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A Thai footballer died and a Malaysian player got injured after lightning struck during a match at Santiphap Stadium on Tuesday, August 4. Police said the incident happened at 5pm during heavy rain. Sofwan Awae, 24, died from his injuries, while many others were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Tigers outfielder Riley Greene hit a solo home run during Tuesday’s 8-0 win over the Mariners. Greene went 3-for-5 in the game, ending a slump after he went 0-for-14 in his previous four outings. He now has 16 homers this season, though he fell short of his 2025 production levels.
Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam during the Red Sox’s 14-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday. Durbin went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in the game. He took Davis Martin deep in the first inning, marking his 11th home run of the current season.
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler hit a solo home run during Tuesday’s 8-0 win over the Mariners. Dingler went 2-for-5 in the game, marking his fourth multi-hit effort in eight games. He has 24 homers this season, proving he is one of the league’s top offensive catchers as he continues to shine.
Gleyber Torres hit a two-run home run during Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Mariners. The second baseman went 1-for-5 and scored twice in the game. Torres has been good to start August, showing strong form after his return from an oblique strain. He now has seven homers for the year.
Colt Keith went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Mariners. Despite recent changes in his playing time, Keith continues to show his value. He remains a key option at designated hitter while Kerry Carpenter is out with a foot injury.
Zach McKinstry got aboard four times in Tuesday’s 8-0 win over the Mariners. He went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. The utility man now plays as the Tigers' preferred right fielder, filling gaps left by injured teammates. This performance marked his fourth multi-hit game recently.
The Tour de France Femmes faces a scandal as riders allegedly use padded bras to gain an aerodynamic advantage. This "chest fairing" trick reduces drag, potentially saving seconds during time trials. Officials now check outfits before races to stop cheating. Riders caught altering their clothing face immediate disqualification and heavy fines.
The British Chess Championships are currently held at the University of Warwick this month. The event brings together players of all ages as the sport grows in popularity. Six-year-old Riyaan, the youngest competitor, said, "I love checkmating my opponent." Many new players joined after the Covid lockdowns and online trends.
Liverpool want PSG winger Bradley Barcola and could pay about £100m for him. The Reds need to strengthen their attack after Mohamed Salah left the club. Barcola moved to PSG from Lyon in 2023 and has won many trophies. A move to Anfield would give the talented player more time.
Members of a youth football team from war-torn Ukraine have been welcomed by Leeds United for sporting activities. Players from FC Metalist Kharkiv started their visit with a training session led by Brian Deane. Deane said: "I like to think that sport overcomes everything and it's been an absolute pleasure."
Johor Baru hotels are preparing for an influx of Formula One fans as the Singapore Grand Prix approaches. Hoteliers expect demand to rise because their rates are cheaper than in Singapore. Ivan Teoh said, “Whenever Formula One is held there, hotel rates would skyrocket, and this would force fans to look.”