Turkey Wins EuroBasket Opener Against Montenegro
The Under-18 Women's European Basketball Championship began with Turkey securing a victory against Montenegro in Group C. The final score was 71-55.5 sourcesSee all sources
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Olympics news — August 1, 2026
Publications tagged with Olympics published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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World Champion Mendy Auctions 2018 World Cup Replica
Benjamin Mendy, French World Cup champion in 2018, has auctioned off a replica of the trophy he received after winning the tournament. The replica, measuring approximately 38 cm in height, 15 cm in width, and 10 cm in depth, was sold for $62,200 (around €54,000) by American auction house Goldin. Mendy responded to critics who questioned the sale by stating that the trophy is his personal property and he has the right to do with it as he pleases.9 sourcesSee all sourcesMateusz Rębecki Defeats Kyle Prepolec via TKO at UFC Belgrade
Mateusz Rębecki emerged victorious against Kyle Prepolec at UFC Belgrade, winning by TKO (strikes) in the first round at 4:41. The fight was a part of UFC Fight Night event.9 sourcesSee all sourcesGold Medallist Defends 'Selfish' Racing Strategy
Jemima Montag, the gold medallist in the women's 10,000m race walk at the Commonwealth Games, has defended her 'selfish' racing strategy. Montag allowed her teammate Lizzy McMillen to set the pace during the race, which resulted in an Australian podium sweep.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNeeraj Chopra Wins Silver, Yashvir Singh Bags Bronze in CWG Javelin
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Yashvir Singh secured the bronze medal, making it a historic day for Indian athletics. Chopra, who was returning from injury, produced a season-best throw of 85.83m in his second attempt to finish second. Singh, in his debut Games, threw a personal best 85.41m in his final attempt to clinch the bronze. The duo finished behind Sri Lankan Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won gold with a throw of 89.75m.49 sourcesSee all sourcesUFC Belgrade: Medic vs. Rodriguez
UFC Belgrade features a main event between Dragan Medic and Rodolfo Rodriguez. The event includes weigh-ins, predictions, and live results. Medic vs. Rodriguez is the headlining fight.10 sourcesSee all sourcesRafa Jódar Advances to Washington Open Semifinals and Enters ATP Top 20
Spanish tennis player Rafa Jódar has qualified for the semifinals of the Washington Open after defeating Italian Lorenzo Musetti in a comeback victory. The win ensures Jódar's entry into the ATP Top 20 rankings, marking his first hardcourt semifinal and third overall. Jódar, currently ranked 24th, will face Chilean Alejandro Tabilo in the semifinals.15 sourcesSee all sourcesIndian Boxer Jadumani Singh Advances to Men's 55kg Finals at Commonwealth Games
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh has secured a spot in the men's 55kg final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb in the semifinals. Singh won the bout 5-0, showcasing a dominant performance. He will now compete for the gold medal.6 sourcesSee all sourcesCharges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn in Reflecting Pool Case
Prosecutors have dropped charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. The Department of Justice stated that the damage was not caused by vandalism but rather a botched renovation.9 sourcesSee all sourcesMarcos Llorente Defends Photos with Ferran Torres
Spanish national team player Marcos Llorente criticized the reaction to photos where he appears shirtless and hugging teammate Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final.3 sourcesSee all sourcesBoca Juniors vs O'Higgins: Copa Sudamericana Playoff
Boca Juniors faces O'Higgins in Chile for the Copa Sudamericana playoff, aiming to secure a place in the round of 16. The Argentine team won the first leg 1-0 at home but suffered a 3-0 defeat in their local tournament. O'Higgins, meanwhile, lost 2-0 in their domestic league after resting most of their starting team. The match will take place on July 30 at 21:30 local time (23:30 GMT) at the El Teniente stadium in Rancagua. The referee will be Wilmar Roldán from Colombia.35 sourcesSee all sourcesEd Sheeran's Role in Burna Boy's World Cup Performance
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy credits Ed Sheeran with helping him manage the pressure of performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Burna Boy revealed that Sheeran played a crucial role in his preparation for the high-stakes event.2 sourcesSee all sourcesSF Giants' Robbie Ray Accepts Trade Deadline Reality
SF Giants' pitcher Robbie Ray has come to terms with the possibility of being traded at the MLB trade deadline. He expressed acceptance of the situation while preparing for a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.4 sourcesSee all sourcesPSV Women's Team Wins Supercup
PSV Women's team won the Supercup on Friday night, defeating FC Twente 3-0 at the Philips Stadium. This victory prevented FC Twente from winning the Supercup for the fifth consecutive year.2 sourcesSee all sourcesSimone Biles to Light Lima 2027 Clock, Kicks off Countdown
Simone Biles will visit Lima, Peru for the first time to light the clock marking the one-year countdown to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. The event will take place on August 6 in Lima's Plaza Mayor and will feature Biles, Colombian para-athlete Karen Palomeque, and various artistic performances. The ceremony is free and open to the public, with tickets available through the Teleticket platform.7 sourcesSee all sourcesOsceola County School Board District 3 Candidates
The Orlando Sentinel Voters Guide profiles candidates running for Osceola County School Board District 3: Natalie Guzman, Alyssa Noel, and Susanne Peña.16 sourcesSee all sourcesCanelo Álvarez Reflects on Retirement
Boxing legend Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez, with over 60 wins and world titles in four weight classes, discusses his future in the sport. The 36-year-old Mexican icon feels he has 'not much left' to accomplish in boxing and has other goals outside the ring. Álvarez will let his fitness determine his retirement, not his age.4 sourcesSee all sourcesOpposition Criticizes Saffron Hockey Jersey
The opposition has criticized the Indian hockey team's new saffron jersey, suggesting that the Army uniform could be next. The criticism comes ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.3 sourcesSee all sourcesEddie Howe Leaves Newcastle; Matthias Jaissle Set to Replace Him
Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United's head coach after five years in charge. The 48-year-old won the Carabao Cup in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025 during his tenure. However, a disappointing 12th place finish last season led to his departure. Matthias Jaissle, currently managing Al-Ahli, is set to replace Howe as the new head coach.11 sourcesSee all sources