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Colin Kaepernick speaks at the ACLU’s 2026 Biennial Leadership Conference, Friday in Washington.
July 26, 2026

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive ACLU activism awards

WASHINGTON (AP): Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received a new award from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recognising contributions to American thought and culture. Kaepernick and…
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India’s captain Shreyas Iyer (left) with his batting partner Ishan Kishan run between the wickets during the second T20 cricket match against Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, yesterday.
July 26, 2026

India clinch T20 series with 90-run win over Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP): Ishan Kishan hit 81 off 44 balls as India crushed Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second Twenty20 and clinched the three-match series with a game to spare yesterday. Kishan struck…
Joshua Bishop
July 26, 2026

The road from emerging to elite

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Success is rarely achieved on the first attempt, it is often the reward for those who persist despite repeated setbacks. Barbadian left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop is…
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Gold medallist Gabby Thomas stands on the podium after the women’s 200 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
July 26, 2026

Healthy again, Gabby Thomas explains skipping US nationals

AP: Gabby Thomas, one of the deepest thinkers in track, chose to view herself as “healing” instead of “injured” last year. That, in short, is how the Olympic gold medallist – slowed, then eventually…
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Camp Nou stadium under renovation work is seen during a La Liga football match between Barcelona and Athletic in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, November 22, 2025.
July 26, 2026

Construction worker dies in Camp Nou accident

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Barcelona says a construction worker died when he had an accident while helping with the renovation of its Camp Nou stadium on Friday. In a short statement published yesterday,…
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Japan’s Daizen Maeda (11) reacts after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup Group F football match against Sweden in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Thursday, June 25.
July 26, 2026

Japan’s Maeda joins Diop, promoted Ipswich

LONDON (AP): Newly-promoted Ipswich have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic, the English club said yesterday. The 28-year-old Maeda played at the World Cup, scoring in a 1-1 draw with…
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South Korea’s Lee Kang-in (19) reacts at the end of the World Cup Group A football match against South Africa in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24.
July 26, 2026

Atlético signs South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In

MADRID (AP): South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In has agreed to join Atlético Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club said yesterday. Atlético said the player would sign a contract through…
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Australia’s Cristian Volpato arrives at the stadium ahead of the World Cup round of 32 football match against Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3.
July 26, 2026

Australia’s Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine

SYDNEY (AP): Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said Friday. They said the…
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha waves to supporters following the World Cup Group H football match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21.
July 26, 2026

Cape Verde World Cup sensation Vozinha to join Chile club Colo Colo

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP): One of the breakout stars at the World Cup has a new home in Chile – Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Colo Colo, the South American country’s biggest…