among the top four teams. The match takes place on Saturday at 5 PM at the Etelvino Mendonça Stadium.
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  11. SportsCentral Asia

    Two-Wheeler Accidents in Tyrol: E-biker, Scooter Rider, and Motorcyclists Injured

    A series of accidents involving two-wheelers occurred in Tyrol over two days. On Wednesday, a 67-year-old e-biker fell off his bike in Alpbach, and a 66-year-old scooter rider was thrown onto the road in Innsbruck. On Thursday, a 57-year-old motorcyclist crashed in East Tyrol, and an 18-year-old cyclist was hit by a car on a protected path in Lienz. Another motorcycle accident occurred in the Ötztal valley on Friday, injuring a 75-year-old German motorcyclist. All injured persons were hospitalized.
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  12. SportsEuropeAmerican FootballBoxing

    Springboks Level Series Against All Blacks with 33-16 Win

    The Springboks bounced back from their loss in the first Test to beat the All Blacks 33-16 in the second Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Cheslin Kolbe scored 18 points, including four penalties, to guide the Springboks to victory. The win levels the four-match series at 1-1. The Springboks started strongly, leading 20-6 at halftime. The All Blacks fought back in the second half but ultimately fell short.
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  14. SportsEuropeSoccer

    Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League Preview and Prediction

    Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield in their first home game of the season. The Reds are looking to build on a hard-earned point from their opening-weekend draw at Newcastle, while Forest arrive under pressure after suffering back-to-back defeats. Liverpool have won 12 of their last 13 first league matches at Anfield and will expect another strong atmosphere on Saturday. However, Forest have often troubled the Reds in recent meetings and may fancy their chances of creating opportunities against a defence that looked vulnerable on opening day. Both teams to score is the prediction.
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  16. SportsMiddle EastNorth AmericaIsrael

    Cristiano Ronaldo Goal Secures Al Nassr's Perfect Start

    Al Nassr maintained their perfect start in the Saudi Professional League with a 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal, deflecting a shot from Mohamed Simakan into the net in the 55th minute, securing the win after Al Nassr had earlier come from behind. Samu Costa had equalized for Al Nassr in first-half stoppage time after Bassam Al Hurayji had put Al-Taawoun ahead in the 11th minute.
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  17. SportsBaseball

    Broncos Host Vikings in Preseason Finale

    The Denver Broncos hosted the Minnesota Vikings in their final preseason game at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the regular season. Key battles include the inside linebacker position between Red Murdock and Taurean York. The game kicked off at 7 p.m. MT on Friday, Aug. 28, and was televised locally on 9News and nationally on NFL Network.
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  19. SportsBoxing

    Tarik Skubal Returns to Detroit: Emotional Homecoming, Dominant Performance

    Tarik Skubal, traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, returned to Comerica Park for the first time since the deal. Skubal received a mixed reaction from fans, with some cheering and others booing. He was emotional during a pregame video tribute but composed himself to pitch six innings, allowing only four hits and no walks, with seven strikeouts. Despite his dominant performance, Skubal was pulled after 83 pitches in the seventh inning.
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  20. SportsEuropeBaseball

    Dodgers' Struggles Against Playoff Teams Raise Concerns

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have been struggling against playoff-caliber teams, going 1-12 in their last 18 games against such opponents. Despite this, manager Dave Roberts isn't too concerned, stating that he'll still take his team against any winning team. The Dodgers' remaining schedule is relatively soft, with only six out of 28 games against teams with winning records. However, the Braves and Brewers have tougher schedules, which could impact the NL West standings.
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  21. SportsHockey

    Texas High School Football Returns

    The 2026 high school football season kicked off in Texas, with several key matchups and impressive performances. Notable games include Duncanville vs. Allen, Jenks (OK) vs. Southlake Carroll, and DeSoto (TX) vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL). In El Paso, Hanks defeated Montwood 63-27. In Houston, several games were played, including College Park vs. Iowa Colony and Katy Taylor vs. Oak Ridge. In San Antonio, Steele beat Reagan 52-21, and in Austin, Anderson defeated Johnson 34-6. Westlake hosted Inglewood (CA) in a highly anticipated matchup.
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