Cricket news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

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1. CultureUnited KingdomCricketEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:12 UTC

   UK's Only All-Female Chess Team Promoted, Then Told to Add Male Player

   The UK's only all-female chess team, She Plays to Win Lionesses A Team, has been promoted to the top tier of British chess. However, they have been told they must recruit a male player to comply with league rules, sparking outrage among team members and fans. The team and its players have expressed their disappointment with this decision.

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2. CultureRegulatorsMiddle EastCricket

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:11 UTC

   Italy's Strong Start at European Championships

   Italy began the European Championships with a gold medal in the mixed team synchronized swimming event and a silver medal in the women's solo technical artistic swimming event, won by Pelati.

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3. SportsSoccerAmerican FootballCricket

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:52 UTC

   Ryu Chases History at Women's British Open

   Haeran Ryu, fresh off back-to-back major wins, leads the AIG Women's Open after two rounds. She shot a 69 (-2) on Friday, totaling 135 (-7). American Nelly Korda, the world number one, is six strokes behind after a 68 (-3). Ryu aims to become only the fifth player in history to win three majors in a calendar year.

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4. SportsTennisCricketMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC

   Arthur Gea Upsets Francisco Cerúndolo to Reach First ATP Semifinal

   Frenchman Arthur Gea, ranked 127th in the world, pulled off a surprise by defeating Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo, the third favorite, 6-7(11), 6-4, 6-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the Los Cabos Tennis Open. This is Gea's first ATP semifinal. In the semifinals, Gea will face Coleman Wong from Hong Kong.

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5. SportsCricket

   Aug 1, 2026, 10:13 UTC

   Wout van Aert Wins First Stage of Tour of Denmark

   Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) won the first stage of the Tour of Denmark, which took place between July 29 and August 2, after winning the sprint among a group of eight riders in the inaugural stage. The Belgian cyclist, who couldn't start the Tour de France due to an elbow injury, defeated Slovak Lukas Kubiš and Danish rider Henrik Pedersen in a sprint finish. The stage was 192.2 kilometers long, with the start and finish in Aalborg and three short climbs in the final 40 kilometers. The second stage will connect the municipalities of Glyngøre and Skive.

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6. SportsBasketballCricketWinter Sports

   Aug 1, 2026, 10:11 UTC

   NWSL to Start 2027 Season in February

   The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is set to begin its 2027 season in February, nearly a month earlier than previous years, according to sources within the league who have reviewed a tentative calendar. The shift aims to accommodate the congested international soccer calendar, including the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil from June 24 to July 25. The regular season will start on Feb. 11 and conclude at the end of October, with playoffs scheduled for November. Each of the 16 teams will play 15 regular-season home games, including four midweek matches. The league will take a weeklong break in early June and resume after the World Cup on July 30. Decision Day is set for Oct. 31, followed by the playoffs and the NWSL Championship game on Nov. 20.

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7. SportsMiddle EastCricket

   Aug 1, 2026, 10:08 UTC

   Başakşehir Faces Inter Turku in UEFA Conference League

   Istanbul Başakşehir will host Finnish team Inter Turku in the return leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League's second qualifying round. After drawing 1-1 in the first match, Başakşehir aims to advance to the next round. The team has completed its preparations for the crucial encounter.

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8. CultureCelebritiesCricket

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:56 UTC

   Virat Kohli Pays Tribute to Ajinkya Rahane on Retirement

   Virat Kohli has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket. Kohli described Rahane as his 'favourite Test batting partner' and praised his skills as a slip fielder, calling him 'the safest pair of hands'.

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9. SportsSoccerCricketWinter Sports

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:55 UTC

   Palmeiras Extends Lead Over Flamengo After Routing Vitória

   Palmeiras secured an 8-point lead over Flamengo in the Brasileirão after a controversial 4-0 win over Vitória. The game was marred by two red cards for Vitória players within three minutes, with referee Alex Gomes Stefano's decisions heavily influencing the outcome. Palmeiras took advantage of the chaos to score four unanswered goals and extend their lead at the top of the table.

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10. SportsCricket

    Aug 1, 2026, 09:41 UTC

    Celebrini Signs Record-Breaking NHL Contract

    Macklin Celebrini, a hockey forward, has signed a five-year contract with San Jose, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The deal, worth $94 million, will see Celebrini earn an average of $18.8 million per year starting from the 2027/28 season.

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11. SportsCricket

    Aug 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC

    PSG's Al-Khelaifi Tipped to Replace FIFA's Infantino

    PSG's chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi is being considered as a top candidate to replace FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has faced criticism following the World Cup in North America.

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12. WorldIsraelAmerican FootballCricket

    Aug 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC

    Murali Sreeshankar Wins Silver in Men's Long Jump at CWG 2026

    Indian track and field athlete Murali Sreeshankar has won the Silver medal in Men's Long Jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. This is his second consecutive silver medal in the event, having also won one at the 2022 Games. Sreeshankar leapt 8.09m to secure the silver medal.

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