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21/08/2026

🎾 Major injury updates ahead of the US Open

The final Grand Slam of 2026 begins this Sunday, with contrasting news for some of tennis’s biggest names.

Carlos Alcaraz will return to defend his US Open title after spending four months out with a wrist injury. However, world number one Jannik Sinner has confirmed he will miss Flushing Meadows because of a knee problem.

Elena Rybakina is also facing an anxious wait after suffering an Achilles issue in Cincinnati, while Belinda Bencic has been dealing with hip and knee problems.

Emma Raducanu, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Gabriel Diallo, Victoria Mboko and Hailey Baptiste are among the other confirmed withdrawals.

Read the full injury report 👇

👉 https://worldinsport.com/significant-injury-updates-ahead-of-the-us-open/

Carlos Alcaraz is set to return and defend his US Open title after recovering from wrist tenosynovitis, while world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn with a knee injury. Elena Rybakina’s Achilles concern and…

21/08/2026

🥊 Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: WBA Title Fight Preview

A major welterweight contest takes centre stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, 22 August.

Rolando Romero makes the first defence of his WBA welterweight title after his victory over Ryan Garcia, while Teofimo Lopez moves up from super-lightweight aiming to become a three-weight world champion.

Both men have 13 stoppage victories, and their previous sparring history means they already know plenty about the opponent standing across the ring.

Can Romero establish himself at 147 lb, or will Lopez add another world title to his career?

👉 https://worldinsport.com/rolando-romero-teofimo-lopez-wba-title-fight/

Rolando Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against former two-division champion Teofimo Lopez at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on 22 August. Romero seeks to build on his victory over Ryan Garcia, while Lopez moves…

21/08/2026

🏇 Sky Bet Ebor 2026: Tarriance heads a full field of 22

One of the biggest handicaps of the Flat season takes centre stage at York on Saturday, 22 August.

Andrew Balding’s Tarriance returns to the course and distance where he won last year’s Melrose Handicap, while Willie Mullins seeks a third Ebor victory in four years with Mr Hollywood and Love Me Tender.

Emit, Klassleader and Daiquiri Bay add further depth to a competitive field, with £500,000 in prize money available and £300,000 going to the winner.

Who are you backing at York?

👉 https://worldinsport.com/sky-bet-ebor-2026-preview/

Tarriance heads a full field of 22 for the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor Handicap at York on 22 August. Andrew Balding’s four-year-old brings proven course-and-distance form, while Willie Mullins relies on Mr Hollywood and…

20/08/2026

🥊 UFC Sacramento: Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues

A major middleweight fight headlines the action at the Golden 1 Center on Saturday, 22 August.

Anthony Hernandez is looking to respond after Sean Strickland ended his eight-fight winning streak in February, but Gregory Rodrigues arrives in Sacramento having won three straight fights.

Rodrigues carries considerable knockout power, while Hernandez’s relentless wrestling, clinch pressure and submission threat could prove decisive as the fight develops.

Our prediction: Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision.

Read the complete preview and fight-card analysis 👇

👉 https://worldinsport.com/hernandez-rodrigues-ufc-fight-night-preview/

Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues headline UFC Fight Night Sacramento on 22 August, with both middleweights seeking a decisive step toward title contention. Hernandez aims to rebound from his loss to Sean Strickland using…

20/08/2026

🏆⚽ Premier League Predictions: Who Will Finish in the Champions League Places?

The title race will attract plenty of attention, but the battle for Champions League qualification could be just as compelling.

Manchester United are looking to build on their progress under Michael Carrick, Chelsea are attempting to add experience and consistency to their squad, while Aston Villa face the challenge of competing across multiple competitions after an eventful summer.

Three major clubs. Huge expectations. Very little margin for error.

Who do you think will secure Champions League football?

