Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Scottish Premiership Kicks Off with Thrillers

Newly-promoted St made a triumphant return to the top flight with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Kilmarnock on the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season. The Perth side twice surrendered a lead before ultimately securing the win in a high-scoring encounter. Motherwell also their campaign with a victory, defeating Hibernian at Easter Road thanks to a late winner from Ibrahim Said. New Motherwell Alfred Johansson appears to be navigating the challenge of significant departures with success.

Transfer Rumors and Signings

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly made an approach for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Atletico Madrid considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Liverpool forward Gakpo has reportedly held positive talks with Spurs. In other transfer news, Argentina international Valentín Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg. Arsenal manager Arteta remained coy regarding links to Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but anticipates further transfer activity for the Gunners. Inter Miami reportedly not pursuing Colombian midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, according to club sources.

Managerial Focus and Club Statements

New Chelsea Xabi Alonso stated that the "scar" from his brief tenure at Real Madrid has healed, enabling him to fully concentrate on the upcoming Premier League season. views his new role at Chelsea as an exciting opportunity and is focused on leading the club's senior revolution. Real Madrid a statement thanking UEFA for protecting football at a "decisive moment" after FIFA abandoned plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. FIFA president Infantino's previous attempts to sell off World Cup stakes were described as a gamble on questionable ideas that were both business and politically delusional. Celtic manager O'Neill has vowed to "drive forward together" and not rely on past successes in the upcoming season.

Pre-Season and Other Football News

concluded their pre-season campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to Sunderland in Philadelphia. Robert Lewandowski twice, including the winning goal, in his home debut for the Chicago Fire, securing a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.

Golf and Other Sports

Shiho Kuwaki a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit at the AIG Women’s Open following an extraordinary finish. Charley Hull Lottie Woad were noted to have missed an opportunity for a maiden major win at the event. Kuwaki, who a yellow ball, has emerged as golf's newest major winner. In horse racing Blue Bolt maintained its perfect record with a victory in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. cricket, Ben Duckett's half-century and Mohammad Amir's late wickets helped Trent Rockets to a five-run win over Sun Risers Leeds in The Hundred, keeping them at the top of the table.