Hockey news — August 31, 2026

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1. SportsHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 21:55 UTC

   

   Ignacio Buse vs. Marcos Giron: US Open 2026 First Round Match

   Ignacio Buse, ranked 32nd, faces American Marcos Giron, ranked 78th, in the first round of the US Open 2026 on September 1. Buse, coming off a win at the ATP 250 in Winston-Salem, is seeded for the first time in a Grand Slam. The match is scheduled for 3:30 PM (Peruvian time) on Court 17 and will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ Premium.

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2. SportsIsraelHockeySkills

   Aug 31, 2026, 20:04 UTC

   

   Colts Release Kicker Blake Grupe; Spencer Shrader Wins Job

   The Indianapolis Colts have released kicker Blake Grupe, who joined the team midway through the 2025 season and finished the year with a perfect 21-for-21 record on kicks, including a franchise-record 60-yard field goal. Grupe signed a one-year deal with the Colts in March to compete with Spencer Shrader for the starting job. After a close competition throughout training camp and the preseason, Shrader has won the job after hitting two 60-yard field goals. Grupe, who has made 86 of 105 field-goal attempts during his NFL career, was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

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3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 17:53 UTC

   River Plate vs. Banfield: Matchday 7 of Liga Profesional Argentina

   River Plate faces Banfield in matchday 7 of the Liga Profesional Argentina's Clausura Tournament. The game will take place at Estadio Florencio Sola on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 3 PM (Argentine time). ESPN Premium will broadcast the match in Argentina, while ESPN will air it in the rest of South America. The match can also be watched via streaming through Disney+ Premium.

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4. PoliticsMiddle EastUnited KingdomHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 15:45 UTC

   

   Mourinho's Unbeaten Streak

   Jose Mourinho is on the verge of setting a new record for consecutive games unbeaten as a manager. He currently has a streak of 38 games without a loss across Fenerbahçe, Benfica, and Real Madrid, and needs just three more wins to surpass his previous best of 40 games with Chelsea in the 2004/2005 season. Real Madrid's next games are against Betis, Rayo, and Elche.

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5. SportsBasketballHockeyTennisBoxing

   Aug 31, 2026, 13:55 UTC

   

   Browns Finalize 53-Man Roster

   The Cleveland Browns have finalized their 53-man roster, making several cuts and trades ahead of the NFL's deadline. Notable moves include waiving WR Cedric Tillman and QB Dillon Gabriel being placed on IR. The team also kept four quarterbacks on the roster, including Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Taylen Green, and injured reserve QB Dillon Gabriel.

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6. SportsHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 09:00 UTC

   

   Liverpool Submit New Bid for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr

   Liverpool have submitted a new bid for Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, with the Senegalese winger keen on the move. The Reds' initial £50m offer was rejected, but talks remain active. Sarr scored 20 goals last season and is seen as a replacement for Mohamed Salah. Crystal Palace, however, are reluctant to sell and have rejected bids from other clubs as well.

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7. CultureHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 06:19 UTC

   

   Panathinaikos Fans to Outnumber Levadiakos' Home Crowd

   Panathinaikos will play their first Super League match against Levadiakos with over 2,000 fans in attendance, after securing additional tickets. The team will debut two new players, Lúza and Kangúa, in the center field. Coach Jacob Nistrup is confident about the team's ability to compete in three competitions despite potential fatigue from European commitments.

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8. SportsEuropeHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 06:01 UTC

   

   Aviation Workers' Strike Disrupts Flights at JKIA

   A strike by aviation workers has disrupted flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya. Passengers have been stranded, with some spending the night at the airport. The strike is over unfulfilled government commitments.

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9. SportsSouth AmericaHockey

   Aug 31, 2026, 02:08 UTC

   

   Jaguars Finalize 53-Man Roster

   The Jacksonville Jaguars have finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. Key moves include acquiring QB Quinn Ewers, waiving CB Jabbar Muhammad and LB Amari Burney, and keeping four tight ends and four running backs. The team's weakest position on paper is linebacker, with only five players remaining at that spot.

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10. SportsHockey

    Aug 31, 2026, 00:54 UTC

    

    Argentinos Juniors vs Aldosivi: Bicho Comes Back to Win 2-1, Leads Zone B

    In a thrilling match, Argentinos Juniors came from behind to beat Aldosivi 2-1, thanks to a free kick from Alan Lescano and a header from Gastón Verón. The victory puts Argentinos at the top of Zone B with 16 points, while Aldosivi remains last with only 2 points after 23 games without a win. In the next round, Argentinos will visit Barracas Central, while Aldosivi hosts Banfield.

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