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Sport

Amanda Serrano and Lucrecia Manzur Trade KO Warnings Ahead of High-Stakes Featherweight Title Fight

TEMECULA, Calif. — Amanda Serrano and Lucrecia Manzur are not waiting for the opening bell to make their intentions clear. The two fighters exchanged knockout talk ahead of Friday’s unified featherweight championship showdown at Pechanga Resort Casino, where Serrano will defend her WBA and WBO titles — as well as The Ring championship — against Argentina’s Manzur. For Serrano, the fight carries an additional piece of history: a victory by stoppage would give her 33 professional knockouts and s

August 20, 2026

Sport

Tommy Paul Was One Point From Defeat Against Zverev — Then Everything Changed in Cincinnati

Tommy Paul, Alexander Zverev, Cincinnati Open 2026, Cincinnati Open quarterfinals, Tommy Paul Zverev, ATP Cincinnati, tennis news, Masters 1000, Cincinnati tennis MASON, Ohio — Tommy Paul produced one of the biggest upsets of the Cincinnati Open, rallying past top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-4 on Wednesday to book his place in the quarterfinals. But this was far from a routine victory. Paul had to survive a match point, overcome a rain interruption of nearly 90 minutes and recover fr

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

GIANNI INFANTINO’S FIFA POWER BASE IS CRACKING — AFTER A SENIOR OFFICIAL’S EXIT, MORE SUPPORTERS ARE WALKING AWAY. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT COULD CHANGE WORLD FOOTBALL

The pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino is intensifying, with more football federations and senior officials withdrawing their support after the departure of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour. The latest blow came from Sándor Csányi, president of the Hungarian Football Federation and one of FIFA's vice-presidents. Csányi said Lamour's unexpected dismissal was the “final straw” and formally withdrew his support for Infantino. The development adds another layer to a growing governance

August 19, 2026

Sport

Paul Pogba’s Monaco Comeback Is Over — But What Happens to the 2018 World Cup Winner Now?

MONACO — Paul Pogba’s attempt to revive his career at AS Monaco has come to an early end. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner and Monaco have mutually agreed to part ways after just one season, bringing an injury-disrupted chapter of the French midfielder’s career to a close. Monaco confirmed the decision on Wednesday, August 19, saying the objectives set when Pogba joined the club had not been fully achieved. Pogba, 33, originally signed a two-year contract through June 2027 after arriving at Mona

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

RED BULL HIT BY LAST-MINUTE F1 SHOCK: Isack Hadjar Set to Miss Dutch GP—And Guess Who Could Replace Him?

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Red Bull Racing is facing a dramatic driver shake-up ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Isack Hadjar reportedly set to miss the Formula 1 race after suffering a wrist injury during training. Multiple reports, including Reuters, Sky Sports and The Race, say the 21-year-old Frenchman is unlikely to be fit enough to compete at Zandvoort this weekend. Reports from Dutch media indicate the injury happened during a gym session over Formula 1's summer break. Red Bull, h

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

South Korean Footballers Are Breaking Their Silence on Extreme Heat — And 70 Players Reported Something Alarming

South Korean professional football is facing a growing player-safety crisis as extreme summer heat leaves hundreds of players reporting dizziness, dehydration and other heat-related symptoms — including temporary loss of consciousness. An emergency survey of 536 players from South Korea’s K League and WK League found that 86.2% said extreme heat placed a significant physical burden on them. Even more alarming, 64.7% reported dizziness, 56.6% reported severe dehydration and 13% — or 70 players —

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Michael Cheika Is Back at the Waratahs—But His 2027 Return Could Change Everything

Former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has been confirmed as the new head coach of the NSW Waratahs for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, bringing one of Australian rugby's most successful coaches back to the club where he made history. Cheika will return to the Waratahs more than a decade after guiding the Sydney-based side to its first and only Super Rugby championship in 2014. He subsequently took charge of the Wallabies and led Australia to the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, where they

August 19, 2026

Philippines

Kai Sotto Is Finally Back With Gilas After 21 Months—But Two Games Could Decide the Philippines’ World Cup Fate

MANILA, Philippines — After nearly two years away from the national team, Kai Sotto is set to wear the Gilas Pilipinas jersey again at a moment when every victory could determine the Philippines' road to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The 7-foot-3 Filipino center has rejoined Gilas Pilipinas training ahead of the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with the Philippines scheduled to face Jordan on August 28 and Iran on August 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena in

August 19, 2026

Philippines

Gilas Women Led Mexico by 15 Points—Then Everything Fell Apart in the Final Minutes

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Gilas Pilipinas Women appeared headed for an impressive opening victory in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. Instead, a commanding 15-point advantage disappeared, a 10-point fourth-quarter cushion evaporated, and host Mexico walked away with a dramatic 61-58 comeback victory that immediately raised the stakes for the Filipinas’ road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The Philippines controlled much of the opening half at Arena Astros in Guadalajara,

August 19, 2026

Sport

The Wallabies Just Got Their Best Centre Back—Now Comes Les Kiss’ Toughest Test Yet

SYDNEY — The Wallabies are getting one of their most important midfield weapons back at exactly the right time. Australia have recalled star centre Len Ikitau for their two-Test tour of Argentina, giving head coach Les Kiss a major boost as the Wallabies prepare to step up in class following their successful series against Japan. Ikitau, the 2025 John Eales Medallist, has been included in a 34-player squad for the Tests against Los Pumas, marking his return after an ankle injury kept him out o

August 19, 2026