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Alexandra Eala and Venus Williams were knocked out in the first round of the women's doubles at the WTA Canadian Open 2026 in Toronto. The high-profile wildcard duo suffered a straight-sets defeat, falling 6-4, 6-3 to the unseeded pairing of Japan's Miyu Kato and Russia's Liudmila Samsonova. Playing on Sobeys Stadium centre court, Kato and Samsonova took an early lead before the Filipino-American pair fought back to level the opening set at 4-4. However, Kato and Samsonova broke Williams' serve to claim the first set in 38 minutes. In the second set, the Japanese-Russian team built a commanding 4-0 lead. Eala and Williams launched a brief fightback to close the gap to 4-2, but their opponents eventually closed out the match in 76 minutes. Eala and Williams struggled with consistency, committing multiple double faults and dropping six of 11 break points. While Williams exits the tournament completely, the 21-year-old Eala remains active in the singles draw.
A school shooting in Thailand has left the community in shock, prompting an emergency response and widespread mourning. This photo gallery captures the aftermath of the tragedy, including security personnel, grieving families and scenes outside the school, reflecting the human impact of the deadly attack
Mohamed Salah was officially presented as a Trabzonspor player during a historic ceremony at Papara Park on August 6, 2026. The Egyptian forward joined the Turkish Super Lig side on a free transfer after a celebrated nine-year spell with Liverpool. Around 25,000 passionate fans packed the stadium to witness the arrival of arguably the biggest marquee signing in the club's history. The stadium transformed into an electric sea of flares, banners, and chants, prompting Salah to capture the moment on his phone. The 34-year-old briefly wore a symbolic number 61 jersey to honour the city of Trabzon, before officially taking the number 10 shirt for the season. At FC Basel, Chelsea, AS Roma, and Liverpool, the winger amassed over 300 club goals. This includes 257 goals in 442 games in all competitions for Liverpool, alongside three Premier League Golden Boots, a UEFA Champions League trophy, and a domestic title. Internationally, he netted 68 goals for Egypt.
Club America defeated San Diego FC 3-1 to secure a commanding victory in their Leagues Cup 2026 group stage match at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The Liga MX side dominated their rivals from Major League Soccer from the opening whistle, and Brian Rodriguez scored the opener in the 11th minute. Erick Sanchez doubled the score in the 33rd minute, then deep into first-half stoppage time, Rodriguez set up Isaias Violante for a 3-0. Luca Bombino pulled one back in the 63rd minute, but Guillermo Almada's Eagles kept their flight unhindered. On matchday 2, Club America shift their focus to a tough away fixture against the Portland Timbers. Meanwhile, Mikey Varas' team will return home to Snapdragon Stadium to host Liga MX side Club Tijuana as they look to revive their tournament campaign. See the best photos from the Club America vs San Diego football match.
Large parts of Europe are enduring an intense heatwave, with soaring temperatures disrupting daily life and prompting health warnings.
Students across Jharkhand took to the streets to protest alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, calling for transparent investigations and fair recruitment processes. This photo gallery captures demonstrations, rallies, slogans and heavy police presence, highlighting the growing unrest among aspirants demanding accountability and justice in government recruitment
Toluca thrashed defending champions Seattle Sounders FC 3-0 in their opening match of the Leagues Cup 2026 at Estadio Nemesio Diez. The Red Devils of Liga MX completely dominated the visiting Major League Soccer side. The hosts opened the scoring in the third minute when Jesus Gallardo headed home an Alexis Vega corner. The American Rave Green struggled heavily with the high altitude and relentless tempo, getting outshot 19-1 in the first half. Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei single-handedly kept his team alive, making more than a dozen saves to prevent an absolute blowout. The Mexican side doubled their lead in the 64th minute when Helinho capitalised on a deflected save. Federico Vinas then sealed the match in stoppage time, poking home a rebound to complete the rout. Next up, the Red Devils continue their home run by hosting FC Dallas on August 12. Meanwhile, the Rave Green fly back home to Lumen Field to face Queretaro FC on August 9 as they try to save their title defence.
Los Angeles FC defeated CD Guadalajara 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw in regulation time during their opening Leagues Cup 2026 match at BMO Stadium. Denis Bouanga broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 38th minute off a precise cross from David Martinez, but the lead was short-lived, as Chivas de Guadalajara equalised four minutes later. Roberto Alvarado capitalised on an assist from Bryan Gonzalez to drill a clinical strike past the keeper. A scoreless second half sent the game directly into penalties. Goalkeeper Thomas Hasal became the hero for the Black and Gold by saving a crucial sudden-death penalty from Chivas captain Luis Romo, allowing Jude Terry to convert the final spot-kick for the extra point. On matchday 2, LAFC will host Toluca FC; meanwhile, Guadalajara will travel to PayPal Park in San Jose to face FC Dallas.
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