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• Great Britain secured two relay gold medals at the European Athletics Championships, with Amy Hunt winning her third gold in a bid for a historic quadruple. • Dina Asher-Smith made history by equaling Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's record of 10 overall championship medals, following a bronze in the 200m.

• Amy Hunt secured her fourth gold medal of the week during the final night of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham 2026. • Hunt competed as part of the Great Britain mixed 4x100m relay team alongside Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, and Zharnel Hughes.

• Arsenal is currently leading the race to sign Jack Hinshelwood, while Barcelona is preparing a third bid for Rodri. • Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all engaged in discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Victor Osimhen.

• Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibs, are actively pursuing new signings as a critical transfer window deadline approaches. • Celtic is reportedly continuing its spending spree, with midfielder Niko Sigur returning to their target list alongside Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth.

• Pakistan has announced its women's cricket squads for the upcoming Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana appointed as captain for both tournaments. • The Women's Asia Cup will be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, where Pakistan is placed in Group A with India, Thailand, and Hong Kong, China.

• Amy Hunt secured her third gold medal of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham as part of the British women's 4x100m relay team. • Both the British men's and women's 4x100m relay teams claimed victory, cementing a dominant performance for the host nation.

• The Athletic has highlighted 12 exciting new Premier League signings to watch this season, including high-potential young talents. • A key focus is 19-year-old Quenda, a versatile former Sporting CP player who has officially joined Chelsea after agreeing to a deal in 2025.

• Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games. • The exclusion follows a high-grade right hamstring tear sustained on August 3 while playing for Southern Brave in England's "The Hundred."

• Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games. • The decision follows a high-grade hamstring tear she sustained while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred.

• Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the Women’s Asia Cup and the 2026 Asian Games due to a right hamstring injury. • The 25-year-old, who recently scored an unbeaten 127 to help India achieve a world-record chase of 338 against Australia, will be replaced by Pratika Rawal.

• Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of both the Asia Cup and the Asian Games after suffering a high-grade hamstring tear. • Pratika Rawal has been officially named as Rodrigues' replacement for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.