Beveridge's Strategy in AFL Grand Final
Luke Beveridge's strategy for the AFL Grand Final was criticized as his team, expected to play a defensive game, instead allowed the opposition to dictate play.4 sourcesSee all sources
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Tennis news — August 1, 2026 - Page 4
Publications tagged with Tennis published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 4.
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Fenerbahçe Makes Squad Changes Ahead of Champions League Match
Fenerbahçe has made alterations to its squad prior to their Champions League third qualifying round match against Sturm Graz. The club has officially reported these changes to UEFA.7 sourcesSee all sourcesMessi Returns to Barcelona Training After World Cup Loss
Lionel Messi has returned to Barcelona's training after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final against France. The 35-year-old forward was given time off following the tournament in Qatar.2 sourcesSee all sourcesArsenal Close to Signing Bruno Guimaraes for £80m
Arsenal are nearing a deal to sign Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes for £80 million, potentially making him their sixth summer signing. The Gunners are also close to completing another double deal.6 sourcesSee all sourcesMyles Garrett Hopes Aaron Donald Returns, Won't Influence Decision
Myles Garrett, the Los Angeles Rams' new pass rusher, expressed excitement about the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join the team this season. Garrett, who won the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award twice in the past three seasons, said he would love to learn from Donald but won't try to influence his decision. Garrett believes Donald can still perform at a high level but understands the difficulty of returning after two years of retirement. Rams coach Sean McVay stated that Donald's workouts are going well, but no decision is imminent.18 sourcesSee all sourcesBorussia Dortmund Unveils Controversial Lilac Away Jersey
Borussia Dortmund has presented its new alternate jersey in an unusual lilac color during a marketing tour in Tokyo. The jersey, featuring luminous purple with neon yellow accents, has sparked debate among fans, with reactions ranging from approval to horror at the color choice.4 sourcesSee all sourcesDetroit Tigers Call Up Top Prospect Max Clark
The Detroit Tigers are calling up top prospect Max Clark for this weekend's series against the Athletics. Clark, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, has been batting .276 with a .368 on-base percentage and a .434 slugging percentage through 90 games in Triple-A. His promotion gives fans their first look at one of the most important players in the organization's future. It was not immediately clear whether Clark's promotion would be permanent or limited to the weekend series.6 sourcesSee all sourcesWout van Aert Aims for Second Consecutive Victory in Tour of Denmark
Wout van Aert, wearing the blue leader's jersey, seeks to secure his second consecutive victory in the Tour of Denmark. The stage is flat, similar to the previous day's race. Van Aert's main goal is to defend his lead.6 sourcesSee all sourcesMPBL Cancels Bacolod MassKara Season, Bans Players and Coaches
The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has cancelled the season of Bacolod MassKara and permanently banned its players and coaches due to allegations of game fixing and manipulation. The decision was announced following their controversial 100-64 loss to Bulacan Kuyas.5 sourcesSee all sourcesCienciano Advances to Copa Sudamericana Round of 16, Will Face Botafogo
Cienciano overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Lanús 4-0, securing their spot in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. They will face Botafogo, who finished atop their group. The first leg will be played in Cusco, Peru, during the week of August 11-13, with Botafogo deciding the quarterfinal spot at home.10 sourcesSee all sourcesTurkey Aims for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027
The Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF), led by President Hidayet Türkoğlu, has set its sights on qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2027. Türkoğlu expressed confidence in the future of Turkish basketball, stating that both the men's and women's national teams will achieve significant successes with the next generation of athletes. The federation's first goal is to participate in the 2027 World Cup in Qatar, with the aim of winning second-round matches and reaching the tournament's main stages.8 sourcesSee all sourcesItaly Wins Gold in Women's Team Foil at Fencing World Championships
Italy secured the gold medal in the women's team foil event at the Fencing World Championships, defeating the USA 45-29 in the final. This victory comes despite Italy's losses in the women's sabre quarterfinals and men's foil round of 16 on the first day of the championships, which left Italy without medals but still atop the medal table.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNew Rules in Eredivisie to Combat Time-Wasting
The KNVB has announced new rules for the upcoming Vriendenloterij Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie seasons, aiming to speed up the game. These changes include stricter procedures around substitutions, throw-ins, goal kicks, and injury treatments. The manager of referee affairs in professional football, Raymond van Meenen, has explained these changes. Additionally, VAR will have more power to address time-wasting and other issues.4 sourcesSee all sourcesAjinkya Rahane Retires from International Cricket
Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran Indian cricketer, has announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats. The 38-year-old represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is, scoring over 8,000 runs. Rahane is remembered for his calm leadership, resilience, and memorable performances, including a historic century in the Melbourne Test and captaining India to a series win in Australia.27 sourcesSee all sourcesMalaysia's Aliff Rakib Wins ONE Championship Interim Muay Thai Title
Aliff Rakib, a 22-year-old Malaysian, made history by becoming the first Malaysian to win the ONE Championship Interim Muay Thai Strawweight World Championship. He achieved this by knocking out legendary Muay Thai fighter Sam-A Gaiyanghadao from Thailand. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Rakib and hoped his achievement would inspire more young people to pursue their dreams.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNeeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yashvir Singh Qualify for Men's Javelin Final at CWG
Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games. Chopra finished fifth with a best effort of 79.61m, while Yadav and Singh secured ninth and tenth positions respectively. None of the 12 qualifiers breached the automatic qualification mark of 84m due to difficult conditions with a steady headwind and a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius.3 sourcesSee all sourcesDeportivo La Coruña to Sign Angeliño from Roma on Loan
Deportivo La Coruña is set to sign Angeliño from AS Roma on loan. The Spanish left-back, who struggled for game time at Roma last season, will join the La Liga outfit with a purchase option. Both parties have reached an agreement, and final details are being ironed out.6 sourcesSee all sourcesAFL Round 21: Collingwood vs Geelong
Collingwood and Geelong face off in the opening match of round 21 on Thursday night. A pre-game change has sparked debate among fans. Geelong's young gun, Mitch Duncan, is being assessed for a head injury after a collision during the game.4 sourcesSee all sourcesWAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Win in Group D Opener
In the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, Ghana cruised past Cape Verde while Cameroon edged Mali in a thrilling Group D opener. Both teams now have three points each, setting up a mouthwatering clash in their next fixture.3 sourcesSee all sources