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Baseball news — August 26, 2026

Publications tagged with Baseball published on August 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. SportsBaseball

    Wawrinka Disappointed Not to Get US Open Wildcard for Farewell

    Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open champion, expressed gratitude despite not receiving a wildcard for his farewell appearance at the tournament. The 41-year-old, who is retiring at the end of the year, thanked New York for challenging and pushing him. He won the US Open in 2016, defeating Novak Djokovic. Wawrinka was one of the few players to win a major singles title during the 'Big Three' era of Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer.
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  3. SportsEuropeBaseball

    Besiktas vs Kauno Zalgiris: Europa League Playoff Round

    Turkish club Besiktas will face Lithuanian champions Kauno Zalgiris in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff round qualifying tie at Darius and Girenas Stadium on Thursday. Besiktas holds a 3-0 advantage from the first leg and is expected to secure their place in the Europa League group stage. Kauno Zalgiris faces an uphill battle to qualify after a heavy defeat in the first leg. Both teams have been preparing for the match, with Besiktas coach Vincenzo Italiano likely to make rotations in his lineup.
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  4. PoliticsBaseball

    Roger Federer's US Open Farewell

    At 45, Roger Federer returns to the US Open for an exhibition match, marking his final farewell to the tournament and its fans. He will play alongside tennis legends Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe. Federer, a five-time US Open champion, missed his proper farewell in 2019 due to injuries and retirement. In his press conference, he reflected on his career and what he wants to be remembered for.
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