San Francisco Giants trade Tyler Mahle, 31, to Atlanta Braves - ESPN
The Atlanta Braves on Sunday night acquired veteran starter Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, bolstering their injury-depleted rotation for the stretch run.
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Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semis
Iga Swiatek swept past Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-1 on Monday to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals, where the Pole will face Elina Svitolina after the Ukrainian rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova in Toronto.
Al-Nassr unveil new ‘horizon’-inspired away kit
RIYADH: Al-Nassr FC have unveiled the club’s 2026-27 away kit under the theme “Beyond the Horizon,” a design that manufacturers Adidas said was inspired by “Riyadh’s endless skies,” signifying the club’s ambitions.
Italian long jumper Furlani withdraws injured from Euros
BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug 10 : Italy's long jump world champion Mattia Furlani withdrew injured from the European championships after his opening qualifying effort on Monday.
World number one Sabalenka ousted in Toronto by Alexandrova
Toronto - CANToronto, Canada, Aug 9, 2026 (AFP) - - World number one Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated by Russian 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Saturday in a fourth-round match at the WTA Toronto Masters tournament.Alexandrova defeated the four-time Grand Slam winner from Belarus 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 in 2hr 29min to book a berth in the quarter-finals.Sabalenka, who will seek her third consecutive US Open title next month, fell to 5-5 in her career WTA rivalry with Alexandrova, who will face either American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova or Ukraine's ninth-seeded Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals.Sabalenka broke for a 2-0 lead in the opening set, dropped the next four games, then held and broke back to 4-4 on a forehand drop volley winner.Double faults by Sabalenka in the 11th game and Alexandrova in the 12th surrendered breaks leading to a tie-break.The Russian took five of the last six points to seal the first set when Sabalenka swatted a crosscourt forehand wide.In the second set, Alexandrova hit a forehand long to surrender a break and give Sabalenka a 4-3 lead. The top seed then held serve twice to force a decider.Sabalenka was broken when she netted a forehand to give Alexandrova a 3-1 edge, but the Russian double-faulted away a break in the seventh game.In the 10th game, Sabalenka made three unforced errors to give Alexandrova break and match points.Sabalenka saved the first on a service winner and the second on an ace.But after sending a backhand beyond the baseline, the Belarusian made her sixth and final double fault to lose the match."I didn't have any expectations before the match," Alexandrova said.
DiJonai Carrington declares 'White privilege' after ejection for smacking Sophie Cunningham in the face
Dan Dakich breaks down Megan Rapinoe's latest unhinged rant targeting Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and OutKick legend Riley Gaines over their stand to protect women's sports.
Minnesota Lynx win 26th game, secure WNBA playoff spot - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff berth.
New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis - ESPN
CANTON, Ohio — New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.
ALTAWKILAT Motorsport launches ‘Home of Tomorrow’s Champions’ program to develop Saudi Motorsport talent
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: ALTAWKILAT Motorsport has announced the launch of “Home of Tomorrow’s Champions,” a pioneering talent development program delivered alongside the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship.