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Sports Business news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Sports Business published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. SportsTennisBoxingSports Business

    Boca Juniors Advances in Copa Sudamericana After Penalty Shootout Win Against O'Higgins

    Boca Juniors secured their spot in the round of 16 in the Copa Sudamericana after defeating O'Higgins 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the return leg played in Rancagua, Chile. The match was marked by an error from Nicolás Figal that led to O'Higgins' goal and a missed penalty by Tomás Aranda. Boca will now face Recoleta of Paraguay in the next round.
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    Red Sox's Willson Contreras Exits Game After Being Hit by 95-mph Pitch

    Boston Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras left a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being hit on the side of his helmet by a 95-mph pitch in the third inning. Contreras was struck by a fastball from reliever Will Klein, went down to the dirt but got up, and scored on a subsequent error. He left the game for precautionary reasons after the Red Sox finished batting. Initial tests were encouraging, but he's going through concussion protocol.
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    Georgia Hunter Bell Wins Commonwealth Games 800m Gold

    Georgia Hunter Bell, a 32-year-old English runner, won the women's 800m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She clocked a time of 1 minute 59.51 seconds to beat world champion Lilian Odira and secure her first major outdoor gold medal. Bell, who is a training partner of Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, dominated the race from start to finish, setting a tactical masterclass. This win completes Bell's set of global medals, having previously won world indoor and European titles.
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    Casey Mize's Trade Status Uncertain Ahead of Deadline

    Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize was scratched from his scheduled start against the Oakland Athletics on Friday as trade conversations around him intensified ahead of Monday's MLB deadline. Mize, who is having one of the best seasons of his career with an 85-19 K/BB ratio and a 2.70 ERA over 86 innings, expressed disappointment at not being able to compete but understands the team's decision to protect him while potential trades are discussed. His next start could be for the Tigers in Seattle or for a contender that acquires him before the deadline.
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    Saints Extend WR Chris Olave for $132 Million

    The New Orleans Saints have signed wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed. The deal makes Olave one of the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers. The Saints are betting on Olave's potential despite injury concerns, as he missed half of the 2024 season due to concussions. The team is also investing in their offense, having recently signed running back Travis Etienne and drafted Jordyn Tyson in the first round.
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    Cesar Farias Out as Barcelona SC Coach

    Cesar Farias will no longer continue as coach of Barcelona SC by mutual agreement with the club. The Venezuelan coach had assumed the position in January 2026 with a contract until the end of the year. Farias will direct the match this Sunday against Leones del Norte and subsequently step aside. The club will have to define in the coming days who will replace the Venezuelan coach to assume the command of the team in this decisive stretch of the national championship and the Copa Ecuador.
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