Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-08-18
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Rider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 22:10:40)
A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.
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Williams scores in Warrington's victory at Hull KR (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 21:55:48)
Captain George Williams scores one of Warrington's six tries in their Super League victory against reigning champions Hull KR.
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Palace sign United States prospect Gozo (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 21:26:12)
Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
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Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 21:02:44)
Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez, Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie in danger of collapsing.
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Al-Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 21:02:44)
Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez, Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie in danger of collapsing.
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Serie A's Trepy out of coma after pool rescue (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 20:37:22)
Serie A striker Yael Trepy is out of an induced coma two days after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in Sardinia.
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Man found dead at Charlton Athletic's ground (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 20:14:04)
A 33-year-old man was found dead at The Valley after a possible fall from height, police say.
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Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 19:57:08)
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
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Musiala collapses in match for second time in four days (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 19:57:08)
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
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Irish striker Parrott on brink of Real Betis move (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 19:25:40)
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott is on the brink of a move from AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis as talks are at an advanced stage.
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Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 18:14:01)
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.
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Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 17:56:13)
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
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Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 17:51:14)
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
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Even the Queen could not watch - 10 years since Olympic hockey gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 17:43:16)
Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.
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Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her? (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 17:30:21)
Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 16:41:31)
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
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Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 16:18:37)
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".
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Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan - Premier League chief (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 16:18:37)
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".
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Tarling death shows risks of smaller races - Vaughters (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 15:52:00)
Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's governing body "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.
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New Celtic signings unlikely before LASK tie but O'Neill happy for Hatate to stay (BBC Sport 2026-08-18 15:34:36)
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill does not anticipate any new arrivals before Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at home to LASK and insists he would be happy for Reo Hatate to stay.