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Motorsport
Motor racing-TWG Global says Cadillac F1 team and motorsport interests not for sale
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 20 (Reuters) - TWG Global said its motorsport properties, including the Cadillac Formula One team, would not be changing ownership amid speculation about billionaire chief executive Mark Walter's sporting assets following the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Football
Soccer-Carrick praises Rashford's revival as Manchester United eye late signings
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised Marcus Rashford's attitude and condition after his return to training amid uncertainty over his future at his boyhood club.
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Tennis
Tennis-Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the U.S. Open, ending a more than four-month absence caused by a wrist injury, in a bid to defend his title in New York.
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Cricket
Cricket-Bangladesh Premier League will not take place this season, says BCB president
Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Bangladesh Premier League will not take place this season, the country's cricket board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal told reporters on Thursday, citing various issues that plagued the previous seasons including allegations of match fixing and corruption.
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Rugby
Rugby-All Blacks' belief will be key to their hopes of upsetting South Africa
JOHANNESBURG Aug 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand must believe they can beat hosts South Africa in Saturday's first test if they are looking for the key to success in the opening encounter of their four-match series, coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday.
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Football
Soccer-Heatwave-damaged Parc des Princes pitch forces PSG fixture switch
PARIS, Aug 20 (Reuters) - French champions Paris St Germain have been forced to move their Ligue 1 opener against Stade Rennais on Sunday after scorching summer heat left their Parc des Princes pitch unsafe, the club said.
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea boss Alonso gives little away on Fernandez future amid transfer talk
LONDON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said midfielder Enzo Fernandez was preparing well for their Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday, but stopped short of confirming whether the Argentine had told him he wanted to stay amid transfer speculation.
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Rugby
Rugby-Tension mounting as Springboks, All Blacks ready for opening test of tour series
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Marketed as 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry', the four-match series between South Africa and New Zealand has been preceded by spiky exchanges over the teams' contrasting playing styles, stoking tensions before Saturday's first test in Johannesburg.
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Tennis
Tennis-Grand Slams create player advisory council amid push for increased prize money
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Tennis's four biggest tournaments announced on Thursday the creation of a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council that will focus on a range of issues including prize money.
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Tennis
Tennis-US Open announces record $108 million prize purse
Aug 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Open will hand out $108 million in prize money at this year's final Grand Slam, it said on Thursday, marking the largest purse in tennis history and a 20% jump from last year's total payout.
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Football
Soccer-Arsenal's Guimaraes a doubt for Coventry game as Arteta eyes another title
LONDON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Arsenal's new signing Bruno Guimaraes is doubtful for Friday's Premier League opener against promoted Coventry City, manager Mikel Arteta said as he acknowledged that they must try to keep players fit as they face the task of defending the title.
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Athletics
Athletics-World Athletics unveils lane draft, jump-offs for new Ultimate Championship
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Sprinters will choose their own lanes, jump-offs will decide winners in the high jump and pole vault, and television viewers will get win probabilities and live fan feedback when World Athletics launches its new Ultimate Championship.
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Football
Soccer-Barca bring back Cancelo for third spell on deal until 2029
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Barcelona have signed fullback Joao Cancelo on a free transfer until June 2029, the LaLiga champions said on Thursday, with the Portugal international returning to the Catalan club for a third spell.
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Badminton
Aaron-Wooi Yik enter quarters after Tee withdraws due to food poisoning
PETALING JAYA: The much-anticipated all-Malaysian men's doubles clash ended in disappointment after Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun withdrew, handing Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik a walkover.
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Football
Soccer-Brazil's iconic Maracana to stage Women's World Cup opener and final in 2027
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Brazil will stage the opening game and final of the 2027 Women's World Cup at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium, according to the match schedule unveiled on Thursday for the 32-team tournament.
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Athletics
Athletics-Former world champion Simpson diagnosed with rare heart condition
Aug 20 (Reuters) - American Olympic bronze medallist and former 1500 metres world champion Jenny Simpson has been diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited heart condition that makes a return to running dangerous, the athlete said on Instagram on Thursday.
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Cycling
Motorcycling-Zarco set for MotoGP return at Aragon pending medical clearance
Aug 20 (Reuters) - LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco is set to return to MotoGP at the Aragon Grand Prix on August 28-30, subject to passing a medical assessment at the circuit, the team said on Thursday.
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Rugby
Rugby-Springboks replace Kolisi with De Villiers for first All Blacks test
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been dropped for the first test against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday but powerful prop Ox Nche will start in the front row.
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Other Sports
Penang get sweet revenge on FT to claim Sukma gold
PETALING JAYA: Revenge could not have tasted any sweeter.
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Other Sports
Koh Ming makes cousin, former SEA Games gold medallist proud with Sukma gold
SHAH ALAM: Tang Koh Ming was only seven when she first picked up wushu, inspired by her cousin, former SEA Games gold medallist Chan Lu Yi.
