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Basketball news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Basketball published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

71 publications

  1. SportsBasketball

    Romina Hinojosa Makes History as First Mexican in Tour de France Femmes

    Romina Hinojosa, a 23-year-old cyclist from Tampico, Mexico, has made history by becoming the first Mexican woman to participate in the Tour de France Femmes. She will compete in the 2026 edition of the tour as part of the Intermarché-Lotto Ladies team. Hinojosa debuted in the fifth edition of the event, with the Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes winning the first stage and wearing the yellow jersey of leadership.
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  2. SportsBasketballCricket

    Manchester United Beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Pre-Season Friendly

    Manchester United came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Stockholm. Bryan Mbeumo scored twice in the second half, including a penalty, to secure the win for United. The game was part of United's Scandinavian tour, with the team previously losing to REXAM and beating Rosenborg. Mbeumo's performance was praised, with some suggesting it could hint at his involvement in the upcoming Premier League season.
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  3. PoliticsBasketball

    Dakota Ditcheva Remains Undefeated, Wins Unanimous Decision Over Denise Kielholtz

    Dakota Ditcheva, considered one of the faces of PFL, returned to action after a year-long hiatus and defeated Denise Kielholtz via unanimous decision in the co-main event of PFL New York. Despite not securing a finish, Ditcheva dominated the fight, landing more strikes and showcasing her superior reach and grappling. The win improves Ditcheva's record to 16-0 and sets her up for a potential title shot against Liz Carmouche.
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  5. SportsBasketball

    Gold Family Agrees to Sell West Ham Stake to Amanda Staveley's Consortium

    Vanessa Gold, daughter of late former West Ham co-owner David Gold, confirms the family's plan to sell their 25.1% stake in the Championship club to a consortium led by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley. The sale is subject to a pre-emption process. Staveley's consortium includes PCP Capital Partners and Ashland Forest Capital Partners. The Gold family's previous agreement to sell shares to Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky fell through. Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi were previously involved in helping Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund take over Newcastle in 2021.
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  6. SportsBasketballCricket

    Cardiff City vs Roma: Friendly Match Results and Player Ratings

    Cardiff City hosted Roma in a pre-season friendly, winning 4-1. Roma gave debutant Santiago Castro his first start, playing alongside Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé. Cardiff's Cian Ashford scored twice, with Salech and Tanner also finding the net. Roma's Dybala scored and missed a penalty. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini gave Castro his debut hours after his transfer from Bologna.
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  10. SportsBasketball

    Cardinals' Tyler Allgeier Welcomes Jeremiyah Love, Split Reps in Camp

    Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has expressed support for rookie Jeremiyah Love, stating that their relationship is 'all love' despite the potential competition for playing time. Allgeier has taken reps with the first-team offense but acknowledges that the running back duties will be split this season. He is keeping a positive attitude and focusing on his performance.
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  12. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballTennis

    Pistons and Jalen Duren in Contract Stalemate

    The Detroit Pistons and center Jalen Duren remain apart on contract value as free agency continues. Duren seeks a maximum contract after his All-Star and All-NBA season, while the Pistons offer around $30 million. Both sides appear interested in reaching a long-term deal, with no sign-and-trade discussions. The Pistons are preparing for a compromise rather than a breakup.
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  13. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastBasketballEsports

    Indian Boxer Jadumani Singh Wins Silver in Men's 55kg Boxing at Commonwealth Games

    Indian boxer Jadumani Singh won the silver medal in the men's 55 kg boxing category at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland. This is Singh's first Commonwealth Games and he dedicated his medal to his uncle, the BFI, SAI, and all of India. Despite not winning gold, Singh is determined to work harder and bring home the gold in future competitions.
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  14. SportsBasketball

    Man City vs. Inter Milan: Pre-Season Friendly in Hong Kong

    Manchester City and Inter Milan faced off in a pre-season friendly match at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. The match, part of the 'Hong Kong Football Fiesta 2026', saw Manchester City field a youthful side under new manager Enzo Maresca, while Inter Milan was led by Cristian Chivu. The game ended in a penalty shootout win for Inter Milan after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Manchester City missed three penalties in the shootout. The match attracted over 42,000 spectators, including government officials.
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  16. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballHockey

    Miami Heat's Pursuit of Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan

    The Miami Heat, after missing out on LeBron James, are actively pursuing free agent DeMar DeRozan and have prioritized trading for or signing Klay Thompson. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, is seeking a mid-level exception contract, while Thompson, under contract with the Dallas Mavericks, is the Heat's top target. The Heat hope to acquire Thompson via trade or buyout, but Dallas has shown no interest in a buyout. Other teams, like the Cleveland Cavaliers, are also interested in DeRozan.
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  18. PoliticsMiddle EastIndiaBasketball

    Harsh Singh Wins India's First Men's Judo Gold at Commonwealth Games

    Harsh Singh made history by becoming the first Indian male judoka to win gold at the Commonwealth Games, defeating Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final in Glasgow. Singh's journey began at the age of eight, initially training in wrestling and kabaddi before switching to judo. Despite injuries, including a neck fracture and knee injury, Singh remained determined and won gold on his debut appearance at the Games.
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  19. SportsBasketballBoxing

    FIFA President Infantino Faces Widespread Criticism Over Investor Plans

    Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, is facing intense criticism and potential loss of support due to his controversial plan to sell stakes in World Cup events to private investors. This plan has led to questions about his leadership and calls for his resignation from various football federations and officials, including UEFA and Concacaf. Some high-ranking FIFA officials have publicly criticized Infantino, accusing him of acting unilaterally and deceiving the organization's administration. UEFA has even threatened to boycott FIFA competitions if the project is not scrapped.
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  20. SportsMiddle EastUnited KingdomBasketball

    Barcelona Faces Disciplinary Action Over Julián Álvarez Approach

    The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened an investigation against Barcelona for alleged irregular contacts with Julián Álvarez, a striker under contract with Atlético Madrid. Barcelona has been notified and can present allegations. The club is confident that the complaint lacks evidence and maintains they acted within regulations. Álvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético, and Barcelona submitted a formal offer after his comments.
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