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Aryna Sabalenka needed just 54 minutes to dispatch Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3, extending her Masters 1000 winning streak to 45. In a major upset, Brandon Nakashima came from behind to beat Daniil Medvedev in three sets. Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, and Nuno Borges also advanced.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points to tie the WNBA record for consecutive 20-point games, leading the Indiana Fever to a 101-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo. Caitlin Clark added 24 points as the Fever won their fifth straight game.
Esteghlal defeated Nassaji Mazandaran in the Persian Gulf league, securing a vital win to boost their standing. The team's second-half performance proved decisive, with a well-worked goal sealing the result.
Aluminium Arak and Chadormalou Ardakan played out a goalless draw in the Iran Pro League, with both teams showing strong defensive organization and creating few clear chances. The result leaves both sides with a point apiece in the league standings.
Rui Hachimura, the longest-serving Japanese player in the NBA, has said he wants to end his career with Toyama, his hometown club. The 28-year-old is set to join the Los Angeles Clippers but hopes to return to Japan for his final seasons.
Barcelona have completed the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for €76.5 million. The 2026 World Cup winner has signed a contract until 2030 and will reunite with several Spanish national teammates at Camp Nou.
Jose Mourinho has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid head coach in a surprisingly low-key ceremony at the club's training center. The Portuguese manager, back for a second stint, signed a deal through June 2029 and emphasized the emotional weight of returning home.
Iranian clubs will play their Asian Champions League Elite group-stage matches against Qatari and Emirati opponents at neutral venues, following Tuesday's draw. The tournament is set to begin on September 14, with Esteghlal and Tractor avoiding Saudi Arabian sides.
Patrick Vieira has been named Senegal's new head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw, who was sacked after a poor World Cup run. The federation calls the appointment a strategic step toward major goals.
Iran's women's rowing championship was held in Urmia, West Azerbaijan, with athletes from across the nation. The event highlighted women's sports and took place on Lake Urmia.
