Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-08-16
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McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 23:15:12)
Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.
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Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 22:05:54)
Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.
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England's Whaley makes history by winning US Amateur (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 22:05:54)
Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.
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Martinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 21:24:43)
Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi, plus more.
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Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 21:23:49)
Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Watch the best of Rodri's Manchester City journey (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:51:15)
BBC Sport takes a look back at the moments that defined Rodri's time at Manchester City, from important goals to injuries and a Ballon d'Or, as the great midfielder takes his next step in his career.
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'He's the professor' - Rodri's Manchester City journey (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:51:15)
BBC Sport takes a look back at the moments that defined Rodri's time at Manchester City, from important goals to injuries and a Ballon d'Or, as the great midfielder takes his next step in his career.
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'The jump of her life!' - GB's Sawyers takes long jump silver (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:50:11)
Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers puts on "one of the performances of the championship" to take silver in the women's long jump, finishing just one centimetre behind gold-winning Larissa Iapichino.
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Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:45:11)
Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title.
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GB's Hunter-Bell comfortably wins 'serene, beautiful' 1500m gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:34:53)
Georgia Hunter-Bell wins convincingly in the women's 1500m to take gold for Great Britain, making herself uncatchable on the final stretch.
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What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli? (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:25:07)
Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.
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Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:22:18)
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.
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History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:14:46)
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history while Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain finish strongly at the European Championships.
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Newcastle at best when 'us against world' - Burn (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 20:04:32)
Dan Burn has his sights set on leading a new-look Newcastle back into Europe as the club's captain.
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Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 19:45:20)
Jeremiah Azu, Dina-Asher Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt combine to win gold for Great Britain in the first mixed 4x100m relay at the European Athletics Championships.
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Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead? (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 19:37:55)
Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?
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Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 19:37:45)
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.
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Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City? (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 19:37:45)
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.
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'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 18:46:21)
Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.
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Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final (BBC Sport 2026-08-16 18:45:00)
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.