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Motorsports news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Motorsports published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  4. SportsEuropeHockeyMotorsports

    Massive Traffic Accident on MKAD Injures Six, One Airlifted

    A severe traffic accident involving multiple vehicles occurred on the 42nd kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD). Six people were injured, including a child. One victim was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter. The accident involved a taxi, an SUV, and a passenger car, with one car being thrown into the guardrail. Traffic was heavily congested in the area, and drivers were advised to choose detour routes.
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  8. PoliticsMiddle EastMotorsports

    Maradona's 'Hand of God' Ball Sold for $3.35M

    The ball used by Diego Maradona to score the controversial 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England was sold at auction for $3.35 million (approximately €2.87 million). The ball was expected to reach a price of $10 million but fell short of the estimate. The auction was held by Heritage Auctions in the US, with the starting price set at $2.5 million. The ball was kept by Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser for over three decades before being sold in 2022 for around $2.37 million. Maradona scored two goals in the match, with the second being later named the 'Goal of the Century'.
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  11. SportsAmerican FootballCricketBoxingMotorsports

    UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

    Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues faced off in the main event at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento. Hernandez, a middleweight contender from California, looked to bounce back from a loss and reclaim his title shot hopes. Rodrigues, a Brazilian knockout artist, aimed to solidify his position in the rankings with an impressive win. The fight ended with Rodrigues winning by TKO in the first round.
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