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15.8.26 Premier League: Aston Villa Injuries

Aston Villa will be without Brian Madjo and Joao Gomes at the start of the new campaign. Gomes is expected to miss at least two weeks with a calf strain, while Madjo is sidelined until September at the earliest. The injuries are a setback for Unai Emery after both players impressed during preseason.

15.8.26 Premier League: Tottenham Transfers

Cristian Romero has confirmed he will leave Tottenham this summer to join Atletico Madrid in a deal reportedly worth £34.2 million. The Argentine defender, who captained Spurs last season, departs after four years in north London and will join Diego Simeone's side following Tottenham's defensive reinforcements.

15.8.26 La Liga: Real Madrid Injuries

Real Madrid forward Endrick has suffered a muscle overload and is expected to miss Sunday's preseason match against Schalke. The 20-year-old is being monitored, with the club hopeful he will recover in time for the La Liga opener against Espanyol on Aug. 22.

15.8.26 Ligue 1: Strasbourg Transfers

Racing Club de Strasbourg have signed 21-year-old winger Fabio Balde from Hamburg, with the Portuguese U21 international agreeing to a contract through 2031. Balde made 38 league appearances over the past two seasons and helped Hamburg earn promotion to the Bundesliga before securing top-flight survival.

15.8.26 Serie A: Parma Transfers

Parma have completed the signing of Argentine striker David Romero from Tigre for around €7 million plus up to €3 million in bonuses. The 21-year-old has signed a contract through June 2031 after scoring 11 goals and providing two assists in 19 appearances this season. Romero is expected to replace Mateo Pellegrino, who recently joined Fiorentina.

14.8.26 Serie A: Fiorentina Transfers

Fiorentina have completed the permanent signing of 24-year-old striker Mateo Pellegrino from Parma. The Argentine-born forward made 39 appearances and scored 12 goals in Serie A and the Coppa Italia last season.

15.8.26 NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers Transfers

The Cavaliers are sending veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Hornets for Tre Mann. The move gives Cleveland salary-cap flexibility to pursue James Harden and forwards Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga, while Charlotte adds an experienced veteran to its backcourt. Schroder averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 assists last season across 70 games.

13.8.26 NBA: Los Angeles Lakers

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for a record $12.5 billion, just one year after Walter acquired controlling ownership for about $10 billion. The deal, which still requires NBA approval, was reportedly reached in three days. Kushner and Iger say they aim to build on the Lakers' legacy and return the team to championship contention.

15.8.26 NFL: Atlanta Falcons

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been suspended eight games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his February arrest on domestic violence charges. Pearce did not appeal the suspension, which begins Aug. 30. He remains eligible for the preseason.

14.8.26 NFL: Los Angeles Rams Injuries

Puka Nacua missed Thursday's practice with groin soreness after leaving Tuesday's joint practice against Dallas. Rams coach Sean McVay said the wide receiver is doing well and is expected back next week. Defensive end Myles Garrett also remains limited by knee soreness, with McVay saying the team wants him fully healthy before returning.

15.8.26 MLB: Milwaukee Brewers Injuries

The Brewers placed reliever Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list with a forearm flexor strain after an MRI showed no serious injury. Uribe, who has posted a 2.05 ERA with six saves this season, will have no set timetable for his return. Milwaukee recalled right-hander Grant Anderson from Triple-A Nashville to fill his roster spot.

14.8.26 MLB: Texas Rangers Injuries

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Thursday's game against the Angels after two innings with right triceps fatigue. The 38-year-old allowed six hits, two runs and struck out three as Texas' rotation takes another injury blow following Nathan Eovaldi's placement on the injured list.