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Basketball news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Basketball published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.

71 publications

  1. SportsMiddle EastBasketball

    First-Ever F1H2O World Championship Stage on Issyk-Kul Lake

    The UIM F1H2O World Championship stage has begun on Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan. Training sessions are underway, with qualifying races and a sprint race scheduled for tomorrow. The main race will take place on August 2nd. The event features eight international teams and 18 pilots from 13 countries, with boats capable of reaching speeds over 250 km/h. Notably, the championship is the highest-altitude racing stage in its history.
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  3. SportsBasketballSports Business

    Red Sox's Willson Contreras Exits Game After Being Hit by 95-mph Pitch

    Boston Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras left a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being hit on the side of his helmet by a 95-mph pitch in the third inning. Contreras was struck by a fastball from reliever Will Klein, went down to the dirt but got up, and scored on a subsequent error. He left the game for precautionary reasons after the Red Sox finished batting. Initial tests were encouraging, but he's going through concussion protocol.
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    Afghanistan Announces National Futsal Team's Schedule for Continental Futsal Championship

    The Afghanistan Football Federation has released the full schedule for the national futsal team's participation in the Continental Futsal Championship, hosted by Thailand. The team will play their first match against Thailand on Sunday, September 11th at 6:00 PM local time in Kabul. Subsequent matches are scheduled against Vietnam, Russia, and New Zealand on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday respectively. All matches will be broadcast live on the global AF Sport network.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastBasketballWinter Sports

    India's Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule and Medal Events

    India's Day 7 and 8 schedules at the Commonwealth Games 2026 are packed with medal events. On Day 7, Indian athletes will compete in boxing, athletics, swimming, and weightlifting. Day 8 features high-profile events like Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw, Tejaswin Shankar in decathlon, Animesh Kujur in men's 200m semi-finals, and Tajinderpal Singh Toor in men's shot put final.
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    AC Milan Lead Race for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri

    AC Milan have made contact over a move for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, with RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Everton also interested. Arsenal are open to a permanent transfer and would listen to offers for the record-breaking academy product. Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the situation. Arsenal are considering keeping Nwaneri, sending him out on loan, or selling him for at least €35M, with any permanent deal potentially including a buy-back clause.
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  10. SportsBasketballSports Business

    Casey Mize's Trade Status Uncertain Ahead of Deadline

    Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize was scratched from his scheduled start against the Oakland Athletics on Friday as trade conversations around him intensified ahead of Monday's MLB deadline. Mize, who is having one of the best seasons of his career with an 85-19 K/BB ratio and a 2.70 ERA over 86 innings, expressed disappointment at not being able to compete but understands the team's decision to protect him while potential trades are discussed. His next start could be for the Tigers in Seattle or for a contender that acquires him before the deadline.
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    Alianza Lima Players Suspended Ahead of Match Against Alianza Atlético

    Alianza Lima has eight players suspended due to yellow cards ahead of their match against Alianza Atlético in the Liga 1 2026 Clausura Tournament. The players are Eryc Castillo, Luis Advíncula, Paolo Guerrero, Marco Huamán, Federico Girotti, Gianfranco Chávez, Fernando Gaibor, and Renzo Garcés. The team is also preparing for the match with a final training session at Matute and will be concentrated at the Hilton Hotel. The match is scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at 8:30 PM local time and will be broadcast on L1 MAX.
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  14. CultureMiddle EastUnited KingdomBasketball

    Five European Giants Eye Bournemouth's Rayan

    Rayan, a 19-year-old Brazilian winger at Bournemouth, has caught the attention of five major European clubs after his impressive start in the English Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich are all interested in signing the youngster, who has already made an impact both domestically and internationally. Bournemouth values Rayan at around £85 million but is not under pressure to sell.
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    Real Madrid Signs Carlos Espí from Levante

    Real Madrid has completed the signing of Carlos Espí from Levante for €25 million, activating the player's release clause. The 21-year-old striker was previously close to joining Brighton but chose Real Madrid as his dream move. Espí scored 13 goals in 27 appearances for Levante last season. His signing comes as a replacement for Gonzalo García, who is joining Fulham. Espí's father revealed that José Mourinho greeted them warmly at Valdebebas and expressed his excitement about the player's role in the team.
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    Emelec Resolves FIFA Bans, Activates Reinforcements

    Club Sport Emelec has paid over 400,000 dollars to lift player registration bans imposed by FIFA, allowing new signings to be considered for the match against Aucas this Saturday, except for Teodoro Arce who still needs one document. The club had seven active FIFA sanctions on July 22, but managed to eliminate two of them on July 29, leaving five active restrictions. As of now, those five prohibitions are still registered on the FIFA portal, but it is expected that they will be removed tomorrow, formally allowing the new signings and enabling the team led by Cristian Nasuti to face the LigaPro match with more options on the squad.
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  22. SportsBasketballSports Business

    Saints Extend WR Chris Olave for $132 Million

    The New Orleans Saints have signed wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed. The deal makes Olave one of the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers. The Saints are betting on Olave's potential despite injury concerns, as he missed half of the 2024 season due to concussions. The team is also investing in their offense, having recently signed running back Travis Etienne and drafted Jordyn Tyson in the first round.
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