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Hockey news — August 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Hockey published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  3. SportsHockey

    Columbus Crew Signs Josef Martinez

    Columbus Crew has signed striker Josef Martinez on a free transfer after losing key players in the transfer window. Martinez has signed a deal through to the end of the 2026 campaign, with a club option to extend for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. The 33-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having scored 130 MLS goals in 214 appearances across spells with Atlanta United, Inter Miami, CF Montreal and the San Jose Earthquakes. He has scored the sixth-most goals in MLS history, while his seven hat-tricks in the competition are the most by any player.
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  4. SportsIsraelHockey

    Jeff Bezos Buys Minority Stake in Liverpool FC

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has become a co-owner of Liverpool FC after a consortium led by him bought a minority stake in the Premier League club. The deal values Liverpool at over £5 billion, with Bezos' group acquiring around a third of the club. The investment is Bezos' first foray into European football. Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), will retain majority control and operational management of the club.
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  5. SportsEuropeHockeyMotorsports

    Russian Swimmers Win Gold and Silver in Relay at European Championships

    Russian swimmers won gold in the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay at the European Championships in Paris, with Egor Kornev, Ivan Girev, Daria Klepikova, and Kira Manokhina setting a new competition record. They also won silver in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay, with Ivan Girev, Vasily Kukushkin, Alexander Shchegolev, and Egor Kornev narrowly losing to the Hungarians.
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  8. SportsHockey

    Arsenal in Talks to Sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen

    Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. The Gunners are interested in the 23-year-old as a potential alternative to Ezri Konsa, with William Saliba set to miss the start of the new season due to injury. Quansah, who can play both center-back and right-back, joined Leverkusen from Liverpool last summer for £30m and has since made 43 appearances for the German club. However, Leverkusen are reportedly reluctant to sell and may demand a considerable fee.
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  9. SportsMiddle EastNorth AmericaHockey

    Newcastle United Eye Brighton's Carlos Baleba as Midfield Reinforcement

    Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is a fan of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the Magpies exploring options to sign the 22-year-old defensive midfielder. Baleba's dynamic profile and work rate align with Jaissle's demands. However, prising him away from Brighton presents a significant financial challenge as the Seagulls are under no pressure to sell but know the player is open to a move. Baleba is currently sidelined with an ankle injury but is expected to return in a few weeks.
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  10. SportsLocal GovMiddle EastHockey

    Puerto Rican Boxer Prichard Colón Dies 10 Years After Brain Injuries

    Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at the age of 33, over a decade after suffering severe brain injuries in a boxing match against Terrel Williams in 2015. Colón, who was undefeated at the time, received multiple illegal blows to the back of the head, leading to a brain hemorrhage and permanent neurological damage. He spent 221 days in a coma and was left paralyzed, unable to speak, and confined to a wheelchair. His death has been mourned by the boxing world, with organizations such as the WBO and WBC paying tribute to his courage and fighting spirit.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastHockey

    Macará vs Santos in Copa Sudamericana Round of 16

    Macará from Ecuador visited Santos in Brazil for their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 match. Macará, led by Guillermo Sanguinetti, qualified directly for this stage after winning their group. Santos, on the other hand, had to go through the playoffs. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Santos, with Neymar providing two assists. The return match will take place in Ambato, Ecuador.
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