August 2024 archive — what mattered this month
This page groups everything we published in August 2024. Want quick access to big transfers, surprise sports results, political shifts, or music releases? You’re in the right place. Below I highlight the most-read pieces and give simple tips so you can jump straight to what matters.
Top stories this month
Transfers and clubs dominated: Scott McTominay’s move from Manchester United to Napoli for £25m caught attention for its emotion and what it says about United’s rebuild. Chelsea and Manchester United talked swaps involving Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling, with wages and timing complicating things.
Sporting shocks included Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp beating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the US Open — one of the month’s biggest tennis upsets. Victor Wembanyama also stood out at the Paris Olympics, reinforcing his status as a generational talent.
Football previews and recaps were popular: Arsenal vs Wolves and Newcastle vs Southampton match reports, plus practical guides like how to stream Crystal Palace vs West Ham in Canada. For fans planning to watch games, those guides give kickoff times, channels, and quick lineup notes.
Politics and Africa-focused pieces included Floyd Shivambu’s resignation in the EFF, sparking internal shifts in South African politics, and reporting on Nigerian tailors detained during anti-government protests — a reminder of how protests and policy collide on the ground.
Culture and entertainment weren’t far behind. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s surprise divorce made waves, while Asake released his new album Lungu Boy with high-profile collaborations. We also covered Lionel Messi adapting to life in South Florida after joining Inter Miami.
How to use this archive
Need a specific story? Use your browser find (Ctrl/Cmd+F) and type a name: "McTominay," "Alcaraz" or "Shivambu." Want all sports? Filter by our sports category on the site menu. Looking for Africa-focused politics or business news? Use the site tag cloud for "Africa" or "politics."
If you prefer a quick read, start with the highlighted articles above. If you want deeper context, try our explainers like the URL Errors piece that shows how bad links harm reach — handy if you run a site or manage content. For live events, the streaming guides list times and channels so you won’t miss kickoff.
Questions or tips? Tell us which stories you want more follow-ups on. We curate updates based on what readers click and ask for, so your feedback shapes the next month’s coverage.
Search suggestions: combine the month with a keyword — for example "August 2024 McTominay" or "August 2024 US Open upset" — to find articles fast. Bookmark this page if you want a single place to return to all August posts.