👉 https://worldinsport.com/premier-league-predictions-who-will-finish-in-the-champions-league-places/

World In Sport assesses Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa in its Premier League Champions League predictions. United must strengthen midfield and defence under Michael Carrick, Chelsea are targeting greater experience and…

20/08/2026

🇳🇱🏎️ Dutch Grand Prix 2026: F1 returns to Zandvoort

Formula 1 is back from its summer break — and this weekend carries extra significance.

The 21–23 August Dutch Grand Prix will be the final scheduled F1 event at Zandvoort and the first to feature the Sprint format at the circuit.

Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 50 points over Lewis Hamilton, while Max Verstappen returns home still searching for his first Grand Prix victory of 2026.

With only one practice session before Sprint Qualifying, teams have little margin for error.

Who wins at Zandvoort?

👉 https://worldinsport.com/dutch-grand-prix-2026-preview/

Formula 1 returns to Zandvoort for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, the circuit’s first Sprint weekend and final scheduled race before the event leaves the calendar after 2026. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli holds a…

20/08/2026

🚴🇪🇸 Vuelta a España 2026: Pogačar leads a gruelling race to Granada

The final men's Grand Tour of the season begins in Monaco on Saturday, 22 August, before 21 stages take the peloton towards Granada.

Tadej Pogačar arrives after winning his fifth Tour de France and now has the opportunity to complete his collection of Grand Tour victories.

But this will be no straightforward three weeks.

⛰️ More than 58,000 metres of climbing
⏱️ Two individual time trials
🔥 Major summit finishes at Alto de Aitana, Calar Alto and Sierra de La Pandera
🏔️ A decisive penultimate stage to Collado del Alguacil

Felix Gall, Oscar Onley, Primož Roglič, Richard Carapaz and Enric Mas are among the riders hoping to challenge.

Who wins the red jersey?

👉 https://worldinsport.com/vuelta-espana-2026-preview/

The 2026 Vuelta a España begins in Monaco and finishes in Granada after 21 stages and more than 58,000 metres of climbing. Tadej Pogačar is the clear favourite as he targets the one Grand…

20/08/2026

🔴🏎️ Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract through 2030

The speculation over Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future is over.

The four-time World Champion has agreed a new long-term deal with Red Bull Racing, extending his stay from the end of 2028 through to the end of the 2030 season.

Verstappen had been linked with a possible move away from Red Bull ahead of 2027, but he has now committed to the team with whom he has won four consecutive Drivers’ Championships.

Read the full story 👇

👉 https://worldinsport.com/max-verstappen-signs-red-bull-contract-extension/

Max Verstappen has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull through 2030. The four-time champion turned down the possibility of a 2027 move after concerns about…

19/08/2026

The final Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday, 23 August, and the wildcard picture at Flushing Meadows is becoming clearer.

Two-time champion Venus Williams and 2017 winner Sloane Stephens are among the confirmed women’s wildcards, while Gaël Monfils and Alexei Popyrin feature among the men.

There are also plenty of familiar names trying to reach the tournament through qualifying, including British players Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley, while Kei Nishikori has received a qualifying wildcard.

See the full wildcard and qualifying lists 👇

👉 https://worldinsport.com/us-open-main-draw-wildcards/

The US Open wildcards bring major names, rising prospects and compelling comeback stories to Flushing Meadows. Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Gael Monfils headline the confirmed main-draw entries, while Serena Williams and Stan…

19/08/2026

⛳ BMW Championship 2026: FedExCup places on the line

The second FedExCup Playoff event heads to Bellerive Country Club, where the field will be reduced from 50 players to the final 30 for next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake.

Scottie Scheffler arrives as defending champion and FedExCup leader following his eight-shot victory in Memphis, while Rory McIlroy will be looking for a response after a difficult FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Further down the standings, Rickie Fowler occupies the final qualifying position, with Gary Woodland, J.T. Poston, Nicolai Højgaard and others looking to force their way into the top 30.

Who are you backing at Bellerive?

👉 https://worldinsport.com/bmw-championship-2026-preview/